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Nother lights- voltage regulator Here's a bit more info to try to help people with this. My northern lights generator quit charging, first I replaced the brushes. I got them on Amazon, for a generac part # 0663860srv, way cheaper. They were worn out, but still didn't charge. Then I found this...

42 Hershine 1985

I have a 1985 42 Hershine double cabin. Love the build quality,the flaired bow, twin Perkins T6.354. Top quality hardware throughout. Typical problems of Taiwan trawlers of that era, probably the worst is the tanks rusting out due too leaky decks. Mine where replaced before I bought it, Major...

Another small issue I'm dealing with is the studs on the transom for the zinc's seem to be 1/2"x12 not 1/2" x13. A British thread? Not metric, hard to find. Found some on the internet, but won't receive for awhile. Anyone else come across this?

The design of my rudder bushing is a flat flange/casting with the packing down inside of it, and then the bushing area below that, all bolted down on a large block, fiberglassed to the bottom of the boat, no way to add a zerk. I wish there were. Above that is a thrust/ball bearing that the...

I always crimp and solder battery cables. I use a torch

Another fish story, was on a "cattle" boat fishing about a mile off the west end of Catalina. Approximately 33 anglers, I was using my buddies grandfather's rod, which he had insisted I use. Got into a crazy Bonita bite, got broke off. Rerigged in a hurry without any weight, and the bite stopped...

No, the design of these tube/bushings wouldn't really allow anything like that. They just barely protrude past the bottom of the boat. It lasted 35 years last time, so I think I'm good. We use this boat alot, probably more than any other boat in our marina, I'm kinda surprised they got bound up...

Well, drove the boat over too the yard only steering with the motors, love twin props, had the boat hauled, their crane says it weighs 28,000 #s. Unbolted the rudder linkage and removed crown nuts, and pounded the shafts down with a LARGE sledge, super tight. Shafts where straight, just rust and...

Wow!, I'm taking it to cabrillo boat yard, they say they can comfortably lift 40,000#s. I'll dump my fresh water, got about 100 gallons of fuel on board. Gonna get the bottom done and see what's up with the rudder, suspect it is bent, it has always been alittle stiff. My brother has a seawind...

Well it looks like I'm going to have to pull the boat, the idea of dropping the rudder in the water is making me more than a little nervous. Anyone got a good quess what a 1985 twin engine, two cabin, 42" Hershine weighs? The yard needs to know, I'm just guessing, 30,000 lbs?

A very timely post, I went down to my Hershine this weekend and the port rudder is very stiff. I used the boat the previous weekend and didn't notice a problem. I disconnected all the linkage and the problem Is definitely in the rudder shaft/ bushing. My question is can the rudder be dropped and...

Boomerang, sent you a pm, if you still have it, I would be interested, thanks

I used the cheeper faux teak peel and stick available on ebay on the front house of my boat. Loved it at first, then after close to two years it started to delaminate from its backing and bleeding color when washed or sat on. I'm removing it and installing woven vinyl flooring, also available in...

Interesting note, if you go to Google maps and zoom in on Avalon harbor, the beach to the left of the pier, you will see the two boats on the beach. Apparantly the satalite picture was taken the next day.

Ahh Ensenada!! Was just there, we compete in the N.O.R.R.A and Score races, just raced the 1000. I have seen the yards there, need to stop in and make some contacts. Still have teak around my windows and on the cap rail, looking for options.Could you keep us posted on your experiences with...

Didn't do it for resale, the old decks were rough and ugly,previous owner had replaced tanks, there were a couple of soft spots, probably due too deck leaks.I use to own a G.B.36 Woody, I have had enough trying to "fix" deck leaks!Amazing how much dirt and yuck is in and under the old teak...

We removed all the teak on our Hershine, except the flybridge. Not really that bad of a project, way worth it. Only way to eliminate deck leaks. Used a small jack hammmer and a wide flat chisel blade. Rip and tear!Sanded off the mastic and filled the screw holes with resin. Had 2 or 3 soft...

Being big fans of Catalina Isle,we have used this name on our last four boats ISLEDOER 1st, 2nd and unfortunately, Third and fourth. The dinghy is of course the ISLEDOER TENDER. Hopefully, never have to send out a distress call that we are "going down"

Eclectic place by key largo called key lime sailing club, check it out on line. Had a ball there a couple years ago.

Forida keys vacation We stayed at "keylime sailing club" a few years ago, maybe a little too " eclectic" for some, but we had a Great time! Near key largo. Check out their website.

I'm pretty involved in off road stuff, the guys all swear by the ARB freezers. I have enjoyed ice cream on the beaches of Baja, with just a small twelve volt battery and a harbor freight solar panel!

I talked to the guy that did the repair, he said any 12v 2.5 amp. or less, 4 1/2" square, ball bearing computer fan will work, he said the last year of production has had issues. Good guy, does repairs in the so cal area. Don't know if I can post his info on this site?

Same thing, bought a dp2600 in February, started having problems in April,would randomly shut down, spoiling food. Added venting to cabinet, no help. I contacted vitrifrigio, they put me in touch with tech. Bad condenser fan and control board. He installed what he said was a better fan with...

I just use a LG stand alone unit from home Depot, we only need it a few times a year,. But when we do it's a life saver!