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I'm trying to figure out what RPM is appropriate for cruise? I sorta figure there are 2 cruise speeds...most fuel efficient (which would be somewhere around 9 knots?) and the manufactuerers "suggested" cruise rpm? Ive got 871TIs. So, what RPM do you cruise at, what engines do you have, and...

A few months back, they did a review of a DVD that had all of the USA charts on it, as well as trial versions of some of the most popular mapping programs and one full version of a free-ware mapping program. The cost was UNDER $100. Damn if I didn't throw it away accidently. Anyone here remember...

Saraswati is getting hauled Saturday for a bottom job. I want to do the zincs at the same time even thought they aren't really due yet. Anyone know what sizes and how many are needed?

Anyone have the latest Practical Sailor testing of bottom paints. Saraswati is getting hauled next weekend for bottom paint & zincs and I would love to know the results of the latest Practical Sailor tests... The plan is...1 coat hard red, followed by 2 caots of abaltive black...then when erd...

Hi all... Might be a dumb newbie question...but how do I get the City Water connection to work? Is there a Y-valve that needs to be slipped to get it to use the city water rather than the tanks? Yes, I know the risk, and will be putting on a flow timer and setting ti to 500gallons. Then when...

All of my previous baots have been gelcoat, not paint. I've always used a vinyl printed name...but on a painted baot like our Hatteri (Harrerasses?)...can you use a vinyl applique? Also, any thoughts on what to do about Lady Linda? It's painted on...does that mean a whole stern repaint? :(

The current owners of lady Linda never use it. At sea trial they didn't really even know HOW toturn it on or use it. It looks like no auto-pilot I've ever seen and we couldnt "figure it out"...It might eb dead...but could also be that we simply didn't know how to make it work. Can anyone give me...

The 53MY that I have a deal pending on (Lady Linda, and I'm really happy/excited) still has the original battery charger and no interter. So, when under way or on the hook, if you want to run anything on 120v, you have to run the genset. I really want to get an inverter with a built in smart...

Hello all, The offer on a 1980 53MY was accepted pending Sea Trail and Survey. It's scheduled for next Tuesday. We (wifey and I) got the msot baot we can possibly afford and even this is a bit of a streach...so we can't afford to do any BIG repairs on her right away...and the price we...

Hello all, I'm hoping someone can point me to a good read on the differences between the different 53' models? I've seen references to 53C, 53YF, 53CPMY, and 53MY but don't really understand the difference. My wife and I are looking at getting a 53' for long term live aboard. Mostly we've been...

I'm taking a look at this boat later today. Name is now Top Shelf. HID 53MY353 Anyoene know anything about her? what can you tell by the HID?