Switching to a freshwater toilet can be expensive, but IMHO well worth it. Easier to maintain and yes, gets rid of the stink.
Had trouble with that link. Try:https://www.news4jax.com/topic/Golden_Ray/ Looks like it's almost burned out at this time. Probably just a...
Good thought with the crash valve, but I'd want the end visible. God forbid you use it and it runs dry.
You're mixing intakes and outflows in your questions. Let's go to your black water (what goes out of your toilet). You have a Y valve atop your...
Prevailing wave direction is almost always toward shore or else you'd have extremely long beaches. Put it on track rather than course and it'll...
Was the wind / waves coming from the east? It sounds like your AP was countering Drift while trying to stay on your course line. Remember that...
Yeah those Hat engine rooms are nice. With an owner who loved to drive, and 4 door in the hall I made a lot of checks underway even though we put...
Do you have a pic? Generally it's in sections or drop down on it.
Welcome to YF. When someone has two size vessels in mind I always recommend they go with the larger, because they'll be at the bigger one within 3...
In looking at pics it looks like there's a hatch under the step. If you still have the parquet floor it looks like panels. Just an educated...
I don't see how that's possible unless someone gets too ambitious with the trim tabs. I've run several boats that track very well, and the result...
Definitely run it out and check the cable. If it kinked or jammed you could have a weak point.
You might want to send a PM to Andy Sav. I believe he recently bought the same boat. Might have some answers for you.
Sounds like you've got the right idea with adjusting the weight, but that sounds like a lot of work and expense for a very questionable outcome....
Depends what size boat your talking about. On a 140 a crew of 5 running 24/7 we did hourly checks. On the crew boats we'd do it once every 4...
Repair sounds better and better.
Annual maintenance is more expensive than shafts. You can also have water intrusion (seal failure) which can cause an expensive repair....
I'm surprised to see this as the first mention of Marquipt. They used to be considered the gold standard. Have they slipped? Also Dockmaster, if...
Definitely check with insurance companies before getting too far into your shopping. It sounds like you have experience, but I'm not sure 32'...
There's been a good deal of discussion about insurance premiums going up and reluctance to insure older boats. Hit the SEARCH feature above and...
