Per Doug's posting on the "halon ok" thread, I checked out Brigadoon's CO2 system today. I disconnected the head from the bottle and heated a sensor with a heat gun. NADA. That's right, the automatic system that I ASSUMED was fine because the bottle was weighed/tagged, wouldn't trigger. For...

Left last Wed. to make the trip up the St Johns River on a 5 day trip. The idea was, I would leave a day early, the Admiral and 2 of our grand kids would meet me in Lake George on Thursday from where we would go to Silver Glen and spend 2 days. I anchored up for the night and woke up early...

I am looking for a 4 1/2 inch cover for a hauser pipe on my rope cover. Sams has the entire unit but I donot want to spend $80 for this simple cap and have to remount a new Pipe. Has any body looked at PVC pipe caps? this Ithought might be a reasonable substitute. Tahnks for your help. WW Gilman

Maynard Rupp, I'm looking through Petersen publishing never seen before photos and I come across a shot of the Gratiot Auto Supply AA/FD Dragster taken in the wee hours of the morning at the 65 NHRA World Championship Finals in Tulsa OK. The name on the body shell is Maynard Rupp and Roy...

If there's a world-wide shortage of silicone, it's because the previous "mechanic" on Brigadoon bought it all and used it on the engines... I pulled the port intercoolers (8v71TI) yesterday. Pulling them was pretty easy as one unit, just four bolts and the hoses to the water/turbos/air horn. ...

Had the allied fire safty guy inspect my 19 year old haylon system and it checked out to be right on the money weight wise. pulled the bottle and looks to be in pristine condition, no rust anywhere. My question is that the inspector says it has to be inspected yearly. I thought I saw a post saying...

I am looking to replace one of my A/C units. It is a Cruisair model WFAH-16 Has anyone been through this and can recommend a supplier? I intend to install myself. Ben Fishel

Well a short update on my purchase of the 53. Boat is going in the water on Monday afternoon, sea trial set for Tuesday at noon. Everybody all set and ready to meet at the dock, heres the problem. Just checked the weather and NOAA is saying GALE FORCE winds, waves at 12-16 foot with snow showers!!...

Bought the VRO packing for the 37C with 3/4" shafts, 3/8" just like my manual says. No way it will fit in the compression nut. I measure 3/16" from the shaft to the top of the thread. I suppose someone could have changed the stuffing box in the last 30 years. Am I missing something. Hal P.S. Just...

Planning to haul my new (1977) 58 Yachtfish in May for bottom painting. The spouse wants a bow thruster so I'm soliciting input on this project. Any comments on brands, size, hydraulic v. electric, specifics on location, problems encountered in installation, etc. will be greatly appreciated.