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Blind Fly Bridge

Strikes again! Preparing to paint, removing hand rails on outside of bridge. Surprise! They are machine screws, not wood screws. And of course half of...

 
 

Tow Boat US Warning

Hello, I decided to share this warning about Tow Boat U.S. here. As a gold unlimited member for around 10 years, I haven't really utilized their servi...

 
 

Perkins TE6.354 Oil Pressure Switch

Have what appears to be a faulty oil pressure switch for my engine alarms. Can anyone please tell me what PSI, thread size, and NC/NO switch I need to...

 
 

Spectra Water Maker Fresh Water Flush Module Valve Position

I'm getting ready to start up a long pickled yet new to me [URL='']Spectra[/URL]...

 
 

Pacific Version? Higher Free Board?

Anyone ever heard of a Californian Pacific version with taller free board?

 
 

Transmission Cooler Anodes Short, Very Short Life

Trans coolers have 1/4" x about 3/8" anodes. No, that's not a typo, that's all that fits. After running 17 hrs engine run time over 5 days I pulled th...

 
 

Video Cameras With CE

I'm trying to find which or what type of cameras to purchase. I would like a pair of cameras to view the engines while underway and also one or two ca...

 
 

What Shower Soap To Use

We currently use a body wash in the shower, which drains into the sump and then overboard. What soap is best to use, not gunk up the sump, and is envi...

 
 

Hynautic Hydraulic Steering System 1989 Californian 48 Aft Cabin

Does anyone have access to a hydraulic schematic for the piping of the Hynautic steering system? Required for a 1989 Californian 48 Aft cabin yacht. H...

 
 

Ford Lehman High RPMs At Idle

Hello all, I am looking for a little advice as I am considering the purchase of a 1980s trawler. Overall the boat is in decent condition and has the o...

 
 

AC Compressor Swap

Hello, new to this forum. Interesting question someone asked me and I have no idea. Can you change a 12000 BTU compressor with a 6000 BTU and leave al...

 
 

Monk Trawler 1971, Skalu II

I joined the forum as I now have a passion for wooden boats. I have always dreamed of living on a boat and at the age of 51, I had a deal I could not ...

 
 

1996-1998 Mainship Motor Yacht Stuffing Box

Greetings, I’m helping a friend with a 1997 Mainship 34 motor yacht with his prop shaft stuffing boxes. It has 2” shafts and the boat is 5 hours away....

 
 

Crusader 350 Ci

When I start my starboard engine, the prop is already turning. Has anyone had this issue? Any guidance with this issue would be appreciated. Thank you

 
 

Cost Of Replacement Battery Pack 2011 GL33?

I searched through the forum but could not find price or where they can be sourced in the US (and general availability). I am contemplating purchase o...

 
 

Oil Samples Worthwhile?

So after making moves on several boats over the last two months, I settled on and will survey a 1995 Ocean Alexander 42 Sedan next Tuesday. This will ...

 
 

2023 Cottrell Boatbuilders 11' Rowing / Dingy

We have been so impressed with our custom-built Chaisson Dory (extended one (1') foot and sides raised two (2") inches) we decided to build a larger b...

 
 

DeFever Owners-- What Information Can You Provide?

Good afternoon, I have been researching a trawler purchase for a few years and am getting close to making serious offers on several that are currently...

 
 

Black Water Holding Tank Replacement / Repair

Hello, This looks like a great forum. This is my first post and I appreciate all feedback. I have a 2000 48' Wendon Cockpit Motoryacht with two heads ...

 
 

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