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We need to replace the wiring harness at the base of the mast on our trawler.* There seems to be moisture trapped in the harness that occasionally interferes with the operation of the lights located on the mast. It was suggested that we could get rid of the harness and attach the wires via a...

A section of solid teak boards inside one of the doors suffered damage from the elements during a previous ownership.* We want to repair it.* We started by sanding it and found that sections of the boards along the edges had deeper weathered crevices and it is a darker color. We are reluctant to...

How do you identify the holding tank vent line opening on the outside of the boat? (by smell?) What are the steps to back flushing the vent line? (My impression is to stick the water hose to the vent line opening and turn on the water full blast for 5 seconds) If there is an obnoxious smell...

This price is net of a $.10 discount for BoatUS.* We picked up fuel on June17.

At some point in the last two months, something broke through the fiberglass on the back of our aft cabin.* It left about ten little nicks.* There is now a five inch blister in that area with the nicks in the center. Before we can have this looked at and fixed what would be the recommendation...

In the last week our air conditioner makes a "clunk" noise when cycling off.* Would there be any thoughts on what it could be?

About one month ago we replaced our radiator cap because of leaks.* The radiator cap was 7# rated and came from Trans Atlantic Diesel.* We then began our Great Loop Adventure.* Within two weeks we noticed anti-freeze under the engine.* The fresh water tank to the engine was replaced and an...

We are still trying to figure out what to do with our increasingly delaminating sliding windows.* Our boat yard has suggested going with 1/4" polycarbonate to replace our laminated glass in our sliding windows.* We would still have the sliders not just insert a fixed piece of polycarbonate.* Has...

We are still trying to figure out whether to stay with the 10 year old 9.6' Achilles with air floor, or to go with another type of dinghy (porta-bote) If we stay with the Achilles we will have a few minor repairs.* The real issue is that we don't want to invest a lot in a davit system for a...

We are in the process of replacing the galley and head faucets on our 1986 Monk.* The galley refit doesn't leak but it took teflon tape and another go at tighening it up before it was completely dry.* Today we could not get the faucet in our stateroom head to quit leaking.* One issue might...

Our new to us 1986 Monk36 has a wind speed indicator. We're not sure how accurate it is.* The part that is on the mast is rusty (photo attached).* The speed indicator gauge located in the cabin has the name SR Mariner on it.* We do not have another source for wind speed except the weather...

The white gelcoat on our 1986 Monk36 is dull.* We would like to try and bring the shine back.* Spray wax does not do the trick.* From our research, it seems we need to use rubbing compound, polish, and then wax.* Before we lay out $100 for the material, has anyone had any success stories with...

Has anyone had any experience with the Dinghy Sling Davit System?* Pros/cons? http://www.allinflatables.com/shopping/davits/hb/sling1.html

We have a 1986 Monk36.* The dinghy is an Achilles LSI96 with air floor and keel.* The motor is 6HP Yamaha 4 stroke.* We would like a recommendation for a reasonably priced davit system that enables us to keep the motor on the dinghy.* Any recommendations?

One of our exterior teak doors has developed separation at the bottom, approx. 1/16". * We are only able to bring the edges together half way and there is still slight gap.* What would be an easy but good solution?*

We noticed a little puddle of water next to one of the stanchion plates on the teak cap rail.* We kept mopping it up and water would reappear.* So today we removed the stanchion and water gushed out.* How in the world can water get inside a hollow stanchion that is bedded to teak rails top and...

We are redoing our teak and have removed some pieces to refinish.* What product do we use when we reinstall the screws and bolts? There are lots of gaps between the teak trim and fiberglass.* After the teak trim is finished, what type of caulking should we use? We have teak trim along the...