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Does anyone know how the large stantions that run straight up from the floor to the hardtop at the after end of the bridge deck side windows are fastened through the floor? Are there nuts on the underside, a metal plate that's threaded to receive the bolts, or what? I'm chasing a leak in the aft...

I've finsihed replacing the bridge deck window glass and re-sealing all the salon windows. Wow! What a difference. Many thanks to Jimmy Watts, as well as Chris and Roger Weatherington at Jarrett Bay for their advice along the way.Now I'm ready to move on to repairing the salon paneling. The...

What should I know before I install the anchor wash-down on my boat? I would like to run the water supply off the forward head raw water fitting thru-hull with the spigot located somewhere on the foredeck close to the anchor, but in a place where I won't trip over it. I believe there is a lot of...

This is the first fiberglass boat I have owned with a balsa core in the deck and superstructure. What's the best way to repair stripped screw holes and other larger holes, like unused electronic cable holes? I was thinking of using CPES to saturate the core wood around the hole, then epoxying in...

I need to get the center windshield frame out to make a repair to it. This is the section that opens out. I can see no hinge at the top. Does anyone know how to get it out?

I'm ready to have the new glass cut for the bridge deck windows in my 43' DCMY. The glass cutter suggested I consider "low e" sfatey glass as an alternative to the light tint laminated safety glass originally installed on the boat. The 43 DCMY has a pretty big green house, so he thought the low...

I need to remove the windshield wipers and motors in preparation for painting the window frames and replacing the glass on my 43 DCMY. Before I get up there and start prying the wiper arms off the spindles with a screw driver, is there anyhting I need to know? Is there a clip underneath the arm...

Here I am back for more advice. I'm into the final stages of preparing Tucandu to begin the Great Loop in April. I will need to use a dinghy frequently on the journey, so have purchased a 10" rigid bottom inflatable with a 9.9 hp Yamaha. I need to determine how best to mount it. The motor is...

Can anyone tell me where the aft stateroom shower sump is located? There is an access hatch in the floor of the head, just inside the door, but nothing underneath it. There is a working shower light/sump switch in the head. There is no access under the head through the engine room because the...

I'm getting ready to do the window re-seal project, both salon and bridge deck windows, on my 1973 43 DCMY. Does anyone know for sure what the correct vinyl gasket size is? Sam's offers two sizes: 5/8 & 7/8. They say I need 7/8, but I pulled a section that was in good shape up from under the...

I need to replace several sections of the salon ceiling paneling where window leaks have stained/rotted the wood. I'm looking for feedback from anyone who has done this work on the 43' DCMY. I removed the cap rail that runs below the windows. The veneered salon paneling that runs along the wall...

Has anyone located a good source for the Mozambique veneer plywood (sometimes called "feather teak") used in the 70's and early 80's Hat's? Sam's doesn't stock it. Bill

Has antone installed a washer/drier on a 43' DCMY? If so, what model did you use and where did you put it? Bill

Several of the bridge deck windows on my 43' DCMY are cracked, and sevral are also delaminating. The glass is lightly tinted green, so it's probably Solex. I know I can get Solex, but wondered if anyone has used another product with good success. When I replace the glass I will want to refinish...

Several of the bridge deck windows on my 43' DCMY are cracked, and sevral are also delaminating. The glass is lightly tinted green, so it's probably Solex. I know I can get Solex, but wondered if anyone has used another product with good success. When I replace the glass I will want to refinish...

The attempt to repair the slipping reverse gear shaft that drives the oil pump by re-pressing the gear to the shaft and sealing with loctite did not work. So I bit the bullet and bought a new gear/shaft assembly. Fortunately the mechanic agreed to install it free of charge since the repair was...

When I tried to pump the holding tank today I could get nothing to come through the pump-out hose. I know the suction is good because other boats near me were pumping out just fine (we have pump-out every three slips on the dock). The hose from the waste fitting on the deck to the tank is...

What is the best material to use to deal with some minor leaks around the tops of the outside frames on the salon windows on my 43 DCMY? The salon windows and frames were removed, re-painted and completely resealed four years ago. The frame to cabin joint is tight, but shows some small hairline...

I want to re-bed the deck fittings (safety rail stanchions, cleats, etc.) on my 43 DCMY. Does anyone know if the fittings are attached using screws or bolts? If bolts, do I need to worry about the nuts falling off and having to tear the boat apart to get at the underside to re-fasten, or are...

The diesel mechanic (Ken Ruse) has been at the boat to determine cause of starboard trans low/erratic oil pressure and slipping in/out of gear at low RPM. Transmissions are TD 506's attached to CAT 3126/300's installed as OEM distributor re-builds four years ago. Engine hours are less than 200...