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For those that drink water out of the tanks what is the method used to keep it clean? Our RV sank in the storms (twice) this year and is totalled. New one has an ice maker that we would like to use. What is the best way to treat the tank without affecting taste?

Wondering what you guys do. Not for my boat but for my new RV. Other one sank twice this year. Totalled. New one comes with an ice maker. We typically just use water to brush teeth and wash dishes. If we want to use ice maker we have to trust it it is safe. So for those that use tanks for...

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water (as in bring the boat home) more BS in the south. So paid up for another month in the hurricane hole. Was supposed to bring home tomorrow. Getting old as if it isn’t already.

A 12-92 is just used as a starter. Very cool. In fact cooler than cool. Gets a Giggity Giggity Goo. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yVbU3pm1K8

Wondering of she is okay from the flooding in Mad beach. We are out of state. BOATSB asking if we were around to check but we are not. Also most who we know stayed have left due to the power situation. She probably evacuated but we need check. Anyone able to contact her?

Soylent Green 😂

There are 2 magic 2 stroke smells. Both distinctly different. 1 is outboard 2 strokes. The other is the starting linke at a 2 stroke motocross race. Both will take you back in time to a place once loved.

Long story told on my Bahamas trip ordeal but this prop is now an orphan. It is good for a spare, not a primary. Due to pitch change over the years while weight balanced it has a vibration (not bad) at speed due to shape, most likely at the hub. Was just reconditioned and pitched but swapped out...

Finally ready and going on after Labor Day weekend. Smaller 4 wheel slightly higher pitch is supposed to work better than bigger wheels with the 1:5 ratio gears. We shall see. Docking will be improved.

Myths are just that. I was waiting for 5 full years of ownership to post something like this. Getting close to 6. Detroit’s are cheap by other standards to rebuild. Yes parts sourcing can be a not so fun game. Potentially equal value replacements as I has to deal with on turbo’s. They don’t...

So we all know a new set of props is in my future. Was trying hard to buy a new set of 4 blades but all have lead times that will not help me. Taking a step back and moving forward more slowly and not in a reactionary way. Did plan on going to 4 blade props next year as I cruise the boat at...

Ran aground on plane. Here is a link to what I posted on THT where I'm seeking some local knowledge. Anyone here have experience in the OWW? I can't figure out how I went wrong other than no good deed goes unpunished when I let the oncoming guy have the wrong side of the channel...

Long story short. Bought boat in 2018. 2019 have new (and qualified) mechanic on board. Says I have a bad vibration on port side. Check cutlass. I do. Cutlass bearings needed and all replaced. Much smoother. Seems good to me. FF to this year. Haul out. Recondition props. PM. Splash. Trip home...

If anyone gets butthurt again just ignore them and keep em coming. Love it.

Getting ready for our trips I figured I’d change the generator pump out for a new one I bought a year or two ago so we start out fresh. Start up yesterday to test and all is good. Arrive at anchorage today and I noticed light steam from exhaust. And not enough water. I have the original pump...

Had a long chain on my 34. Got rid of it due to heavy snap in seas. Formed an opinion that I don't like much chain. Have had great results with only 20' of chain on both the 34 and now the 46. Think the success is due to setting properly, stern anchor when needed, or just simply paying attention...

That must be an old picture. They cost way more than that 😂😂😂

What kind of bottom? I have had good luck with true Danforth (Guardian aluminum) in FL in sand. I know how to set and bury it. Plus I have a large (same type) stern anchor that I can take way out and drop where I want with the dinghy. We will only be anchoring in fair weather in locations of...

I don’t want to hijack the other thread but one thing I can’t wrap my head around is how the transformer can take 120 30A cord and make 240V. I thought the selector switch on the panel was running the 120v through a second transformer with 2 sets of coils, therefore 2 120v outputs with one leg...

Just realized that our 46 has spare shaft carrying tubes mounted over the exhaust. Prepped for future use. Does anyone have and use this? Wondering what kind of access plate is best to install. Boat came with 2 spare props mounted underneath the cockpit and I was handed a spare shaft by Capt...