Re: Autopilot _ACU 100 OK_error msg_NO PILOT
Hate it when that happens. If you've
been on the group for a while, you'll know that I have no love for
Raymarine.
The first question I'd be asking is
whether the ACU is properly connected to SeaTalk. If you go deep
enough into the menus on your MFD, you will see a list of devices
that are on the network. If the ACU isn't there, you know where to
look for the problem. I'd also put a volt meter across V+ and
ground.
More modern MFDs allow you to take a
sample of the traffic on the network. See if the ACU is talking to
the ST-60 or I-70 and vice-versa.
Beyond that, I'd be stumped. Chuck at
Raymarine service is a good resource when you don't know what to
test next.
On 3/26/2025 10:06 PM, Verne Royster 85
Sabre 32 About Time via groups.io wrote:
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So my local boat yard, Turner Maine, sent my ACU 100 to
Raymarine for repair as they indicated it was the cause of the
error msg at the Autohelm station, NO PILOT.
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Raymarine sent it back with a NO ISSUES FOUND but did update
the software.
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Originally I was told, it would just be a lose wire, again by
Turner Marine.? Then the ACU went to Raymarine.? This has been
an open action item on my boat since Jan. 13th.? I waited over a
month for them to come trouble shoot the problem.? Finally came,
sent it off, no joy.
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Anyone have any clues where to start looking?
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Verne Royster
MYC Mobile, AL
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Autopilot _ACU 100 OK_error msg_NO PILOT
So my local boat yard, Turner Maine, sent my ACU 100 to Raymarine for repair as they indicated it was the cause of the error msg at the Autohelm station, NO PILOT.
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Raymarine sent it back with a NO ISSUES FOUND but did update the software.
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Originally I was told, it would just be a lose wire, again by Turner Marine.? Then the ACU went to Raymarine.? This has been an open action item on my boat since Jan. 13th.? I waited over a month for them to come trouble shoot the problem.? Finally came, sent it off, no joy.
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Anyone have any clues where to start looking?
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Regards,
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Verne Royster
MYC Mobile, AL
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Re: Icebox conversion for 1984 Sabre 28-3
Check out Sea Frost at
On 3/26/2025 7:45 AM, David Garcia via
groups.io wrote:
Hello,
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I would like to convert my icebox on my 1984 Sabre 28-3 to a
refrigerator to replace my cooler-sized refrigerator, which is
taking valuable space. ?The vessel is already equipped with a
600-Watt solar system. ?The useable dimensions of the icebox are
W19xD11xH18.
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Any recommendations?
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Regards,
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David Garcia
1984 Sabre 28 Mark III
Northport, Long Island, NY
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Jim Starkey,
AmorphousDB, LLC
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Re: Max prop coming out of reverse issue
I can't count how many times I have accidentally started the engine while still in reverse over the years. When sailing I always got the boat up to 5 knots or so, just out of habit from the old martec days. And I still drop it in reverse. No need to I suppose but it hasn't been an issue with my standard max prop.
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Jim Gregory
Sabre 402 #32
Milford CT
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Icebox conversion for 1984 Sabre 28-3
Hello,
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I would like to convert my icebox on my 1984 Sabre 28-3 to a refrigerator to replace my cooler-sized refrigerator, which is taking valuable space. ?The vessel is already equipped with a 600-Watt solar system. ?The useable dimensions of the icebox are W19xD11xH18.
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Any recommendations?
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Regards,
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David Garcia
1984 Sabre 28 Mark III
Northport, Long Island, NY
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Re: Resealing fixed port lights
I also replaced and resealed my fixed ports recently. Painter¡¯s tape and a flexible epoxy spreader are keys to getting a good bead. Avoid the temptation to overwork the silicone - I found one continuous sweep around the perimeter left the cleanest looking results.
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BTW, I overbought the white Silpruf and have three unopened tubes (note - exp date Dec 2023!) available FREE to any Sabre board members for the cost of shipping. Private message me your info and we can work it out.
