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The Boat is moored in a tidal river in Massachusetts, on the New Hampshire line. We cruise Down East to Maine, through the various bays up to about Mt. Desert Island. There is not much in New Hampshire except the Isles of Shoals which we frequent. That is only a two hour run from the mouth of...

Here are the two anchors, I think I will take the Danforth off roller and keep as a spare. I would like to use the CQR as my overall working anchor. I also keep the boat on a mooring so I bring the pennents through one of the rollers as well. The chocks aren't quite big enough. This picture...

Thanks Eric, Your foredeck looks just like my Fales 30. If those cleats are positioned the same as mine, then they are backed up inside the forward berth. That leaves a very small fore triangle to mount a windlass with a vertical drop. I see why you have it set up that way. I am in poor...

I will be purchasing an electric windlass soon. I am looking for reviews and recommendations. I plan on 30-50' chain to rode. I also want a free fall function, preferably that I can control from the Flybridge. Thanks for your help. John

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I like that! All good stuff!

The Noland looks to be just the product I am looking for. How About if I run two MFD's, will I need two RS 11's or will the MSD's interface each other? Thanks John

Has anyone done this to take advantage of the new multi function displays being offered? Does someone make a bkack box that we can send our oil pressure and water temp info to that converts it to nema 2000 format? I dont know if their might be other info I would like like fuel consumption...

Thanks, It is probably easier to change out, but it would be nice to have a test procedure. Will a short to ground from the sensor work?

How do I test the sending units for temperature and oil pressure? I gave the manuals a once over and do not see the procedure. If it is a drawn out process, maybe someone could point me in the right direction. I am guessing it could be done with a multimeter checking resistance values, but I...

Thanks for the info Eric. It has been in the high nineties for a couple of days with it expected to continue for a while with high humidity. And yes we had been getting thundershowers almost daily. I will check out the Yahoo forum. It is amazing how much attention this boat gets. My...

Fales 30 Cockpit Enclosures I just purchased a Fales Caribe 30 and we are in the middle of a heat wave here in the Northeast. I was thinking a cockpit enclosure would be nice or at the least a cockpit bimini. Has anyone done this and would you share some pictures? I have a flybridge bimini...

There is a lot being asked and said about teak decks, window and substructure leaks, but I don't recall seeing much discussion about the hull to deck seal. Is this not an issue based on how they are constructed? And, how are they constructed? I am obsessing about house leaks and substructure...

All good comments and observations. I learned to sail on a tidal river where we commonly see 3.0 + knot currents. However, I keep my boat on a mooring and when I cruise I either rent moorings or more commonly drop the hook. Maybe that will change when I start trawler cruising, but I don't...

"I kind of know the basic arguments, my question was more of haveing heard the arguments, and made your decisions, would you change your mind now and for what reasons. "

Is it common to run on one engine for fuel efficiency when cruising.?

Single Engine or twin? 36-40 Trawler. Double your pleasure, double your fun.... Or will it? I am interested in practical knowledge..... Thanks Finally closed on the sale of Windsound so my search for our new boat is on.

Thanks Thanks guys. That buyers guide is really informative. Upped my level of respect for Grand Banks but I still have to wonder if the premium is worth it.

I am looking at a 1985 CT 35 and was wondering what opinions are of that make and model. I assume this is just another Taiwanese builder, do they have a good reputation? Ford with 1600 hours seems too good to be true and fiberglass decks. Does anyone have a recommendation for a good...

Did this boat sell?

Well I am glad I don't need a new engine. I thought he was very high also but Marblehead is the high rent district around here. He gave my engine a good clean bill of health for a 1974 Westerbeke 30. :thumb:

Thank you for a good instructional review. When he mentioned that it would probably be around 25K to Remove and replace my 30 hp sailboat auxiliarry these days, he got my attention! I was always thinking in the 10-12K area. I didn't know about the new clean burning regulations and effects on...

Fords Local Westerbeke guy came to survey my sailboat engine for my sale and while he was here I asked him if he had any engine recommendations for me while I am looking at Trawlers. He told me to stay away from Ford Lehmans for expensive and hard to get parts. I have not heard of this yet so...