@ranger58sb - thanks for the reply, I’ll check out the suggestions. @StillLearning - the outgoing blinds on my vessel were essentially your...
The 1" aluminum mini-blinds in our saloon have been moved to the marina dumpster in favor of cleaner and operable replacements. I would appreciate...
What’s the perspective girl’s hull number? Curious if these two boats were built at the same time. We’re on an 1985 ‘43 #39 with all original...
What tiles did you use?
@Stainless45 - how did you make the replacement gaskets for the Onan heat exchanger? What materials? I recently took mine apart to fish out...
I pulled these photos from a gen 2 43’ that’s currently for sale.
We have lined up indoor winter storage (heated) with keycard access. The “Boss” wants to strip the paint from the deckhouse aft bulkhead, door and...
I found the original prop spec for the ‘43 in my stack of manuals this weekend.
Windows are the original sliders (3 panels). The previous owner filled the tracks/channels with caulk. Where should I look to find the leak?
CUP 24 x 26 I’m willing to bet that these are original.
We’re getting standing water in the lower portion of the galley cabinet above the sink. The upper shelf is bone dry and the compartments fore and...
Agreed. That was probably a ticket or work order number that the shop used. I’ll get the information off the hubs tomorrow or Wednesday.
Got it. So most Harry Homeowner specials with the same size footprint will work. Any difficulty matching the stain/varnish with the new lumber?...
[ATTACH] I was running out of daylight last night and didn't get a chance to pull the props off the bracket. Here is a photo of my starboard 3B. I...
The hood runs on the same AC circuit as the stove?
Looks great. What hood did you go with to replace the original?
Got it. I’m pulling 19.5 to 20.3 kts @ 2050 to 2100 RPM in similar conditions. The increase in speed relative to RPM between 2100 and 2150 or...
What numbers are you pulling with the current 3B props? Any issues? I’m running 4B with 671TI in my ‘85 - 43.’ I haven’t put her in the sling...
The jury is still out - NOAA forecast changed Friday morning. Consistent 20 kts SW wind and we crossed in unforgiving 6’ head seas with a high...
This issue fascinates me b/c I am always running in the slop that @Prospective describes above as the jet stream crosses Lake Michigan. Consistent...