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Jeff Boyle
Daystar S425 #79
Chicago, IL
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Re: Resealing fixed port lights
Thank you.
Sent from my ShoePhone
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Michael Henning
1985 S36 Caper
Allen Harbor, RI
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Re: Resealing fixed port lights
Hi, Michael. Here is guide from Sabre on how to do this:
I¡¯m midway now having removed the existing port lights. they come out very easily.
On Tue, Mar 25, 2025 at 9:02?PM Michael Henning via <n654ml= [email protected]> wrote: Has anyone resealed the fixed port lights? Mine are leaking. Looking at the window it seems that just cutting the existing sealant should pretty much release it.?
Any pointers would be appreciated.?
thank you   --
Michael Henning?
1985 S36 Caper
Allen Harbor, RI
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Matt Quinn
Sabre 36 1989 #97
Sabre 32 1985 #41 (former)
East Falmouth, MA
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Resealing fixed port lights
Has anyone resealed the fixed port lights? Mine are leaking. Looking at the window it seems that just cutting the existing sealant should pretty much release it.?
Any pointers would be appreciated.?
thank you   --
Michael Henning?
1985 S36 Caper
Allen Harbor, RI
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Re: Ice Trays for 1989 Seafrost refrigeration
I had mine back in less than a week. ?
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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Pete Waterson via groups.io
Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 5:27 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [SabreSailboat] Ice Trays for 1989 Seafrost refrigeration? Thanks John, I¡¯ll give them a call, although there may not enough time b4 I leave for the Abacos late April Pete Waterson
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S38-2
Oriental, NC
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Re: Ice Trays for 1989 Seafrost refrigeration
Thanks John, I¡¯ll give them a call, although there may not enough time b4 I leave for the Abacos late April
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Pete Waterson
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S38-2
Oriental, NC
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Re: S362 engine mount replacement
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On Mar 25, 2025, at 1:51?PM, Bill Graves via groups.io <elfowl77@...> wrote:
? The DF 2205-2 is 4" between centers. Bill G. On Tue, Mar 25, 2025 at 8:02?AM David Gerhardt via <davidgerhardt56= [email protected]> wrote: Good to know Tim!? Significant savings.? I have the W27 and am wondering if they would fit.? Can you measure the distance between centres on the DF 2205-2?
Dave Gerhardt Serenade 1983 S 34-1 #184 NB, Canada On Mar 25, 2025, at 9:56 AM, michael fair via < mfair46@...> wrote:
Beta has several reasonably priced mounts on their website.?
One other interesting thing to point out - for my W21, the original mounts were marked with "DF2205" under the red paint (you can see that a little on the picture on the right), so despite Westerbeke charging exorbitant amounts of money for their mounts, they simply source theirs from Dual Flex and charge a pile more money.? I was able to buy my entire set of 4 mounts for just a little more than a single mount from Westerbeke.
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Tim Dokken
1985 Sabre 32 #59
Bayfield, WI
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Re: S362 engine mount replacement
The DF 2205-2 is 4" between centers. Bill G.
On Tue, Mar 25, 2025 at 8:02?AM David Gerhardt via <davidgerhardt56= [email protected]> wrote: Good to know Tim!? Significant savings.? I have the W27 and am wondering if they would fit.? Can you measure the distance between centres on the DF 2205-2?
Dave Gerhardt Serenade 1983 S 34-1 #184 NB, Canada On Mar 25, 2025, at 9:56 AM, michael fair via < mfair46@...> wrote:
Beta has several reasonably priced mounts on their website.?
One other interesting thing to point out - for my W21, the original mounts were marked with "DF2205" under the red paint (you can see that a little on the picture on the right), so despite Westerbeke charging exorbitant amounts of money for their mounts, they simply source theirs from Dual Flex and charge a pile more money.? I was able to buy my entire set of 4 mounts for just a little more than a single mount from Westerbeke.
