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Recently installed a Vitrifrigo DW 250 OCX2 refrigerator/freezer. This is a dual voltage (110 Vac/12vdc) unit with separate compressors for the refrigerator and the freezer. Can't be more pleased with the performance with the exception of one little bug that I have not corrected (distributor...

All, Thanks for chiming in. I was quite surprised by the number of positive responses regarding the soft shackle solution. There is some 7/16" AmSteel in route and I will do some spicing when it shows up. This is a paradigm shift for me, but the simplicity of deployment/retrieval makes it...

Did the archive search for chain hook threads, but came up empty. So I am soliciting some collective input. Plan A- Chain Hook to make life easier for the deck crew (the navigator that always tell me where to go) Plan B- Teach deck crew to tie/use an anchor bend (more risky to...

The PTO option never crossed my mind. Thanks for the collective for giving me another rabbit hole to explore

As always...looking for advice and ideas on the replacement of an air compressor primarily used for the horns, but also for light use air tools. Had a 110V compressor/3 gal tank 150 psi package unit which has gone belly up and sifting through some options; 1. 110V via inverter vs 12v 2. Package...

The Alwgrip Pro-cure X98's active is based on dibutyltin dilaurate which is the basic chemistry used to accelerate urethane curing. The Technical Data Sheet he provided is a good guide, but I would do a small test first to confirm. The Alwgrip Pro-Cure X98 may have a lower or higher active...

Hatteras 42 LRC

If you have available clearance, adding a valve to isolate the pressure transducer might make some future maintenance projects a bit tidier and keep from having to "drain" your sight glass. As a "belt and suspenders" type of guy, my vote is to keep the sight glass

All, Truly some supply concerns and yes..... they are still the ripple effects from the February freeze event. Ethylene oxide and propylene oxide suppliers (only 3 domestic producers) are still under constrained production with allocations having been in place since February. These two little...

In a quest to locate a "seasoned" Detroit Diesel engine surveyor for a pre-purchase audit and sea trial evaluation. Dealing with a couple of 4 -53 NA's Any recommendations and or warnings would be appreciated.

Just looking for comments/opinions on the points/locations to perform IR temp checks on the engines while underway. Seems a history of inlet/outlet temps of the oil cooler, transmission cooler and raw water heat exchanger would be a good diagnostic tool. Thoughts/comments and crude remarks are...

$0.02 Worth Oil based (alkyd resin) paints are tried and true. This is actually a polyester based chemistry that crosslinks to a very tight film and thus good resistance to water penetration. With that said, it is also a very hard film which isn't as forgiving to a substrate's...

Found the potential boat, ready to pull the trigger, but need some help. 1) Looking for marine surveyor recommendations for the Wilmington,NC relative vicinity (< 150 miles) Looking for the tough, "just the facts", "rip the bandaid off" type willing to talk me out of buying the boat. 2)...

All, thanks for the inputs and encouragement. I am exploring these avenues on a larger boat for a couple of selfish reasons; 1. A week long "working" vacation for me to be on the water and a potential few nights out on the hook 2. Build some confidence with the "Navigator", both in her skill...

Trying to "step up" from a 24' I/O cuddy cruiser to the life changing 45 - 50' trawler class. The "navigator" (because she is always telling me where to go...) has some concerns about our ability to handle a larger craft. I have found a few "trawler schools". As an alternative, I was also...

Rufus, Thanks for the heads up.....havent seen anything pop up down here with the 58" LRC's. Most likely it a marina condo or has been moved out of State.

Howdy, We have finally started our actual, "Yes, we are going to buy a boat" search. As one of the 4 - 6 options, the Hatteras 58 LRC looks to suit our near and long term goals as a live aboard with extended Caribbean/Central America cruising potential. Are there any proud owners along the...

Thanks, Yea we are trolling the docks now, looking to purchase within a 2 yr window. Biggest hurdle now is getting the "admiral" on as may boats as possible. Grand Banks seem to be the most numerous boats on the market with good reputation with a used price tag to go with it. How long have...

Howdy Ya'll My quest has started to find a "looper", but giving myself plenty of time for research and due diligence. As part off this process, I would like to find some experienced folks in the Kemah to Galveston, TX area to mentor me along the way. May your seas be calm and your bilge stay dry.