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  1. Capt Mike

    Bose Entertainment System

    Has anyone had to replace their Bose system? My Bose would not power up on the boat yesterday. The Subwoofer and electronics are behind the refrigerator on a MS 400, so it’s a pain to access. I’m wondering what others may have replaced it with, in the event it comes to that.
  2. Capt Mike

    MS400 Rear Salon Door Removal

    Have any MS400 owners removed the salon double door frame to have it painted or powder coated? The exterior of the door frame on my 400 is peeling paint badly and my thought was to have it sent out and powder coated. I hired the yard to remove the door frame and send it out but they are...
  3. Capt Mike

    SUPERFASTRACING Diesel Fuel Filter Water Separator

    Anyone have experience with these fuel / water separators? They use Parker Racor filters. Much less expensive. Found them by accident on Amazon. Wondering if they are a good value. Looking to upgrade / replace my Separ unit.
  4. Capt Mike

    MS400 Lower Helm seat

    Has anyone installed a seat on the lower helm station on a MS400 or 390? I rarely use the lower helm but we are planning on doing the loop in the spring and I expect to be using the lower helm quite a bit while locking in the rivers and canals. It would be nice to have some sort of seat when...
  5. Capt Mike

    MS400 Spare parts list

    Has anyone developed a list of spare parts they carry onboard for a MS 400 with a single Yanmar?
  6. Capt Mike

    For Sale: Novacool Refrigerator

    Used Novacool RFU 6200 (2004) AC / DC for sale. Local pickup only, I live in Connecticut. $500
  7. Capt Mike

    MS 400 ice maker replacement

    Has anyone replaced the ice maker on a 400 with a small 12/120v beverage cooler? If so I would like to know the mfg and part number. I am having a hard time finding a refrigerator that will fit the space. The largest cutout I can make would be 15” x 17” H. The smallest cooler I can find is 2”...
  8. Capt Mike

    Good Fuel Price CT River

    Paid $2.14 a gallon for diesel at the Old Lyme fuel dock on the CT river in LI sound yesterday. FYI Credit card price is $2.19.
  9. Capt Mike

    MS 400 Gas Grill Igniter

    Has anyone replaced the igniter on their MS 400 gas grille? If so, what did you replace it with? (MFG and Model please)
  10. Capt Mike

    Wanted: Raymarine VHF

    Looking for a Ray 215 VHF. Just need the handset but will purchase the entire unit if necessary.
  11. Capt Mike

    Partially Submerged

    I am looking at a 1980's vintage trawler. The broker informed me that the boat was partially submerged, up to the engine room about 4 years ago after it broke off it's mooring. The trawler appears to be in very good overall condition, the Cat 3208 was rebuilt, genset was replaced and I am told...
  12. Capt Mike

    Bilge cleaning

    I bought my boat last year and the bilge could use some cleaning. I was thinking about renting a steam cleaner. Is there anything I should be careful of when cleaning the engine and bildge with a steam cleaner? Any better ideas?
  13. Capt Mike

    Boat painter wanted

    Can anyone recommend a boat painter in the Connecticut area that can roll and tip AwlGrip? I'm on the Conn river in old saybrook
  14. Capt Mike

    Tank level display

    Does anyone know where I can find information on "Accurate Monitor System" tank level indicator. Mine stopped working properly, it indicates all tanks are full all of the time.
  15. Capt Mike

    Mainship 30 Pilot prop size.

    I am hoping someone can help me resolve this issue. I purchased a 2000 Pilot 30 this spring. It has a 5.9 Cummins rated at 230 hp. Flat out I can only turn 2200 rpm as indicated on the tach with a top speed of about 15 knots. reading the engine specs I should be turning 2800 rpm wide open. I...
  16. Capt Mike

    Bowmar portlight hinge parts

    Does anyone have a fix for the Bowmar portlight hinge? I have a couple of port lights that won't stay open, there is a small internal plastic part with two wings that break off. Can anyone point me to a supplier of these parts or a homemade fix to resolve this issue? Thanks Capt Mike 2000 MS...
  17. Capt Mike

    New Member from Old Lyme CT

    Hello we are new members to this forum. We just closed on a 30' Mainship Pilot Sedan. It's our first (probably not last) real boat. Looking forward to learning from other members on this forum.
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