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Anchor is sold.

Why should my TF inbox be any different? 😊 Thanks!

Thanks! Does that mean I don’t have to delete old messages to make room for new? IOW, do we have limitless storage?

Finally was able to add photos to this one. Thanks, Larry!

Like the new format. How much memory do we have for Conversations vs the previous system? I don’t see the usual percentages. Thanks for the good work on this.

SN Dinghy Chocks — These will secure most any size inflatable to the deck. Heavy gauge aluminum. Some paint flaking but otherwise in very good condition. $200. Can be seen near Chattanooga, TN or will ship at buyer’s expense. Alternatively, we can deliver between Chattanooga and Norfolk...

Balmar Smart Gauge Battery Monitor — Brand new, never installed. $75 + shipping. PM me.

Simrad Autopilot System — Almost complete two-station system; the only thing not included is a pump. This equipment worked when it was removed last year. We switched to a Furuno system to match the rest of our electronics. Selling as a complete set only. Includes: —RC42 Rate Compass...

135’ (approx.) 3/8” G4 anchor chain. Lightly used and the galvanizing is good—no rust. Only replacing because we need more chain in the deeper waters we plan to anchor in. West Marine sells for $7+/ft., so retail would be $950 plus tax and delivery. $250 and free delivery to certain...

Original Made-in-Scotland 45-lb CQR. Like new. This anchor came with our boat but we have never used it. If it’s ever been used it was extremely lightly; the galvanizing is nearly perfect. Complete with shackle. $300 and free delivery to certain locations (see below). Can be seen near...

Glad you’re keeping this thread alive, Bruce. Here’s one that’s a distinctly different genre with harrowing mountain lyrics that I believe Don also would have loved.

Our boat is at Atlantic Yacht Basin for the next couple months and I’m thinking of having the injectors changed out. It’s been 10 years since they were tested and I think I’m seeing unburned fuel in the exhaust. Anyone have experience with the mechanics here or have recommendations for a...

Thanks, Ron. I’m assuming rust streaks aren’t an issue? Is that due to the frequency of refinishing the varnish? Since mine will be reinstalled over a painted rub rail, I’m hoping they’ll stay attached longer than five years.

Defender has it and ships to Canada.

Thanks, all. I use butyl everywhere I can on our boat for bedding. I used it to wrap the screws only—not the voids in between—securing the half-round on our hand and toe rails. Really a tedious, cumbersome process for a few hundred screws, but three years later, I’m not seeing any rust. I...

Thank you both!

I removed all of the steel half round on our boat to paint the teak rubrail beneath it. Looking for the proper way to reinstall it. It looks like it had been originally packed with Dolfinite or some other bedding compound, which would really complicate the job. Thinking I might wrap a bit of...

Thanks very much!

Ken, what did you replace the Maxwell with and how difficult was it? Ours works as well, but we may be looking at an upgrade before long. One reason: our chain wheel is sized for 3/8” BBB but the PO had been using G4–which seems to work OK, possibly because the steel chain has worn larger...

Those may or may not be correct readings. They depend on the quality of the signal and older gauges can have a variety of issues between the sender and gauge. The upper and lower helm VDO gauges on our SP 135s don’t agree on the same engine. Brian Smith thinks the wiring on Lehman panels is...

I agree with most of the points here. We find the DeFever 44 an almost perfect cruising boat for the two of us, plus occasional overnight visitors. It punches well above its weight in terms of interior volume, exterior living space and easily managed size for docking, locking and maneuvering...

Sorry, just saw this. I’m afraid there’s been too much water over the dam since I worked on this and I didn’t document it like I normally would. You might try calling the manuf or a marine refrigeration tech. Good luck!

Thanks for the thoughts, all. rpackard, our boat is a 44 weighing +/-50,000 lbs with half tanks and gear and 3/8” chain is common for this model. The Maxwell Nilsson windlass is sized for 3/8” so that’s what I’ll be looking for. I would never allow the windlass to bear the load from...

Thanks. Even though I never deliberately anchor out in rough weather, it will likely happen. I’m just not going to roll the dice. I’ll stick with Acco/Peerless and sleep better.