Water was put into the main fuel tank by accident. We need to pump out the fuel tank. We tried to pump it out from the fill hole without success. We need to access the keel fuel tank directly to pump it out. Does anyone have any suggestions as to the best place to access the main keel fuel tank...

I have one from an old panel and thought it might be an easy add on for the 12V system as there are a lot of wires I want to re rout and dress. I was thinking it is fast and easy to connect and release so dressing the cables would be a breeze. I may just use it as a fixture to clean up the mess...

I attempted to remove the capstan by removing the screw and washer in the top, soaked it with PB blaster then tapped it upward with a rubber hammer and pried it up from the base with 2 pry bars. I assumed the capstan would slide off of the shaft however the shaft remained secure to the capstan and...

I am going to clean the strainers on the M20s in the boat as part of getting it ready to head south this fall. Since I just got my bilges nice and clean this spring, how much oil can I expect to come out of the cap when I loosen it? I would like to have enough diapers under there to keep the...

As y'all know, I'm moving to Belize in a couple of weeks. I'd like some advice on how best to repare the baot for limited use. I will have friends/family occasionally check on her and a few may occasionally use her as a weekend get away...but she will likely not leave the slip for the nest year....

Boat mentioned in post below will be at Nautica for minor work today. Anyone able to assist in inspection would be appreciated as I am far away... see post: Aventura Fl - Help Inspect 16' Nautica Diesel Rib... Thanks in advance, Steve 570-656-6656

Hi All, This is Glittering Image a 49 foot 1974 Hatteras Yachtfish in great condition I might add. I'm looking for 3 things. 1. ac spark plug company guages, 2. mozabique teak panels (zebra stripe) and 3. original wing door handles (with locks). Whenever possible I try to search out and...

Hello, I have a 53MY and am wondering about the two drain holes (ports) located to the sides of the steering helm on the flybridge (on the floor). They are approx 3/4 of an inch in diameter and I am wondering...do those drain ports only exist to allow water to flow from the floor of flybridge...

While turning back the rotary dial temp knob for the salon AC (Cruisair) I apparently turned the knob too far and the breaker tripped. I turned the knob back to full cold, reset the breaker and everything worked fine. When it came time to leave the dock, I changed over to the generator and...

hello ya'll, i have fiberglass trim tabs on my 58yf. one of them is cracked, so i am going to get a set made out of stainless. i was talking with byron(thirdhatt) and he said that i should get the tabs made a little bit longer than than the originals, his theory is that you always use full tabs...