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Finding Cummins QSB Pencil Anodes

Seaboard Marine has a great page on anodes for Cummins and other engines including the...

 
 

Removal Of Sand/Epoxy Finish On Foredeck

The finish on my foredeck is a horrible "sand/epoxy" paint (awlgrip). I would like to strip/sand this off and replace with kiwi grip. I tried 40 grit ...

 
 

DeepZoom.com, Anybody Use This Tool?

I stumbled on this marine route and trip planning tool. Messed with it some, looks pretty good. Anybody have any experience with it? Jeff

 
 

Air Intake Hose And Filter Options On Chinese Diesel Heater

In a video, the YouTuber gave advice that the restriction of air intake should be reduced. Following this advice, I'm considering using a 30mm ID inta...

 
 

Onan Diesel Generator 8KW

Low hours, clean generator Onan 8KW, diesel, 1800 rpm, 240 and 120 volt output, located New Bern NC $4,900 can assist with shipping or come pick up, h...

 
 

The Case For Going Slow

A recent story in BoatTest: [URL unfurl="true"][/URL] (I wish...

 
 

Rearming An Inflatable PFD

I have maybe 1/2 dozen clunky/gumby West Marine life vests on board. We do not wear them underway. I am considering inflatable vests. If I remember co...

 
 

Alternator Performance Question

On a recent move to a new marina, I noted that one of my two engine alternators was not working. To keep both start batteries + the house battery char...

 
 

Isolating Batteries

I have two engine alternators, two start batteries, and one house battery. The start batteries are isolated/combined/controlled by two battery switche...

 
 

Greetings From Syracuse, NY

I'm an older (75) retired guy who hasn't been boating in decades. However, I have renewed interest and considering purchase of a trawler for travel on...

 
 

1983 GB 36 Classic

Good day, I'm working on replacing the mast lights, does anyone have experience on refurbishing these (I can't get it open)? Thoughts appreciated. Cap...

 
 

Non Skid Or Polly Teak

I would like some input on fake teak or non-skid. Right now I have non-skid on some areas of the boat. Real teak in cockpit, swim platform and compani...

 
 

Mainship 34 Survey

Hello I have a survey for a Mainship 34 I am looking at. Some of the things seem a bit serious like leaking fly bridge, swim platform but also the exh...

 
 

Adding Holding Tank To Electro Scan

We are getting ready to do the Great Loop but our boat has the Electro Scan system. Can I lock off one head and plumb a holding tank sharing the Elect...

 
 

Auto Pilot

I have an older 34ft. 1973 CHB sedan and I need to replace the Auto Pilot and start from scratch I think. Don't know where to start any Help, ideas, p...

 
 

Block Island A Good Side Trip?

As part of our planning for our trip north this year, I was wondering if anybody can offer go vs no-go to Block Island? We have relatives on Fishers I...

 
 

For Sale: Novurania 11' DL 400 Rib

For Sale: Novurania 11' DL 400 Rib [yr2000] Inflatable in good condition w/brand new [7/2023] Yamaha F40 outboard has less than 5 hours. Includes Paci...

 
 

Selling Oberdorfer Raw Water Pumps

I have three Oberdorfer raw water pumps which came off my 1974 JD6404 diesels. One pump rebuilt last year. The other two are operational. $100 each. L...

 
 

Hurricane Haul Out Plans

I'm in Jacksonville wanting to keep the boat here over the summer. Insurance company say I would have to be hauled out in a named storm. I'm looking f...

 
 

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