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Ok, story thus far. Needed bottom paint and decided to renew the bellows on my pss shaft seals, and since going this far also decided to change cutlass bearings. This is a powercat located in Croatia. The yard had a deuce of a time getting the shaft flange off. After two days of pounding and...

Yesterday I discovered a leak on my Garmin autopilot pump. I lost what appeared to be about an ounce or less of hydraulic fluid before I tightened the fitting. The system worked well for the next several hours, and continues to do so. My question is, How do I go about checking whether I have...

We are driving to look at a 2011 grand banks heritage in Italy tomorrow. It has pod drives. Anyone here have experience with them? I like the simplicity of a straight shaft, but maybe this is progress. Thanks Gordon

We sold our Ocean Alexander 456 in April and are now looking at a replacement for cruising the Med. As I look at boats I bemoan selling our OA. I will especially miss her Trac stabilizers. So we just got off a Beneteau ST 44. Even though she was 10 years newer than our 0A, if was also half...

My wife and I are still weighing options for getting our boat to the med this spring. An interesting option came up today -- ship the boat on a container ship. The beauty of the idea is that I live near Norfolk Virginia and wouldn't have to move the boat 1000 miles to Fort Lauderdale, from...

I could use some help trying to put a helm chair back together. I took it apart to have the base repainted, and now, can't remember how it goes, or I have lost a part. If anyone could send me a photo of how the seat connects to the base/pedestal, I would be eternally grateful. a photo of the...

2003 Ocean Alexander 456 – Probably the best equipped boat of this size that you will find. She is ready for long distance cruising and will keep you in comfort. Of particular mention are ABT TRAC hydraulic stabilizers installed in 2010, a Sidepower bow thruster and two generators – a six KW...

I was boarded today in st. Augustine Florida by customs and sheriff’s deputies. My wife saw them get close and told me we would be boarded. I told her they would hail us first. A minute later we turned around and three officers were already aboard with their dog. They were all courteous...

Getting ready to swap pumps. Do the water input and output fittings require a gasket? What stops them from leaking? And is there a gasket/seal where it bolts to the engine? Thanks, Gordon

Hijacked on the forum by "Congratulations iPad user' messages? Has happened to me several times tonight, only while on trawler forum. Gordon

I need a timing gear cover for my 6kw northern lights. The company can’t seem to source one. I have had one on order since February. Anyone know of a 6k laying around that could be used for parts? Thanks Gordon

Today. Stopped in Osprey (SC) marina for fuel ($2.59 /gallon) and an overnight. After fueling I smelled diesel in the boat. I investigated the engine room and found a quart or so of diesel under one of my Cummins 6BTA. I found no obvious trail of diesel on the engine, but I did find that the...

All, I am currently in the Bahamas and needed two new fender covers. I had a friend who was in Key West in on his way to my location. I found very reasonably priced covers on a site advertising covers made in Turkey and promising 2 - 4 day delivery in most places in the world. The site...

I am looking to change the oil cooler on my stabilizers. I have the old part number, but am told by the manufacturer there will be a long lead time. Can some one put me in touch with a source for these that they have used on the past? Thanks Gordon

Last June hauled the boat and painted bottom. On way back to Marina I was able to get full rpms and speed or of my twin Cummins 330s. 2800 rpms at 15 knots. Today I put the boat back in the water after hauling for hurricanes and can get only 2650 - 2700 rpms and 12 knots. Between the two...

I am trying to figure out if my engine mounts are bad. I know that they have not been set up right and I am addressing that issue, but, I might have a bad mount or two. The mechanic who is giving me an assist claims they are not bad, but I am suspicious. The mounts are on my Cummins 6BTA5.9...

We have a vented Splendide washer/dryer. I have been through the manual but see nothing about cleaning lint out of the dryer. Should I be concerned/worried about the lack of clean out? As always, thanks in advance..

All, we are sitting in the Bahamas and looking to cross back to the US from marsh Harbour. Our destination will be Fort Pierce. Our boat is a 46 footer. We will be traveling at about 8 kn, and have hydraulic stabilizers. This will be our second crossing in this boat. As former sailboaters, we...

I just replaced the motor on my maxwell 1200, 12v electric windlass. In one week I have shaeared the shear pin twice. The first time I was pulling the anchor and just as it cleared the bow roller the pin broke. Half a day later, because of bad access, I was able to replace the shear pin...

I am looking for ideas about what might be going on with my Maxwell, 12 volt windlass. When letting the anchor out, the windlass starts running well and then starts to lag. If I give it 10 seconds rest, it will again go fast and then start to bog down. Same thing when pulling up the anchor...

PreviouS owner installed a promariner battery charger for bow thrusters. The charger uses little plastic caps to establish a charging routine. Red cap for high performance AGMs, Black for normal AGMs, grey for gel. I am in the Bahamas and a battery broke forcing me to replace high...

So I saw quite a bit of dust underneath one of my engines fan belts. I took the shroud off and inspected the belt. I saw lots of cracks running across the face of the belt but none running the length of the belt. The cummins manual says that cracks across the face of the belt are not a problem...

I am looking for a marina near Perth Amboy/Woodbridge New Jersey. My wife and I would like to have a slip for about two months during mid June to mid August 2018. Can someone recommend a marina where we might put our 46 foot boat? Thanks in advance for any assistance.

Being new to the Trawler world, I am not quite sure about rules or no wake zones. Is it easy to tell an official no wake zone that is enforced by the authorities versus that of a homeowner who just wants you to go slow? We just went through the myrtle beach area. There were lots of homes...

I have Racore 1000 filters on my Cummins 5.9 inches. Does anyone know at what point the filters are to be changed? I know that the vacuum gauges are marked but don’t understand whether those are good for my engines as well. Am I good until the needle reaches the yellow? Gordon