Sorry to hear about your troubles. The stbd shaft could be harder to turn because of a tighter cutlass bearing. does your survey mention...
Glad to hear! Ross and Cindy, Hope you have an uneventful trip!
I use 3/4 double braid on my 53 in my home slip. Never had an issue even in 50 kts squalls. For raveling I use 5/8 and they’re lighter to move...
Also check all The connectors and plugs near where he worked. Something must have come loose. the proper way to flush and clean the raw water...
Unless your strainers are above water line, which is very rare, you can’t open them without closing the sea cock
The no data error sounds like a disconnected connection, likely near where he worked I m really confused by your description of the flushing...
That s why I try not to do any work right before a trip unless absolutely needed Don’t know what the mechanic disconnected to flush but could...
12 pax, 5 crew… hopefully had a big holding tank :)
Barnacle buster works pretty well and it a not as corrosive and nasty as muriatic acid. Not familiar with Bright Bay. the easiest way to do it...
It’s not just the outside temp but the water temp as well. If you re on a canal or closed basin chances are the water is hotter than it would be...
I agree with Ken. what is your budget? Smallest crewed boats in the exumas are around 60’ / $25k a week with expenses. or you can bareboat a...
Don’t let a narrow canal intimidate you…. I mean it s great that you re seeking assistance but once you get over the “oh s - - t “ this is big...
As long as you have the space to turn the boat around it’s no big deal. Have you asked the broker for help or a recommendation?
If it only started after the stereo replacement, then you must have messed up the wiring. Check the connections. Typically bilge pumps have two...
So… are you saying there is no fluids to check on an outboard? :). No power cord to store? Fenders don’t have to be tied to the boat, they can be...
I love Sunseekers, they make for great entertainment when your neighbor tries to get his friends on board. Most of them are impossible to get on...
Check the running lights too. Usually if the flares are expired, the fire system not checked… the running lights will be dead as well :)
I have never seen small ones used on smaller hoses or never seen them at any chandlery. And again the solid bank worm screws are probably just...
Dockside GFI can’t trip when using an isolation transformer since neutral isn’t used. that said, if you have this on the boat, then you should...
No surprise. We tried that a few years ago and it was crazy expensive. Nowadays we buy the really nice Macys Hotel Collection bedspreads. They...
