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Three more pictures of the crane. Pete

I am replacing the original tender crane on our 48 LRC with a new Steel Head four function unit. The original unit is in very good shape, but definitely not new. I have attached pictures to give an idea of what I am offering for sale. During the past 3 of 4 years the winch has been serviced, a...

Looking for advice and knowledge on DD head bolts. I am getting ready to re-torque for the second time the head on my port 4-53. Had an oil leak at the rear of the head/block joint that seems to have been cured by a re-torque. Now that all the oil has been "squeezed out" the joint, I plan to...

Today, to get some other work done, I removed the fresh water expansion tank and some hoses. My first reaction to what I saw was I should be dead long time ago drinking water out of this system. Thankfully I am still doing good, but the inside of everthing is coated with a black film that easily...

I hope to start a discussion on the subject and limit the subject to the effects of moisture content and the properties and process of removing the moisture. I know there are many opinions on blisters and what if anything to do about them. I would like to avoid that discussion in this thread...

Since the answer to my question may be different by state, my location is North Carolina. I live in a dredged canal community, where you are able to dock your boat behind your house. Included in the canal system is a sizable man made lake. Infrequently, a cruising boat will be seen at anchor...

Anyone on the forum have local knowledge of two marinas in Palm Coast. The marinas are Palm Coast Resort Marina and The Marina at Ginn Hammock Beach. Both are at ICW mile 803. Info on the internet ranges from "under construction" to "operational and complete". I would appreciate a dose of...

Been looking at the Hutchinson Island Marriott Marina as a long stop over going south. Facilities look nice, and the Admiral has pool access. My primary questions center around the lack of protection in the marina from the ICW traffic and the fetch for winds from the south and west. I would...

Yes, it is a little early to be planning the 2008/2009 winter cruising plan, but I am one of those people who measures 8 times and cuts once, in hopes of getting it right. The admiral and I have not cruised in Florida. So far it has been Canada south to Georgia. But we have agreed that next...

I am going to have to bite the repaint bullet in the next 12 months; next winter's project. Going to have it done by a yard. Want it looking as close to new as they can get it. Meanwhile I will try to get all the rechrome, teak, fairing blocks, etc. in order. The yard I am considering likes...

As an introduction, if this subject is new to anyone, the Sheraton Grand Marina, formerly know as the Skysail Marina, before that known as the Sheraton marina, recently announced a change in their rate schedule which just might make slips in the marina readily available. To me it is an...

From another thread it appears that ULSD is what most of us will be getting at the dock. Since the DD 2 cycle engines were not built for this level of fuel lubrication, what do our resident DD experts think is the appropiate response as an owner hoping for long engine life. And yes, I do know...

Anyone have an idea of what price a bent pole hoist in very good cosmetic and mechanical shape brings? Thanks Pete

I am seriously considering attending the Lauderdale Boat Show. There is very little info on their web site that helps with the logistics for a first time visitor. My questions are really transportation and display site related. I have attended the Miami Show several times and they have many...

Anyone have experience/opinions/thoughts on Quick Lift tender davits/cranes? The company is located in Miami. Thanks Pete

First, this may be on the border of Tech Talk, but it seemed like the best fit given the available categories. The subject is, what is happening in the used boat market. I think we all know why the market is soft, annual slip availability and rates, transient slip rates, fuel costs, insurance...

Have completed the replacement of all but two of the many square overhead lights in our 48 LRC. These are the DC lights that use a stardard base bulb, have a square bright silver trim flange, and frosted glass drop lense. Each also has a teak square spacer base that the light fixture mounts in...

I have the smallest DD engines ever used by Hatteras, 453N's rated at a full 112 HP, in a 48 LRC. But, they are true to their breed and do leak. However, unlike the other small drips and weeps, now I have a leak developing that got my attention. On the port engine, at the rear inboard corner...

Our boat is currently having the bottom sanded down to the gel coat. Will be redoing the barrier coat. Current thinking is to use Sea Hawk Tuff Stuff epoxy barrier coat. Plan to do two coats. Anyone have experience with this product or other Sea Hawk products? Pete

No doubt the answer to this question is somewhere on the Forum, but after 20 minutes of searching, no luck. So, excuse the duplicate if this is one. The upper helm steering pump leaked a good quantity of cherry red low viscosity fluid under the helm and down the side of the cabin on my 48 LRC...