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The windows are not leaking now, the water damage was old so the 5200 did seal it up. On the first window I tried heat and heating my putty knife but with 2" wide trim and L shaped inner trim full of the dreaded 5200 it took me 5 hours. The second window which I cut out with a sawzall took 2...

2 removed with 2 to go. The amount the PO used is unreal and has made this job a bear. The inside trim is L shaped and had 5200 on every inch of it. It did not survive removal. Once I get it all cleaned up I will have to do some repair to both the outside glass and the inside teak. Some of the...

I just ordered some Debond. Thanks you for the guidance. I will let you know how it works.

I need to replace my salon windows. The outside teak trim is heavily glued in with 5200, the glass is glued in with 5200 and the interior teak trim is glued in with 5200. After hours at war I got one outer frame off and the glass out. Is there any miracle tool, technique or solvent that will...

I ended up drilling to 3/8 and tapering the outside edge of the hole. I mixed up some West System and epoxied in 3/8 teak bungs set in as far as I could without pushing them through. I let it set up and filled the remainder with Thickso. Tonight I will sand it smooth, clean it and add a barrier...

The holes go thorough the hull and it is about 3/4 thick fiberglass. Should I clean and tape the inside of the hole at least where I can reach or just fill it and let some ooze through?

After a few short months of ownership I came to realize my electrical system needed upgrading badly. I found way to many wires have been cut and left in place over crowding the panel, the helm and the chases. A lot on new wires were run some with 110 house wire on 12 volt systems. Yesterday my...

After removing the trim tabs I am left with about 20 - 1/4 holes through the hull. I am thinking of using Total Boat Thickso to fill them. I then will need to do some filling, fairing and a final finish before paint. What would you guys use. FYI I took them off because my boat is a 7 to 10 mph...

The boat I bought I absolutely love knowing it would be costly to bring it up to my standards. The one big surprise was the amount of hacks in the wiring. I knew it would need work but after a few months of ownership I realized a full rewire is in order. This coming week I have a certified...

In May/ June I was able to get a loan for a 30 year old boat through Sterling Associates. I would give them a call before trusting a broker.

I bought the boat this past spring and the heat worked long enough to pass survey. I just had a new generator installed so I am using the heat to help load up the generator while I break it in. The heat will work for 15-20 minutes the first time you run it. Once the breaker trips it will trip...

The put the clamp on and the amps started at 16 and made it to 21 before the breaker tripped. I assume it is a 20 amp breaker so the issue must be some sort of resistance in the heating circuit. Any thoughts on what to look at next?

I did a quick search and read a few posts but my issue was not listed. I used the heat for the first time today. After a few minutes of heat the breaker tripped. I reset it and it tripped right away. The A/C works fine no issues. Anyone had a similar issue and can point me in the right...

I see there are also "Jet thrusters" and they look awesome. Anyone have any experience with them good or bad?

My boat is single engine and doesn't have a bow thruster. There is not enough room to install one properly and no place close for the batteries. The only issue I have is getting the stern to do what I want when doing tight maneuvers. In reverse it just goes straight back with a hint of prop walk...

I am planning to add a stern thruster over the winter. What do you guys use, like and recommend. It is for the 32' boat in my avatar weighs 18,000 - 20,000 lbs. Thanks.

I thank you all for all the answers. Today I will be doing some measuring to see how well each one will fit. The boat currently has a 44# Delta that is fussy to set and will drag in a stiff breeze. I am leaning toward the 44# Rocna Vulcan I am not sure the 45# Mantus M1 will quite fit.

Sorry about the duplicate I am new to this stuff and kind of get lost

I was reading the thread about Ronca vs Mantus M1 and decided to order a Rocna Vulcan then I was reading about a CQR and its holding power. If given the choice what would you guys go with? Thanks for all of your wisdom.

I am about to upgrade my plow so this thread is of great interest. I am adding one more to the mix. I want to know what you guys think of the Lewmar CQR compared to the Rocna Vulcan and Mantus M1. I was going to order the Ronca then I read about the CQR and it sounds like pound for pound it has...

I will take it. Where in RI is it. I amd in Smithfield

Thank you everyone for answering this question.

I recently purchased a documented trawler (still waiting for the final doc's) and have paid the sales tax online and have my ST6. I think I still need to have a window decal on it. I can't find any info on line and the voice mails I have left to the MEP have not been returned. Does anyone know...

Old school with some new school. https://mail.yahoo.com/d/folders/1/messages/22380

I have a great company lined up to do the rewire and replace the auto pilot after it is hauled. I had them install most of the new electronics and a new inverter last month so I have seen the quality first hand. I am getting the boat ready to do the Loop at least a few times and then lots of...