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Drag Anchor? Yup!

Anyone who says they have not dragged an anchor has either never anchored or is a liar! Years ago I read an article about a hurricane that went throug...

 
 

AI Is Just Slightly Off On Anchor Size

Screenshot of the top Google results I got today after doing a search for recommended 11' dinghy anchors (which, BTW, I ordered the Mantis 2.5lb one w...

 
 

Hi All

I’m new to the world of trawlers. Living on the Magothy River and the Chesapeake Bay, I’ve had boats most of my 68 years. We traveled the Bay for abou...

 
 

St Croix Removable Davits

Model SC 350. These are in excellent condition and you cannot tell they were ever used.[ATTACH type="full"]156153[/ATTACH]

 
 

New Electrical Panel

Finally finished building and installing my new electrical panel. Now time to start wiring it up.

 
 

1983 DeFever 41 For Sale Long Beach Island New Jersey Asking $67,500

1983 DeFever 41 currently in Long Beach Island New Jersey is for sale, Tesseract is well maintained and features many upgrades, she is a single 120hp ...

 
 

Raritan SeaEra Installation Issue

Issue is alignment of the SeaEra (straight 1 1/2") outlet fitting to my sanitation hose. The SeaEra outlet needs to be raised at least an inch for a l...

 
 

New To Me...

Hi Guys, i´m from Germany and love to repair and reuse good old stuff that still works fine or again after getting some love - others call it refit or...

 
 

Northern Lights Lugger Marine Engine L1064D Oil Changes

Usually I post questions under the Helmsman thread. Have a 38 Helmsman with a Lugger 85 HP engine. Top of engine says Northern Lights, and my impressi...

 
 

Neutral Starting Safety Switch

A survey finding was that the engine started while in gear. The engine cut-out was deemed inoperable. Surprise, my starting procedure never revealed t...

 
 

Propspeed Meet Singing Prop

Picked up my boat from the yard a few weeks ago and headed back to my slip in Elliott Bay. When I slowed down I heard the sound of a banshee in the vi...

 
 

Roberston AP1000 And Rudder Indicator

I have a functioning Roberston AP1000 autopilot and want to add a rudder angle indicator to the helm. Is it possible to tap off the rudder wiring? If ...

 
 

Diesel Engine Under Salt Water Long Enough For Barnacles Runs Again

Those interested in engines, I happened to catch this on eBay. A Vietnamese guy salvaged this engine, disassembled it, and made it run again. He reuse...

 
 

Sealing Railing Stanchions

I have a 2004 Albin. Although I store it under cover, I suspect that one, or more, of the bow rail stanchion bases may be leaking slightly where they ...

 
 

Dutch Cruiser/Trawlers - Why This Unfortunate Galley/Salon Layout?

I've fallen in love with the lines and overall layout of what I think is a Dutch style of pilothouse cruiser/trawler with master below the aft deck. I...

 
 

376 Gb Head Fills No Flush

Happy Independence Day! My 36 classic forward head fills, creates a vortex but won't discharge. I'm guessing joker valve but before I get dirty, wante...

 
 

Options For Day OUPV Day Sail Charters Insurance?

I’m finally going to act on my dream of running daysailing trips part time in retirement on my schooner. I have 40+ years' experience sailing, but thi...

 
 

Secom BD50 Compressor

In the picture, I’m wondering what port that is wrapped with green plastic coming out of the compressor. Is it a low-pressure port to add coolant or n...

 
 

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