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Oldest To-Do Item - Done!

We bought our current boat in 2015. The previous owner (second owner) was great. Excellent maintenance, no complaints. He did leave me one item though...

 
 

Conversion From Hynautic To Electronic Engine Control

Has anyone else converted their Hynautic throttle and shift controls to an electronic system? What was your experience? What brand electronic system d...

 
 

Trawler Thrusters

Hello Friends, I just purchased a 1972 Trawler. The aft thrusters do not work. The thruster motor has a part number of 5510. I can see the 2 solenoids...

 
 

Do You Need Two Sets Of Controls On A Liveaboard?

I haven't found a discussion on this one yet. Does anyone have a preference or knowledge on if two sets of electronics are needed? I mean without cont...

 
 

Bullet Camera

I need a "Reverse Image" bullet camera. Raymarine cameras are ridiculously expensive. Does anyone have any suggestions for a less expensive one? It ha...

 
 

Yanmar 4LV Pump Problem

[I]As Captain of a work boat my Company installed 2-230 HP Yanmar 4 LV motors in a brand new aluminum boat. At 1000 hr my starboard motor started drop...

 
 

Lehman Seized

Hi folks, a few weeks ago my 4cyl, 80 hp Lehman made a horrible metal on metal sound during startup, ran noisily for 10 seconds then stopped firm. It ...

 
 

Grand Banks

What year did they start making them in fiberglass?

 
 

2x Odyssey G24 For Windlass/Thruster

Another battery question for the experienced, I'm thinking of using 2 x Group 24 batteries in parallel that have 840 CCA and 75 Ah (20 hr) each. Plan ...

 
 

Wiring A New UP/DOWN Switch

The up/down switch for my 120v dinghy hoist is assumed to be original equipment -- vintage 1988. Recently it began sticking occasionally while in the ...

 
 

Tool For Removing Rudder Post

i’m looking for some assistance on tools or techniques for removing a couple of bronze rudder ports on our vessel. other than just a vague sense that ...

 
 

Velvet Transmission

Dear all, my sailboat is equipped with a Ford Lehman 4D254 and a Velvet transmission 10-13-000-003, 2:1 ratio, 1.5 shaft diameter and 19x13 LH 3 blade...

 
 

Your Thought Folks

I have searched and haven't found one on the forum so I thought I would start one. What is your best modification to your boat, whether it be engine, ...

 
 

Newbie From CA

Hi. We are on (in a house) the ICW and have been watching everybody go north and south for ten years now. We want to do some cruising soon but have to...

 
 

Aft Head Intake Pipe

Our new-to-us 1985 38' OA Double Cabin is giving us issues with the aft head in that it won't draw in water. It worked for about a week but now it doe...

 
 

Manatee Salon Table

The standard foldout table takes up too much room in the center of the salon. We have disconnected the center post from the floor and turned the table...

 
 
 
 

For Sale By Owner

New never used Rule Model 14A 3700 GPH bilge pump. I bought this as backup, and then sold my boat without ever using the bilge pump. Sells on Amazon f...

 
 

FSBO 2004 Albin 31 Tournament Express

FREEDOM is a 2004 31 TE equipped with 900 hr twin Yanmar LPA-STP's, Northern Lights M673D 5 kw, two Reverse Cycle AC/Heat pumps, a complete Furuno sui...

 
 

Westerbeke Parts

If you have a Westerbeke engine or generator, here is your opportunity to get some inexpensive spares: Used parts for sale taken off a running 8kw BTD...

 
 

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