Recent content by RyanB

Its the kids in pre-k, 2nd and 4th grade that are really putting a damper on the Mediterranean cruising! Someday, but we're a few decades out from that. Plus, there is a ton of great fresh water cruising, and fishing, in our backyard. Your neck of the woods (ish) is in our plans as we want to...

I think you’re both right, it’s not a bargain at the asking price. The lower helm is honestly the attractive part to us but it’s a world away. I agree the market is way down on SF models but also not a whole lot out there. We’re in no hurry but this one keep popping up.

What sort of reservation would the group have with buying a European boat and having it shipped over? Other than the obvious logistics expense and headache, anything else that would scare you off? My first fear would be odd voltage, but its a Hatt assumingly built in NC and shipped overseas...

As you can see my portlight frames have seen better days. Not sure why they're cracking, other than being 40 years old. Is there a seal or gasket that can be replaced under the frame or is this some sort of old caulking that has deteriorated? Is the common fix a fine bead of caulk, seals or...

I had a can of this laying around, used it and really like the results. Turned out great. Thanks for the replies.

Reviving my teak swim step and wondering what everyone's go-to sealer/stain is? Any favorites that don't require constant maintenance?

Is there a forum member that deals in or any recommended company to go through for a Westerbeke genset? My original Onan gas genset is shot and I don't want to spend the money or effort in rebuilding it. Looking at the new westerbeke EFI units, seems to make much more sense.

I'm working on installing a new Garmin AP w/ Smart Pump. Reading the "hydraulic considerations" page in the install manual and it states: "This pump must not be installed with a steering system that has an unvented reservoir, because it will damagethe pump. Before installing the pump, you...

Been looking at larger boats recently, all of which have diesels. I'll be completely honest, I'm not a diesel guy at all, yet. I've read a ton of post, reviews, articles etc. but still have questions. The #1 question I cant seem to find an answer on is dead idling diesels for long periods of...

In my area we have little to no marine service, so I try to do everything myself. To save time, I had a friend attempt to replace my strut bearings, but he cannot get his prop puller to work. I've tried three different pullers and none fit. The problem appears to be the space between the...

I have a Simrad A22 Auto Pilot, that works really well until I try to troll on port engine. When salmon fishing we need to go slow, ~2.5mph, so its standard cut an engine and troll off one for X amount of time, and then start the opposite side and do the same thing. It slows the boat down...

Is there a generic P# for the gauge on the Hynautic Reservoir, that can be sourced at a local Napa or parts store? Mine is not working and I'd like to replace and purge the system this week. So, hoping I can find it readily available locally.

Is there a trick to getting rid of the moss that grows in the window track? When I bought the boat, it had some moss in the track of both salon window tracks/frames. I did everything I could, brushed it with soap, scraped with small pic, even pressure washed, and minimized it but it keeps...

Does anyone know the specific name of the 2 piece hinged escutcheon for the shower hose? I've searched everything I can think of on Sams, but not coming up with the correct part.

My 36 hadn't been waxed in at least 5 years when I bought it. I used the Finesse It II and then the 3M Perfect It boat wax, and the results were pretty damn incredible. It was almost fun to cut and wax it, because the result was such a huge difference and the luster was like new paint. Even...