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    Exterior Wood

    I have a 29 foot Cruisers that has wood accents in the cockpit as well as swim ladder, steps and various trim pieces. I believe the wood is teak, not sure. Here is my question.... The wood is weathered and I plan on sanding it then sealing it. I want a natural look and was wondering would...
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    Alternator Output Wire

    1986 Cruisers 29 ft twin crusader 270's. Normally the alternator output on this boat (big orange wire) goes to the solenoid on the starter, which is the same place as where the positive lead from the battery cable attaches to the starter. I assume the starter does not need any input from the...
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    Wiring idea: 2 alternators 4 batteries

    First thanks for everyones help and input this has been a steep learning curve. I wanted to design a system as efficient as possible with little user interaction required. The boat is a twin engine, no onboard generator with older alternators that are internally regulated and do not have a...
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    Dual Circuit Battery Switch

    I need to confirm the difference between a dual circuit battery switch versus a single circuit battery switch? I assume a single circuit has one lead from battery as input and one lead going downstream as output? Dual circuit has one battery input lead with two downstream leads?? my DC side...
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    2 engines 3 batteries

    I am trying to make my electric system more efficient and more user friendly. I am also trying to avoid the voltage drop of an isolator but maintain usability. I have a total of 3 batteries, 1 starting and 2 house deep cycle wired parallel. Do ACR's work one direction only? I have read that...
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    Ignition Timing

    Okay 1986 Cruisers Elegante twin Crusader 270's with borg warner v drives... Standing in the boat and facing forward the starboard (right) engine rotates clockwise along with the prop and tranny....the port (left) engine and prop rotates opposite okay here is my problem, the starboard engine...
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    Parallel Batteries

    With my new boat I am going to have a pair of house batteries, matched pair brand new that I will wire in parallel to increase amperage. Do I need to put a switch between them to separate them when not in use. I have read that they will essentially equalize or keep feeding each other if I...
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    What is this part? Water system.

    Sorry I don't have pics and I couldn't really find a plumbing section of the forums but here goes. I have 1986 29 Cruisers with twin crusader 270's. from my hot water heater a hose goes to a pump, from the pump a hose goes to a "Tee" and off one branch of the "Tee" is a copper tube about 3...
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    86 Cruisers Inc Wiring

    Okay guys I will need some help on this one. This wiring seems strange to me especially with the isolator. I have a Guest battery Isolator that has 5 lugs on it (labels missing) that I assume is for a one generator two battery setup. I don't get how they have this thing wired, it almost seems...
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    Parallel Batteries

    I am trying to get a handle on this spark chasing stuff so correct me if I am wrong but when I hook two batteries in parallel, haven't I in essence just made that one battery still 12 V but combined amperage? So when I use up the power from the batteries they essentially go down together, and...
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    New with this type of setup!

    Rodbolt brought out a good point in another post. I am a total rookie with the boat I just purchased. This is the first boat with twin engines and of this size that I have owned, so to keep from totally screwing it up and killing it I am looking for all the, DO's and DON'T DO's associated with...
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    Alarm Buzzer???

    86 Cruisers Inc Elegante, twin crusader 270's. When I turn the port engine ignition key to the run position I hear a buzzing (alarm type sound) in the cockpit. It does not do this with the starboard engine. This is the first time I have owned a twin engine boat or a boat of this size but I...
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    86 Cruisers Elegante

    86 Cruisers Elegante twin crusader 270's borg warner velvet drives. Needs some TLC so the work begins.
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    How do I accomplish this?

    Just purchased an 86 Cruisers Elegante with twin crusader 270's and velvet drives. What is the best way to hook up water to this beast to run the engines?
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    camper top enclosure

    Anyone know of any good links for camper top enclosures for biminis?
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    30 foot SeaRay Restoration

    I am looking to restore/update a 30 foot SeaRay, I haven't purchased the boat yet and am just trying to do my homework. I will be replacing the Hot water heater, installing heat/air conditioning and adding a generator. I am not sure if the boat had heat/air and a generator, I'll find out next...
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    Online State Towing Permits for Southeast

    You folks may find this link helpful in obtaining towing permits for the various states. http://www.dot.state.al.us/Docs/Bureaus/Maintenance/Permits/Links+to+State+DOT+Permit+Sites.htm'
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    2 engines vs 1

    Not really sure which part of the forums to put this in but here goes. I am looking to purchase another boat in the 27-30 ft range. I am finding lots of choices but don't have enough experience as to which would be better. I will be operating the boat in freshwater only, weekends on lake etc...
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    Pressure testing outdrive

    Don and a few others have mentioned pressure testing the outdrive to determine source of leaks. My question: I am looking for a diagram and what parts are needed to make such a device or do they sell them? Also I am assuming that you would screw them into the oil vent or oil drain?? Thanks
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    State Towing Rules, updated

    Disclaimer iBoats has no control over external links contained in stickies and to be aware that links are fluid and may or may not work. Towing World Official Website
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