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Looking to move the boat to the Corpus Christy area. Any suggestions on a yard for 3-5 months of affordable hardstand storage? I've called multiple yards on the Texas coast. Only one yes to long term storage, a yard in Rockport TX approx $650 / mo. If we keep the boat, I want to store on the...

Original Motorola unit, freshly rebuilt from a shop, replaced regulator and diodes. After approximately 1 hour of runtime the voltage drops from 14v to 12.5. Appears the alternator is outputting current and then does not. Is it overheating? Unit is not hot. Any suggestions?

I'm going through the endless process of untangling and updating the wiring on my 1981 CHB. I would like to wire up the alternator with an ACR (automatic charging relay), so anytime the engine is running the alternator charges house + engine bank. However, in doing so the ACR switch will be...

I would like to install a MFD for radar/chart plotter in place of the current compass. Can I move the compass to the centerline on the dash, forward of the companionway? Will the stainless window hardware cause magnetic interference? Any suggestions on a practical alternate location for a...

Acquired a free outboard swivel from a forum member. I would like to pass on the goodwill as well and get this out of my garage. Requires new rubber pads, which can be found on Ebay and direct from Weaver. Free + cost of shipping. USPS or FedEx. US and I think I can manage a ship to...

2 of 4 railing gates are missing the bronze slide and thumb screw. I'm attempting to order 5/16" bronze rod, springs, and thumb screws to create new slides. What type of 5/16" round bronze should I order? I don't have a lathe, limited to sanding, grinding, drill press and thread tap...

If you were to set engine RPM at 110 or 120 volts (AC power, N. America). Just for discussion, a value in between is not an option. Which would you choose and why? Assumes rpm is set at working load. In my case a little single cylinder Kubota running at approx 3600rpm.

We have replaced all of the AC appliances on board. Old equipment, it was possible to run the refrigerator + water heater + battery charger off the generator. New equipment, generator main breaker trips after approx 10 minutes. The overall load has increased slightly. Main AC panel is...

Over analysis paralysis here... I have two VHF radios. New radio in the flybridge (DSC, GPS, AIS-RX) with a remote mic at the lower helm. Second, 1981 Raytheon VHF at the lower station. The TX and RX sound quality on the '81 unit is higher quality, so I may just keep it for a few more years...

What happens if I run the AC charger (via generator) at the time as the main engine alternator? Both of which would be connected to the same battery banks.

8 weeks on the road, days waiting in airports... killing time on YW. What type of hull and sea state can a boat like this manage? Designed for sitting upright on the ground at low tide, yes? 1995 Custom Weld trawler/tug Power Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com

My drain plug is leaking. What is the screw size? I want to order a dozen crush washers. I'm not at the boat this week. Thanks in advance.

Boat CHB34, flopper stopper rig installed by previous owner. Rig works great at anchor. Existing line is 3/8" 3 braid nylon and there is significant stretch when the boat rolls. Can I replace all line with 3/8" double braid poly (sheet line)? Or, should I maintain some nylon in specific...

Engine: EU300, single cylinder, horizontal piston. Initital issue: excessive cranking resulting in salt water entering through exhaust valve. Time: Prior to boat purchase, engine at 10 hours. At the time of purchase, a condition of sale was to make the genset operational. PO replaced head...

Just finished the install of a new 11gal water heater. Managed to get it done in one day. Next, I need to replace the original 1/2" OD copper from engine coolant to water heater and fresh water. For the freshwater, is PEX the best option? What should I use for the coolant runs? Thanks in...

3rd season on the boat. Age of anchor rode unknown, 100' chain, 200' nylon. The first 50' feet of nylon has mild chafe, so I swapped the nylon end for end, which now looks and feels like new line. Went over to youtube and watched a few videos on making an eye splice with thimble. First...

Need a rebuild kit for this unit. How do I determine the model? Have not been able to slight a make or model.

34' boat with a 30A shore power service. Several AC outlet runs are solid core romex style residential wire. I'm going to replace with tinned marine wire. For outlets, am I supposed to use 12/3 or is 14/3 AWG ok? The 14/3 will be much easier to run. I'm not sure if the outlet breaker is...

Need a replacement for a up only ideal windlass. I don't know the motor specs, but I have 100' of BBB chain, 34' boat. I've found marine "windlass" solenoids for over $100. But then there are winch and diesel truck starter solenoid options for around $10. And suggestions on a non marine $$...

Greetings, Currently sitting on a mooring in Catalina harbor. The belt currently installed on the engine is a Ford 9470 "Green Stripe." There is also a backup belt zip tied to the coolant hose. I don't know the age of either belt and ordered replacements from American Diesel. The belts on...

Underway, radar, AP, 2 VHF, 2 displays, voltage at battery bank is 13.19 volt. Is that too low, is my alternator faulty? 1500rpm Lehman 120. I have not metered at alternator , to much sea state to get there safely. Metered at 1hr, 2hr, 4hr underway, same voltage. Batteries are 2 GC-145 new...

With navigation electronics on, the water temp will climb and max out on the gauge, max indicated 220deg F. Which occurs with 2 VHF, 2 small MFD, 18" radar, auto pilot on. If I power off electronic items the water temp gauge will drop to approx 190deg, which is 10-15 deg above actual. The oil...

Decks are due for recondition, about $1,500. Or, rip them out and replace with non-skid, about $6,000 USD. I tried to strip and caulk a few boards myself, no thank you. I can heat gun, sand and varnish for days, but I just don't have the patience for maintaining the decks myself. Planning...

I need a new charger, is a 3 bank 20amp big enough? Bank 1 - engine start - (2) GC-135 - 226AH = 542AH Bank 2 - house - (4) 3EH - 115AH = 460AH Bank 3 - Generator start battery - single small 12v - size unknown. Needs. 1. Top off house batts via genset. My single significant load is a Norcold...

Greetings '81 CHB34, dual hydraulic steering stations + auto pilot. All three stations use the same "Stylen" pump. I've been struggling with this issue for the past 6 months. At first it was intermittent and only occurred after full lock to stbd or port. Turn one wheel, and the other...