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Plumbing

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  • Headhunter HMX SYM Calibration
  • Hot Water Heater Maintenance – Keep the Hot Water Flowing
  • 3M Aqua-Pure Water Filtration System
  • HeadHunter TW-HMX Chemical Injection Pump Troubleshooting
  • SunRans Jacuzzi Filter Replacement
  • HeadHunter TW-HMX Sewage Treatment System Troubleshooting
  • HeadHunter HMX Tripped Breaker Reset
  • Mach 5 Fresh Water Pump Troubleshooting
  • HeadHunter Stingray Seawater Pump Priming Procedure
  • Balboa Jacuzzi Controller – ECO Mode
  • Balboa TP600 Spa Controller
  • Balboa Spa Troubleshooting
  • Spot Zero Watermaker – Manual Fresh Water Flush
  • HeadHunter Stingray Pump Troubleshooting
  • HeadHunter HMX TidalWave Solenoid Valve Maintenance
  • HeadHunter HMX Backwashing Procedure
  • Groco Sea Strainer Zinc Replacement & Maintenance Guide
  • Spot Zero XTCII Watermaker
  • Brass No Return Valves – Preventative Maintenance & FAQ
  • TOTO Toilet & Bidet Seat System Guide
  • Mach 5 Water Pump Start-Up & Priming Procedure
  • Vented Loop Preventative Maintenance Guide
  • Mach 5 HeadHunter Water Pressure Tune
  • Jacuzzi Filter Replacement – Sun Rans
  • HeadHunter HMX Chemical Pump Injector Tube Replacement

Electrical

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  • OctoPlex DCP Operation and Troubleshooting
  • OctoPlex DC Fuse Replacement
  • OctoPlex DC Circuit Breaker Replacement
  • OctoPlex N2KView Setup and Configuration – iPad
  • ATLAS TechPower Breaker – Charging and Reset Procedure
  • Lumishore Underwater Light Maintenance Guide
  • Victron Skylla-TG Battery Charger – Operation & Reference Guide
  • Yaskawa GA500 Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)
  • Fuel / Water Sender Diagnosis – Offshore Systems UK
  • Shore Power Adapters and Pin Configurations
  • Shore Cable Deployment & FAQ

Pro Tips

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  • Why Boats Sink at the Dock: Preventing Flooding Before It Becomes a Disaster
  • Hot Water Heater Maintenance – Keep the Hot Water Flowing
  • Seacock Maintenance – Your First Line of Defense Against Water Ingress
  • Understanding Sacrificial Anodes (Zincs)
  • 5 Simple Ways to Prevent Corrosion on Your Yacht
  • Yacht Generator Maintenance & Troubleshooting Guide
  • Boat Odors – Troubleshooting & Prevention Guide
  • How to Connect to Shore Power Safely
  • How to Inspect Your Running Gear
  • Towing a Tender
  • Preparing the Yacht for a Hurricane

Mechanical

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  • Vulkan Thrust Bearing Maintenance
  • Exhaust Overheat Probes Cleaning & Maintenance Intervals
  • Delta-T C2 Engine Room Ventilation Control System – Operation Manual
  • Exalto Wiper General Maintenance and FAQ
  • Maretron Fuel Sender Calibration – Octoplex Fuel Level System
  • MTU Aventics Engine Synchronization – Engage and Disengage Procedure
  • Delta T Engine Room Fans – Reversing Fan Direction for Beam Seas
  • MAN Marine Diesel Engine – MMDS Local Control Operation
  • Tides Marine SureSeal® – Shaft Seal Maintenance
  • Optimus Auxiliary Steering – Quick Reference Guide
  • Tides Marine Shaft Lip Seal Replacement
  • Side-Power Stabilizer Vector Fins – How to Lock and Unlock (Float Mode)
  • Side-Power Hydraulic Oil Specifications
  • Side-Power Vector Fins™ – Single Fin Zero Speed Stabilization While Dockside
  • Sleipner® Side-Power Thruster System
  • Side-Power® Stabilizer Interactive Guide
  • Side-Power® Thruster JCU Operation
  • Gulf Coast® Fuel Polishing System
  • MZ Electronic® EV-011 Chain Counter
  • Italwinch® Anchor Windlass
  • Glendinning® Cablemaster™ CM8
  • Airtex® Davit System
  • Airtex Sliding Door Maintenance
  • Opacmare Transformer
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Electronics

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  • Garmin VHF Hailer Operation
  • Garmin AIS Target Viewing – Enabling and Disabling AIS Display
  • Garmin GPS Source Selection & Correcting a “Crabbing” Boat Icon
  • Francis Searchlight – Operation & Maintenance Guide
  • Garmin GRID Controller – Pairing to Vessel Multi Function Display (MFD)
  • Hatteland Generation 3 HMI Display – User Reference Guide

General FAQ

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  • FAQ: Why Did My Batteries Go Dead While the Yacht Was at the Dock?
  • Mechanical Spares – Engine & Generator Consumables
  • ElectriChef Electric BBQ
  • ElectriChef® Electric BBQ Operating Instructions
  • Scotsman Ice Machine Maintenance
  • Somfy® Motorized Blinds
  • iCarbon® Pop-Up Cleat Maintenance
  • Alexseal® Topside Paint Care and Maintenance
  • Beach Club Door Seal
  • Fabric care – Exterior Cushions
  • Soft-Closing Drawer Slides
  • SNAD® stud Application Guide
  • Safe Operations – Gardall® Safe
  • How to Connect to Shore Power Safely
  • Wood Care – Alpi® Veneer
  • Exterior Brightwork – Stainless Steel and Chrome Care & Maintenance
  • Whirlpool Washing Machines and Detergent
  • Sauna Cedar Care and Maintenance
  • Teak Deck Care and Cleaning
  • Echelon Workout Mirror Software Update
  • Wood Flooring Care – Cadorin®
  • Maria Flora® Fabric Care
  • Maytag® Washing Machine Care
  • Echelon Workout Mirror

HVAC

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  • Dometic Chiller HPF Code – High Pressure Fault Troubleshooting
  • Climma HVAC Air Filter Cleaning – FAQ
  • Climma C.FL Error – Filter Cleaning Reminder Reset
  • Climma HVAC Air Handler Operation – User Interface Functions
  • Climma HVAC Air Handler Troubleshooting Guide
  • Climma HVAC Chiller System-Switching Power Sources
  • How Marine HVAC Systems Work
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Pro Tips

Expert tips and best practices from Ocean Alexander service professionals to help you maintain, operate, and troubleshoot your yacht with confidence. Discover preventative maintenance advice, seasonal recommendations, and practical insights to keep your vessel performing at its best.

  • Why Boats Sink at the Dock: Preventing Flooding Before It Becomes a Disaster
  • Hot Water Heater Maintenance – Keep the Hot Water Flowing
  • Seacock Maintenance – Your First Line of Defense Against Water Ingress
  • Understanding Sacrificial Anodes (Zincs)
  • 5 Simple Ways to Prevent Corrosion on Your Yacht
  • Yacht Generator Maintenance & Troubleshooting Guide
  • Boat Odors – Troubleshooting & Prevention Guide
  • How to Connect to Shore Power Safely
  • How to Inspect Your Running Gear
  • Towing a Tender
  • Preparing the Yacht for a Hurricane
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