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Sound Of Hand Smacking Forehead

Had been having some issues with our autopilot, so had a tech come onboard to assess/fix things. He did so, but in only a week it started going nuts a...

 
 

Favorite Anchorages & Marinas On The Potomac

Working on our plan/list of options for our upcoming trip up the Potomac to D.C. at the end of Sept. and wanted to get some recommendations on anchora...

 
 

Generator Starter Available

I recently purchased a new starter for my generator (NEXT GEN, Model: UCM1-3.5) [3.5kw] which I have since determined I do not need. Before I proceed ...

 
 

LFP Batteries

By dumb luck I met an engineer who does remote camp electrical systems. Most camps get their electricity from generators. Fuel is a big expense for th...

 
 

Leaky Water Heater

I have a 2018 Ranger Tug R31-CB. Love the boat! But... the water heater sprung a leak last year.... (Isotemp Spa 40V). Sending iPhone camera and bores...

 
 

Suggestions On DC2DC Charger Setup

Currently, all charging sources go to my house bank. I have three DC2DC chargers that then send current to my start battery, genset start battery, and...

 
 

1984 Rosborough RF-28 Atlantic Trawler

My wife didn't like sailing, so I bought this trawler last year hoping that my wife would like it. It isn't that my wife doesn't like it, it is that s...

 
 

Wanted Grand Banks 36 Or 42

We are in the market for a mid-80s GB 36 or 42 in Bristol condition, East Coast or Great Lakes location. Thank you.

 
 

Intro - Mainship 430

Hi All - Long time lurker on this site, just purchased a 2003 Mainship 430 double cabin. This is our first 'big' boat, looking forward to lots of assi...

 
 

How To Switch Fuel Tanks On GB36

Hoping someone might be able to instruct me on which valves need to be on so that I can run my port engine off the starboard and middle tanks. Current...

 
 

Mainship 430 Tank Vent Caps

Hi All - My new to me 2003 Mainship 430 double cabin has several tank vents on the hull sides. The vent fittings have black plastic caps/covers that a...

 
 

Mainship Flybridge Helm Chair Fasteners

Hi All - Does anyone know how Mainship (2003 430 Double Cabin) fastened the flybridge helm chair to the deck? Thru-bolted with nuts on the underside (...

 
 

Simrad Autopilot Question

I have a Simrad autopilot depicted as the following Simnet network. It’s been working fine for the past 4 years since I’ve owned the boat. Recently wh...

 
 

Travel Lift In Lewiston?

I am idly browsing through Yachtworld etc., some of the boats of interest are back in the Great Lakes. Last time I launched a boat in the Great Lakes ...

 
 

Hello From WV

I’m Todd Shaver and along with my girlfriend Pam May, we are almost 60 years old and recently retired. I am a lifelong boater. Mostly ski/pontoon boat...

 
 

Sitting In The Mud For A Hurricane?

Living in South Florida, I'm always on the lookout for hurricane holes. Particularly hurricane holes where I do not have to worry about other boats dr...

 
 

Garmin With TimeZero

We just recently purchased a KK that has a full Garmin electronics suite. While the installation is proper and seems to be working well enough, I cert...

 
 

Abaco's Trip

Thinking about cruising from North Carolina down the ICW and across to the Abacos next spring/summer. My biggest concern is all the talk about crossin...

 
 

Volvo Or Yanmar

I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on a Camano Troll. I have whittled the choice to two boats, one with a Volvo and one with a Yanmar. Any construc...

 
 

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