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I Ended Up In The Mud!

My first time in a year of owning the boat. We are moving the boat from Myrtle Beach to Willmington and planned the trip with two nights on the hook.....

 
 

Looking For A Trawler

I saw some 1980s trawlers have good price, e.g. this one: 1985 - Rosborough-RF-35-Atlantic-Trawler 1988 Marine Trader sundeck 1981 Alvin and...

 
 

Favorite Photo Of Your "baby"?

At the risk of starting another "photo thread" debate....... Every now and then I get a photo of the boat that just says it all. Sometimes this...

 
 

West Marine Good Read

I thought this was a good read into what is going on over at West Marine.... ...

 
 

Having Troubles Getting Into My Slip

Guys, this is my first full season at my marina and I love it! Last year after I bought the boat I came here in late August so I didn't get that much....

 
 

2007 Yamaha 2 Stroke Or 2018 Tohatsu 4 Stroke

So what would you buy: 2007 25HP Yamaha 2 stroke 10 hours like new $2300 109 LBS OR 2018 Tohatsu 20HP 4 stroke New 5 year warranty or $2900 97...

 
 

Grrrrrr.... 240 Or 115v? Flip A Coin.

If you're part of CF or the CCCC forgive me, you'll have already seen this. I've been offered a Flagship Marine a/c unit for my boat for a mere...

 
 

Batteries Box Construction

I am about to build a box for y 4 gc2 batteries. Is it better to separate the 4 batteries within the box or is it fine to put the 4 side by side? ...

 
 

Hawse Cleat Hitch

What hitch is used to tie a line to a hawse with a built-in cleat?

 
 

Diesel Fuel Details

Is there a difference with gas station diesel and marine diesel? They say Valve Tech has additives for growth. Why not put your own additive? The...

 
 

Decisions! Decisions! What Boat To Buy

Hi Y'all my name is rebecca and i am new on here. My partner and i have been looking for the right boat to buy for the last 6 months and ant seem to....

 
 

Easy Practice For Twin Engine Operation

It has been my observation that people new to twin engine operation sometimes have trouble visualizing the effects of the props. Because they cant...

 
 

Let AGM Batteries Go To 0% Charge

Hi all, so it appears I forgot to flip the electrical switch on the dock and my AGM batteries were fully discharged and sat that way for...

 
 

Creating An Oil Change System

I have a topside vacuum pump which is manual, but always wanted something better, but did not want to pay the money. So over the years I have...

 
 

Run Fore And Aft Slip Lines In The Slip From Pilings To Dock?

I was just thinking of this idea for my slip. I have lots or rope I can use to do that, but have never done it, not in 20 years of boating. I was...

 
 

Reusing A Brass Flare Fitting?

Is there any loss of integrity if I reuse a flared brass fitting? Assuming no scaring/scratches on the flared end. Threads are ok if retightened?

 
 

Boat Documentation Process?

Hi Everyone, We are in the process of buying a Jefferson 42. It's a private sale and no broker is involved. ( Hopefully it'll pass the survey on...

 
 

Re-configuring My Wash Down Setup At Bow

I have a Jabsco 120vac rubber impeller utility pump, 118100003 https://www.amazon.com/Jabsco-11810-0003-General-Impeller-115-Volt/dp/B000O8DAVY ...

 
 

Grand Banks - Cummins Engines

I have an offer in on a 46 GB Europa - beautiful boat. It has the Cummins 6CTA8.3M3 450hp (x2) - anything to be concerned about with this power...

 
 

Shaft Packing Size

Going to repack both shafts, never done it before. In the water. GB 42' w/ FL 135's and 1 1/2" stainless steel shaft. Packing gland, sorry no pics,.....

 
 

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