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Temporary Brightwork Treatment

I have just closed on a Selene 47 and am anxious to get out cruising again. I have a list of several projects to work through before I stray too...

 
 

How To Keep Tools From Rusting?

What do you all do to keep tools, left on the boat, from rusting over time? Also, if you have rusted tools, what's the best way to remove the...

 
 

Hull Slap

We have a queen island berth forward and the waves slapping on the hull are annoying. Was thinking of spraying a can of car undercoating on the...

 
 

49th Parallel Rumor

The Canadians here who I've grown to respect (are you listening, Murray?) seem to have a very dim view of the likelihood of a border opening this...

 
 

Boat Names That Just Have To Be Shared.

Saw one today with the name "Wasted Seamen"

 
 

Reappearing After A Long Absence

Greetings fellow boaters. It's been a long time since I've ventured on the TrawlerForum boards. I confess that I spiraled during the fiasco of 2020......

 
 

Vetus Bow Thruster Not Turning On/activating

Hello all, about a year ago my Vetus BT started working intermittently - usually fine, sometimes not at all - nothing in between. Recently, not at...

 
 

Plumbing: Crimp/Press Copper Fittings

I would like to use copper press fittings to replumb my vessel: water rated for potable water and gas rated for diesel fuel. Has anyone used these...

 
 

Shaft Seal - What Is This?

Hi Folks, I'm in the process of releasing the coupling on my shaft seal so I can slide the prop shaft back a few inches to remove my transmission...

 
 

Fluid / Filter Changes Needed After Sitting 1.5 Years?

New to me 2001 Mainship 390. Single Yanmar 6LP-STE. Freshwater only boat. Boat has been sitting for 1.5 years in heated storage in Michigan. ...

 
 

Flickering Lights When Fridge Runs?

I have a 12v system for the house load. The boat came with a fridge (110v). Year is unknown. I also purchased a chest freezer about 2 years ago....

 
 

Heads Up - SFTS Virus

Discovered in 2009...tick related Asian virus...carried by wild, domesticated, and companion animals...quick genetic variations...human to human...

 
 

Sizing Rope Section Of Anchor Rode

HI all Am in the process of replacing the anchor rode, have a new 34m Graded 8mm chain, the original was 40 but 34m is the amount in one drum. The...

 
 

38 Ocean Yacht - Gen Runs But No Power!

My husband and I have a 1986 Ocean Yacht Sport with twin Cat diesels. 2# 8D batteries power everything (Currently no house battery). We purchased...

 
 

Underwriting Practices

We're up for renewal so had our broker shop around as we do each year. The best options were two well-know companies with significant yacht...

 
 

Another Head Question.

I have a Jabsco Twist n lock manual head I have question about refilling the bowl with water for the next use. Instructions say to flush the...

 
 

Boat Yard Recommendations For The St. Johns River

Hello all of you attractive young people. I find myself with more money than usual, and less time to spend it than usual. I figure if I can't use...

 
 

1993 Willard Navy Launch, Kitsap County Washington, $40k

One of the few Unmolested launches left in existence. Built in 1993 by Willard Marine for the US Navy. She was issued to the USS Bridge as a tender......

 
 

External Bow Thrusters

We are looking at adding bow thrusters to our boat and was wondering if anyone has any experience with external types like those in the following...

 
 

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