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My bro has an 50' 1987 Betram with a 32 volt system. He needs 4 new batteries. He told me today that the Deka batteries he last bought are no longer made. They were around 21" long and his battery trays are set up for them. Only batteries ha says he can find a gel 8 volts and they are 28"...

Do any of you have a GPS with internal antenna? If so...wonder how well it works regarding reception if you flush mounted it? Its about time for an upgrade and I want to lose the antenna I currently have mounted on the side of the bridge. I'd mount it on the hardtop, but running the wire...

Considering this 1989 38...... http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1989/Hatteras-38-Convertible-3151944/Solomons-Island/MD/United-States?refSource=standard%20listing#.WpL-LejwZPY Got a couple Detroit buddies that said to run away quickly! The engines in this boat are tickin time bombs cuz the...

My brother is in need of two, 2" VDO oil pressure gauges in 32 volts for his 8v92's. If you know where any are or know of a place that rebuilds them, please PM me. Thanks

I'm still on my endless crusade to re-power my 1976 36C with diesel's on a budget because I'm not independently wealthy! Found a deal on some rebuilt, with warranty, 315 HP Yanmars. I know the 370 Reman Cummis are the ticket, but they are outta my budget. My questions for you all.....is 315 HP...

My brother just picked up an 89 50' Bertram w/8V92's and 32 volt system......he needs one new bank of batteries. Looking for a good source for 8D - 8 volt batteries......any good info? Thanks

Any of you guys know anybody that has one they want to get rid of? If so...please post or PM Thanks

My old plate frame has had it.......was gonna buy a new one and they aren't listed anymore. Do any of you have a site to go to in order to get one or know of one similar? Thanks

Did a search, but almost all the posts I found were several years old....so I figured I'd ask the experts here to see what/who you guys know.... My brother is closing in on an 89 50' Bertram and is having trouble finding financing up here in Ohio due to the age of the boat. Seems lenders up...

Got my ole girl all tucked in for winter too.....

My A/C pump died over the weekend. It's a TaylorMade PML500L rated at 490 GPH. Having trouble finding another new Taylormade pump. Found several March pumps with good reviews. So....my question.....Is there any advantage to going with the next size up March pump that does over 600GPH? Will...

In my continued quest to find AFFORDABLE diesels for my boat....I have recently thought about buying an entire boat with diesels in it. From what I can see.....I could buy the WHOLE BOAT with 2 engines AND a genny for less than ONE new Cummins. Anybody know if the 3208's in either of these...

Got a buddy looking at a small 29' SeaRay in Pompano Beach......Looking for a recommendation for a hull and engine compression check.... Anybody got one they can hook me up with? Thanks!

My old 1976 Hatt has a textured wallpaper in the head. The Admiral wants to change colors........ Wondering if anybody knows if we can just paint over it? And if so...anything special or needed to know? Thanks!

Need to get some soft, not sunbrella type fabric, covers to go over my round ball fenders. Also wouldn't mind getting them embroidered. The fenders are marring up my Awlgrip paint job....... Anybody got a recommendation on where to get them? Thanks