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I am thinking of looking at a fiberglass Grand Banks that has worn out teak decks. The cost to replace them would be too high. Are there any usable DIY alternatives that would not detract too much from the appearance and value of the boat? Thanks, Richard.

I am interested to hear from any members based in the Hervey Bay, Queensland area. Wondering what you think about the area as a place to live and to boat. Thanks, Richard.

I mentioned a while ago that we are in the US with the idea of cruising in a 44 ft Diesel Duck we bought with the idea of fixing up. We motored her 4 hours down to Rochester NY. The engine went very well and she cruised at just below eight knots. Her JD engine has 1800 hours and is good. She is...

I am shopping for a smallish hot water heater. Some have stainless tanks, some aluminum. Any opinions on which tank material is to be preferred? Thanks, Richard

Over the weekend, an elderly overweight non swimmer fell into the water at our marina. We managed to get him alongside an inflatable dinghy and hold him by his arms but there was no way we could pull him into the dinghy, not even a little bit. Eventually someone found a step ladder, and tied it...

In just over a week we fly out of Sydney Australia bound for upstate New York. Two years ago we bought a Diesel Duck that was laid up at Oak Orchard on Lake Ontario. This year we will recommission her and motor across to Rochester for a repaint and refit as necessary. Hopefully she won't be a...

Hello All, Must be Diesel Duck week! Beth and I have bought the DD44 "Gaijin" which had been for sale for some time. Took a year from first contact with the broker. We are based in Australia and have a self built 36ft yacht here (Boden 36 on Cruisers and Sailing Forum). The plan is to give...