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The port side shaft log on BUFFALO GAL is leaking. Nothing serious, just a steady drip even when the boat is docked. I've looked at the schematic in the manual and it appears that the packing sleeve bolts can be tightened to compress the packing and stop the leak, however, I am a little...

I have two Michigan Dyna Quad 1.75" shaft props for sale: 24RH22 - $800 23LH21 - $700 Both props are in excellent condition. Please PM me if you are interested.

How can one tell if a Michigan prop is Nibral or Bronze? Is there a code of some sort on the prop? Thanks

Pascal: I just saw the report you gave to Waterway Guide on ICW conditions New York to Florida. What an awesome job. The anchorage information was particulalrly useful. I have done this route a couple of times in our 43' Hat and used several of the anchorages. Now that I have the 54 footer I...

I just had a message from a fellow who met a rep from "Coppercoat USA" at the sailboat show in Annapolis. The rep was selling a two part bottom paint that was supposed to last for 10 years. It was expensive, about $1,000 paint cost for his 43' sailboat, but would be worth it if it performed as...

The air compressor that is mounted on the engine has gone bad. It's leaking air pressure into the cooling system, pushing the coolant into the overflow bottles and bubbling out the hole in the top of the bottle. Local advice from my diesel guy and others is to not repair it because there are at...

I'm looking for a fuel polishing service in Ft. Lauderdale. I'll need someone who can come to the dock behind a house. Any recommendations?

New boat, so lots of questions. Sorry, folks. When I bring Buffalo Gal back to Sanford from Ft. Lauderdale I may need to tie up for a month or so at a dock that has only a single 30A/125V power source. I can get a 30A male to 50A female adapter from Defender for a bit under $200. Is there...

The 54 MY I just bought came with a stainless steel 60# Danforth as the main anchor. It does not have a second anchor. What would you experts who anchor out a lot recommend as a second anchor for this 65,000lb. boat? My biggest concern is that although I can use a windlass to pull the second...

I'm looking for some advice on the most cost effective way to set up the SAT TV system that came with our boat when we bought her. In addition to the SAT TV system, she has the normal dockside cable connection, as well as a Glomax saucer antenna on the radar arch. We are not big sports fans or...

Congrats to Robby and Bren on the purchase of MV TUCANDU, 1973 43' DCMY. Sea trial and survey were conducted today and all went well. TUCANDU was a wonderful boat for our Great Loop trip, and will serve Robby and Bren equally well when they do their loop. She's a great boat, and I know they will...

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I turned the aft deck AC on for the first time yesterday. The unit blew cold air, but cycled on and off every few seconds and went "clunk" every time the compressor cycled. Is the compressor dead? I have an AC guy coming next week, but would like to have some intelligent questions to ask before...

I guess new boat means lots of new questions for the experts on this forum. Thank goodness it exists. After reading all the threads on the subject, I've decided to put Amtico Teak & Holly in the galley when we do the remodel. What tips can any of you who have installed this product give me? For...

I need to replace the dinghy on the 54' MY we just bought. The boat has a 1,000lb. Marquipt crane configured to launch the dinghy over the starboard side. I haven't used one of these cranes; my current boat has a tip-up dinghy carried on the swim platform. I'm leaning toward a 13' Whaler with a...

We are going to sea trial and survey on a 54' MY this week. If all goes well closing will be 6/25. One of the things I promised the admiral is a galley re-model. The boat has the original Modern Maid wall oven and cook top over the dishwasher. Replacing the countertops, cooktop and dishwasher...

Does anyone have experience with this brokerage? I'm getting ready to make a purchase offer on a boat they have listed. The BBB has nothing on them either + or - . Thanks

One of the 53/54 MY's I'm looking at has the boat name and a couple of sports icons painted on the transom. If it were an impersonal name I would probably just keep it, but the Admiral is not pleased with the thought of traveling on a boat with another woman's name on the transom. I'm sure...

My last question regarding best head system received some great response. Obviously folks are passionate about their favorites. I think I'm moving toward VF. The boat currently has three Galley Maids. What should I budget to have a VF system installed to replace the GM's? Thanks.

I have Raritan Crown Head toilets in my boat. They work fine, but the Admiral wants something more "home" like. Admittedly the CH's are pretty ugly and not real comfortable. I've thought about Vacuflush, but I seem to see a lot of postings regarding problems with them. I also understand that if...