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    Weird screeching noise

    Hi all - I was running my 1989 classic with twin 3208TA's the other day at 2400 RPM when all of the sudden I heard this fairly loud screeching noise...People in the salon thought the noise was coming from the rear stateroom area. I was on the bridge...I backed it down and put it neutral...
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    steering wheel

    Hi All - Does anybody know how to tighten the spokes of a wood wheel in the lower helm of a 1989 42 Classic?
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    wiper washer

    Hi All - I have a 1989 42 Classic. The wiper washer does not work. I don't know for sure how it operates, but I think the wiper pull switch has 2 detents. Pull it out to the first one is just wiper operation. Pull it out all the way and the wiper and washer operates?? I don't think I am getting...
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    42 Classic chain locker

    Hi - does anyone know how to access the chain locker? Is it in front of the rope locker? I have a Lofrans windless. Thanks
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    42 Classic bridge helm gauges cover

    Hi - doea any one know how to remove the clear cover over the engine gauges on the bridge? Does it snap in place or do you have to remove the whole gauge panel from behind?? Thanks
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    Prop shaft runout

    Hi - I have a 1989 42 Classic with 3208 Cats. Does any one know the the permissable tolerance for the prop shaft runout measured perpendicular to the shaft near the trans? Thanks
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    1989 42 Classic

    Hi - I am considering purchasing a 1989 42 Classic. It has 375 HP Cats and cruises at 18 Knots. I was wondering how these narrow beam ( before 1991 wide beam ) boats handle in choppy conditions? It has no stabilizers. Thanks
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    2002 President 42 Trawler

    Hi -Does anyone know if President Yachts is still in business and do they have US distrubtor or contact. I was wondering what type and make of paint was used on the hull of a 2002 42 trawler? Thanks
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    2005 Mainship 34 Trawler prop shaft strut bracket

    Hi - I have a 2005 Mainship Trawler. I found the prop shaft strut bracket (the bracket goes from the keel to prop shaft strut) bolts to be loose. One of the two bolts that attach the the front part of the bracket to the keel seems to be stripped. Has anyone dealt with this issue? Thanks
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    34 Trawler bilge leak

    I bought 2005 34 Trawler last August. I like the boat but have been chasing a water in the bilge issue. I finally have determined that the water is coming out of some of the limber holes in the stringers. The holes were not properly sealed in during construction and there are gaps in the limber...
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