Most of us on here are DIY'ers and of limited budget. Totally understand your need to prioritize oand decide what you can do. Most of what we were...
spinning the shafts in your struts doesn't mean it is aligned to the engine/trans correctly. You had sloppy bearings and now tight bearings. The...
Well to each his own. I hope you get lucky. Setting the shaft on a block doesn' t hold it in place. But putting that aside, you just put in new...
Are you planning to check alignment? Rough it in while still on the blocks then final check and adjust after being in the water at least 24 hrs. ?
Are you planning to check the alignment? Rough it in while still on the blocks then final check and adjust after being in the water minimum 24 hrs. ?
Yes. It is a little finicky occasionally but generally works well. We had to install an AMOT valve because of our cold water temps. A friend of...
I have a fish box ice maker. Love it! I like to put some water in the box then turn on ice machine and make a slurry. Cools the fish down faster....
Took me awhile to figure out why all the comments about heat and burning feet. Then I realized you all do your boating barefoot :). I've been...
"The shafts look OK" Words many of us have regretted. I hope you do not regret those words. Shafts do not improve with age.
I'm confused, did you remove the struts just to do the bearings? Based on the way you are doing it in the picture why did you need to remove the...
Great input from all and much appreciated. Anyone out there have the Flexiteek covering a cockpit?
Looks like Flexiteek has a 2nd generation product out that has better heat rejection. Anyone have any issues with Flexiteek?
This has me rethinking SeaDek: [MEDIA]
It has come time for me to replace my cockpit deck. It is currently in Teak and beyond a simple refinish. I'm seriously considering the Sea Dek or...
I do many hours of slow speed (2.0 -2.5 knots) trolling with only one engine running. Even at slow speed, I get drag rotation on the non-running...
I had a Muir on my previous boat. If memory serves it was the Cheetah model. A horizontal unit with a rope/chain wheel. I was unable to ever get...
Looks like she’s starting to come together. I hope you have as good of luck with your Maxwell windlass as I have. I do a lot of deep water...
I'm glad you enjoyed it. I really appreciate all the great input and feedback I received. I hope I am giving back as much info as I am receiving....
All final values at or improved from what I reported already. With a little playing around I can pretty easily get to 28 knots cruise at 80% load,...
Got my complete survey and valuation done. Boat was rated "above average" overall which is one step under Bristol as the highest. Not a single...
