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Thanks guy, I will try it.

My main bilge pump is triggered by an electronic style switch instead of the typical float style. It uses electric continuity and I've had nothing but problems with it. I've cleaned the points which may help for a month or so, after which it will run my pump until the batteries are dead. I...

I've a 42' Grand Banks with a newer single John Deere 6068 without turbo. My gph meter runs at 1.5 gph at 1600 rpms and 7 knots. This is about 4.5 nm/gal. I love my boat, largely because it's a single. I have a bowthruster which I need in my tight marina which is subject to tidal currents...

I installed a new Raymarine GPS and I’m having a guy install a thru hull for the depth finder. He says if it’s not a cored hull there is another way to go about it. It’s a 1981 42’ Grand Banks Classic. Does anyone know if my hull is cored?, anyone know what this guy is referring to?, he says...

I really dislike electronics, so without going down to the boat and looking I don't even remember what I have. I do know one thing, the radar is an antique and the GPS is worthless to me. I plan to replace both. The VHF is rather new with AIS and works quite well so I will likely keep that...

Wow thanks for all the great feedback, one things apparent and that's that my budgets obviously to thin. I've looked at Garmin and found it's controls the most natural to work with, but it seems Raymarine has the most fans from this site. Thanks again everyone, I'll let you know what I decide...

I've an 1981 GB 42 Classic, the Radar is probably original, the GPS plotter is about 4 years old but a cheepo that I don't like. I think I need a combination Radar/GPS and would prefer something simple and dependable. My guess is this is a common question, but could someone please steer me in...

Alaska via the inside. We're planning to leave early but haven't decided exactly when. We have company later in the summer in the Anacortes area so we want to get back.

I had my first and I hope last crunch on my boat yesterday, there was 3 knots of current in my marina that I didn't anticipate. A bowsprit from a docked boat took out 2 vertical bronze stanchions on my 1982 Classic 42' Grand Banks. I suspect these are next to impossible to find, does anyone...

Ben2go, my thought is to replace it with similar if not the same as the original that's on it. There currently are 2 SS or bronze supports holding it up that seem beefy. I plan to have a dingy on it with this same type clips as you show in the S&P custom transom you showed. I carry a dingy on...

I've a Floscan flow meter. I've not checked the accuracy of this meter but I had a similar one on a fishing boat that burned gasoline, it was accurate in that application. I know flow meters can be affected by viscosity, and other variables and to be sure should be calibrated. I have a...

My swimstep is getting punky, I'm a fairly accomplished woodworker but I wonder if there is a nice aftermarket swimstep available. If anyone can point me in the right direction I'd be grateful. Thanks in advance - Jim

I'm late on this one, but my two cents. My 1982 GB Classic 42 has been repowered with a naturally aspirated single John Deere 6086. She hums along at 7.5 knots burning 1.5 gph fuel, at 8 - 8.5 knots I'll burn about 2 gph. I love my powerhouse, I found I had enough torgue to get me out of...

To Fletcher500 I like your plans for retirement, it’s great you can do it at 57. Jim

I'm 59 and retired in May and have no regrets about retirement, if anything I regret working so hard for so many years. We bought our dream boat 2 years ago, and have been using it more and more. I don't have money to burn, but enough that we have not had to change our standard of living and...

I’ve searched and not found info on this, how many hours between oil changes is recommended? I’ve a John Deere 6068 if that matters. Thanks

Makes sense, I was just watching a Raymarine Axiom commercial, it's tempting thanks.

iPad for chart plotter? I also have an iPad but when north of Port Hardy I can't get cell reception. I didn't think it was possible without a satellite phone. Am I missing something?

I need to update electronics and I look at these as a necessities instead of fun. Any recommendations for a good setup < $2,000? If I'm mistaken on my limit what do you recommend? I'm headed up to Alaskan from Anacortes in June so that's the type of use it will get. I'm currently using a B/W...

Big difference now is the cost of college, I think we can thank our bloated liberal college admin and professors, other than college cost I don't see the kids have it any worse. There is a big shortage right now for skilled labor, welders, CNC, controll specialists, even forklift and truck...

In a similar position I am in a very similar position, I'm 58 and everything is paid for and I've just put in notice that I'm retiring at the end of the year. Kids are out of college and working and it looks like medical insurance will be one of my largest expenses at maybe 26K until I'm 65...