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Scupper Worries

My center console fishing boat has the 6" oval transom scuppers with the hinged flapper door on the exterior side (PVC plastic). If backing down or fa...

 
 

Securing A Slip

My wife and I are in the process of purchasing our first "big" boat (47ft). I must say that one of the most vexing aspects of this entire transaction ...

 
 

Cat 3208T V8

Both engines having sat for two months will not start. New batteries this week. New filters all round and bleed the injectors on one engine ( have fue...

 
 

Looking For Convenient Pump For Dewatering Bilges Other Than Hand Pump

Hi all, I'm looking for a small electric pump, either self contained batteries or 12 volt clips, or work with my Ryobi 18v batteries, that I can set u...

 
 

Leaking Upper Helm Aluminum Top

My upper helm and aft doghouse cover is fabricated of welded square aluminum tubing with pop riveted aluminum sheeting, covering the frame. It is stro...

 
 

What Size Windlass

I recently bought a 42 main ship trawler 1984 would like to know what size windlass to buy, type and size. The boat didn’t come with one, and this is ...

 
 

Looking Forward To The New Chapter In Our Life

We just bought a 2001 Cheoy Lee Expedition. Lots of work to do to get her ready for cruising. Will need a lot of advice and direction. It has been a b...

 
 

Hello From Lake Ontario

Well, time to say hello. I'm a long-time sailor and sailing/navigation instructor (still active) from Hamilton, ON (Canada). Never actually owned a bo...

 
 

Finn 8 Project Boat

Hi all, I have recently purchased a Finn 8 and am going to gradually restore her to her former glory. She's a bit shabby at the moment, needs quite a ...

 
 

Dometic Split Unit Pressures

Can anyone tell me if I hook up gauges to a split unit with R22 freon, in Florida with say around 92 degree temperature, what should my low and high p...

 
 

Attempted Piracy?

As some of you may be aware, Laura and I, aboard MV Muirgen are finishing up our voyage from the PNW, down the West Coast, through the Panama Canal, a...

 
 

What Are These Hoses For?

I’m still learning the different components of my 1996 GB 42. I have these two hoses just forward of the fuel tanks on both sides. They appear to be s...

 
 

ST60 Speed Transducer Maintenance

Hi all — lotsa people working on their boats this weekend! My 05 GB 42 electronics are partly original— Raymarine ST60 autopilot, wind temp and speed ...

 
 

Mainship 34T 2006 Flybridge Twin Screw Lower Station $205,000

2006 Mainship 34 T twin Yanmar 4lhastp 240 hp 1200 hours lower station Onan Generator 175 watt solar charger 700 watt inverter rare propane range. Ful...

 
 

Kadey Krogen Manatee, At Anchor Questions

Hello, We have sold a trawler that had hard chines and a unique hard chine in the bow area that made a tremendous amount of noise at anchor. I equate ...

 
 

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