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I have a Maxwell Anchor Chain Stopper that I intend to install. Lets says I am running 30-40' of anchor chain, then line. Can I trust the Chain Stopper to retain the chain safely, while underway, or is a Pelican Hook also recommended.

1972 43' DCFB: I located a very slow leak at a nut, where it attaches to a though-hull bolt, which is at at attachment for a strut. Although slow, it accumulates 2-3 gallons over a weeks time. Took a long time to spot it! So for the time being, I was able to seal it by wrapping standard...

Finally, here is what will function to grip the the actual Pack Nut that will press home the "packing": This is a Channel Lock (I do not believe is Vise-Grip) with Chain Locking Wrench. Image shown is upgrade of what I have- I believe will allow getting a better grip with the "tail".. Three...

What the heck. Here is my tool bag in which I store the Packing Nut Tools. The pockets are "just right" to accept these tools.

My Three Part Process to Stop Rudder Stock Leaking. See tools below: 1) Use the two Open End Wrenches to loosen the Locker Nut 2) Tighten Packing Nut (unless installing all new packing); pass the chain around the Packing Nut, insert to wrench catch- adjuster, adjust to grip, death grip lock...

A Marlow 76 sank recently; see below. I thought they were a stout hull and boat. Any updates or ideas on the cause of the sinking? Did they hit a submerged shipping container, etc.?

So the vast majority of our Hatts have Diesel mains. In my case, the good ole in-line 6-71N's, non-turbos. I have been around them (6-71's), since the early 1960's, when I shipped out as deckhand on a 118' yacht on the Great Lakes; she had 4 6-71 engines, two each side, one fore, one aft...

Many of you may have seen that the Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos's, Yacht "Seamaster" was sabotaged recently; July, 2018. Ok, vandalized, as all its lines were cast off and it drifted and became damaged, when it finally hit a dock- this is least politically tinged story link I could find...

I sprung a leak in my output hose attached to the Jabsco Toilet output fitting, which is a Shield's brand White hose, "Black Water" rated, [ SHIELDS VAC XHD SERIES 148 ]. No doubt I caused the leak while trying remove the hose from the toilet output fitting. So I bought the same grade and size...

I had a double issue happen last weekend, when I found my stbd bilge full up with water, including into the below engine bunker. Water source was a galvanized nipple at the Water Heater inlet, that finally rusted through, after 40+ years and was shooting an 1/8" stream of water into the bilge...

Docklines Undersized Spliced Eye Size Notice: This is a "flare" notice to be aware of the actual size of your braided dock lines "spliced eye" that you may purchase. I do not mention vendor names or the manufacturer below, because supposedly I am to be contacted by a VP at the manufacturer...

I replaced a similar gauge, 12v on a 1972 43/ DCFB, which itself was a Stewart Warner replacement for the Hatt original. Has worked well. The mounting might be ever so slightly different, but no major issue. If you want the lighted version, you should ask about it. Sites include: [...

Three of the four VDO oil pressure gauges. The lens dust is from the packing papers. 4th gauge is on next post.

Pictures at long, long last! The boxes are Detroit Diesel, from Inland Diesel I think.

I have four (4) new-in-box, 20 year old VDO Oil Pressure gauges, plus one (1) sender; pristine shape. Before I go to eBay, I thought I would inquire if a any Sam's member had any interest in purchasing. Obviously I would post pictures, if there was interest. I used AC gauges, instead of VDO...

It is winter, so now a slow time story. We have had our Hatt for 20 years and my granddaughter has ridden on her, since tiny. So I have a right to post this (I guess). So I am working from home, during a Holiday, when I used to be a Road Warrior. I am working in my office, a converted...

I bought some dock lines (5/8") from WM last summer, to replace some that were getting ratty. Well, this Fall when I was ready to stow the bow lines, I could barely get them over/off the cleats. When I go on line they are listed as 12" eye splices, but they sure did not seem to be that size...

Whoa- the return of Sextants and Compasses! Well, at least Compasses and Pencils. I would recommend shooting with Sextants as well! I know this is covered under "It happened Again", but thought I would post this specific story...

My marina has free pump-out service, but you bring your own adapter nozzle, that screws into the deck waste port. Notice the phases below- all neat and orderly- I use Agile planning now you know. Release Trains, Sprints, etc.! I think Agile does not call them Phases, but I digress. Phase...

Sky: I might be finally headed your way. I like the marina where I am, but it was floating docks that rock n' roll, plus are low to the water. My wife, the Admiral, hates the docks! That and they raised the slip fees 12%, while my dock is still broken and the pedestals are all broken at the...