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I spotted the Floridan at the Labelle docks on the Caloosahatchee River Wednesday night. On her way to the east coast for several months of boat yard activity. I spoke to a not terribly well informed passenger who was the only person aboard at the time. Apparently she sold for $70 something. New...

Some where along the way I lost the ability to have the text wrap to the next line and I can't figure it out. I'm sure the answer is simple, but not for me! Help please.

My newest davit design, folding boom with sliding extensions. Additional photos follow in separate posts. The dinghy is a Highfield 340, aluminum hull and a mind boggling 7 foot beam!

I have spent the last 2 hours trying to upload photos. Something is wrong with the site or with me. Need to contact the webmaster.

Trying to remove the original Cruise Air compressors. Each is held in place by 4 devil bolts. Originally thinking they were hanger bolts, machine thread on one end and lag screw thread on the other. The machine screw end it is double nutted. I was able to get them loose to the point that they...

Being the glutton for punishment that I am, I acquired a POS 63 E type in 87 or so. 2 or 3 years and much money later I realized one of my "dreams" (sort of). While the ride was very good, and for an early 60s car it was mechanically sophisticated (4 wheel disc brakes, independent rear...

Well I can't top Dave (can anybody?), but I thought I would show a reasonable before and after. A lot of hours here!

If this was just another davit, I wouldn't post, and I do apologize to those of you who don't need to see another davit. This one is installed on a late 46' Carver aft cabin and is unique in that there were a number of design parameters. The pickup points had to be narrow enough for a 10'...

Installed!

My latest davit getting installed on a Marine Trader 50 located in Key West. Owner has a 13' Novurania. Just saying:).

This will work. 1,000 lb. capacity. PM me for details.

A few photos from my "beta" model. Although originally conceived for aft cabin boats, this was on a Mainship 40 sedan. A few challenges primarily due to a lack of material (strength) in the transom. The good news is that it worked beautifully, the customer is very happy, and best of all I got an...

I prototyped a couple of wrenches recently. These are for a 3.5" nut which is typical for a 1.75" shaft. Other sizes can be made. I'm thinking $25 each

I know that this is an ongoing issue for 43 DC owners, and because I couldn't find anything that I thought was appropriate, I decided to design and build my own. I used it this past winter, and I was really pleased with the way it turned out. It also has wired and wireless control.I thought that...

Has anyone replace the A/C units on a 43 DC, in particular, the salon unit? I'm finding it difficult to find a self contained unit that will fit in the current salon location, which is below the deckhouse bench seat. Has anyone been in there and removed some or all of the paneling? I am...

I just wanted to show you how I solved the problem, and I think improved the look of the salon at the same time. The process was to replace all of the rotten wood, glue a 1/8 thick closed cell pad, and then glue a high quality upholstery grade vinyl. Not saying it's the end-all, just a good...

While we are on the topic, this was my very first boat. Also probably my last wooded boat. 1957 CC Capri 19. She was in the hospital for 18 months, during which time I discovered the convenience of fiberglass.

During the recent cold snap here in FL (and everywhere else) I managed to destroy one of the shore power 30A shotgun type fuse holders on my 43DC. I suspect it was loose wires the created enough resistance under heavy load to melt it. While Sam's has a replacement unit for $180, I felt that a...

One of our members had it done for shipping. I can't find his name but he did send photos. Hopefully this will help.