Recent content by acbs38

On my 1974 58’ YF, I’m doing some varnish work on my port and starboard passageway doors. However I have one door that needs to be stripped to bare wood and brought back. Anyone have an idea of Brand and Stain color for these doors? I have some Petit dark mahogany in my shop, that was...

Looking to replace my throttle and shifter wires both for helm and flybridge on my 1975 58’ YF. Is there a resource I can fin out specific model for these, without starting to dissemble? Are model numbers stamped on ends?

A call to my fellow 8v71TA users. I have a 1975 58’YF, and when I got it,it had (2) banks consisting of : (2) 12v plus (1) 8v. While working on the engines, we experienced some issues with only one bank producing. If you remember from a previous post I asked if people had battery dials in...

Anybody install the Tank Tender system on their boat? Guy at my marina mentioned it, as I am not trusting current gauges. They don’t seem to move at all.

I have (4) new still in sealed bags Racor 2020TM 10 micron filters that I will not be using. $55 for all 4, including shipping.

on my 58’ YF I’m noticing that the paint is peeling off window frames. These are aluminum correct? Were they painted when it left factory, or did some schmoe paint them at some point? What would be best thing to do moving forward?

So I want to remove the carpet in my 58’YF salon. It’s pretty trashed, and I do not want to replace with new carpet. I have seen some lay vinyl plank flooring which is nice, but I would like something more traditional like a teak and holly but without the price tag of teak and holly. What...

Recently my original swim platform sustained some damage. I’m looking to secure some teak and make the repair. I’m looking for options on best practices to make the repair. I would imagine back in 1975 when it was constructed, they didn’t use any epoxy when constructing it. My thought was use...

This might be an easy answer, but how should one be utilizing their (2) battery banks? I have battery switches in both engine rooms, and was told that the switches should not be in the “BOTH” mode. Should one be on #1, and the other on #2? Any direction on battery banks and use would be great!

Recently acquired a 58’ YF that has been sitting in a covered slip for years. Recommended products to use to wash down hull and all fiberglass sub structure? Recommended polish to use to remove oxidization bring back shine?

I have (2) helms for sale, that were on a 58’ YF I just bought. I’m going to go in a different direction and would like to see these go to a new home. Forgot to mention, these are located in northern Alabama. Might consider meeting up with buyer if not too far away

1984 53’ tornado survivor? Anybody have a story on this boat? Story goes it got hit by tornado that ran through Tuscaloosa AL in 2011. Current owner bought it on eBay , ran it to Demopolis AL where it was hauled and now sits. Fly bridge got destroyed.

53’ yacht fisherman in Demopolis AL? Came across this today on the hard at Demopois yacht basin in Demopolis AL. No name on transom, used to be one, but too faint to see what it was before removed. Has Tennessee registration number on hull? Anybody know the boat?

Bilge pump suggestion for 41’ DC Have a 1971 41’DC, that has its share of issues. One being not the correct bilge pumps. Previous owner installed a sump pump up in bow area. Looked at both automatic pumps and pumps with float switches online, what is correct for this boat, want to do it right

1970’s Salon window expertise Need some serious direction on this one. Working on 41’ 1970 twin cabin. Just spent the first night on her when raining and I was able to pinpoint leakage issues. Main issue is the glass on both sides of salon. I really need to speak with someone on this forum...