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Don’t know if the owners are members of this forum. I anchored near Knucklehead over the weekend and this Boat is in beautiful condition. I believe it to be a 58 LRC. Then there was nice 74 MY (one of my favorites from Hatteras) and then a very nice 58 MY with cockpit. Love to see the nice...

Draw 5’ and would like to stop at the postcard inn for a few days. Do I have to come in at peak high tide to get in unscathed? Thanks or your time.

I am planning on updating my entire electronics and updating the look of my helm this summer when I am laid up for hurricane season in Stuart, Florida. I favor Garmin as it is what I am used to. What are some of the forums Thoughts on Garmin vs Furuno? I am not about features as much as I am...

Attached is picture of my port intermediate strut with a laser alignment being done. Can the forum tell from the photo if this is far enough out to cause a transmission failure. Last year my ZF 350 on the port side cracked its case. It was after a long trip where I had been seeing shaft...

Had issues with my 1000lb davit during my big annual cruise and have decided to replace it. It is a 1000 lb 120V davit. I have had the davit for 10 years now and have put 3 winch motors on it. The braking system is the first to go. Have replaced the controller at least once. Manual...

NonChalant1 had an informative post about using gore Tex for the shaft stuffing boxes. I have used it and I struggled with the break in procedure. Then I got to poking around in the internet and apparently packings that don’t allow dripping invite crevice corrosion in the shafts. I have my...

Proper sealant to use on hatch between “glass” and aluminum frame What is the proper sealant to use between the Lexan ?? And the aluminum frame of the hatch. These are bow hatches. Thanks for your time.

I wanted to get opinions from the forum about whether the crime situation in the Bahamas is reaching the point where one shouldn’t go. I have been to the Bahamas about 7 times now. Typically avoid Nassau and Freeport except to drop someone off for a flight or a quick fill up. The State Dept...

Will be leaving the boat in Longboat Key for the next couple of months and want my 3 forward hatches replaced, gauge in engine room replaced, and some other miscellaneous things repaired or replaced. Looking for a good person or persons that can do the work. Thanks for your time.

Reevaluating my insurance and have heard good things about Dawn Speros at Gowrie Insurance. She no longer works at Gowrie and I wondered if anyone on the forum knew where she ended up or if she just retired. Thanks for your time.

Hatchet Bay, Governor’s Harbor, or Rock Sound Planning my next Bahamas cruise and thinking of hitting Staniel, then Hawks Nest on Cat Island, then up to Eluethera. Which one of the above Eluethera locations would provide the most stuff to do. It will be me and my wife (lower 50’s) and my...

Onan 20 KW generator. Model 20MDL4B, Serial A943109597, Spec 30449B. Genarator has approximately 2500 hours and is a 1995 Model. Has been a reliable unit but Onan no longer supports a lot of the parts. Right before our last trip it leaked coolant and tripped the override breaker. Yard added...

Just got back from the Bahamas and running the ICW to get back to SC. After long no wake zone powered up and hellacious noise from the port gear. Dove under the boat and no fouling. Went to the engine room and oil is under the gear. Limped into Daytona Beach and the only place that can haul...

Boat is heading to fort Myers beach and I got some miscellaneous work to be done. Cable master has no power and have 2 small windows to replace. I have the Windows. Onan genny has an exhaust elbow that needs replacing. I have been told the part is no longer stocked by onan. I am sure...

I am needing to replace my salon windows due to corroded aluminum frames. I am aware of broadus rose and like the fiberglass because they won't require periodic painting and won't corrode. The wait for broadus is long and one forum member had an extra long wait and trouble contacting...

Looks like I may be replacing the salon AC and would like to get a rough idea ofbwhat this should cost. The unit is a 30,000 btu, r22 split system with the compressor in the er and the other unit in the Flybridge. I would like to go back with a split system with the newer freon. Also would...

Think it's time to replace my cruisair AC in my salon. I am in Palm beach gardens, fl. Any recommendations on who to do the work? Thanks for your time.

My KVH sat TV (m3) is not working. Has error message that says AZ motor out. Any recommendations on who to come fix it in palm beach gardens, fl? Does it sound like a replace the whole unit thing? Thanks for your time.

Saw this boat last weekend down at isle of palms, sc. Don't know if owner is a forum member. Very nice boat. Would love to know who did the extended swim platform and who painted the hull.

Have a cruisair unit that will cool fine for 5-6 hours then will cut off flashing hi ps. Will reset unit and it will run fine for maybe hours or 20 minutes and shut off again. AC repair guy replaced triac and hi pressure switch. Still same issue. Water flow is fine other 2 units operating...