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I lost one of my main engine's stainless steel strainer basket and am having difficulty finding a replacement. We have a 2005 DeFever 49' (44+5) CPMY equipped with Perkin Sabre M135's. The strainer appears not to be a Groco strainer. It has the initial YR on top of the cap. Any suggestions...

As a reminder, it is a wise idea to take a photo of what you are about to dismantle. I installed a new raw water pump backwards and be damned if I couldn't figure out why it was not working. First photo shows improper installation; the second is correct. Damn, that just burnt up an impeller...

I need to replace my battery charger - charger only, not charger/inverter. It will be used to charge three 8D lead-acid starter batteries. I am considering the following: - Sterling ProCharge 60 Amps - Victron Centaur 12/60 - ProNautic1260P. Any recommendations on the above three...

I recently purchased a new-to-me boat. I am having a variety of "operational challenges". I would like to become better educated on the systems so that I can ask smart questions. Where can I find introduction information / training on the Furuno systems? I have all the operator's manuals for...

I seek both a Hull Surveyor and an Engine/Propulsion Surveyor in the greater Mobile area. The boat itself is located in Demopolis, AL about 150 miles north of Mobile. Also, I'm certainly open to surveyors in locales other than Mobile that might be close to Demopolis. Ideally, he/she will be...

We are looking at a 44 DeFever to do the Great Loop, cruise to Bahamas, and do the Down East Loop (up and around Nova Scotia). It does not have stabilizers. For protected waters, I'd suspect stabilizers would not be beneficial. However, would they be beneficial in the waters around Nova...

I seek both a Hull Surveyor and an Engine/Propulsion Surveyor in the greater Wilmington, NC area. Ideally, he/she will be SAMS accredited and ABYC accredited. We are considering a Mainship 400. Thanks!