Search results

While learning my new to me boat I discovered a Fortress FX85 anchor in the "bosun's" locker hidden under a pile of old fenders. It was in a damp environment but as best I can tell the anchor is unused. It is rated for boats 59' - 68'. The anchor alone at WM is $1,600 and the Stowaway bag is...

Hi All, I'm looking for some input. For cruising the east coast and soon the Bahamas am I better off with Coastal Explorer or Aqua Map? I've used CE for years but have no experience with Aqua Map. Pros? Cons? Other recommendations? Thanks folks. Howard

I recently discovered some of my rarely used tools have become badly rusted. I'm looking for advice about how to clean them up. Thanks.

Just discovered this item under the floor of my boat. We own the boat for 18 months and thought I knew it all haha. Hope the TF brain trust can figure it out. Thanks all.

On Saturday last we experienced a vicious thunderstorm with high winds, thunder and lightning. A bolt of lightning hit the water behind our slip. The picture is of the VHF antenna on the boat next to ours. The next morning our engines wouldn't start and our Garmin displays displayed incorrect...

Looking for input for a unique (to me) event. I had closed the engine through hulls in order to change anodes. Left the dock to head off for bottom painting. After a bit the starboard engine sounded a high temperature coolant alarm. I shutdown the engine immediately and tried to move out of the...

Surely this will buff right out.

I’m wondering what is the safest approach to anchoring in an area that has “lonely” anchorages such as in GA. Would you leave your AIS on or off. I’m concerned with left on as it shows others that I’m anchored “alone” and a lot of boat details. Your thoughts?

The wife has a troublesome back which makes it difficult for her to place and remove our current set of fenders. They are the familiar Polyform/TaylorMade styles and are pretty heavy. I've been considering inflatable fenders. Online research indicates the leaders in the field are Aere, Easystow...

With the passing of the Queen, it got me to wondering how do you fly a flag at half staff on a boat? Off the stern seems impossible. Thoughts? Thanks.

B and B??

Our new to us boat has twin CAT 3406e engines 800 hp. There are screens that display engine performance information such as the standard stuff like rpm, coolant temperature, oil pressure and so forth. My question is what do I glean from fuel temperature. I’ve never seen that before and have no...

Hi All, Our new to us boat came with a wealth of fenders. There are two types onboard; cylindrical fenders and round “ball” type fenders. My question to the forum is which to use and when. I know the cylindrical fenders are used horizontally across pilings. What are the advantages of the ball...

Need some help. We had a really bad rain and lightning storm last week. After the storm passed we learned that a boat behind our slip experienced a lightning strike. I decided to test our electronics and all was fine. RADAR, depth sounder, chart plotter etc. all work perfectly. Next I started...

In these dark times I thought it might be fun for us all to share some happy photos. I’ll start. Hope a mod can fix the pics.

My air handlers can be programmed to have the fans run constantly or to cycle on and off based on cooling demand. Which mode is “easiest” on the fan motors in terms of longevity? Thanks in advance for the input.

Our new to us boat came equipped with an 83# Stainless Steel Rocna anchor. I would like to upgrade to a 120# Rocna. The existing anchor was rarely used and in great condition. West Marine sells it for $4,000. I am willing to sell it for $2,900. Pick up is in Stuart, FL. Thanks for looking. Howard

Today I made my last visit to Magic our 1996 Grand Banks Europa 46. She is going to a new home. She was empty of everything we accumulated in 10 years of live aboard. It was kind of bitter sweet. Now we start our new adventure aboard our new to us Pacific Mariner 65. If she treats us as well as...

"Magic," our 1996 Grand Banks Europa 46 is for sale. She is in excellent condition and ready for cruising. Located in Stuart FL. Price is $395,000. Send a PM for a Yachtworld link that has a full description and many pictures. Thanks, Howard

I need to locate a set screw like the one pictured. Any help would be appreciated. Happy New Year to all.

Lucky Lucky is the name on the boat we just bought. We are going to keep it as we consider ourselves lucky to have found her before she hit the market. She's a 2001 Pacific Mariner 65 and has lots of new equipment including a 2021 suite of Garmin electronics in the "glass bridge" style of...

We have been looking for a bigger boat and think we have found one. Survey and sea trial is complete and all that remains is the fluid sample reports. Once the deal is closed (next week?), our beloved 1996 Grand Banks 46 Europa "Magic" will be for sale. She's located in Stuart, FL. We will...

Just saw this on line. If it works it will make a routine job less stressful. www.redzincs.com.

I'm frustrated and so my rant follows; Purchased a new 25 hp Mercury 4 stroke in 2014. So far I've been able to put about 125 hours on it. It has now broken down for the fourth time (or is it the 5th, I'm losing count). I'm reluctant to take it out for a spin as I never know if I will get back...

Our Grunert Cold Plate refrigeration system needs to be replaced. It consists of 2 refrigerator cold plates and one freezer cold plate, plus a new compressor/condenser system. Very expensive to do. I'm looking for alternatives to convert to something else that does not entail removing the...