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Thanks John. I’ll look into it.

Things I learned from using Kiwigrip: 60 grit on an orbital sander to scuff up the surface. No need to sand aggressively. Apply two part epoxy primer thinned a bit so it soaks into the spider cracks( I had a lot). Be careful! If the epoxy bleeds under the tape line, it’s almost impossible to...

Good advice Ted. Thanks

Ok Ted, thank you. I’m convinced (once again) to get with the program. Thank you for shedding some color on my dilemma. I do have a spare through hull dedicated to a paddle wheel transducer that is no longer used. Perhaps there’s a “drop in” transducer to take the place of the paddle. Better to...

I’ll take a look at Airmar. Thanks. I was hoping to find an adaptor that connects my Furuno transducer cable to the Garmin display. My Furuno unit works well but the large boxy monitor takes up a lot of space. Also, I’m done punching holes in the hull. If I can get similar performance from a...

Thanks for your suggestions. Are you referring to the Garmin transducers that are placed inside the hull? Since my hull is pretty thick, I assumed the readings would be just ok. Will be using it at anchor mostly with some occasional deep sea fishing.

Hello All, I recently purchased two new Garman MFD displays and was wondering if there is a “fix” available that would allow me to use my old Furuno transducer. I’m told that theFuruno depth/fish finder was the best in its day but that was decades ago. The problem is that the monitor is a huge...

Thanks Don and others. I’m an old school Carnuba guy so maybe it’s time I get with the program and try something different, and most likely, better. The old girl (‘83 Californian 38 Sedan) still looks sharp. Hoping to keep her that way.

Thanks Choices. I was thinking that I use a diluted solution of soap and water in an effort to save the wax. At least prolong the shine. Also, I noticed that this post was only in the “Californian” section. Do you know if it will appear in all new posts? Obviously this post is not specific to...

Six months ago I paid over $2,000 to have my gelcoat compounded and waxed. The polisher recommended that I use only wax every six months to maintain the gelcoat since compounding would be too rough on the 40 year old gelcoat. It all sounds good but I’m concerned that washing the boat twice a...

Cruising speed 2 ft. Swells, no wind, twin 300hp 3208T, 38’ LRC Sedan gives me 20 mph @ 2400 rpm

Thanks all. In my world, no lights on, especially red ones, is a good thing. I will start with making sure the bulbs are good then attempt to trace the wires.

Great ideas! Thanks for the prompt replies. "SOL" seems likely to refer to a solannoid. Admittedly, I start seeing double at the thought of booster and battery interconnect solanoids. If that's the case, I have alot more to learn. UGH!

Photo attached Photo of SOL Light

Hello everyone, I recently acquired a 1983 Californian 38 Sedan. On the lower helm dash, next to each ignition key is a red light labelled "SOL". Neither light has come on so perhaps its an alarm light of some sort. Probably not low oil pressure as the horns come on with the ignition. It...

Thanks for the advice. I have no access to the boat until it goes to the boat yard for paint. Guess I will order both sizes and return the ones that don't fit. Happy Cruising!

I am new to the Forum and new to a Californian 38 Sedan. I’m confused on which Bennett trim tab actuators it has. One was frozen during the survey and the boat is back in the water with no way of having it checked. There appears to be four rings on the cylinder with the hidden hydrologic line...