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I had a battery switch at the batteries. If you want to be able to turn it off at the helm put in remote controlled switch. I think...

The major things, IMO, to check on an older boat, brand doesn’t matter. Are soft decks, rotting stringers and window leaks. The things...

Agree that the as built specs will likely not be what is there today especially on a 25 year old boat. As you search for them have a...

Much less exterior teak is still too much…

I put in new SMX pumps on my Cummins a couple of years ago. I say I put them in, I paid the mechanic to put them in. The starboard...

Yup.

I have not heard that. We used it on our bathroom cabinets. We used a HVLP sprayer to paint them and they look awesome. Fortunately...

My Formula has fuel tanks outboard of the engines. About 4 to 5” of room. Formula put a hatch from the aft cabin to access the water...

One concern if you break a belt and don’t have a spare in place be extremely careful about removing the hose with the engine hot. I...

Welcome aboard. I would guess in the 26 to 28K pound range.

Yes, I am having more and more problems doing some of the work required on our boat. So far I have been able to get it done but where I...

Well, that is pretty much the situation in working on boats. Just have to figure out what is the best way to get it done.

Some windows have drain slots in the bottom of the outside of the frame. Check that they are not clogged.

It should be fine if you like a 7 knot cruise. I like to cruise faster than that but that is just my preference. Have you actually...

Or if it is the fiberglass to fiberglass then you should grind it out some and lay in a couple of layers of structural glass. Just...