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How To Keep Salt Water Inlets Clear Of Growth

We came down from the marina the day before yesterday in moderately confused seas, so we decided on semi-planing mode for comfort (3,250 rpm and...

 
 

Docking Prop Walk

Good morning, We own a 34 Mainship Flybridge. I would like to master backing into our new slip. With a single engine, backing in can be a little...

 
 

Steel Boat Bilge Drying?

The condensation is filling the bilge in my cabin. I cannot access the bilge there and I am trying to figure out how to keep it dry. I have a heavy...

 
 

GB Stem Thickness

Does anyone know the thickness of the GB stem (fore/aft) well above the waterline? Am considering drilling and thru-bolting a well-caulked eye-bolt...

 
 

Lofrans Windlasses: Opinions?

In 2020, my Plath Windlass gave up the ghost. The winch motor had died. A good friend and retired machinist helped me take it apart and in addition...

 
 

Victron Verbo GX And MultiPlus

I have a Cerbo GX which shows firmware 3.12 with the newest being 3.14 I have a MultiPlus 12/3000/120-50 120V inverter with firmware v478 and the...

 
 

PVC Or Flexible Sanitation Hose?

We are about to install a new holding tank behind our engine room generator. We have two Tecma toilets about 15' apart. The aft toilet run will be...

 
 

Congratulating Paulga

I just want to offer congratulations to Paulga. He came into the boat at ground zero, not just about boating, but also about almost everything that go...

 
 

Challenge Refilling Coolant

I have a TAMD 41 P with a hot water heater in my 1998 Camano Troll. I pulled all my coolers and heat exchangers for cleaning and inspection and...

 
 

Salon Floor Refinishing.

I'm hoping to find some consensus (ha-ha) for a finish on my teak/holly (veneer) salon floor. Boat is a mainship 390 2000. I am scraping off...

 
 

Chain Locker Drain

Has anyone figured out how to channel the chain locker water and mud so as it not go into the bilge? Although I wash the chain as it comes up,...

 
 

Battery Switch Position While Running

The Manual for my twin engined boat says don't run with the battery switch set to "All" or "Both". The marine electrician who did my boat delivery...

 
 

Bolting Solar Panels Through Bimini

Hi all, A buddy of mine is using this method for attaching flexible solar panels to his sunbrella bimini. He through bolted through the fabric,...

 
 

36 Foot Trawler Stern Thruster Question

I have a single engine trawler with a bow thruster (underpowered). I am considering adding a stern thruster. Any recommendations?

 
 

GB Engine Room - Stupid Question

What are these things affixed overhead to the headliner of my engine room? They are hard plastic, 4-inches square and 2-inches deep. Please advise...

 
 

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