Like to know what other members do to bypass the hot water tank during winterizing the water systems. Thank you
Isi and LaMae
S/V Windseeker II
C387 H128
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Our C387 has a raw water electric toilet system that works very well; however, depending on the raw water or rather the location, ocean, river or creek, there is no smell from the sanitary system (ocean), or there is a very strong and offensive smell that is not very welcoming.
We are considering changing over to a fresh water system to mitigate the odor. We have done some research on the Web without any success. Has any other member encountered this odor problem with the Head? If yes, please share with us your solutions and also if any member has done the raw water to fresh water conversion, how was it accomplished, parts, labor, pictures, etc.
Thanks in advance for sharing your experience and comments on this subject.
Isi & LaMae
S / V Windseeker II
NJ
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I am considering changing from the present PSS shaft seal system to the Sure Seal. I am getting conflicting opinions regarding the SureSeal. On one hand there are those that claim that the SureSeal system is much more reliable and a change of seals is possible while the boat is on the water. On the other hand, there are those that claim that SureSeal may not be appropriate for 3 cylinder engines and below because of the excessive vibration of these smaller engines.
Any experience or opinion on this topic is very much appreciated.
I.J. Perez
S/V Windseeker II C387 #128
NJ
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We have an electric Head that uses raw water. Recently we have noticed that depending on the source of the raw water, ocean, river or creek, there is either no odor (open ocean) or a very strong odor (rivers or creeks). We are considering a conversion to fresh water for the Head. Has any other member encountered the same issue? If yes, what was done to solve the odor issue.
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Any comments / suggestions regarding the conversion are very much appreciated.
Thanks
Isi & LaMae
S/V Windseeker II
NJ
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I see that S / V FutherMoor has a 6 HP bow thruster. Pete or Chris, could you tell us about your experience with the BT? In your opinion is it worth the money? Which brand is your BT and are you happy with its performance? Any recommendation or pearls of wisdom that you could share with us, will be of great help in making our decision to move ahead with this project.
Thank you
Isi and LaMae
S / V Windseeker II
New Jersey
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We are considering installing a bow thruster to our 387 and are looking for suggestions on brand, horse power and recommendation on a reliable marina that will do a good job.
Thanks in advance
Isi and LaMae
S/V Windseeker II
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