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Re: How do you charge the batteries.
The way mine is set up if their is shore power with the absence of 12 volt the fridge will run on that
if your isolator is good I don’t think it matters what position your switch is in the batteries will both charge .you can turn the battery switch to off then check to see if the fridge runs and put a meter on the batteries to check if their charging ,oh also on my charger their is a 30 amp fuse you can check
if your isolator is good I don’t think it matters what position your switch is in the batteries will both charge .you can turn the battery switch to off then check to see if the fridge runs and put a meter on the batteries to check if their charging ,oh also on my charger their is a 30 amp fuse you can check
GMSLITHO
5
Re: Installation of water heater
I believe your water heater is in the same place as mine was on my 2002 310. It is located behind the storage space on the stbd side of the aft cabin. Remove power and fresh water pressure first. You need to remove the small circle access (after getting into the storage space behind the cushion), then remove the screws holding the aft white panel/wood. From there, you'll need drain the water heater tank (using plastic drain and opening pressure relief valve - note, it will go into mid cabin bilge). Then remove both fresh water lines and both lines that come/go to the motor. There are 4 bolts holding the heater down, 2 in front and 2 in aft. The 2 in the aft are extremely difficult and you will need to be over top of the heater with the appropriate length screwdriver (longer than the height of the heater). After that, it should come out.
Installation is just basically the opposite. While you are in there, you should add the bypass which will allow for easier winterization.
From your comment about the exchanger, I'm assuming you have "raw" water going thru your water heater. If your motors are fresh water cooled, then you need to be concerned about antifreeze in the lines going to/from the motor.
Oh, & welcome to the forum! The 312 is a great boat! Where do you use your boat?
Installation is just basically the opposite. While you are in there, you should add the bypass which will allow for easier winterization.
From your comment about the exchanger, I'm assuming you have "raw" water going thru your water heater. If your motors are fresh water cooled, then you need to be concerned about antifreeze in the lines going to/from the motor.
Oh, & welcome to the forum! The 312 is a great boat! Where do you use your boat?
Re: Sound system, refrigerator
Like Aqua stated above, the amp is in the cabinet behind the tv behind a panel. The stereo is powered by the starting battery but the amp is on the house battery.
Re: Sound system, refrigerator
I have a 280ec and my amp is behind the TV. I had the same issue and the problem was the power wire on the amp was loose.
It's taking bilut I'm out here!
So got launched this am...out on the lake doing some serious cleaning and enjoying the sun...storm rolled in so down below with the Genny going, a/c and the TV. For some one who grew up with crap, I'm pretty blessed!
Will get into a slip at the marina and enjoy the downtown with the wife..I have been alone all day....friggin fantastic...this is my birthday weekend (61) and I'm taking every liberty available..😊
Will get into a slip at the marina and enjoy the downtown with the wife..I have been alone all day....friggin fantastic...this is my birthday weekend (61) and I'm taking every liberty available..😊
rasbury
5
Re: 200 miles under the keel in one day ... or, how a house fire ruined our cruise
Hey fam, just a quick update. After a month, most of our personal possessions have been removed and inventoried, and the initial demo is done. Today we hired a general contractor ... a big company that has a solid track record of fire restoration projects with my insurance company. I didn't want to go with a small company ... these guys have an entire squad of project managers that only work on large-loss claims like ours.
On Thursday, we'll finally move out of the hotel into a rental house. The insurance adjuster and the contractors we've had so far are a bunch of rock stars.
Best case, our move-in date will be around Feb 1. Yup, that's 179 days from now.
AND - we've managed to squeeze in two boat Saturdays that were just spectacular. Gotta continue to live our lives, eh?
On Thursday, we'll finally move out of the hotel into a rental house. The insurance adjuster and the contractors we've had so far are a bunch of rock stars.
Best case, our move-in date will be around Feb 1. Yup, that's 179 days from now.
AND - we've managed to squeeze in two boat Saturdays that were just spectacular. Gotta continue to live our lives, eh?
LaRea
5
Re: How does the fresh water system work?
Yes it should run for a few minutes until pressure is built up and then shut off. If it's running continuous you might have a leak somewhere.
The toilet is not fed by the fresh water system...it has a thru hull in the aft sump that's under the stairs. You also have the AC thru hull / pump and shower sump located there.
The toilet is not fed by the fresh water system...it has a thru hull in the aft sump that's under the stairs. You also have the AC thru hull / pump and shower sump located there.
Re: Does anyone have the led drain plug lights
It is decent lighting on the water. No chance of leaks is what I love about it! 
Lake_Bum
5
EVA foam project (fast, easy,and cheap)
I got this EVA foam roll from Amazon, thought I might share for any one looking for a fast and inexpensive way to make an older boat look a little more classy. Below is the link if you’re interested.
https://www.amazon.com/CHURERSHINING-Decking-Marine-Non-Slip-Self-Adhesive/dp/B07P6ZC8TK
