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Vessel: Sea Breeze (Catalina 36)
A 25°F rise on your Universal M-25XPB is worth investigating. With your raw-water cooling system, the most common causes are:
- Impeller wear — check the raw water pump impeller for missing vanes (service interval: every season)
- Heat exchanger fouling — debris or scale buildup reduces cooling efficiency
- Thermostat stuck — your thermostat should open at 160°F
Since your vessel profile notes the impeller was replaced 8 months ago, I would start with checking the raw water strainer and heat exchanger zinc.
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"My house batteries are only lasting 8 hours at anchor. How do I calculate my loads?"
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- Installed equipment and accessories
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