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Am hoping to remove and replace all the screws that attache the bridge to the upper deck. Many of the original screws have disolved away to nothing - shafts gone, heads pretty much falling off. What's the correct procedure for replacing / resealing these? New stainless screws? Rot Doctor into...

I'm wondering if there's a way to secure the davit from rotating without tying a line (or the lifting cable) to the deck. Is a substantial push-pin thru the base housing and into the main stem a reasonable possibility? Am hoping to keep the cable attached back on itself to the davit housing...

Have removed some old blocks from the aft bridge deck (were for old dinghy cradle) and need to fill and refinish the thru-holes that are left. Does this want to be an epoxy job or a 5200 job? How does one refinish the deck and 'stippling' on the underside also? Any advise greatly appreciated...

What is the 'ideal' shore power service for us on our 53my? One 50 amp cable? Two 50 amp cables? Getting rigged up on the new boat and this is one of our first projects. Thanks!

Just closed our 53 my - now the fun (work) begins. Thanks guys for all your help. This site is amazing. Greg

Uh Oh - Need opinions quick please Have not signed final acceptance to purchase on the boat. Just found a serious deck/core problem inside the P flybridge. Water is leaking into the salon where the big bundle of wires pierces the deck. 6" away from that the deck is cracked and bulging upward by...

Need to rename the vessel. What's the best / safest way to remove old vinyl letters off the stern without wrecking the finish? How prevalent is ghosting once the old letters have been removed?

Where is the windshield washer shutoff valve? Center sprayer is drooling and wish to turn it off before digging in. Any clues as to why it might be weeping? It's a steady drip.

Went to sea trials yesterday on our potential 53 MY. Cold start yielded an expected and 'pretty' brief white plume fom the P exhaust. SB side however gave same except just as much of a black plume (still very brief then all clear). Boat had sat on the hard for about 4 weeks. Both engines started...

Close to purchase on an 86 53my - Of serious concern is in the rear stb head after rain there's literally a flood of water on the floor, on the counter top and most suprisingly inside the cubby (behind sliding mirrored doors) is FULL of water (good 2"). Looked above on deck and indeed there is...

Have a question please - am curious to know what's the easiest way for my mate (wife) to STEP OFF and tie off while docking at floating docks along the Ohio river? Docks are typically only a couple feet above water. We're close on purchasing a 53 CMY and have had more experience with houseboats...