Recent content by romany275

Thanks for following up. I actually ended up replacing the whole AC panel with modern components- it was time anyway.

How far from Tuckerton?

The liquor stores in the individual compartments - all the glass wear is plastic. Never had a break.

The bar is always open

Maire - pronounced may-ray. We’re the third owner and the boat’s name is original. The folks we bought the boat from new the first owner and supposedly he was a good Irish Catholic. We were told that Maire is an old Celtic name that means “Mary of the Sea.”

Another old McMurry - still going strong.

Peter - I’m located in the south Puget Sound area. I know for a fact that some marinas in my area will not haul-out a wood boat. Haven’t heard of anyone being turned away just for moorage. That being said most marinas want to see your insurance, and not all insurance companies want to take on...

I have appraised literally dozens of marinas in the Puget Sound region for both lending and private valuation purposes. My advice, when and if you find a marina that is available and that appeals to you, is to hire an appraiser (not a broker) who is an expert at valuing these types of...

1974 42-foot classic, hull #383 (early fiberglass), home is Gig Harbor, WA.

I highly recommend Kraken Marine. They're out of Tacoma but they'll travel to Seattle and beyond - ask for Tom.

This is what I’m looking for, hopefully it came through ok,

Thanks Dave - that’s exactly what I’m planning to do. Just thought I would exhaust this option first. Someone else mentioned that I try Wards Marine in Ft. Lauderdale. Anyone familiar with this outfit? Might give them a call tomorrow.

Hello all. I’ve posted this same request on the Grand Banks owner’s forum but it appears that forum is slowly dying, which is unfortunate. I own a 1974 classic 42 which still has the original circuit panel. The smaller breakers are easily replaced with modern Blue Seas c-series breakers. The...

I too would be very interested in the origins of that system. Thanks, romany275

Thanks Comodave!