The Abacos have more marinas so for those who like to spend a lot of time at the dock with neighbors close by, it's a better option Me I ll take...
I don't care if a wire nut is visible or not, they don't belong on a boat subject to vibrations Wire nuts are designed to work primarily on...
Most insurers will require a survey before they insure the boat... The reason you pay for a survey, especially pre purchase, is for the surveyor...
There has to be a way to run a proper loop instead of relying on a check valve. Adding an above waterline fitting for discharge is really no big...
This is a joke, right? Oh wait... Poster lives in Washington ... Assuming DC and not the state it explains it all :)
Welcome to the banana republic of Miami.... Key biscayne conveniently forgets that their tennis tournament causes a traffic mess on the Miami...
Screws ripping out??? Any harware csrrying any load like cleats, chainplates, chocks, outriggers, etc should be THRU BOLTED WITH BACKING PLATES....
Thanks bill, so hatteras switched to fiberglass on the 58s... Good info Brian, I forgot you have C series on Panacea! Should have remember...
No lift mufflers in the ER but inline mufflers near the stern which may not be needed for the cummins according to cummins guy. I like the...
I m going to let the cummins dealer / installer handle the ER connection One concern with the fiberglass tube is how it is almost a straight run...
I want to keep it simple just a straight tube aft. I was planning to run the tubes out a couple of engines to glass them on both sides, you...
part of the refit on my 53 hatt includes replacing the 45 year old exhaust hoses running from the ER to the transom... About 20/25' on each side....
First you need to know whether you are smelling raw diesel or diesel exhaust. BIG differnce. If raw unburned diesel you need to look for a diesel...
You are combining two issues into a single question. Bedding: obviously you want to bed any hardware (cleats, chocks,...) with sealant to prevent...
It s an ABYC recommendation https://www.defender.com/pdf/abyc-wire-color-chart.pdf Black or yellow is acceptable but yellow is becoming more...
First thing I d check is the ground for all these lights. It's not going to be fuse since each light is powered when the breaker is turned on!...
The issue on older boats is not just wire size but the age and quality of the wiring. Back in 1970 is was very good but now it s completely...
Lets not forget the french have elected and re elected Governments who have repeatedly opened their borders to MILLIONS of Muslims migrants who...
Yeah sorry I swiped "post" by mistake then the edit didn't post :( So... Well.. First Detroits are WW2 two cycle tech Done and outdated. I am...
If you re doing a full refit like I am doing then yes, convert to 24v. Absolutely if you are referring to stabilizing gyros they run off AC power...
