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I am in need of replacing all the bilge pump hoses as they are hard and brittle. I am not a fan of the cheap corrugated hose,was considering an EPDM hose due to flexibility and ruggedness. Has anyone used this type of hose? Any recommendations with longevity as primary goal

Wife and I were bottom fishing, drifting over some nice structure. After being at idle for a good 30-45 minutes I returned to the bridge to set up another drift. Upon engaging gears the port "drive temperature" alarm goes off. I silence alarm while peering at gauges and find nothing out of...

'88 55c with original sliding widows. The vertical trim pieces on the back of each window wont stay attached. I would assume there was some sort of tape/foam in the trim piece to hold it on, all that remains in mine is some dried up 1/4" paper. Would like insight into what should be used to...

My 55c has mismatched electrical switches throughout, some switch panels are white, switches off white and visa versa. I have single and double dimmers, single pole light switches, outlets, etc. What information do I need in order to purchase the correct replacements? One Lutron on/off dimmer...

Maiden fishing trip on the B.E.A.T.s Therapy and good friend bound the anchor and then while attempting to release it accidently cut the safety line just as the shackle came loose, you're welcome Davey Jones. 55 convertible, anchor in various bottoms. Let me know what you have available

Awoke the other AM to sheen coming from port exhaust, while shut down, mind you. I went to ER and shut off fuel valves, sheen stopped. Flipped on ER fans for 10 minutes or so, turned on fuel valve and cranked her up. Typical gray smoke for 30 sec's and cleaned right up, no misses, no other...

I have tried everything I can think to remove some greasy fingerprints from around the cockpit. I have used dawn, simple green, greased lightning, on/off, letting each sit for 10-15 minutes and those damn things are still there. My next step is trying compound, any other great homemade gems?

I was completing the repacking of rudder stuffing boxes this weekend which had to include replacement of the 1/2" BRASS studs due to some knucklehead using stainless nuts which resulted in corrosion that wouldn't allow the nuts to move. Cut three of the four in half fairly easily but the last...

My 55c was missing 200-250 RPM's under load, heavy soot on transom and the horizon. Had props pulled, shop calls to inform the port wheel is 27x28, the starboard 27x30. I did note the starboard was slower to accelerate, by tach, but at wide open port was 2100, starboard 2150. Recommendations...

I have struggled for years trying to grasp electricity and I just cant seem to get a grasp no matter what I read or am told. The various systems on my 55c are my nemesis, yet I am trying again to better understand them. Here is the present dilemma, the Halogen spreader lights are inoperable...

Mounted in the cabinet port side of the fridge, puts off heat you can feel 7' away

New to me 55c I am about to haul out to take some pitch out of props, 12v's need 200-250 RPM's. I do have a vibration I want to investigate as well. I don't have any documented service (past the last 6 years) on the cutless bearings and/or shafts so I was considering (reluctantly) pulling...

Anyone have use for 100' of Hubble coax (50' new, 50' used) and/or 50' of New Hubble telephone cord? Pay shipping and it's yours

Spent the AM diagnosing a head that wouldn't Evacuate. I had poured miratic acid in the head a couple weeks ago to clear out any build up that might be the cause ( nice turd volcano that made). I visually checked all the lines and they were clear. Removed the discharge stator housing to discover...

I have discovered a source for GFO packing that is half the price of most sources I have researched. Is all GFO the same or have experiences shown some better than others

'88 55 convertible. Now I understand it's a boat and it lives in the water BUT I have areas of the bilge that are taking on water by unknown source. The small compartment starboard engine room where fire suppression cylinder and AC strainer are. Bilge float switch in there just quite and in a 12...

Found these on ebay, new old stock http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rule-bilge-pump-3700-32V-/182622836793?hash=item2a852b5839:g:JWIAAOSwfVpYus6m&vxp=mtr&autorefresh=true I bought two, two left

Survey reveled these two items that I would like input on addressing. Strainer belongs to generator

I am considering a 48c Hatteras that has the most ridiculous amount of mirrors I have ever seen. Almost the entire master V berth,head, and galley is mirrors from wall to ceiling, even the damn electrical outlet covers are mirrored. I have read the head cabinet mirror removal threads but was...

I have been lurking the site for quite awhile, decided to register knowing I will need advise from the experts very soon. My wife and I have been in the market for over a year, starting with boats in the 40' range, but quickly realizing that wouldn't be large enough. After looking at several...