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Tim Dokken
1985 Sabre 32 #59
Bayfield, WI
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Re: S362 engine mount replacement
Good to know Tim! ?Significant savings. ?I have the W27 and am wondering if they would fit. ?Can you measure the distance between centres on the DF 2205-2?
Dave Gerhardt Serenade 1983 S 34-1 #184
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On Mar 25, 2025, at 9:56 AM, michael fair via < mfair46@...> wrote:
Beta has several reasonably priced mounts on their website.?
One other interesting thing to point out - for my W21, the original mounts were marked with "DF2205" under the red paint (you can see that a little on the picture on the right), so despite Westerbeke charging exorbitant amounts of money for their mounts, they simply source theirs from Dual Flex and charge a pile more money.? I was able to buy my entire set of 4 mounts for just a little more than a single mount from Westerbeke.
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Tim Dokken
1985 Sabre 32 #59
Bayfield, WI
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Thank you all for your sound advice.
Enjoy the spring
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Paul
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Re: Max prop coming out of reverse issue
The prop should feather all by itself and if it is feathered it won¡¯t rotate the shaft, after all that¡¯s the purpose of the feathering prop. It also shouldn¡¯t matter if it is forward or reverse to force it to feather.?
If it doesn¡¯t feather on its own, shift into gear for a moment to stop the spinning and then take it out of gear. Once it stops spinning it should feather. ?It is probably better to put it forward to stop the feathering rather than reverse as the transmission gears may mesh easier.?
Dave Second Star S362 #113 Fair Haven, NY/Lake Ontario
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On Mar 24, 2025, at 9:24?AM, Mark Fanning via groups.io <fanningiop@...> wrote:
Looking for any advice on a current issue with my Max Prop Easy.?
When sailing- when we normally put the transmission in reverse to stop the shaft from spinning and to feather the prop.?
Recently we were sailing from SC to FL and had a very difficult time getting the transmission out of reverse prior to restarting engine. ? It was real stuck.? We had to head straight into the wind, luff the sails, and about stop the boat to get the transmission to budge out of reverse.? Normal motoring and maneuvering around the dock the transmission easily goes from fwd to reverse and back out of reverse. ?
Wondering if it maybe lack of grease or gearbox issue.? The prop has not been greased in over 1.5 years.
Thanks, Mark
Sea Biscuit 452-023 Charleston, SC (currently in Stuart, FL on way to Bahamas)?
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Re: S362 engine mount replacement
Beta has several reasonably priced mounts on their website.?
One other interesting thing to point out - for my W21, the original mounts were marked with "DF2205" under the red paint (you can see that a little on the picture on the right), so despite Westerbeke charging exorbitant amounts of money for their mounts, they simply source theirs from Dual Flex and charge a pile more money.? I was able to buy my entire set of 4 mounts for just a little more than a single mount from Westerbeke.
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Tim Dokken
1985 Sabre 32 #59
Bayfield, WI
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Re: Ice Trays for 1989 Seafrost refrigeration
Seafrost will repair them If you ship them back to their HQ in New Hampshire?
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- John
SV Ginger, Sabre 426
Annapolis?
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Ice Trays for 1989 Seafrost refrigeration
Hi All,
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One of my ice trays that attach to the side of the Seafrost refrigeration holding plate is leaking. There seems to be some sort of brown colored rubber seal along the joints connecting the 2 halves of the unit and the slow drip seems to be coming through this seal. I haven¡¯t contacted Sea Frost yet, just wondered if anyone was taking out an older Seafrost system and might have the ice trays left over.
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Pete Waterson
¡°°ä³ó²¹°ù»å´Ç²Ô²Ô²¹²â¡±
S38-2
Oriental, NC
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Re: S362 main hatch model
No worries Randy. I just felt I needed to be clear that this was just my experience and I don¡¯t have a dog in this fight. Allison Lehman Swiftsure Yachts 510 912-5800 cell 510 860-4640 fax allisonleh@... ? ? ??
