Recent content by manderley

I have to change the packing material on a rudder post when I'm lifted this weekend which I have done before on the other side but cannot remember the size. I have packing material left over from doing the engine shafts a number of years ago and I might also have the size the rudder stuffing...

I recently replaced my fridge in an 87 54 MY and am wondering what techniques others have used to secure theirs for rough water. The new fridge is slightly smaller than the old one leaving about 2" of free space along the sides and top. I considered some type of restraining bracket but the...

I presently have a 12 foot RIB Supersport Avon with a 40 hp engine with the typical davit on the roof of my 54MY. We tend to put the dinghy in and tow and don't bother to lift it up for months at a time. Since we are towing anyway, we are thinking of moving up in size to have more room, range...

Does anyone know a place that repairs the 2 wire ac signal based tachometers (no dc in except for bulb) that were standard in the 1980's motoryachts? One of the upper bridge tachs on my 54MY died and has resisted all efforts to get it going. All the usual cross jumpering etc. has been done to...

While my 40 Gallon hot water tank is still working, it is getting on and I am worried about a sudden leak or failure. With a 6 week trip planned in remote areas, I feel a need to intervene early. It is approx 32" high and 22" wide and won't fit through the engine room door (18.25") on my 54MY...