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I contacted Tiara for guidance and struck out. I need to remove a speaker grill (and speaker) to access some wiring that got disconnected by a technician long gone. A photo of the grill is attached. I have tried prying it off using a thin blade putty knife, "tested" corners for potential...

I have teak steps which are glued to the steel staircase frame. I need to remove a couple of them to access wiring for the step lights to replace a couple that burned out. Tiara tells me they used either Teak Deck Caulking SIS440 or Seal Bond SB105 (5293050). I attached a couple photos showing...

Anyone have success using YouTubeTV in the Bahamas with Starlink? Did you need a VPN to overcome the YTTV geo fencing? Thanks

Looking for a VPN that will work with YouTubeTV app in the Bahamas. One that will "fool" YTTV into thinking we are in the US as the Bahamas are not serviced by the service. Their geo fencing and VPN detections seems pretty sophisticated given my testing thus far. Anyone have positive...

Hot water pressure is fine in galley and showers. Two heads have the attached Moen fixtures and hot water literally trickles out. This has developed over time so I am assuming there is a filter screen somewhere in the fixture (or perhaps a flow adjustment?). Nothing evident under sink...

I received some information on this lift (XL-500 attached) and would like to get some feedback from anyone who has one installed. Durability, usability, etc. The marketing information all sounds great, but I have not been able to find any user references. Having all the hydraulic gear out of...

Boat is stored at River Forest and in need of an insurance survey while out of the water. Have looked at SAMS and NAMS websites and many individuals are listed. Anyone have a recommendation for me based on a great experience? Thanks

Vintage 2006 Raymarine E120 Classic MFD and ST8002 Auto pilot lower and upper helm (upper slave). (Yes I know they are old but all in working order until yesterday:)) Just started getting intermittent "No Data" error when using AP on "Auto" (not Track). AP unit operates for one minute to 30...

I have a 2006 AVON 360DL (11'8" 40 HP Yamaha). Needs new tubes (unless I want to add air every time I want to use it) and have been quoted $6000. Compared to price of new 12' RIB by any manufacturer this would be 20 to 25% of a new RIB. Is this a reasonable price based on your experience...

Looking for a good hull/systems (not engine) surveyor. I see a number of certified candidates locally. Any recommendations based on your experience? Thanks

We are experienced liveaboard cruisers looking for a change of pace (4-1/2 years aboard and 17,000 miles). We intend to continue to use our current boat in Florida in winters (store in summer) and purchase a boat in the PNW for use in summer (store in winter) to explore new waters. We are on a...

Recently our three year old Seaward Model 2050 240v water heater started having releases from pressure relief valve. Replaced valve, still discharging. Made sure water system accumulator tank had a 30psi charge (the cut in point of our water pump as accumulator instructions indicate) to...

Perhaps others have had this experience. We just finished installing a Glomex OTA antenna on our electronics mast. Picture quality is excellent! Well except when we flip on the LED lights I installed (bulbs only) throughout the interior and exterior lighting of the boat. Picture quality...

Planning our Summer/ early Fall travels from Kingston, Canada to NYC. Looking for advice on time needed for traversing the following at a leisurely pace. I typically use 2X the travel days to account for weather, stopping to "smell the roses" etc. Our three years of cruising 13,000 miles...

In February 2019 we plan to begin a search for a boat in the PNW. As we will be researching remotely, we are looking for recommendations on a competent professional to represent us as buyers. In a nutshell we will be looking for a 45-55 foot power boat less than 20 years old for live aboard...

I purchased the USA and Canada maps and downloaded tiles for the Trent Severn area of Canada. Details at both ends of the waterway are detailed as expected, but the middle portions of the waterway show no buoys, depths or other navigational information. The tiles do show as "green" meaning...

I updated my Garmin AC account as required and can use the web based Garmin AC OK. But when I try to sync up AC information on CE, my sign in is not recognized (and I have updated password, etc) Anyone else having this issue?

We are booked on a 3 week New Zealand and Australia tour in January 2019 and are looking for a little advice. We want to spend a week at a beach resort near Sydney after the tour. The tour ends in Sydney on Jan 23 so being there for Australia Day on the 26th should be great too. It would be...

Looking at the mobile plan above. Unlimited text, talk and data plan for 2 phones, $60 a month all in. Does anyone have any experience with coverage, data speeds, and general observations about this service versus Verizon coverage, data speeds, etc? I do realize they advertise 128mbps in other...

So our Vacuflush toilets have been flushing slowly and I discovered an accumulation of toilet paper in the vacuum tanks (not the holding tank) where water is accumulated for the vacuum pump to discharge into the holding tank. Does anyone have a suggestion for a chemical that will dissolve the...

I am looking to replace 4 Lifeline 8Ds with the same. Found a website "Wholesale Batteries Direct" that has good prices, does not charge sales tax in certain delivery states and delivers them free. Seems like a great source. Does anyone have any experience with them, pro or con? Thanks.

Like many others, we do not own a car and carry a "non owned" liability only auto policy. We use a credit card for rentals and the comprehensive / damage coverage is provided by the credit card. So the watch out..... We recently encountered a deer strike and after submitting all the paperwork...

Will be leaving boat for a few months and are looking for good, competent and reliable service people or firms for: -Varnish exterior teak -Dive service for bottom cleaning -Periodically wash the boat -Detailer (to buff/wax shortly before we come back) -Someone to monitor general boat systems...

Looking for recommendations for a boatyard where we could also stay aboard while work is done. Just need “normal” stuff…zincs, detailing, some genset troubleshooting/repair, CAT service technician, canvas repairs, etc. Also want to be able to do some things myself (oil change, varnish work...

Stumped. Vent line (without filter) is clear, no visible leakage, hot rag test on all hoses pass the smell test (did replace one hose yesterday that did not...someone had used an exhaust hose on one short connection). Also laid hot rags on tank and they passed the test as well. Put hot rags...