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Agree with Dave and Comodave. I suspect that whoever did the installation on your RIB and boat did not know what they were doing?? I could row my RIB with no problem, the Seawise pads and clips did not get in the way at all. I don't have any photos of my installation, and have since sold the...

I had a manual Seawise system and a Titan brand rigid inflatable dinghy (aluminum hull) and never experienced that problem. Maybe you are having issues with a poor installation (based on your other comments about the hinges)??? My experience was basically flawless operation, and I really liked...

I also suggest "upgrading" to the light blue "high temp" exhaust hose, as not only is it rated for higher temps, but it is more flexible as well. Costs more, but could be worth it. For example: Corrugated Silicone Marine Wet Exhaust Hose - Trident Marine Hose & Propane | Fisheries Supply

Jayslu, We travelled extensively in BC for many years. Yes bull rails are common, and personally I do prefer using cleats. However, cleats are often not perfect either. There can be few cleats and far between, or located poorly for where you must dock and your boat's attachment point locations...

Steve, I don't think the 10% of cost is really very useful except as a guess in limited situations. For example, if I buy a newer (less than 5 years old), larger boat for $2 million (that has been well serviced), I would not expect to pay $200,000 annual maintenance costs, just like it would be...

Good points!!! It sounds like minimal risk (based on what we can tell from your info), but if, ...if it goes bad, can you deal with it financially or would it be a total "back breaker"?

Agree with the others....... empty the water tank and bypass the hotwater tank and drain it. Put the pink AF only into the water lines and fixtures. In the spring, condition the entire FW system using Peggy Hall's (Head Mistress) process using a mild bleach solution (as long as your water tank...

It can also depend on local costs which can vary by area. Here in southern BC, Canada on the west coast, I spent around $10,000 per year without leaving the dock (moorage, insurance, etc.). On top of that, doing almost all of my own work, I spent another say $1000 just for supplies like oil...

We had solar on our 37 Nordic Tug (over 40 feet overall) that I added to the pilothouse rooftop. They were "flat" and not adjustable. In the summer (May to mid Sept) on most days (no heavy cloud or fog), the solar was able to totally recharge our house bank to 100% (full charge so good for the...

If you want to drink water from your tank (we did), I recommend cleaning your entire water system at least once per year. Unless you have metal tank(s) (which I did), you can use a bleach solution, followed by at least 2 full flushes (all filters removed from system for the cleaning). Peggy Hall...

I would avoid a swivel myself. Never had a real problem with bad "twist", and many swivels can actually turn out to be the weakest "link" in the entire system especially since most are not designed to withstand a "side load", which can happen. There have been several reports of boats being lost...

FW flushing should allow increasing the interval between required cooling system services, and help keep your engine running cooler. However, still service the aftercooler every 3-5 years and don't ignore the rest either (other components and a coolant change/flush). JMHO.

I used 600 feet of poly prop stored in a "jump stuff bag"(water resistant) like how technical rescue firefighters store their ropes. Just "stuff" or feed the rope into the bag, it will not tangle. Secure the bag to your boat before going ashore. Unless using a pre-installed stern tie ring (on...

Aftercoolers (as pictured), rely on a good "mating" surfaces and a functional O ring to keep water out of your engine air intake. Due to the nature of this operating environment, (dissimilar metals in saltwater...... somewhat like a lead acid battery), corrosion will occur at this interface...

Engine raw water cooling parts do require periodic FULL off engine servicing. Barnacle Buster will not fully meet the system's needs. For example: if your engine has an aftercooler, the air side of this "heat exchanger" will eventually clog up with oily deposits restricting air intake. BB will...

On my NT 37, I installed 2 SS cross rails using the handrails that were already on the Pilothouse. For a centre support (due to the span and flexing), I used Sikaflex as the adhesive. No screw holes to later leak! It held great, and is relatively easy to remove (if in future you decided to...

Kirk, I did not own a Helmsman, but did look at them when boat shopping, and did end up with a Nordic Tug 37, which is not all that much different from a Helmsman 38. You need to decide how you are going to use your dinghy most of the time, and/or how having a much slower top speed and shorter...

Seawise is a good choice for swim grid use I used a manual Seawise davit on my Nordic Tug 37, with a 10+ foot RIB and a Yamaha 8HP 2 stroke, so we were quite a bit under the weight limit. Cons: There is a size and weight limit (powered unit is available and it handles larger dinghy.....but...

Well done Rick. If you have managed to save the aftercooler after 33 years without service, that is probably almost a miracle considering it has spent it's life in saltwater. It is also amazing that the air side has still been able to deliver adequate air for engine operation! Especially after...

As with just about everything boat related, there are differing engine and exhaust setups, plus other idiosyncrasies from one boat to another. So, some boats can be safely freshwater flushed with the engine off (in these cases the FW usually enters the system "past" the pump), but for many/most...

One provider of aluminum engine anodes (no relationship other than I ordered from them a few times): https://performancemetals.com/pages/navalloy-aluminum-anodes

Zinc anodes will "coat over" when exposed to freshwater. So if you freshwater flush or moor or travel in freshwater, you need to switch the (engine) anodes to aluminum to ensure ongoing protection in both salt and fresh water (hull anodes as well if moored in freshwater). It is my understanding...

Magna, I am no longer a boat owner, however, when I did own Pilitak, I freshwater flushed the engine everytime I had access to a good flow of dock water. Some marinas, especially in the Broughtons, did not have a decent flow of dock water, therefore, no flush then. The benefits are well...

Sorry to hear about your challenges in doing this work, but for others, there are a lot of lessons here. I agree with Greg about the air side. Aftercoolers have air and oil vapour pass over and condense on the cooling tubes and fins (full of saltwater, freshwater, or coolant), leaving an oily...

First off, I am not following the boat market, so am really of little help. :) But some comments: I am unclear about your wants of aft cabin with a walk thru transom into a cockpit in a 42 foot boat. All boats I have seen with an aft cabin in this size only have a swim grid (usually needing a...