I have a 54’ Sportfish and anchor all the time. We routinely anchor in 300’ for Halibut and anchor in 75’ to 100’ for overnighting. I use a 75#...
The original gear recommendation from both ZF and CAT was the 550. However, I was concerned with the duty/hour rating behind the 1150hp C18. My...
Now have most of the accessory items placed and mounted. This includes 20kw gen, all watermaker components, 24v hydraulic steering pump, helm and...
In my RV I also use the Geo method. You simply dissolve 2 cups of water softener in warm water, add 1 cup laundry detergent and pour it into the...
I prefer not to use a shore connect for fresh water. I have a connection intended just for this purpose and nothing in a manual saying not to do...
I already own 2(ea) Sterling 24v to 12v battery to battery chargers rated at 50 amp output on the 12v side. I installed these previously to charge...
The current arrangement is not original. Although a 12v and 24v bank is original the boat came from factory with only one generator. I don't know...
If I want a dedicated battery for gen starting I would need to install another battery. Currently I have an emergency connect from a m/e starting...
Yes, you are correct. Except the gen-set is not currently set to charge 12v house bank. I am looking for opinions or options on a secondary means...
I'm looking for input on how folks charge their house battery banks. I have P&S 24v banks for engine starting and some hi amp systems like BT and...
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Making decent progress. All removals now complete. This was more challenging than expected. We found lots of abandoned cables and wires. Without...
I went with the ZF Smart Command controls system. This is actually what CAT recommended and I ordered it thru CAT along with the engines and ZF...
Engines, gears and all DDEC system items sold. Thank you!
I ended up ordering the Bluewater Legend 750 watermaker and the Seastar DC steering system. I really appreciate all the input and advice. I’m...
I do not have this info. I would think any authorized CAT Tech would have it though.
I think you are comparing to a different system. There is no display or button to activate. There also shouldn't be a delay. It's really no...
Come on CAPT J, of course I made sure it is appropriately rated. In fact, it’s rated for much larger boats. I could be wrong and the hoses are 3/8...
I don’t know if this is applicable to your issue but on my 50amp shore connection I had lots of trouble with the wiring to the shore power...
I’m leaning heavily toward the Blue Water Legend 750. It’s really a toss up between this and a Spectre. The BW has a few more features but main...
