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The Sinking Of The Norwester

A sad sight to see. Watch to the end to learn of the boat's history.

 
 

Help With Transport.

Greetings, I am in the process of purchasing a 1976 Vic Franck 46 Pilothouse. The boat is currently in The Dalles, OR and will be going to Portland...

 
 

USCG Broadcasts Of Mayday And MMSI

Day before yesterday, the USCG broadcast on channel 16 VHF that they had a Mayday sent out from an MMSI with no GPS tag. They broadcast the MMSI...

 
 

Am I Crazy To Buy A Boat With 30 Year Old DD 6V92s?

I have made an offer on a boat powered with the original pair of 550 HP 6v92 Detroit Diesels. Both have been rebuilt in the last few years and they.....

 
 

Has Anyone Ever Covered A Supply Boat For Trawler Use?

I was at the yard the other day and found a 70's yr. model 105' supply boat. It has steel hull with some large DD's. It looks like a ton of work...

 
 

Inline Battery Fuse Holder

What type of fuse link holder device is most common between battery charger cable (2awg) and battery? I want to use a 15 or 20 amp fuse.

 
 

Replace AGM With LiFePo4 Lithium Ion Batteries

I should be closing on a Selene 57 next week. Woohoo! Exciting, but a little frightening at the same time. The boat needs new batteries. It has...

 
 

True Charge

Howdy, I recently installed a 12 volt device and hooked it to my house batteries. I left it on and it ran the house battery bank down. My...

 
 

Engine Survey For DD 6V92s

I have an accepted off on a RPHMY with twin 550 HP DD 6V92s. With 550 HP, am I correct that they must be TAs? The current owner has had her for...

 
 

FW Pump Replacement Question

Time to replace my Shurflo Model 288, 3.3 gpm freshwater pump. I believe it is sold as 4gpm but the label shows 3.3. Never been real happy with the....

 
 

1982 Grand Banks 49 Original Bilge Pumps

Greetings Anyone know the original 1982 Grand Banks 49 bilge pump manufacturer/model number, location, configuration, etc. Looks like one...

 
 

Carry Bag For Folding Table Ideas?

I've got a pair of nice teak folding tables. They work great. But when folded the sides tend to swing a bit when moving them for storage in the...

 
 

From Liveaboard Motor Sailor To PNW Trawler

After 35 years of working and living aboard yachts and ships, mostly in the Tropics, we will be selling our own live aboard 62 ft steel motor sailor.....

 
 

Newly Redone Teck Deck - Treat Or Leave Untreated

I am in the process of recaulking portions of my aft deck and sanding the entire deck down to new wood. There is more than enough depth to safely do.....

 
 

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