Recent content by bobk

Unfortunately my 1981 48MY is for sale. I'm in hospital with out access to the boat and computers but you can find plenty of pictures in my photo gallery. I need to get her sold by hurricane season. Chateau De Mer is in beautiful condition, set up to cruise or live aboard. The interior is...

The tachometer on my 1981 48 MY needs repair. It is a Sun Tach, circa 1981 or later. The paper 'dot' in the center of the gage is peeling away from the face and is preventing normal indicator needle movement. Does anyone know if these can be easily opened, or will it have to go to Lauderdale...

We used to say if you haven't been aground, you haven't been around. Bobk

Several folks here in SFL have been speculating that the recent hurricane will make for a sellers market as owners of destroyed boats collect their insurance and replace boats. I wonder if any of our broker members have thoughts on this. Bobk

I no longer can view enlargements of the thumbnails on the opening page of the forum when using an android tablet. It works fine with the computer. Any ideas? Bobk

Danforth H35 new. I put this aboard on my aft deck as a spare/backup to my 75# SuperMax. It has never been used and the paper label is still on it. Suggested use up to 64' boat, 1/2" chain. West price ~ $500. Amazon is ~435 + shipping. SALE, $350. Pick up in Port St Lucie, FL Bobk

This boat showed up in our cove a while back. Rhumor has it it had been in the Mannatee Pocket. Anyone know what it is? It looks like a very early Hatteras. Bobk

I have a turbo for a 6V92 TA 425 HP. It had a slight oil leak when it was removed. It went under water in the dock box during the hurricane. I'm not sure if it is repairable, but any reasonable offer plus shipping or pick up in Port St Lucie takes it. Bobk

Walt gave me permission to answer this for the HOFers. For those of you who do not know, Walt had a serious heart operation about a month ago. He spent some time in cardiac intensive care, was discharged and just getting into cardiac rehab when had a setback that sent him back to the hospital...

I have been reviewing my various insurance policies and just learned that the auto insurers who will write umbrella policies do not want to do so if you own a boat larger than 45'. The result in my case is a much more expensive policy, like more than double the cost when you use a company like...

Finishing out my earlier post, here is a picture of the running gear on the Series I 48 MY. Note there are 4 cutless bearings, three that are obvious plus one at the point where the shaft exits the hull. That's quality construction. You can also see the keel protects the props. Bobk

There were two different styles of MY's in the early 80's. The 53 classic is one of those timeless beauties as well as the 48 Series I like mine.... These sure beat chlorox bottles. These have a spacious interior And a huge enclosed aft deck. And I'll toss this one in as illustrative of...

I changed insurance companies in June and the new one, Seaworthy, wants an out-of-water insurance survey before the policy renews. I'll get this done in October just before the boat is re-launched, but for now I'd welcome any advice on what to look for and avoid in a surveyor and specific...

We are hoping to take a week+ cruise to Miami and Biscayne Bay next week into the following week. Are there any HOF meetups planed or other interesting stuff landside in the area in the next couple of weeks? Bobk

I need to flush the coolant on the circa 2001 12.5 KW Westerbeke. The owners manual describes a plug with out enough detail to locate it. I'm afraid it is on the back side against the rear ER bulk head. Can anyone advise where I can find said plug or perhaps post a picture? Thanks, Bobk