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Redoing Teak, Epoxy, Urethane, Paint?

OK, our 2nd trawler has some teak a round the cockpit and cockpit floor. after cruising for a year we need to fix our teak. We have incredible...

 
 

Meandering Post: Our Lives Have Already Changed Dramatically

Just got back to trawlerforum after being away for over six months. Love this COVID-19 area as the vast majority of the folks here don't let their...

 
 

Anyone Cruising In BC Now ?

We are Americans, and took possession of our new boat on March 7 in Sidney, BC. Our permanent moorage is in Sidney, and our plans were to spend the.....

 
 

Is It Time To Liquidate Your Investments?

I got a text this afternoon from a person who I feel is a fairly knowledgeable investor. He's made quite a pile of money by being prudent, investing.....

 
 

Is Bigger Better

I have a 32 Hatteras FB that I am considering selling and/or trading to a larger boat. I am retired, have a couple more years boating years in me (I.....

 
 

What If You Hit This At Near WOT Speed??

I was walking with the Admiral on Hilton Head Island yesterday (hoping Governor lifts stay tomorrow so we can head out for a bit), and saw this...

 
 

Over Heating

Hi All, My name is Steve and I have just purchased an Island Gypsy 30, on my first trip and only an hour from the mooring the temperature started to.....

 
 

Propeller Calculations

Seems there are two forms of prop "calculators". Victoria Propeller has a very good one..enter known specs and it gives you HP required for hull...

 
 

Swim Platform Construction Material?

My boat is finally heading in the home stretch of a large refit and one of the items nearing completion is my new swim platform. The old platform was....

 
 

Batteries

Am looking for recommendations for new batteries. I always had golf cart batteries on our sailboat but want to go with 12v. Had good luck with...

 
 

Do Shunts Go Bad?

I'm out here on Day 28 of my Quarantine Cruise, gunkholing in the California Delta. My 4 yr old batteries seem to be doing fine but it seems that...

 
 

Fresh Water Pump

2nd question of the day. I can hear my fresh water pump cycling every couple hours. Is this normal or should it hold pressure indefinitely? No...

 
 

Relocating Or Adding A 50 Amp Shore Power Line

Hi Everyone! My shore power system is located at the stern of my boat. My preference for my slip would be to pull my boat in bow first so that I...

 
 

Music On Board

What are you guys doing for sound systems? Built in stereo with speaker or blue tooth speakers and a mobile device?

 
 

What Would You Do About This Mess?

I need to replace the helm on my flats boat. As you can see the nut and shaft are really rusted. I could cut it off with a grinder, but I don't want....

 
 

Manned Up & Took Her Out Myself!!!!!

This past weekend I was not going to just sit at the dock and wish I was at anchor yet again... however I was hesitant with the boat being so big (to....

 
 

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