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Peggy, That is just one of many examples where we Canadians "get the shaft"! Also, if we order from a US supplier and they ship by courier, not only do we pay a much higher "international" shipping charge (when compared to similar distances but to US destinations), but when they deliver it, they...

OK, 1 display, however, you have a choice as to how you make it display. If you setup your GPS/plotter to "offset" to allow more of a "forward" view, that will also make the radar align with that when overlaid. It can be changed. Different preferences, fine.:thumb: Where I boat, we often get...

Like plotters, radar displays can be adjusted. It sounds like you are using an "offset". My radar positioned my boat in the middle of the screen. I rarely used the overlay, as I preferred to have 2 separate displays. I agree with Dan, why risk it? Why trust manufacturer's trying to sell a...

Pete, I am a cautious type. For me, I would not install the radar dome right in front of where I plan to sit all day. Plus, I would not be happy with a radar that only showed about 180 degrees (only in front) of my situation. In fog, especially in a slow trawler, you can be overtaken from astern...

Steve, I am glad to hear that it paid off in more than just "peace of mind", but sorry you actually had an "issue". I highly recommend them for everyone. They are not expensive (actually cheap boat expense wise) and are fairly easy to install. They will instantly notify you with a very loud...

I agree with the others. We had a Cummins 6BTA (330 hp) single diesel in our NT 37 and running at approx. 7 knots (about 1 below theoretical hull speed) we used (based on tracking actual fuel use for several years) almost exactly 2 gallons per hour. This equates to about 50% throttle. Another...

Silverback, Yes, that would be a good idea. By the way, I loved Airlie Beach when we were visiting there in 2009. Too bad we got "chased out" by "Hamish".

Tool to easily remove lid to the sea strainer. https://www.groco.net/products/raw-water-strainers/accessories/spanner-wrench To safely freshwater flush the engine with the dock hose attached to the fitting in the photo: Attach the "garden hose" to both the dock fitting and the sea strainer...

That's weird. I had a Cummins 6BTA (2002) and my Sherwood pump had a removeable cover. I did change out that poor pump to a much better one from Seaboard Marine. Impeller changes were much easier after that.

Magma, You can improve overall engine life with a simple procedure. Freshwater flushing the raw water side as often as possible! This simple and inexpensive procedure will slow down the ravages of exposure to salt water reducing "marine aging" of your engine. Your engine ages even just...

I owned a sailboat from new with a Volvo engine. Parts were expensive and often hard to get, even with an engine that was less than 5 years old. I can't imagine what it would be like for a 20 year old "out of production" engine from them. I lived in Vancouver, BC, the largest City in Western...

Record electrical demand here in SW BC during the hot spell. In Aus. asking industries to shut down so power can be diverted, but they (environmentalists and such) want us all to switch to electric cars??? They also don't want electricity generated by coal, oil, nuclear, or even hydro electric...

Hi William, If it is a (small) diesel leak, the best thing would be to find the leak(s) and stop (repair) them. Keep the engine and bilge clean and as long as there is no "adding of diesel" (continued leaking) cleaning with Simple Green should help with the smell. Allowing the engine and/or fuel...

Following a routine for both plugging and unplugging. Plugging in: all boat A/C breakers off. Shore pedestal breaker off. Plug in the boat end (inspect both boat recepticle and the cord end for signs of overheat damage). Plug in the pedestal end (inspect as before). Turn on pedestal breaker...

I agree with Dave..... bleach in the holding tank is not a good idea. Read the book. As a suggestion for improving smells while cleaning the bilge, you might try "Simple Green". When a mechanic dumped a load of diesel in my sailboat's bilge, after it was removed, the final cleaning with Simple...

Dave, Glad to hear you are now experiencing "what it should normally be like". I forget now, it has been so long, but I think they call it "Customer Service" ? :) Actually, I have been fairly lucky with the people I have found locally. Generally very good service. I find it so hard to understand...

I agree with Nate. This "marina" (and facilities) is the only full marine facility on the central coast of BC with the nearest other one being miles and miles away. I did not see the discussions here about potential "issues" with new owners being anything but discussing potential challenges...

I agree with Herdboss. Sometimes it is best to re-evaluate based on wants and needs. I suggest making lists. What features or attributes are MUST HAVES, what are nice to have, and also importantly, what DO NOT WANT. These lists are built after carefully considering how you are planning on using...

I agree with Tiltrider! Also, a so called "combination" start/house battery is not a very good battery for house use, as it is not a true deep cycle battery. That is another reason to separate house from start, but have a combining switch for emergency starts if the start battery were to fail...

I (as usual) defer to Peggy. It makes sense that the source must be found and the problem corrected. Standing water in the bilge will smell. Sewage hoses (permeated), mold or mildew created by high humidity, are also likely sources. If hoses, replace. If standing water, eliminate the water and...

Well get rid of the oven. :dance:

It must be nice to be able to just "ignore" business opportunities??? :) However, from your descriptions it makes perfect sense why you want to deal with them.

Welcome to the forum. There are several Mainship owners on here and maybe one of them could help, otherwise, I suggest internet searches asking various questions. Sometimes what you ask is important to find the correct info. Good luck and enjoy your boat!

I would try applying some Rector Seal 5 (or similar) to the inside of the hose to act as a sealant then clamp. If that does not help, then to me, you probably have a crack or other leak in the heat exchanger. I had a small crack (found due to just such a leak) on my generator heat exchanger...

The warping head is used with a rope rode or the portion of your rode that is rope. It must be tailed by the operator as there is not enough weight in the rope rode to self tail. Once you reach the chain portion of your rode (if so equipped), you can place the chain back in the chain gypsy for...