Actually mine has a poly tank at the bow, the very early 53s had a different setup from later ones. But i don't have a vent filter so the tank...
I have never understood the need to clean holding tanks... Just to refill them again! Whenever you pump out using a hose with a clear window, you...
If the motor was secured with nylocks, a lock bar is useless... Usually bolted motors Are pretty safe from theft Where did It happen? I almost...
but somehow i think Latina431 will not be very stimulating... it's "its" post nr 1 and sounds like an automated post to me.
On most yachts load and salinity will not have a huge impact and you are better off taking the worst case scenario Larger vessels have plimsol...
What happened to approaching a bridge very slowly and have someone in the right location to verify clearance? If I m within a couple of feet...
It s not rocket science, is it? Yet some politicians still don't get it! Take states like Maryland, connecticut and others who in the past year...
Ok then indeed you have the right attitude... Couldn't tell from the first post if you were being take advantage of or not. I do the same thing......
two weeks to fix a simple air con pump issue??? that's outrageous... maybe you should post the name of the yard so we can all stay clear!
I understand but it s also a safety issue. It s good to know what is below waterline, what can leak, and what can not. A lot easier to find out...
First thing to do is pull the hose off the pump inlet and see if water is coming out and determine one where it sits in relation to the water...
This check valve is the most stupid thing I ve seen in a while! There is no way the pump will self prime! I just hope they didn't put it in...
Check valve??? Where? I ve never heard of pulling the pump and bench testing it... You can't bench test it because you need to test it in place...
Davis FSR! It s a blue gel available at most marine store. Apply with a soft deck brush or scrubbing pad, wait a minute and rinnse no scrubbing!...
I saw the herald article the other day and found it so poorly written i couldn't even post it! It mentions slashed flotation tubes and other...
What kInd of filter are you talking about? Filter usually refers to fuel filters, I can't imagine any diesel not having a set of Racors in...
Computer controlled pop up cleats? You guys are kidding, right? Don't get me started on Taiwan stainless! It takes a bottle of rust stain cleaner...
I saw the Sharks Cutters the Miami boat show; one piece, simple design. We re going to put them on to replace the Spurs.
I think Bertram lost its soul when it was take over by ferretti...