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Oh, that's funny. Karen asked me if someone mentioned about a boat for sale on this forum and I said yes. Someone must be trolling the site and I just ignored it I told her. I went back and had a closer look and it was you too. Glad to see your still sailing the seas. Is that your boat for...

Dave, how many hours are on yours? (if that is okay to ask) Cheers

If your replacing the bellow, you want to replace the whole dripless unit, which comes with bellows. I'm going to have a good look at this one on Friday. I'm starting to wonder if the collar as slipped and the bellows no longer have the required tension that is required. There is a...

Oh, well done. That's great. Are you back in Campbell River? I was walking the docks and think I came across your boat.

I guess I need a new avatar since I'm boat less now!

Hey guys, have any of you had issues with your dripless shaft seals on your NP? I noticed on a recent survey that he noted "seawater mist coming off propellor shaft dripless seal". It is original seal so is 7 years old. Possible just poor seal between steel collar and graphite flange? Should...

That would be okay in my old boat, as I would still have another engine. Might have rather large hole in the hull, but would still have that other engine! That is a horrible visual.

Thank you Rebel, Woodlord, and dhays. I have one more that all or one of you might be able to throw at me. What HP do you all have and are you happy with it. I see there are two ratings, the 230 which is most common and the 380. Is the 230 enough? The one I looked says its can be upgraded...

yes, its the 2010. Just an hour from us. We went and had a look at it. We liked it very much. Trying to get out on one as we have never been. Its also at the very top of our budget, maybe over. (I know, no such thing as a budget for a boat!)

yes, thank you. I noticed they had them on the pilot house windows when we looked at the boat in the marina. A very good idea. I did find a porthole window that had been leaking and someone just smeared silicone all over it. Very poor job. water stain in the inside woodwork in the master...

Hi Woodlord Thank you in advance. I have yet to go on a sea trial. How is the noise level when traveling? Tough question as it should be "compared to what" but just your thoughts on it. Is the gelcoat any better/worse on a NP then some other boats? How often to wax and is yours holding up...

2 stateroom with bunk beds in the guest stateroom (kids) 40'-45' max no older then 2006 no more then 2000 hrs galley on same level (or close to same level) as cockpit/living area single diesel no or little canvas That is a few key items.

Yes, the AT is one we like a lot but has ladder as a matter of fact it is my wife's favourite. It's not that we can't use a ladder, we just prefer to have access with stairs vs ladder. NP has stairs outside the pilot house on both sides to the flybridge. We love that. Cheers

Well, it's not really that quickly. Have been looking or thinking about this for a couple of years. Put together a check list and then looked to see what might fall under the majority of the items. No chance of getting everything we wanted but needed to see how many we could get and put a...

Thank you very much for all your information. It has been very helpful. Now I just need to find a boat!!

Thanks Dan About your AP. Are you not concerned with driftwood and logs etc? Not much in your area? Again with a cruiser I have to keep my eyes straight ahead (one reason I'm looking forward to a trawler). If I hit anything with my last boat I would be replacing both legs. I realize the...

My wife and I had a look at a NP 43 for the first time and a few things came to mind. One was the drop down ceiling section just above the master bed. She was concerned she would hit her head on it getting up? I thought it was an odd question, but I'll ask anyway. Another is about how stable...

Hey, you have one! Can I ask you a few questions? Cheers Phil

Okay, thanks, I will try that. Cheers

I did. I was just expecting something from or about the OP and the trip. I read throught the original posts where he purchased the boat and was wondering what happened. Only shows to this point and nothing more.

??? Wrong thread maybe?

I have sold my boat and now am looking at a trawler and have viewed a NP 43 for the first time, but I have a bunch of questions so I was wondering if an NP owners would not mind me asking some questions. I have reached out to Dave who has been very helpful, so I am including you again Dave if...

So what happened to this storey? Did he not make it?

Thanks, yes I keep my boat at Pacific playgrounds marina in Black Creek which has some fresh water influence in the winter. I put the boat on the hard for the winter so I don't know the growth occurrence there. Our next boat will be staying in the marina year round. I do know if my...

Please forgive the newbie for slightly off topic, but how long does the antifouling last on a trawler in the PNW? I know that is a vague question as paint type and location will have effect. I'm trying to move into a trawler style vessel, so lots of research.