The two panals in our cockpit at the corners, where the cleats are at are both broken and The Admiral has stated I need to replace them... (The results of "non boating people" who put dock lines on the cleat and not thru the support ring). As they are curved, wondering where I can get them....

Yesterday while waxing the hullside I decided to blow a little compressed air into my Port fuel tank vent and with the deck fill cap off the air went in fine, with it on the air rushed back at me in the vent line. Is this normal? I have a refilling problem with this line, always difficult to get...

Does anyone know of a source for Floscan's Twinscan guages? Not the fuel flow ones but the others - specifically gear pressure with a 0-400 psi range. Their web-site doesn't mention them at all so I'm wondering if they still make them.

Well we are finished rebuilding the port and the stb should be done on tuesday, everything is going smoothly so far. I have one question that no one here in south louisiana can give an answer too, the clutch throws oil out the top vent when the boat is running at cruise. I had a so called clutch...

I spent Spring Break at the beach with the kids and without the boat. I got really bored and read Chapman's about anchoring and other stuff. According to Chapman's, for my 43 DC I should have 20 feet of chain between my anchor and nylon line. I presently have about 8 feet but have had some...

I just recommisioned the fresh water system on my 56 MY. For the first time in 8 years, I have fresh water leaks. Given the relatively limited pressure in the fresh water system, will cutting the copper pipe and putting a rubber hose between the two ends to stop the leak work (with hose clamps on...

Okay, I finally got to the battery box demolition project that has been on the todo list since I bought the boat. I knew the wood that housed the batteries was deteriorated in spots to the point I could push my finger through it if I wanted to...its that soft. Anyhow, my Dad took the honors of...

Anybody know of a better method to lock the side doors than the oem latch? I'd like to put something on that is more secure, easy to use, and not unsightly. The oem latch when locked can be easily jerked open by an 8 year old. I don't want to use a padlock and hasp. Is there anything else?

Where could I order curtain slides (tail type) for 53 EDMY (1983). These are use in the track system for curtains. Dick m/v Not To Worry

There are mechanical fuel/water level guages located on the bronze fitting plates on both of my fuel tanks and on the water tank. The level indicators are about 2" in dia. with a hex nut shaped outer ring. They look like they just screw into the tank and could be removed for cleaning, repair or...