I have seen many boats that do not live up to the pictures posted by the broker on Yachtworld. Yesterday, here in San Diego, I looked at a trawler that by the pictures posted by the broker looked really nice, in the real world it was an insult to the owner and the broker for misrepresenting the...

My fresh water pump system stopped working while I was winterizing the boat, so I took it out and brought it to Groco, which is on Kent Island, Md- just over the Bay Bridge from Annapolis- to have it repaired. Needed a new pressure switch. Their company was founded in 1918 and is still a...

I know this has been talked about many times in past threads but I just can't seem to find all the awnsers to my questions. The boat is a 1986 45C I have come to the conclusion that I have water in my keel throught out the season it seems to come and go. When I use the boat it goes when it sits for...

One of the bulbs that lights the steps down to my VIP stateroom is out. Unfortunately, I can no longer read the code on it. I am guessing it is 24V. It is a festoon shape bulb that appears somewhat short and fat compared to a tubular shape. I think the length is about 1.5" Any ideas what size it is...

I have about 200' of chain for my Tigress Windlass. Today I noticed a rust stain running down the hull at the chain locker drain. Upon further investigation I found a wad of rusty chain lying over the drain hole. I dug it out, broke the wad up, and now am wondering what to do about it. How...

Is there more than one pencil zinc for this unit? After my coolant pump episode, I am trying to be very, very conscious about checking everything. I'm real good about the Detroits but have not been as diligent with the genny- I thought they ran 100K hours without maintenance...:rolleyes:

So I am looking to buy a boat for the great loop. I am thinking something at least 40, but no more than 50 ft just based on not having a ton of experience with larger vessels. From some extensive YachtWorld browsing something like the 43MY or 43DC - looks like it would fit my needs in size,...

I am in the process of scoping out a heat system for my 53MY for live aboard service here in New England. My inclination is go with a diesel fired hydronic system. I haven't looked into the wiring implications, but my hope is to use the existing thermostats and air handling systems, and add...

First, I realize I've been crying wolf on this rebuild deal for quite some time now, but I simply have to do something with my 58. I still don't know exactly what it's going to take to rebuild the starboard that has a burned piston, but given today's climate, I'm thinking of other options...

Good Evening All, Questions are about 6-71 TI's By Johnson and Towers and Capitol gears. Starboard Engine 1. I need some one to tell me the raw water flow route from strainer so I can look for a blockage. Main exchanger is less than 150hrs since overhaul. New impellers at the same time...