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Looking for a small trailer for a 16ft inflatable in the Seattle-Tacoma area. Maybe even Portland. Any recommendations for who has best prices?

Appreciate some feedback on these oil samples, compared to maximum allowable, and in consideration of the engine hours. Not sure if these are souped up J&Ts, but they are 400 hp and 2500 hours. Unfortunately there is no feedback on how the previous owner has operated them, but I've often read...

Appreciate your thoughts when analyzing this dead-cold start: DD 4-71 naturals 1976 (48 years old) 4500 hours each Never rebuilt, nor major service (engine head replace, etc.) Haven't been run in over a month Thanks SteveK for the hint on posting videos!

Is there a way to post videos?

I know we've had almost as many Jimmy threads as we have had anchor threads. I've owned 6-71's before but my hours were lower than these 4-53N's of 107hp with 8000 hours. These are 50 year old engines, never rebuilt. On a trawler, not a sport fisherman, so will assume for now they've not been...

I hate to start a thread on Volvos, almost as much as starting an anchor thread, but it's my turn to cause trouble. Cut to the chase: My question is if I should proceed, or just cancel? I've tied up in contract a 1980 49ft Taiwan trawler with these twin Volvos. The boat overall is clean, but...

Just read about how Tesla is not only switching to 48vdc as its system voltage, but that Musk has been writing to other vehicle manufacturers with a white paper as well. It’s wonderful to see this. We know that the switch to the 12v standard was also driven by autos many decades ago, and this...

How well does a Standard on Roam plan work on a boat, versus having to go with the High Performance model? Perhaps when anchored versus when underway and rolling.

Does anyone have any agents they would recommend in either the Incheon or Busan regions?

If an American brings a foreign flagged vessel, which he owns in his name, into American waters, is duty still owed on its valuation? Nothing here related to commercial activities like sale or charter, just private use. CBP is very slow getting back to me on this, so wondering if anyone has...

For a 48v FLA battery bank, is there a recommendation on which configuration to wire the batteries? Also, thinking forward to end of life, should/when a single cell fail, there should be lower fire risk (lower amp draw) in the first config.

Honestly I cannot believe people waste their time even drawing up a pretty picture for things like this. Perhaps it's just designers trying to get their names in the press so they can land real projects. https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/pangeos-terayacht-turtle/index.html

Looks like Naval Yachts in Turkey is really marketing the Mobius-style of yachts, offering a variety of sizes as well (with Gardner diesels). https://navalyachts.com/EN/naval-yacht/new-build/xpm-78 Looks like you can get out the door for $2M...

Hi everyone, wondering who is planning on coming over to Brevard to watch our launch of Artemis 1 on Monday morning, especially who might be bringing your boat up. The best locations are obviously from KSC itself. Tough tickets to snag unless you're coming in with a friend. I'll be watching...

I just ran across this recent announcement by Cummins to put into production hydrogen fueled engines (in 2027 however). To say that the infrastructure for refueling is sorely lacking would be a huge compliment, we barely have the infra to support electric vehicles, so I'm not a huge fan of H2 as...

I'm moving overseas again, cleaning house and would like to offer my cherished Robert Beebe classic to a fellow TF'er. Published in 1975, I acquired in the early 90's. You can either pick it up in person here in Titusville FL, or cover the cost of shipping. Please send me a PM to make...

Surprised to see Home Depot advertising this brand of 12/24 VDC Danfoss residential appliances marketed towards the solar crowd. https://uniqueappliances.com/product-category/refrigerators-freezers/#solar-dc However it seems that their power consumption is no better than the typical...

Plenty of threads on TF and CF regarding switching over to LiFePO. However for a new-build I wonder what the justification/advantage would be to stick with FLA instead of going lithiums. A difference in cost of a couple grand would be insignificant to the overall cost of build. I still think...

Shopping for a new stove. My wife and I are researching gas vs induction and want to replace our horrible electric-resistance range. We've owned and enjoyed both gas and induction and have a single burner induction in our garage "wet kitchen" currently. But during my Googling I came across the...

Well 4am has come and gone here but it rained awhile ago so the clouds have obscured any glimpse. Too bad. Anyone else get a good look?

Wow these guys have very poor communications. Can anyone clarify if the Fest is running now or has it been postponed until March?

Looking at my old 20# CQR (23 lbs actually) the hinge is well-worn. I'm wondering if it would be a benefit to weld it solid, like a Delta basically. Any thoughts?

I wanted to test first hand the quality and real world use of the ONWA brand of electronics, so I just ordered directly from their Hong Kong headquarters. It's a 7 inch plotter / sounder combination. I didn't want to order from Canadian or UK distributors. Since the price directly from the...

Interesting to read. Nice to see people pushing the boundaries...

I need to add 2lb MLV to the inside cowling of my outboard. What would be a recommended glue to use? I've had mixed results with heavy duty contact cements (like 3M 90). Even though the MLV is rated to 180 degrees, I think the consequences if it were to delaminate and fall upon the engine...