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After bringing a battery tester onboard this weekend, I have discovered it is time to replace my two 12v batteries. Currently I have Lifeline GPL-8DA AGM Batteries. My boat is all 12v with DD 671’s. She lives on a fresh water lake. As I’m starting to look into replacements, any suggestions other...

There seems to be a handful of us on here that own 43DC’s. Mine is a ‘79 Hull #510. She seems to be mainly original other than electronics and aft deck enclosure. I would like to do some galley and head renovations. Maybe even the salon. I do have the forward day head with dinette. What...

I’m thinking about removing the mast from the front of my 43 DCFB. Where do you have your white lights located? I don’t want to reinvent the wheel here.

I’m starting to look into this. I imagine my charter plotter has the feature but I was looking for other options as well. Maybe something on the phone or tablet that would be in the cabin with me. I do see there are a handfull of Aps available. Looking for first hand knowledge. Thoughts?

I finally got around to messing with the windlass onboard. New to me boat. Galley Maid model BB, Capstan only no Wildcat. Only has power down? This is very frustrating. Why in the world would somebody only want power down? What am I missing here? The rode ends at a thimble and is then shackled...

I have a Galley Maid Windlass. Power up only. When I step on the foot pedal sometimes I can hear the relay clicking but nothing happens. Then try again and the windlass will start spinning. First thought is bad foot pedal. But it seems to close the circuit enough to put power to the relay...

Who’s Double Cabin in Beaufort SC City Marina? I was walking through downtown Beaufort at the Marina this morning I could see a Double Cabin out on the docks. Is that a member here? It would be nice to touch base with another local double cabin owner. Thank you