Recent content by Bill Root

We have a couple of serious buyers for BUFFALO GAL, but they both require some level of financing to complete the deal. We are finding that the major marine financing companies that do business here in the southeast have pretty much dried up on boats over 30 years old, regardless how well...

Thanks to Scott for saving me a bunch of money by fixing my Raymarine Satellite antenna after the factory tech had told me it couldn't be repaired. I was ready to buy a complete new unit. He also fixed my malfunctioning autopilot display by finding a loose connection. If you need electronic...

When I replaced the 32V battery banks in BUFFALO GAL four years ago I decided to spend the extra money on Rolls batteries for the house bank because the general feedback from others on the forum was that they were the best. Also, the warranty on other brands was pretty much worthless after one...

The blower motor on one of the Cruisair salon ac units in BUFFALO GAL is shot. Of course that particular Fasco motor is no longer available. Cruiseair does have a replacement blower unit, but it includes the squirrel cage and ductwork at a cost of about $700 plus installation. I don't need all...

I need to have a basic insurance survey done on BUFFALO GAL. Nothing elaborate, no haul-out required, just a general condition and valuation by a certified surveyor. Boat is in Tuitusville, Florida. Any recommendations for someone local?

Like many who have a dinghy davit that has to be turned by hand, I have been really struggling to pull our 13' Whaler back over onto the fly bridge deck. Seems the older I get the heavier everything seems to become. Lately I've resisted launching the Whaler unless I had at least one more guy on...

The discharge line that runs from the master head to the relief valve in the starboard engine room is clogged. I'm trying to figure out how to clear it. I've tried blowing air through it from both the pump end and from the relief valve end, but no luck. My next thought is to try to snake it...

BUFFALO GAL has developed an overheating problem on the starboard engine. The alarm goes off after running for about 125 minutes above 1300 RPM. Shooting the heat gun indicates 165 degrees at the outboard exhaust temp sender. The sender on the inboard exhaust shows 110 degrees. The engines are...

I finally replaced the power cords on Buffalo Gal. The old ones were getting too stiff for the Admiral to handle. They work fine, not burned or anything, but they are faded and stiff. One even has brand new Marinco ends. I wouldn't want to travel with them, but for something to keep on the dock...

Today I am attempting to install the new hertz meter I received from Sams. The face of trhe meter matches the old, but the back is different. The old meter has a black barrel attached to the back of tthe meter with a bunch of what looks like transistors in side. It also has a small white cube...

Took this out of the boat today. Anyone want it for cost of shipping?

I have this depth sounder as a back-up to the chart plotter sounder with two displays, one on the main bridge and another on the fly bridge. It probably came with the boat when it was new. It works fine, but the backlight on the one on the main bridge has gotten dim, making it difficult to...

This cradle set is heavy aluminum manufactured by UMT in Ft. Lauderdale. They are in excellent condition with only slight corrosion around the mounting holes due to use of stainless screws. UMT says they get over $800 for a set of these today. Will sell for $400 OBO.

I have a set of UMT chocks for 13' Whaler Sport. Brand new. Been in my storage for several years, sowould like to get them out and gone . If interested, call me at 763-229-4519 and I'll explain why theyare for sale.

We're finally ready to take a Bahamas cruise off our bucket list this year. The plan is to be in West Palm Beach by May 15 and anchor out in Lake Worth waiting for a good weather window to cross over to West End. Since it's our first time making the crossing, we're looking for a buddy boat...