Best Of

Re: Bittersweet moment

Congrats on the sale. Sorry to hear you are out of boating.

Good to see the boat back in Pittsburgh though!

JonnyM

1 ·

Aero - Change the fan!!! They are $12 - $16 on Amazon. Even though I felt that I diagnosed my non working on AC power problem, I still sent a note to Nova-Kool outlining the testing I'd done, that the fuse was good and I had 122v at the control module, so I diagnosed that the module need changed. They called me and said yes, its the module so changing it is the fix since the fridge works great on DC, but they wanted to tell me to be sure to change the fan as they have a much shorter typical life than the module and being a 2007 I am on borrowed time. He said while doing the work, its so cheap and simple to change the fan, just change it.

So passing on the same to you. Do your connections, but change the fan. I ordered one from Amazon yesterday and it is already on my porch. $12.50 delivered.

Liberty44140

3 ·

Re: Running fridge on DC only

I believe the issue stems from the inadequate wiring that Rinker used. When the compressor kicks on, it pulls a lot amperage which causes the voltage to drop below 12. The fridge regulator then shuts the compressor off (to save you from discharging the battery).

Had Rinker used 12ga wiring to the fridge, I believe this would not be happening.

YYZRC

1 ·

Re: Power steering leak

As a guy that wrestled with power steering pump issues for a while i might offer another idea...replace the leaking pump. Your power steering is just run off the starboard engine. Consider your port engine possible emergency replacement parts for a pump, and belt. Both of which if they go out on your SB engine can make your day rough. Dont believe me. Try docking with just the port engine running. I had to do it a few times and i don't recommend it. Your boat is at that age where you should expect to be replacing parts that are just worn out.

If you are so inclined you can get a replacement pump off of amazon for $100. You then have to just swap over the pulley. Gonna have to rent a tool to pull off the pulley and press it back on. Be very careful that you get your washers and bolts back in where they came out and that the pulley is really well lined up. A 4ft and a 2ft level are great for checking that. If they aren't then the belt will walk off and shred with higher RPM's.

I used to keep an extra belt on the boat just in case and had to use it. It isn't fun to replace that over a hot engine with the boat rocking but it is better than being towed in.