Recent content by Steve Mannshardt

Hi all. 1978 53’ YF. Helm and Galley AC compressor gave up and needs replacement. Any thoughts on recent retrofits? Looking at Dometic and they seem to have a great line up of new products. Concerned about the new higher pressure units and possibly having an evaporator fail. The notion of...

Hi all. It started with a random water drop from the port engine room overhead. Turns out the source is from the air handler/ condensor unit to the port side of the helm. The tray which is the bottom of the condensor is full of water and is overflowing. It's very hot as of yesterday and that...

Hi all, Interesting problem on a neighboring Post 46 this weekend. Boat is a total boys battle wagon. These boys are so committed to this boat that their wife's have no fears of another woman. It's all about the boat and raising fish. So, she's been on the hard for the past 6 months for an...

Am looking for 2 ss one piece rail stanchions with hole for lifeline. Base is typical 3 bolt pattern. Location is starboard mid ship on 1980 43' DC. Thanks

Hi all, So, I have a 53' YF . In the forward upper berth at the lower outboard corners of the fore and aft bulkheads we have moisture at random times. Its not much more than a sweat rather than standing water. The boat is currently on the hard dor refit and it doesn't need to be be raining...

All What is consensus on fuel filter micron rating? 20, 30, a blend of 30 as primary and 20 as secondary? Needing to purchase spare elements for our new to us, 53 YF. Appreciate the input Thanks Steve