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Question: What's the best kind of cat for a boat cat. Certainly short hair. And one that doesn't crap on your electrical connection. I really don't want one, but my GF does and I can live with that. We've had many cats before in the dirt home and most were fine. Had one that would hop on the...

After reading Teds thread about the end of the line with slow hand, it prompted me to start a new thread about how to handle aging, and what limits and changes we make with boating. I made it to 78 last year and am still alive. The biggest toll on my body has been the lack of strength and...

Looking for ideas for a folding lower helm seat to use for those long runs from the lower helm because or weather or comfort. Want it folding because most of the time it won't be in use. Here's some ideas, one from a previous thread and some hardware. Would probably have a support post, too...

All you 430 owners: I have a slow drain on the starboard side right outside the helm door. The rear drain drains right below that drain, but where does the forward drain drain too? Can't seem to get enough water to notice any coming out. Tried to snake it and doesn't work. Has anyone use a...

Can anyone tell me where the sump is for the MS 430 aft cabin, forward head? I want to clean out the lines to be sure the pump won't get damaged after my GF messed it up.

What is the wisdom of the group concerning hurricane hole (or protected marinas along the AICW in FL, GA and SC? Searching, I see quite a few in NC but almost none going south. Thoughts? Ideal would be a river that would get far enough away from the coast where a good anchorage could be found...

All, Have a Lewmar windlass on my 430 trawler. If you are a 430 owner and recognize this one, let me know the model number. I have 3/16" chain. Need a new one. Thx.

Looking for the hull thickness of the Mainship 430, to put a transducer in forward of the Galley. Anyone know? Thx

I've heard of a huge propeller sales site, where they post any one who has a prop forsale, specs, and price and line up buyers and sellers. I'm looking for spare props. Thx

All, Can anyone relate any experience with using Starlink offshore, like the Gulf of Mexico (Tampa to Pensacola) or the Bahamas. Reception? Thx

How good is Predict Wind? Are their predictive algorithms better than the other guys? We really don't need current weather, we can read the stations, we need good forecasts... that's the hard job. They are certainly quite pricey. Worth it? And worth it for us intercostal guys, where...

All, Shopping for a camera that will double as a security camera. Just want a light (strobe or bright light) and a sound to scare off intruders. Don't need recording. The issue with most of the household security cameras is they have a lag in the picture of several seconds which won't...

I'm trying to trouble shoot no power to the washdown pump. It hasn't worked since I've had this boat, but would like to fix it. There's a switch in the chain locker that works. Turned on everything hoping to power it up but nothing. Anyone know how to trouble shoot this one?

Shopping for a new bilge pump with at least 1100 gph, prefer higher, internal float switch. Replacing a 27SA Rule. While the Rule isn't horrible, seems like I replace one every year and looking for a more reliable pump. Ideas?

All, I've been curious lately. What is the preferred lat long format for boating? And want format is usable in the common marine mapping softwares (Navionics, Aquamaps, etc?) I like decimal minutes... easy to read and copy. Also, is there a way to set Google maps to decimal minutes? And...

Anyone have a Whaly dingy, the 12 ft one? And how do you mount it on your boat? I'm shopping and the Whaly looks interesting. Thx.

Anyone using Spectrum mobile on the boat? Thinking of switching and cutting my bill in half or better. They use Verizon towers and say they give the same service? Unlimited talk, text and data at $29.99 a month, including everything, no contract, no application, but $10 activation fee.

All, Does anyone know the whereabouts of Diesel Dave? Apparently he retired and disappeared. I have some questions on some work he did on my boat. Thx

All, Looking for the best diesel additive, to prevent algae and growth in the tank. Over the past year, my use of the boat has been limited to short trips only once or twice a week, with downtime for additions and work done. Biobor jf has been highly recommended, and has excellent reviews. Is...

Interesting generator development. A megawatt generator that only weighs 280 lbs and small enough to power small aircraft. And 97% efficient. Certainly they could developed a smaller version for us boaters. Hopefully tiny compared to our current generators. As all these developments of...

Looking for a good source for quality shackles. What suppliers on Amazon sell quality stuff?

All, Anyone had an experience with using U S Battery (www.usbattery.com) in their boats? They boast the best deep cycle battery. I'm considering as some of the other suppliers are low or out of supply.

With all the post on going to the Lifepo4s, Im thinking of the same thing. Looks like the cost of Lifepo4s vs. the AGM is getting pretty close and the cost per amp hour is really close. Is there ANY reason NOT do do the Lifepo4s? I'm looking at a single Lithonics Lifepo4 to replace my...

All, Have a new Garmin Fantom 24" radar and 2 10" displays, (8610 and 8410xvs) I'm trying to tune the radar to show crab traps, unsuccessful for now. Following some of the info on this thread: https://www.trawlerforum.com/forums/s4/amazing-radar-trick-crab-lobster-pots-49252-4.html I've...

All, Do we need a special pendant for mooring? Some say absolutely, some say no, some say you need two of them (different lengths). I do very little mooring and certainly a novice on this subject. However, can one use a bridle? I have a two leg one that works very well as a bridle. Can I...