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Long Way From Home - Need Some Advice

Had an issue with one of our two engines. Have an expert coming tomorrow to give us advice. Initial feedback from knowledgeable people is that the eng...

 
 

Through Hull Transducer

I will be having my boat hauled out so I can paint her the first week of April. It's a new to me (since October 2024) boat (1970 GB). I will be upgrad...

 
 

Lugger LP 668T

I have searched the threads and come up short. Where can I find a "how to" to change the belt on one of my Lugger LP 668T main engines? I had a leak o...

 
 

Exhaust Hose Recommendations. Straight Or Single Hump?

I am replacing my 2 mufflers. I sliced the old exhaust hoses to get them out. I see Trident has a blue hose and a black hose. Both apparently meet req...

 
 

New App And Website

Just saw a new (I think) phone app and website from Canada. Oceanconnect.ca. Shows wind, currents, tides, and more. It also seems to include Washingto...

 
 

Flooring Question

I’m thinking of replacing the original worn and moldy carpet in my 2004 Mainship 400 with wooden or laminate flooring. Carpets in the 400 cover both g...

 
 

Opacmare Hydraulic Crane

We changed the seal of our crane and now want to replace the dyneema with a new one... The former owner only used 2 of the 3 pulleys. I removed the co...

 
 

Thermostart: Where Is It Located?

Is this the Thermostart just behind the fresh water tank on the front of my 1978 Perkins 4-108? The one with the wire attached to the top.

 
 

Detailing Your Helmsman

I thought I would ask what others do to detail their Helmsman. I have always used a detailer with previous boats, and used a detailer early with this ...

 
 

Seawise Modification

I own a 1989 GB 32, that came with an older Seawise system. The dinghy is a 1992 9' Avon RIB, with a Yamaha 8 hp outboard. The system works great, but...

 
 

Selling Our Boat, With A New Twist

We have sold three boats before this, but this is a new twist for us. After a sea trial and a "survey" (paid for by the buyer) we get the questionable...

 
 

1980 Uniflite 36DC - Vancouver, BC

This extensively upgraded 1980 Uniflite 36 is a great opportunity to get out on the water now. Since the current owners took possession in 2018, they ...

 
 

Gelcoat Color That Matches Grand Banks Beige

Hello, and thank you in advance for any and all feedback. I'm guessing that this question has been asked and answered previously, but I can't find it....

 
 

Volvo Tamd41a Pair One Smokes Bad

Hi all, I recently purchased a boat with twin Tamd41a. One is rebuilt and one has 1500 hours. The rebuilt engine smokes excessively. It gets slightly ...

 
 

Replacement Tri-Valve Kit For Taylor Made Tuff End Buoys

Free - ONE package of four per person please. These are Taylor made Lippert part #256848. Send me a padded self-addressed stamped envelope. I own them...

 
 

44/45 Radar Arch

Is the 44/45 arch wood-cored on all three sides? I am seeing brown water staining after a hard rain, coming from the inside of the lower arch leg onto...

 
 

1979 Mainship 34 Trans Is Toast

So after going back and forth in the purchase of the boat, we now have taken ownership. After 14 days on the hard, lots of projects were completed. St...

 
 

Dockstar Thruster

I have 2 brand new Dockstar thrusters (first generation) that I purchased in 2020 (without the lifting rail). They have never been in the water. The l...

 
 

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