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Forward Slope Pilot House Windows

tell me about these forward sloping pilot house windows please..... As I'm dreaming of a retirement boat and I'm looking around online, I've grown...

 
 

Is Part Time Cruising Possible?

Hi all, Been reading this forum for a while and soaking up all the knowledge I can. I am in the planning/research stage of eventually...

 
 

Rolling Chocks

One of my long term projects is to work on the roll of my boat. with 6.5 draft round hull and 61 tons displacement, I know she can get to rolling. I.....

 
 

Tools For Full Time Cruising

I'm not new to equipment and boat maintenance and am pretty handy at fixing and fabricating. However, I'm also aware that space is at a premium when....

 
 

Seattle Waste Spill

Another spill from the West Point treatment plant. And it hasn't been raining so they can't blame it on that....

 
 

Velvet Drive Terrible Noise Only In Gear

My slipmate's 1984 Tiara has twin 350 , 260 HP engines. One of the velvet drives is making a racket in gear only. I found a video of another velvet...

 
 

Advice Please. Connecticut To Lake Michigan

Requesting your expertise (again) for moving our new, used boat from Essex CT to Racine WI. This vessel is a 2001 Grand Banks 42 Classic with twin...

 
 

Rudder Packing

Hi All - Well I have learned a lot about our GB 47 EU over the past year. One item that I have not checked out though is our rudder posts. A...

 
 

Separate 110v 15a Shore Power

Hi, Has anyone added a dedicated 110v shore power connection to a boat that normally uses 50a. There are a number of docks I go to that power can...

 
 

Cruising Boat Systems Vs RV Systems

I owned cruising boats for about 25 years and am now transitioning to RVs, a 25' Class A motorhome specifically. Boats and RVs have similar systems,.....

 
 

Heat Xchanger Salting Up

Lehman 120. Cleaned and flushed heat exchangers a month ago. New gaskets and zincs. Ran about 3 hours and checked after sitting 6 weeks and all...

 
 

Gulf Oil Filter Problem

I have an accepted offer in on a boat with John Deere 6068sfm. 1200 hours , 15 years old. All ok except high lead. No high copper, nor high anything.....

 
 

Now I See Why Liveaboards Get A Bad Rep

Moved my rig to her new summer spot at a marina that allows liveaboards,the marina and facilities are great,but there are a handful of derelict...

 
 

Mixing 2 Oil Brands Safe?

Doing oil change, I have 5 quarts of Yanmar 15w40, and the rest is Rotella 15w40....is it ok to mix the two . Or stick to same brand .?

 
 

New Trawler Owner

Chuck B here. Thanks for the add. Proud owner of a 1976 Marine Trader 40ft DC Trawler.. Looking for lots of advice, hoping there are a few...

 
 

Vessel Overturns Near San Diego?

How does a boat carrying some 30 people or so overturn? Just picking this up off wire. Totally tragic since at least two dead, probably avoidable......

 
 

FOR SALE Willard 40 - Cruise Ready. San Carlos MX (Baja) $165k

I am listing this at the request and on the behalf of the owner of Lilliana. She is a 1977 model W40 Sedan/Flybridge. Owner is asking $165k ...

 
 

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