Recent content by Unclematt

I have a Sundowner 32 which has port and starboard doors. I just finished the great loop solo, it was easy for me to both dock and lock. I always docked bow in. The boat has a single engine with only a stern thruster.

I have a Sundowner 32. I removed my double sink and installed a single with a new faucet. it came out hard like yours and I installed the new one using butyl tape. I love it.

I did it solo last year. I am retired and it was a bucket list trip. 6200 miles 345 days and I would do it again in a heart beat.

Jamestown Distributors closed their retail store a few years ago. Now you can only get things shipped. They were my go to store of choice for 30 years. Defender became my new store having a great selection although I had to have everything shipped. Once they sold they went downhill and I quit...

My boats name is Seaview. I live on Seaview Ave. The sign board on my house is Seaview. I also have a Seaview. Very blessed

The first time I noticed a vibration that got bad very fast. That time it sheared the bolts. The mechanic only replaced the bolts and reused the drive saver. The second time it was destroyed and had to be replaced. The last repair was done correctly and has been problem free ever since.

I have one on my boat and it failed going down the Illinois River. Had to get towed to Peoria where it was "repaired" Made it to Tarpon Springs just after crossing the Gulf when it failed again. Turns out I had broken engine mounts which should have been found by the mechanic in Peoria.

Great info thanks. Should each panel have a controller? My roof will fit two with ease. Thanks

Sorry I haven't gotten back. The storm was fairly intense today with a loss of power and internet. I have a flat roof with 6' x 6' for panels. I would make mounts and attach using thickso on G10 plates. It looks straight forward as to the wiring which was my main concern.

I have searched the forum without finding what I need to know. I want to add solar to my boat what do I need to know as far as hook up and monitoring. I have a 6' x 6' roof top area which should be more than I need. I talked to a guy from Marine Solar and he said just install and hook up to...

I have a 32 Sundowner, on mine that is the engine room vent. Mine has a fan to help exit the hot air.

I have strung used signal flags from the bow to the stern for a few years now. It has worked well so far. I always look for replacements when in consignment stores as the do get tattered.

I bought my boat with no thrusters. I can put the bow anywhere I want so I had a stern thruster installed before I left to do the loop solo. Best money I spent. Not only does it give me steerage when backing it also allows me fine steering adjustments in forward. I center the wheel then use it...

I keep Pipe clamp vice grips on the boat and lock the shaft with them. Granted the only time I needed them was when the bolts sheared at my marine gear. I think it is best not to have a spinning shaft.

I have a Sundowner 32 and just completed the Great Loop solo. The extra room the 32 gives matters. They are solid and well thought out.