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When the boat is South this year, it will be hauled to paint the bottom and r&r the wheels, as usual. I am giving some thought to adding a few underwater lights in the stern. Although we usually dock bow in, it seems like the thing to do these days. What is the current wisdom on what to choose...

I have a 1996 Novurania RIB that is 16'. The PO replaced all the tubes in 2006. The forward tube has developed an air leak that I cannot find. I have replaced the valve, used the soapy water technique for several hours and have rejected the pour some fancy glue in and turn the boat upside down...

Why not another project. For those experienced with Marquipt Davits, I have a 1200 pound Davit that can go up and down and also where the wire can go in and out. However, it is not one where it can spin on its axis by power. So, when I am raising my 16 RIB,, and the RIB is parallel to my boat...

Another head with an issue. This one is fresh water filled. I'd like more water to remain in the bowl after each flush. Flushing continuously with the spring loaded silver button or the green timed button makes no difference in the amount of water left in the bowl after each flush. Mechanic is...

Does anyone know where I can buy some touch up stain for my ash interior? The Hatteras book says it was made by Guardsman with an mfg number of 404-0161 and a Hatteras part number of 96535. SAMS does not carry it and I can't seem to find it online.

Has anyone ever experienced significantly move movement on one stabilizer than the other, based exclusively on the readout from the gauge? Went out on a shakedown today in virtually flat seas and the gauge indicated that one fin was much more active than the other no matter what direction I...

At the beginning of each new season, I buy two new personal burgers and two YC burgers. After all these years, I still have trouble keeping these burgers attached to my boats. On one, the 43 opened, I have run a taught wire vertically on the hardtop deck. I need to attach two burgers to this...

I have an issue with the racor on my forward Genset draining back. Replaced all I could in the racor already and may need to replace it with a new one but I thought I would ask whether I may need a check valve to prevent the draining back instead. I do not want to throw a valve every time I use...

Other than direct from Novurania, does anyone know of a source for a new style air valve for my Novurania 460 DL RIB? It looks to me like a generic C7 air valve but somehow there must be a difference between what I can buy for $20 from Defender and what Novurania wants $110 for. Hopeing to...

I went down to check the boat after a bad Nor'easter. Sure enough, one of my dock fenders had rubbed off about a 36" section of my boot stripe. I am not sure whether the boot stripe is tape or paint but I think it must be paint since in the area affected, I have several discharge holes and they...

My 74 MY came equipped with a 30 gallon waste oil tank located in the ER. At least, I have decided to use it as a waste oil tank rather than a tank to hold clean oil. The waste oil tank is plumbed to the oil change system. There is also a deck fill (or removal) port. What is the best setup to...

One of the bulbs that lights the steps down to my VIP stateroom is out. Unfortunately, I can no longer read the code on it. I am guessing it is 24V. It is a festoon shape bulb that appears somewhat short and fat compared to a tubular shape. I think the length is about 1.5" Any ideas what size it...

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Sorry in advance for the long post. I need some help. I have a linear actuator connected to the hatch to my bridge. It is actuated by a 2 channel rf remote/receiver with a key fob. I want to add a manual override of the rf remote system in case either the receiver or the fob craps out. I...

It is that time of the year that I replace the zincs on my Detroit Diesels. However, I am thinking about the wisdom of doing so. Over the past 25 years or so, the only time I have ever had a problem with a motor running warm, it has been as a result of old zincs stuck in the raw water circuit of...

Pardon the general description of the problem. Working here from memory. I want to be able to leave the breaker on for my 110v fresh water pump even when I am connected to dockside water. The dockside water is at a higher pressure so that the pump will not engage and pump water from my tank...

Although I am early in planning this, I am curious whether anyone knows of a way to view my CCTV cameras as the boat heads south next Fall. I am set up now with an air card that permits remote viewing but without unlimited data, it is not feasible to use this to view the cameras for an extended...

One of my VDO gauges is a bit sticky. It is a water level gauge and often times requires a tap on the glass of the gauge to get it to read initially, after applying power to it. It is not a sticky float or level sensor as that is nowhere near the gauge. Short of replacing the gauge or tapping...

My Clarion 480M bridge amp died. I bought a 4 channel JBL replacement. I have 5 speakers on the bridge. My question is how to wire the 5th speaker ( which appears to be a bass speaker but no subwoofer) to output mono? I once knew the answer but have long since forgotten how to do it. Thanks.

Although it is only October, I am starting to think about winter projects. Right now, the entire dash area which is parallel to the waterline in the pilot area of my 74 MY is covered in a suede fabric. It looks nice but is not suitable for placing anything on it, such as a can of soda, a sweaty...