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Good news for you and am glad they are fixed. The local Beneteau dealer advised me that my rudder seals would not be covered under warranty. The boat was bought new Nov. 2012 and I can't find anything to the contrary. Keep in touch!

Mine, same as yours, is approaching 5 years old so I'm planning to have a second one made in the coming months. I'll let you know the price when I get it.

Bruce, Great perspective on this tragedy. Thanks.

I replaced the original transducer with the "stick-on hockey puck" style- with remarkable improvement! The part was only $125 and pretty easy to install. Ps, why do my photos rotate 90 degrees when I post?

Mine came with 2 30 amp receptacles. Was tripping breaker when running all 4 A/C units so dealer converted to 1 50 amp receptacle. I use this "Smart Y" to connect to the 2 30 amps on the shore power pedestal. I do take all of it with me when traveling. By the way, the dealer put in a CATV...

I'd say it makes you smart. Wasting time, space, or assets happens to be an ever increasing pet-peeve of mine. I suppose it come with age.

I remember, and was a buyer via this report from Activecaptain. I carry both the electric flare and traditional flares. Have had some old salts argue that the new type are non-compliant.

When we entered the buying market, in 2012, we attended Trawlerfest Baltimore, and found it very informative. The seminars were very helpful in sorting out the various cruising styles. Also, the Q&A's in the seminars were really interesting. By all means, go!

Dallas, Were the seals covered under warranty? Also, new issue; I always try to remember to power down my fresh water pump when leaving boat, but on occasion recently, after leaving the switch on, I hear the water pump making a "soft, machine gun type" noise- not the normal water pumping sound...

Here are photos of my rudder posts / seals, etc... While I see no active leak the scene looks ominous to me. What do you think? I bought this 2012 ST 44 in November of 2012.

After years of intermittent readings from the stock 2012 "through-the-hull" transducer, I finally switched over to the Raymarine "hockey puck" type. This one beams directly through the bottom of the boat. Here in SW Florida, where we often cruise in waters less than 25', the original equipment...

Right, to be fair, Volvo stepped up. No challenge, no problems. What more can one ask?

Suddenly Overboard All boaters should read this very sobering book, written by a life-long sailor after cheating death in frigid water, right in his slip! "Suddenly Overboard: True Stories of Sailors in Fatal Trouble" by Tom Lochhaas Be safe!

The Volvo mechanic said the following regarding break-in: 1) run normally except be sure to vary the rpms every 10-15 minutes 2) change the oil and filter at 50 hours Not much else was said.

The 30 hours of run-time came in 2012 when she was dealer stock. I'm pretty sure that during those hours she was closely supervised by the sales folks, who knew about proper break-in. The engines had a 2 year warranty and we continually updated (in writing) the dealer and local mechanic, both...

Engines Replaced! Well, Volvo replaced both engines with new "bob tails" this week, completely under warranty. Very happy with how everything was handled.

Depth Sounder Are any of you 44's having trouble keeping the depth reading? I am. Maybe it's the 7-12' water around here but I lose it, usually after accelerating or altering plane. I understand the 2017 44's no longer have the through-hull transducer, instead they mount a stick-on black...

Since 75% of my brightwork is tight to the hull the only way I could get covers to stay put would be to add many snaps, on both sides of the cap rail.

Great info. Just joining the thread. Thanks!

The 303 looks like what I'm looking for. How long ago did you apply it. Thanks!

Our teak cap rails were finished by the dealer when she was a new stock boat. Since then we've had them refinished twice, and most recently with an Awlgrip 3-part acrylic on top of 12 coats of varnish, and they look great! My question is, is there any type of wax or other protectant that I can...

No, I think your experience on Disney waters is really interesting and provided remarkable training, as I greatly respect Disney excellence. I'll bet you could write a book on your career, especially guest interface! Best of luck with your retirement! PS: gotta love the name Steamboat Willie...

So, was that prop wash or turbulence from thrusters? I've never seen anything like it-scary!

Great handle! "Steamboat Willie"

I'd guess that 90% of the boating public do not know even the most basic horn signals! Even scarier, 50% of these don't use their radios either!