Found my Gemini inflatable deflated this weekend with the pressure release valve blown. This company has no US Dealers but I would think the pressure release valve is a standard item on most RIB's, no??? Anyone have any idea where the valves can be purchased? Thanks.

My boxes were deteriorating from acid gases. One was split on corner where you had to step on to get to outside of engine. Anyway I pulled batteries from split box - then used baking soda and water to scrub box. The stuff just boiled the acid off the battery box. Reglassed box. THe other...

Hi Guys, I've slummed enough in these threads to have an idea of what finishes old Hatts came with, and how many have chosen to refinish them over the years. Tung oil, Teak oil, and oodles of various varnishes come to mind. Not to mention the usual water damage finishes ranging from paint to...

Woodsong's YF thread got me thinking about this.... How long did it take you to find the "right" boat, and how many frogs did you kiss before the prince/princess appeared? Misty took me a year to find, several plane trips, two attempts at survey, and 4 months to get to her new slip. It was...

My 43 DCFB does not have a windless or a bow pulpit. I would like to add one this winter. I have a NO.5 Danforth with 8 ft. of chain and 300 foot of 1 inch nylon line. Any ideas on model and size I need in a wingless. What do you think is the best unit. I don't think I know squat on this subject. I...

I Finally Have A Date With The Yard And My Long Awaited Repower Is About To Begin. Just Wondering If There Are Any Other 42sf Owners Out There Who Have Done The Same? Prop Selection , Even With The Pros And The Calculators, Still Bothers Me. The Power I Ended Up With Are 480ce Cummins With Zf...

I'll be in Ft Myers in the beginning of November and I was looking for any marine surplus equipment stores that might be in the area. Specifically I'm looking for some vacuflush parts, maybe a new swim platform, and any good deals on odds and ends. Are there any places like this around? Chad

Came back to Misty last night, and the boat didn't smell right. When I kicked on the heater, yes, the #$@% heater, which draws air from the bilge, it about knocked me out. Stuck my head in a few holes and found black water in the bilge. Guess I'm not going to make tonight's raft-up! To make...

Is it possible to add a gimbal to a helm chair and make it into a sailfish chair. The price differential between the two, in the more expensive chairs (Scopinich) seems way out of line.

I was looking at the Bomar portlights in my transom. You know the large portholes that are in the 80's motoryachts. They just don't clean up well anymore. It's as if the plexi in them is etched and a bit foggy. I was going to try to remove the plexiglass from the cast aluminum frame and replace...