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Minwax Red Chestnut stain #232 was a perfect match for me. Caesars Ghost 1980 58YF #472

A note of caution. Bonding and grounding are two different things. My thru hulls are bonded together, my electronics are grounded to the battery. Using the bonding system as a ground for your electronics could result in stray current eroiding your thru hull fittings. There is a lot of...

Boat Cleaner Pro, I have been using it on my cords for years. Caesars Ghost 1980 58YF #472

Sully, I have a copy of a Cruisair Installation and Operation Manual. It is too big to attach here. PM me with your email address and I will see if I can put it in a PDF and send it to you. Caesars Ghost 1980 58YF #472

I know most of us have our favorite weather sites for wind and waves. I have been following Mr Weatherman for a while and find his severe weather and hurricane forecasts to be right on. I wanted to share his web site with the group for those that may be interested...

ZigZag, This is all that I have, I hope it helps. Caesars Ghost 1980 58YF # 472

Dragonten, What antenna package did you choose? I am running the small standard antenna, with the Global package in the Bahamas, and the Regional package when in the states. My antenna articulates and follows the satellite as I move. My antenna is mounted on top of a piece of 3/4" stainless...

We are tied up at Little Farmers Yacht Club, and a large boat that was anchored just north of Little Farmers Cay also broke loose. The tender was washed ashore, the locals from Little Farmers were able to get it off at high tide yesterday, but the big boat is firmly up on a hard rock ledge...

I installed a Gaggenau grill more than 10 years ago and have not had any issues with the performance of the grill. Spare parts are still available and I have replaced the electric heating elements several times. The grill is 100% Stainless steel, except for the lower housing which is no longer...

Another suggestion, drain the gearbox oil and replace. There are 2 drain plugs on the gear box, the upper is the fill plug, the lower is the drain. Sometimes water accumulates in the gearbox, you will know right away because the oil will look like a chocolate milkshake. Replace with standard...

Some Information that might help. The top O-ring replacement is fairly straight forward. Do Not take the unit completely apart. Caesars Ghost 1980 58YF Hull#472

I replaced all of my triggers years ago with simple plug in relays. The relays are easy to find and can be purchased by the box. They come in 120 vac or 240 vac. I also installed an on/off switch for the pump, which is useful for flushing, priming etc. This is a simple conversion for any AC...

On my boat, on the back wall of the master closet under the carpet, there is a removable panel. Behind this panel there is a valve for the center tank. When this valve is closed only water from the aft tank will be used. I have attached some pictures for your review, I hope this helps...

I installed mine on the outboard engine room wall below the air box.I attached a 3/8" sheet of starboard to the wall, then attached 2 vertical strips of 1/2" starboard to hold the membrane mounting straps. Caesar's Ghost 1980 58 YF hull #472

I had spurs years ago and had nothing but problems. I now have Shaft Shark cutters. Split design so they can be installed with boat in the water. I have had them on the boat now for several years with no issues, and yes I have hit my share of crab pot lines Caesar's Ghost 1980 58YF #472

I also had a rear engine mounted compressor on my 871. When I repowered I mounted an air compressor on the same wooden bracket that the old tank was mounted on. I cut down the bracket and put a piece of plywood across the empty span. Caesar's Ghost 1980 58YF #472

My 1980 58 YF was done a little different. No formica, just the teak veneer that is on the rest of the boat, with a nice edge that keeps things from falling off. It is original as far as I know. Caesar's Ghost 1980 58 YF #472

I did not have an access panel either. The discharge sea chest is located behind the panel under the owner's stateroom shower seat. As you can see, 1 air cond drain, 2 sinks, and 2 deck drains. I had to unhook the hose at the sea chest and pull it out from above to replace it. Also make sure...

The wiper motors were working when removed, I upgraded to 24V. The relays are also used but operational. Free to anyone just pay shipping. PM me if interested. Caesar's Ghost 1980 58YF #472

Can someone help me identify what this is and what it does. It is located in the Port Engine Room on the forward bulkhead.