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I made my own hoses using reusable ends . Then you can choose which type you need. I would never mix the type of ends , but that’s just me . Obviously, it can be done from the comments above . Making your own hoses using reusable fittings allows the lengths to be just what you want. Saves money too.

When there’s a will , there is a way !

I replaced our seacocks with new . When I broke that pipe joint that you’re working on , I had to take it with the old valve to a machine shop . They strapped the pipe to a chain vise , and then they appeared with the biggest pipe wrench that I have ever seen, at least 4 feet long , with the...

I did our boat about ten years ago. I could probably stand to do it again. But what a job ! This Florida heat is hard on everything, including me.

Sam’s has the trim rings if the cracks are all the way through the rings .

Usually disassembles from the back . Plan some way to catch all the ball bearings.

I have dealt with Metcalf , great service . Even though they are working on a hundred thousand dollar project, they will take time with you . I suspect they are boat owners too .

You can go from inside to Hawk channel at Angelfish Creek, no problem.

Went to Key West a year ago, on the outside. Half my friends said the inside would be okay . The other half said that I would definitely touch bottom with 4 ft 10 draft . Used Hawk channel. Lots of pots in some areas by Marathon. I think that you would get to Gilbert’s okay, but not much further.

Are Ideal windlasses the same as Galley Maid ?

You guys that pull your boats out for the winter are lucky. I would think blister formation is greatly reduced. I saw a 74 cockpit yacht here in Florida in the yard for a bottom job , after it was finished , the amount of bleeding from blisters was amazing. Far more blisters than you could open...

I need to rebuild my windshields. I tried to reach Lookout Boat Window. Phone went to voicemail. The website is in maintenance mode . Does anyone know if they are still making replacement windows?

Does anyone know the distance between the main stringers ( center to center) of a 61 MY ? I am planning to install a transom lift . This is harder to measure than you would think. The transom water tank doesn’t help either.

I have two 20 KW Kohler generators , one of them has just started to vary the voltage slightly, but enough to trigger the AC warning. Switching to the other generator stops the warning. The engine does not seem to change rpm , although I should check the rpm with a tachometer. The bushes have...

I need to renew my windshield frames , but I am considering going to fiberglass frames, and maybe even the sliders in the salon. I always thought that the aluminum frames were much stronger, but maybe not. Has anyone replaced their frames with fiberglass , and what do you think of the results. I...

Just removed this pump from our boat. 32 Volt. Was working when autopilot processor unit failed. Three times larger and probably ten times better quality than what I will replace it with. Weighs approximately 45 lbs. Free to good home.