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Blind Void Backing

So I decided to do the arch instead of the mast. It will be affixed to the sides of the bridge. I've been on lots of boats, and every one had the brid...

 
 

Seacock Nightmare!

Nothing confirmed yet, but this crabbing boat (91 feet) sank at the dock over the weekend. It had just taken on 20-30k gallons of diesel in preparatio...

 
 

Finding The Diesel Zinc Anode In GL-33/VW TDI-5-Series Diesels

I have the 165HP version in my 2014, but assume the blocks are all the same. There's a close-up drawing of the anode's site in the engine's service ma...

 
 

What Does The Minimum Viable Power Distribution Panel Setup Look Like?

[B]Preface[/B]: I made a couple of posts about the mess of wiring issues I found on this new boat, but I only had the energy to post in the intro thre...

 
 

Generator Wiring For Split Phase With Autotransformer

Hello TF members, I'm almost finished a split phase electrical upgrade on my trawler and I'm looking to confirm the correct 240v generator wiring for ...

 
 

Air Conditioner Condensate Line

Hello, We own a 2009 34t Mainship. I have a question regarding the condensate drain hose for both air conditioners. Both condensate drain hoses empty ...

 
 

Balmar Regulators

Has anyone had one that went bad? When it goes bad, I have heard that the ALT will overheat and burn itself out.

 
 

Sonar Transducers

I have a Mainship 350/390 trawler. I have a keel that runs down the centerline about a foot deep. Can I mount the transducer on the exterior surface o...

 
 

Anybody Have This Problem Before? Velvet Drive Issue

I just bought a 1979 Hershine 37' Trawler. 120 Lehman diesel / Borg Warner Velvet Drive. Left Eagle Harbor on Bainbridge Island, WA for 2.5 hour run. ...

 
 

1982 KK 42 Lazarette Hatch Sill Drainage

The tiny drains installed in the sill channel under the lazarette hatch on my 1982 KK 42 often get overwhelmed during heavy rains causing the sill to ...

 
 

New Owner

Just purchased this old 1973 and love her. She's old and needs some work but she is perfect for me.

 
 

Transom Door

I am thinking of putting a door in the transom for the dogs, Admiral, etc. What is the wisdom for having the door opening inward or outward? Mostly I ...

 
 

“Westerleak”

We have an older Westerbeke 12.5 WMD generator aboard Stella Maris. It’s developed a leak in the raw water pump which seems to be coming from somewher...

 
 

34 Californian Or Saberline Or Similar

34 fast trawler with flybridge. Diesel. Helm door preferred, bow thruster second preferred. East coast, Maine to Florida. Not a rich man so mid 5 digi...

 
 

Alarm System Sensors

The boat I recently bought has a SeaWatch 1500 alarm system (no longer in business as far as I can tell). The sensors that are installed on the muffle...

 
 

A Couple Of Blisters

Had a couple of bubbles on the aft cabin bulkhead, a little exploratory poking led to quite a big hole. Sometimes it's easier to start again.

 
 

Jabsco Pumps

Does anybody know the difference between the Jabsco 777-9001 and Jabsco 777-9003? Thanks, Bud

 
 

Victron Sine Wave Problem While Charging

I recently had both a new Victron Quattro inverter charger and a new Splendide washer/dryer installed on my boat. The other day when I went to do a lo...

 
 

1/2 Or 5/8 Inch Dock Lines For GB 36

I'm looking to replace the dock and spring lines for a new-to-me GB 36. 1/2 inch is advised for boats up to 36 feet, but I'm inclined to upsize to 5/8...

 
 

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