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On Mar 24, 2025, at 6:45?PM, Randy Drummond via groups.io <SVReleaseMe@...> wrote:
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Sorry Allison. I came late to the thread and thought someone was trying to replace their glass.?
On Mar 24, 2025, at 9:33?PM, Allison Lehman via groups.io <allisonleh@...> wrote:
OK, I think people are getting the wrong idea here. I am not trying to replace a lens or what Lewmar refers to as a lid, which is the top the frame around the lens and the handles. I merely had this experience and found it rather odd that they
wouldn¡¯t sell just the lens
Allison Lehman
Swiftsure Yachts
510 912-5800 cell
510 860-4640 fax
allisonleh@... ? ? ??
On Mar 24, 2025, at 3:25?PM, Randy Drummond via groups.io <SVReleaseMe@...> wrote:
? You know you can buy the whole lid/ top by itself. . You get glass, gasket, handles, the works for not a lot of money compared the hassle of doing everything piece by piece or a whole new hatch.?
On Mar 24, 2025, at 4:09?PM, Stephanie via groups.io <Shburgess1207@...> wrote:
I¡¯m not sure if there are handles or other additions to your hatches and Allison tells me only Hatchmaster can do the refurb that we know of in the U.S. ?Can someone send a photo why the polycarbonate can¡¯t be replaced? This is not a rework
of the handles. The rubber gaskets can be found on Amazon readily.?
In the S28-2 and S36 from 1987 I have had success with prying out the old polycarbonate and replacing with 1/4¡± Polycarbonate stock from this company that purchased a small buffalo branch and shipped from their Nationwide stock. ?The material is easy to
use a basic jig saw and sander for precise measuring.?
I got a semi reflective darker color of my choice. ? I did pry out the original polycarbonate bedded in something similar and have the frames sandblasted and powder coated by a steel fence maker locally for less than the average boat bucks. ?For reference
here¡¯s the approx. $60 per hatch plus shipping on the order. ?Bedded with Dow 795, ?use a cleaner on your gloved finger to smooth it, ?the first one I did is over 10 years old not leaking and the new set is 4 years old this year. The sand blast and ?paint
job is the real benefit but I would like to protect the poly with something like this:?
Anyone ever used these??
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Stephanie
Arista, S36 #67, Lake Ontario?
Shburgess1207@...?
On Mar 24, 2025, at 13:34, Roger Kuebel 362#150 Padanaram, MA via groups.io <rogerkuebel@...> wrote:
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Back in 2020 I got a quote of 177 Euro for just the lens.? I can send source if helpful.
On Mon, Mar 24, 2025 at 12:55?PM Allison Lehman via
<allisonleh= [email protected]> wrote:
Hi Ted,
Oh that is right, thanks for jogging my memory.? You can¡¯t buy lenses from them they want you to buy the whole lid assembly.
Allison
Lehman
Swiftsure
Yachts
allison@...
Cell:
510.912.5800
Fax:
510.860.4640
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On Mar 24, 2025, at 9:34?AM, Capt. A Ground via <eddymayhem= [email protected]> wrote:
Hi Allison,
I think Lewmar calls them lids, not lenses.? My mistake.
I bought from Defender.
Link:
Wait for a sale.
Kind Regards,
Ted Mendham
Blue Pearl?II, 1998 Sabre 362?
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Allison
S426 Kingfisher
SF Bay/Pacifc Northwest
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Roger Kuebel
Restless
S362#150
Padanaram, MA
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Stephanie
Moderator
Sabre 36, #67
Formerly Sabre 28-2, #289
Wilson Harbor, NY Lake Ontario
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Randy Drummond
Dazzle S38 mk2 206
Miami
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Allison
S426 Kingfisher
SF Bay/Pacifc Northwest
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Allison
S426 Kingfisher
SF Bay/Pacifc Northwest
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Jeff Boyle
Matt Quinn
Pete Waterson
David Gerhardt
Bill Graves
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