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Noob? What is the First Mate Switch For
- Sadey
- First Mate
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Agradecida
Current owner 1989 60’ Hatteras MY with 8v92 Detroit’s
Benedetto - Location: Racine Wisconsin/Ft. Lauderdale
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Noob? What is the First Mate Switch For
Dave & Trina
- g36
- Admiral
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- Vessel Info: 1997 Carver 405
- Location: Soddy Daisy TN.
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Re: Noob? What is the First Mate Switch For
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If not I would be vary cautious turning that on. Could be disatrous. Generally you only want 1 firstmate. I know some first mates may be a big handful and if you already have 1 first mate you may not need to activate another you could really have your hands full if they don't get along . ha sorry couldn't help it.
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The Black Pearl
Soddy Daisy Tn.
- waybomb
- CYO Moderator
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- Joined: February 5th, 2013, 9:24 pm
- Vessel Info: 1995 Boston Whaler Rage15
1987 3697 Carver Mariner
1988 Cougar 46 Kevlar Vee offshore
1969 15' Glasspar / 1967 Johnson Electromatic 85
1996 Boston Whaler Rage 15 - Location: Saint Joseph,Mi
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Re: Noob? What is the First Mate Switch For
I looked up First Mate and seems they manufacture air operated doors for boats.
Fred
1969 Glaspar Avalon /1969 Johnson Electromatic 85
1987 Carver Mariner
1988 Cougar Kevlar 46' with triple blown 572 ci
1995 Boston Whaler Rage
Past - 1988 2807, 1989 4207 Aft
- Sadey
- First Mate
- Posts: 174
- Joined: September 16th, 2018, 6:56 am
- Vessel Info: Former owner of a 2003 Carver 356 with 8.1 Mercs
Agradecida
Current owner 1989 60’ Hatteras MY with 8v92 Detroit’s
Benedetto - Location: Racine Wisconsin/Ft. Lauderdale
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Re: Noob? What is the First Mate Switch For
Dave & Trina
- gardenargo
- Scurvy Dog
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- Joined: July 24th, 2017, 6:22 pm
- Vessel Info: 2006 CARVER 42 SS
- Location: SARASOTA
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Re: Noob? What is the First Mate Switch For
- Sadey
- First Mate
- Posts: 174
- Joined: September 16th, 2018, 6:56 am
- Vessel Info: Former owner of a 2003 Carver 356 with 8.1 Mercs
Agradecida
Current owner 1989 60’ Hatteras MY with 8v92 Detroit’s
Benedetto - Location: Racine Wisconsin/Ft. Lauderdale
- Has thanked: 4 times
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Re: Noob? What is the First Mate Switch For
Dave & Trina
- Midnightsun
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- Joined: March 27th, 2016, 2:27 pm
- Vessel Info: The Midnight Sun
2007 41CMY
Volvo D6-370's - Location: Montreal, Canada
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Re: Noob? What is the First Mate Switch For
Black water discharge is quite common on boats as it is legal to dump almost anywhere 3 miles off shore if you are in the ocean that is. In fact, this Carver is the only boat I have ever owned that does not have one and I assume it is only like that since it was custom ordered for a land locked lake when new. Otherwise they pump out boats from the factory not knowing where they will end up and seem to install this option on most of them. My 3 previous boats were Bayliners, ranging from 23' to 32' yet had the option from the factory.
- Sadey
- First Mate
- Posts: 174
- Joined: September 16th, 2018, 6:56 am
- Vessel Info: Former owner of a 2003 Carver 356 with 8.1 Mercs
Agradecida
Current owner 1989 60’ Hatteras MY with 8v92 Detroit’s
Benedetto - Location: Racine Wisconsin/Ft. Lauderdale
- Has thanked: 4 times
- Been thanked: 29 times
Re: Noob? What is the First Mate Switch For
Dave & Trina
- Midnightsun
- CYO Supporter
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- Joined: March 27th, 2016, 2:27 pm
- Vessel Info: The Midnight Sun
2007 41CMY
Volvo D6-370's - Location: Montreal, Canada
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Re: Noob? What is the First Mate Switch For
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- Vessel Info: 1989 Carver 3807 Aft Cabin
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Re: Noob? What is the First Mate Switch For
Sadey wrote:Source of the post...... A I’ll be having a Coast Gaurd inspection this spring do you think that will be an issue?
It might be, really depends on the folks doing the inspection and how thorough they are. A good surveyor will also note it in his report which may become a red flag with the insurance company. Authorities prefer that it's disconnected/inoperable so that it's not tempting to use when the tank is full and you're away from a port.
IMO the best way to disconnect the system is to ensure there is no waste in the hoses and hardware of the discharge system, then remove the hoses to the Y valve from the tank and deck fitting and couple them together or replace the line with a single piece. If this can be done in such a way as to keep the hose going uphill to the deck fitting, that would be preferable as it would eliminate standing waste in the line and minimize permeation. Disconnect the discharge hose from the seacock, remove the barbed fitting from the seacock, install a bronze plug in its place and leave the valve open at all times. Do not remove the handle. Plug all hose ends that are not being used to prevent odours. Disconnect the Macerator pump wiring from the breaker at the panel.
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