It takes more than 20 seconds to replace a fuse since you have to get to your spare box, check the rating etc. No downside to breakers. I don’t...
I don’t think I have ever seen a boat using fuses instead of circuit breaker for basic systems. Lousy idea.
I have a set of ratchet box wrenches on the boat with articulated ends. Comes in very handy sometimes
Good point although connecting a smaller pump on the 1” inlet plumbing is easier than upgrading the other way around. The most time consuming...
On my personal 53 I have a Jabsco Hot Shot HD6 as a back up which provides a lot of pressure. Downside is that the pump is bit noisy An...
I ve owned or used Westerbekes, never had issues. I ll take one over an Ohno or an impeller chewing kohler any time
The difficult part of an impeller change isn’t the cover or removing the impeller but installing the new one in. I find it much easier just to...
Anchoring off Chub is not a good spot. Not enough space and not enough protection from the surge wrapping around the point. Anchoring off Bird...
I can’t imagine that boat in following seas with that huge extension and the little rudders in the original position trying to keep it going straight.
half a million dollars for a 20 years old (almost) Meridian? It’s nice but …. That engine room, no let me rephrase this, engine hole is what...
Not specifically familiar with Posts but usually the headliner is either stretched and stapled to beams or the material is attached to 1/4”...
we stopped doing day charters a few years ago when the “quality” of the charterers started going down. It has now reached new low. Actually it s...
I leave the LEDs on at all time.
Never had issues with fenders on painted hulls. Paints like Awlgrip, Imron, Alexseal are as tough as gel coat. In a typical slip, with pilings...
The important part of a CCTV system is not the cameras or night vision but the monitor it’s going to be on. That’s where it get tricky on an open...
Could be… but it was very late at night so what are the odds of alcohol NOT being involved ? Glad the ferry was hit on its port side as it pretty...
About 3 weeks a center console collided with one of the Fisher Island Ferries at night killing one and injuring one. Port Miami was shut down for...
How old is it ?
At the very least change the oil and filter before trying to fire it up. I can’t help wondering if firing it up is a good idea without further...
At full speed the tires won’t last much longer than the fuel anyway ….
