The yard is raising land rates 50 prcent next month and so I want to tow my boat to my dock (a '45 HAT not running right now) with the help of a couple of buddies with flats boats. Does anyone know of any coastguard restrictions for towing during daylight hours, i.e.does the tow need a license,...

here is a list that Doug Shuman (thanks Doug) put together for me in another thread. I feel this list is a good resource that should be placed in the "frequently asked service questions" section. if anyone else with 53MY or 58YF initial survey experience would like to contribute to this list,...

has anybody noticed the insane prices of new boats ? the last 2 issues of Power Motoryachts has an interesting selection of new boats and i simply couldn't believe the prices. now, I'm sure most folks buy new boats at boat show prices and probably don't pay the full list prices reported by...

Went down to Brigadoon this afternoon and while I was in the port engine room, I heard the bilge pump activate. That was odd because there was no water in the bilge and yet the pump was running although it didn't sound like it was running at full speed. I lifted the float and the pump ran at...

I am running out of patience fiddling with my Galleymaid 32 volt water pump. I have a 110 volt backup pump (with much better pressure but pretty noisey). If I was to replace the 32 Volt pump, what is a suitable 32 volt pump replacement out there? Thanks.

I have a 45c 1987, the cockpit has a salt water wash down and a well at the rear of the cockpit. Can I make this a bait well or what other options are their for keeping live bait. Thanks Tom

Can anyone recommend a decent surveyor in the Tampa area, as well as a Detroit Diesel expert for mechanical survey? If there are any of either variety to absolutely avoid, please let me know via PM. Thanks. Ang

hey guys finally got the new mis b havin home. i'm new to the 58 yf game. i have a breaker that is marked water transfer pump, it looks original, i have two water tanks, the aft tank flows in fwd tank by gravity. does anyone know what this transfer pump is for, or where it is located. thanks ...

In the luck (or lack there of, I'm still in the office at 10:00PM) of the draw, I drew the task of traveling to Bermuda for work for a 1 - 3 week stint (return date not yet firmed up). Gas here is $1.60 a litre or approx $6.40 a gallon (hence the mopeds). Beautiful place, except I would have to...

44' Flush Deck Tri-Cabin MY Am looking at this older model built between 1967 - 1973. Want one without a Flying Bridge. Would appreciate any first hand information on this model. Especially interested in hearing from any current owners as well as any that are for sale. Thanks, Joe