I just bought a used Raytheon R41XX 48 inch open array unit and have not seen it yet. I am assuming the paint is a bit faded as may be the graphics. Has anyone repainted the entire antennae and replaced the graphics, is this even possible, special paint, etc... I would prefer to have a local...

This announcement was made at the Miami show yesterday. Brunswick Acquires Cabo Yachts Brunswick Corp. has added another brand to its sportfishing lineup, announcing this morning it has acquired Cabo Yachts. Brunswick says Cabo will join its Hatteras Collection, which already...

Here is one for the esteemed senior members who have suffered w/ the Walker Air Seps and their expensive maintenance issues....I was at the Miami International Boat Show today, and among all the new bells and whistles was a product so simple in design and concept that youy w9onder if it really...

I've got little fuel dribble problem on two of the 4 selector valves / manifolds. These are under the stairs to the engine room (89 48 CNV) to select source and return between my main 612 Gal cockpit tank and the 200 Gal Keel tank. They look like simple plumbing supply store valves with fittings...

I know that several of you have posted comments in the past regarding purchasing from Sam's Marine. Several have said that they buy from Steve whenever possible to help support his company and all of the free information that he provides to us. Well, this got me thinking about how most of us...

I'm looking at a used Furuno 1942 MKII 64nm 6KW unit. I guess I'm thinking about going used if the price is right because I have other things I need to get this year but still need a radar. (Mainly a liferaft is next.) I ran into this used unit though. Not sure what its worth but its five years...

Here's the battery setup on my 43 DC: (4) 8D batteries. (2) for Start (2) for house. Combined amp-hour equals 820Ah. Here's what I want to do: Install a Charles 5000 50 amp charger and a battery combiner. Charger has output lead to house batteries only and combiner connects start and house...

Hello Group: I am considering the purchase of a 1975 or '76 Triple Cabin with the factory enclosed aft deck powered by the 12V71N engine package. Knowing that this was a rather low volume boat, I do like the style and aethetics of this model over its successor the 58 Motor Yacht that began...

We looked at a boat that had previously had a fuel hose failure which resulted in a diesel spill in the bilge. The problem has purportedly been repaired with all new fuel lines, though we're not fully convinced that the problem was completely resolved due to the presence of standing diesel in...