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While changing the blades on my wiper's I managed to break one of the pantograph arms. Decided it would be best to replace all 3 wiper arms. I was able to remove the nuts after a few doses of PB Blaster but the fitting on the main arms remain firmly in place on all 3. I was able to fit a...

https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2020/12/17/beached-sailboat-off-marco-island-was-couples-chance-to-sail-the-world/ Saw the above story in the news this morning. Have to say that many parts of the story have me scratching my head (like they were going to the Bering Sea but couldn't even make it 50...

I have another question about using Interlux brightside paint. We have a boat that is "Hatteras Off White" and I have a quart of Interlux that I have used to paint a deck hatch and back door with good results, a very close color match. We're now redoing the non skid decks and in the process...

I have Covington DD 6-71 ti's on our Chris Craft. On our last cruise last fall I noticed some unburned fuel in the water from the exhaust of the starboard engine while at the dock after a 6 hour run. Didn't do anything to investigate at the time as we were preparing the boat for winter in the...

As Mel Fisher used to say.... Today is the day we have been planning for for several years. The wife & I untie the lines and start cruising with an open mind and no schedule. I've started this post in inland waters since we'll be leaving Green Turtle Bay on the Cumberland River but the first...

I'm looking to replace the anchor roller on our bow pulpit but not having much luck. It seems to be a bit larger than the wheels I'm finding on the internet. Size is 6" x 2.5/8" with a .75 hole in the center. The hole accepts a threaded sleeve/bushing that accepts screws on each side to attach...

We just took advantage of the Active Captain special of the week at Defender and purchased a Mansion Supreme. This anchor had been on my wish list for awhile and couldn't pass up the great deal (thanks Jeffery). My question is about the use of the rock slot versus the standard attachment point...

I guess a little background is in order first. My wife and I plan to retire this year and sell off everything. We will be cruising full time for a couple of years before deciding on a land base somewhere in warmer climes. We're both getting tired of these polar vortexes (vortices?) We will be...