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Tooling Up

Putting my toolbox together and was wondering what you think are the most essential tools in your toolbox. I guess what engine you have is relevant as...

 
 

Vatrer Lifepo4 Batteries

Anyone running the Vatrer Lifepo4 batteries? On the 'marine how to' website Rod Collins recommends them for budget-friendly options. I am specifically...

 
 

Starlink Experience To Consider

Just FYI, Starlink says you can no longer put mobile RV systems on boats, and their geotracking seems accurate enough to detect violations. So we put ...

 
 

Hello From Ventura CA

I bought a 1990 Californian 52 back in January of '23. I am currently a liveaboard in Ventura Harbor. Any suggestions, hints, or recommendations are a...

 
 

Do You Know The Measurements For A '79 Marine Trader 38?

Hey everyone. My new boat is in a different state and I am working on switching from state title to USCG Documented boat. Apparently the boat has neve...

 
 

Promariner ProIsoCharge 1-3 Not Working

So we just splashed after about 9 months on the hard. We did no engine or wiring work at all. The engine runs well - vibrates a little at idle for rea...

 
 

Hydraulic Leak Down The Wall From Lower Wheel On 1981 34’ CHB Tricabin Trawler

I have a significant leak running down on wall behind the wheel onto the floor. Has anyone repaired one of these units? I am in Sausalito CA. 707-695-...

 
 

Bluewater 5200 -- Anyone Heard Of These Vessels?

Came across this interesting vessel --- 2007 Bluewater 5200. Do not see a listed draft, but the description and lines seem to indicate possibly fairly...

 
 

Heat/Air 2002 Mainship 34

Looking to find out what size unit I would need for installing heat and air on a 34 Mainship. Thanks, Frank

 
 

Alternator Question

[I]Looking to replace the alternator on my engine. My house bank is four Trojan 105’s wired as 12v. Also have a 12v start battery. Not knowing much on...

 
 

Starlink Mount

I recently purchased Starlink for my loop trip. I made a temporary mount using a 1 1/2" PVC pipe, a few hose clamps, and some rope to keep it secure. ...

 
 

Difficult Through-Hull Valve

The valve on our main water intake is very difficult to open and close. As it’s located low in the bilge, it’s even harder. Is there any way to loosen...

 
 

Victron Cerbo External Alarm

Victron has a very poor setup on the audio alarm on the Cerbo where the volume is so low it can't be heard unless the Cerbo is in plain sight and you ...

 
 

Rule 2000 Not Pumping Water Consistently...

I replaced a faulty Rule Rule-a-matic Plus float switch today. I had an extra one in my spares. I was able to replace it OK but when I was testing the...

 
 

Glad To Be Here

Hello everyone I’m a new member and rather new owner of a Greenline 39 Hybrid. My previous boat was a 28 Osprey Longcabin with twin 250 Suzuki’s. I am...

 
 

Idle Stern Drive

Does anyone have any experience running a twin engine sterndrive on one engine with the other trimmed all the way up? I know running a twin inboard on...

 
 

HIN Number Request

I have a Shamrock for sale. A couple of prospective buyers have requested a hull number history. I have nothing to hide, but should I be smelling some...

 
 

2001 Mainship 390 Sliding Doors Rollers

Hi, We are preparing to clean tracks and install new sliding doors rollers. Does anyone know the part numbers of the rollers so we can get them before...

 
 

Stuck Windows On GB

Hi all, as part of my rehab of a 1995 GB I need to unstick 3 of the sliding windows opening into the salon. I assume the gunk that's accumulated along...

 
 

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