Here is what I did on my hatteras. Simple steps made of coosa and simple support with SS tubing and rail fittings. The top step is supported by...
The problem with 50 year old boats is that many have been modified, refitted etc. the factory manuals for my 1970 53 MY are irrelevant because I...
Your boat looks like it is 120v not 240v. I could be wrong but it seems that one cord is used for the air con panel and the second one for the...
The Maxum 46 was a pretty good boat, well built. definitely need C series…. With a good enclosure, you don’t really need a lower helm.
Yeah it s not a great design. In our case it letting in quite a bit of water in, enough for a 2000 gph pump to cycle every 3 minutes plus...
It looks like a Tides to me. I had one fail on the 110 last summer. The top part screws in for some reason it back itself out. We replaced both...
The 2.5 days per month makes a lot of sense. As to a plane ticket to Brazil, if she was hired in your current location, you don’t owe her any...
The AP shouldn’t affect the hydraulic steering. Was it working before engaging the AP? Was rudder movement checked during preflight? Do you...
It s done. The foam backing has separated from the vinyl If you can match the vinyl, it s not a big job. Just pull the panels, strip, spray...
They have added a number of whale exclusion zones for this race where they re not allow to go as to helmets… 35kts in 12 foot seas thousands of...
It’s pretty common in ocean racing, last Vendée Globe 2 or 3 Imocas has to retire after hitting things. This time around the Ultims have a set...
All three Lazzaras I ve run including the 110 I run these days were converted to standard pumps and switches. I ve always heard that pneumatic...
Which bilge? Not familiar with your specific boat but there should be at least 2 or 3 separate bilge compartments: forward, engine room and...
And of course Ohno hides the regulator behind TWO panels each held with a dozen screws or bolts. And the regulator is the size of the hole it s...
It was indeed the voltage regulator. I had a spare so it was fixed quickly by my tech and I ve told him to get me another spare
Must be by AIS. Most likely from NOAA https://www.soundingsonline.com/news/noaa-fines-ships-that-exceed-whale-speeds it s a new cash cow for...
I just saw that a captain was fined $15k ($7500 per day a violation is noted) for exceeding 10kts off the Carolinas. Apparently he got a letter in...
I haven’t had a chance to look at it today. I have the operator and parts manual but nothing beyond “check the field breaker” we re in miami so...
One of our 45 kW Ohnos fired right up today but isn’t outputting any power. Checked both the main 100amp breaker and the field breaker. Any...
Personally I would never replace a fiberglass tank with alum in a diesel boat. My tanks are over 50 year old. the only thing that can cause a...
