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I need to replace my helm chair, unfortunately there is an engine hatch directly below where the helm chair needs to be. Does anyone know of a sturdy free standing helm chair I can look into? Still standing...

Thank you for the great advice, so far I have used double masking(these days we all have plenty of those) also I have been removing the lead backing, painstakingly difficult!

Winter project: Insulating the engine compartment of my 1978 Morton & Hersloff 36 While insulating I came across old insulation- Lead backing with either fiberglass, or asbestos . Does anyone know if this could be asbestos? I am replacing all area easily within reach, but will go further if it...

Hi, and thanks, I really do think it's a great looking boat. We cruise 9-10 knots regularly, and our mercruiser seems to be fairly economical. Honestly I have not been diligent about figuring out gph at different speeds. I do however think that at 9 knots she seems to run at her best. Simon J...

1989 Cape Dory Flybridge 28 this boat has been redone bow to stern, brand new awlgrip "Flag Blue" red boot stripe. New Flybridge cover and bimini 2018 , all new cushions and water heater 2019.Mercruiser 5.7 gas engine previous owner kept boat in fresh water.Bow thruster, Raymarine gps units...

Thank you everyone for your great advice. I really like entertaining all these possibilities. I already ordered some sound proofing material for the engine compartment. Hoping to install next weekend, I'll pay particular attention to fitting it tight at the folding compartment opening. Next up...

Owning a flybridge, I tend to spend most of the summer months driving from above, as the weather turns cooler, I'd like to extend the New England season by driving at the lower helm station. The engine box is directly below and very noisy, has anyone had experience with soundproofing materials...

Hello everyone, I recently signed on to the Trawler Forum after following it for many months. We own a Cape Dory Flybridge 28 and have discovered cruising is what we would love to do in the near future. Our boat is great, and we are learning to cruise around Long Island sound. We'd like to move...