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Forum: Sport Cruisers 10-09-2020, 01:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,535
Posted By SimonM
Sounds like a great solution... in the end I just...

Sounds like a great solution... in the end I just replaced the Whale control knob... actually bought a pack of 2 so the new owner has a spare for the next tins it breaks!... yup, sadly sold the boat...
Forum: Sport Cruisers 03-29-2020, 08:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,535
Posted By SimonM
You are clearly a better Googler than me... I...

You are clearly a better Googler than me... I think we have a winner!!!
Forum: Sport Cruisers 02-18-2020, 12:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,535
Posted By SimonM
Yeah I thought that might be the case... I’ll...

Yeah I thought that might be the case... I’ll call Whale today and see if they have any magical answers?... will post the outcome here for any that follow and who have a similar issue in future
Forum: Sport Cruisers 02-17-2020, 07:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,535
Posted By SimonM
Yup... tried West Marine first... it is a Whale...

Yup... tried West Marine first... it is a Whale valve but WM didn’t appear to have the part... will check again thanks
Forum: Sport Cruisers 02-17-2020, 11:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,535
Posted By SimonM
2300SC Swim Platform Shower Valve

My Whale (cold only) shower valve on my 2001 2300SC swim platform has broken... the knob turns but the valve body does not... one has sheared from the other.. does anyone know the part number and/or...
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 06-14-2016, 07:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,331
Posted By SimonM
Update: In case anyone reading has the same...

Update: In case anyone reading has the same issue, I solved it. Ended up removing the seal and 5 screws from the port (left) side windshield, which enabled me to pry the windshield just enough to...
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 06-09-2016, 05:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,331
Posted By SimonM
Maxum 2300SC Cabin Hatch - Need to replace hinges

I need to replace one (or both?) of the hinges on the cuddy cabin companionway hatch on my Maxum 2300 SC, but I can't see an easy way to do so... I can't get to the screw heads unless the hatch opens...
Forum: Electronics 05-20-2016, 03:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,700
Posted By SimonM
I went ahead and bought the model referred to in...

I went ahead and bought the model referred to in my original post... it works surprisingly well... I have it connected via croc clips directly to the battery terminal, but it also comes with a...
Forum: Engines 04-21-2015, 11:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,877
Posted By SimonM
Timing is everything... fortunately it was...

Timing is everything... fortunately it was raining (Biblical rain!), when I called... so they couldn't work on the boats outside and could squeeze my little 23 footer inside... all good!

Cheers,...
Forum: Engines 04-21-2015, 09:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,877
Posted By SimonM
$150 well-spent in my view... boat is back with...

$150 well-spent in my view... boat is back with new fitting installed by my local Mercury Dealer... they removed the wood bulkhead behind the back (which I didn't think was possible?) to get to the...
Forum: Engines 04-20-2015, 04:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,877
Posted By SimonM
Thanks Spydermann... call me a chicken, but for...

Thanks Spydermann... call me a chicken, but for $100 I think I'm going to get my local Mercury dealer install the part (especially as it's howling a gale and pouring with rain outside right now),...
Forum: Engines 04-20-2015, 12:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,877
Posted By SimonM
Thanks Mike... I am similarly 6'3" (and not a...

Thanks Mike... I am similarly 6'3" (and not a contortionist), so that was where my head was already heading, although I'd like to do it myself if humanly possible... that said, I can't even see the...
Forum: Engines 04-19-2015, 09:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,877
Posted By SimonM
Broken through-transom lube monitor fitting on Alpha 1 Gen 2 - 2300SC

I'm midway through a bellows service on my 2300SC... despite taking great care when removing the old gear oil line at the transom end, I managed to snap the plastic spigot while prying the hose...
Forum: Electronics 03-17-2015, 08:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,700
Posted By SimonM
Portable solar panel battery maintainer - suggestions?

Anyone out there use one of these: Amazon.com: Schumacher SP-200 2.4W Solar Battery Maintainer: Automotive...
Forum: Electronics 03-17-2015, 03:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,989
Posted By SimonM
Thanks Phill... so even with the batt selector on...

Thanks Phill... so even with the batt selector on batt 1, both batteries receive a charge, or would I need to move the selector to "both"?

Cheers,
Simon
Forum: Electronics 03-17-2015, 12:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,989
Posted By SimonM
Thanks Mike... I thought there was a benefit to...

Thanks Mike... I thought there was a benefit to having a separate cranking battery and a seperate domestic battery (the two types have different characteristics)... ie start with the cranking...
Forum: Electronics 03-16-2015, 11:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,989
Posted By SimonM
What (starting/cranking) battery for a 2001 Maxum 2300SC

I have two deep cycle batteries on my boat (both are 12v Deka Marine Master DC27 batteries)... one is much older than the other and is now struggling to hold a charge, so time for a replacement?... I...
Forum: Electronics 08-29-2014, 02:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,974
Posted By SimonM
Curious... it just started working again all on...

Curious... it just started working again all on its own :(... I guess it was a voltage issue after all?
Forum: Electronics 08-29-2014, 02:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,971
Posted By SimonM
Thanks Mike... in case anyone reads this post, I...

Thanks Mike... in case anyone reads this post, I found it online: https://greatlakesskipper.com/carling-77663-on-off-illuminated-boat-toggle-switch

Cheers,
Simon
Forum: Electronics 08-27-2014, 11:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,971
Posted By SimonM
Maxum 2300SC accessory switches on dashboard

Does anyone know where I can buy a replacement navigation light switch?... the switches on my dashboard are silver in colour and the end of the switch lights up when switched "on"... my nav light...
Forum: Electronics 07-18-2014, 11:27 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,974
Posted By SimonM
Thanks again, all, I will get a DVM, find the...

Thanks again, all, I will get a DVM, find the relay and clean and run a wire from the "yellow" terminal back to the battery and test again...

Cheers,
Simon
Forum: Electronics 07-17-2014, 03:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,974
Posted By SimonM
Thanks Darren... would you know off hand if the...

Thanks Darren... would you know off hand if the Yellow is ground or the Blue & Green?
Forum: Electronics 07-17-2014, 02:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,974
Posted By SimonM
Thanks Mike... it MUST be that, as I have had the...

Thanks Mike... it MUST be that, as I have had the battery on charge all night and no joy this morning :confused:

Do you know where I shoudl start hunting for said relay?... behind the dash, or...
Forum: Electronics 07-16-2014, 09:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,974
Posted By SimonM
OK... it stopped raining, so here's what I did...

OK... it stopped raining, so here's what I did (it's STILL not working, btw):
- I removed the horn completely and sanded the terminals to within an inch of their lives... shiny shiny copper now
- I...
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 07-16-2014, 06:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,190
Posted By SimonM
Just in case anyone has the same color-way as my...

Just in case anyone has the same color-way as my boat, I have all the gelcoat colors now:
- Green hull gel coat is paint code #F50-76445 (Loden Green)
- White hull gel coat is paint code #F50-39853...
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