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My boat has twin Cummins QSM 11s, with Twin Disc gears. One day, with no prior hint of any similar problem, I went to start up the boat. Port side acted normally -- the SmartCraft Display went through the POST with no problem then indicated 0 RPM. Pushing the station select button on the gear...

I am interested in buying a mooring in Newport Beach (CA) harbor, which I will likely use a week or less at a time, 3 or 4 times per year. They rarely become available in my size, so I have to make a decision on this opportunity quickly. But it is too expensive to buy only to find out I won't...

I can't figure out how to "zero" the rudder angle indicators on two IS20s (Rudder version), which are part of a system that includes two AP28s and 6 jog lever controls. The system has been installed and working fine for the past 10 years, although I have a vague recollection of the rudder angle...

I have an HRO Systems water maker, but misplaced the remote control panel. A picture is below. I can find new ones for $409 (this is a 2.5" x 3" part consisting of two push buttons and 4 LEDs -- no logic or other solid state components that probably costs $10 to make), but would much prefer to...

My boat has a bunch of these and they all need replacement. Anyone have a good supplier to suggest? Thanks, Rick

I have Twin Disc gears (nothing special, MGX, behind 660hp QSM11s) and it is time for the 1,000 hour fluid (30 weight oil) and filter change (Twin Disc part number PX-11653). The dealer's price is shockingly high $267.33 each (plus tax and shipping). I don't remember paying that much...

My boat has a home-style refrigerator (on top) freezer (on bottom). I have not yet figured out the problem, but periodically about a pint of water comes pouring out of the bottom of the unit onto the teak and holly floor. I suspected, and after several cycles am now convinced, that the freezer...

My boat has had a "permanent" slip for a couple years, so it finally occurred to me that I could attach fenders to the dock and thereby eliminate the need to remove and deploy temporary fenders from the boat every time I take it in and out. I can't see any reason not to, but thought I would ask...

This is for my house. I have several BBQ's, including a BGE, gas grill, smoker and my general favorite -- a Webber Kettle. I am looking for a charcoal BBQ with the following features, all of which are available individually, but I cannot find this combination anywhere: 1. Adjustable grill...

I equipped my boat during commissioning with a KVH M7. I just learned that Dish has changed the format of its signals and KVH will not support M7's with a 2008 serial number (which mine is, although it was commissioned in 2009), so now my KVH receiver is unable to receive HD from Dish (and...

$2.20 out the door -- that is the 1,000 gallon + price. Less costs more -- just a guess but maybe $2.40 for 100 gallons.

My 100 gallon holding tank is pumped overboard by a Whale Gulp diaphragm (good thing for spell check, or I would have left out the silent "g") pump, which takes 20-30 minutes. During the last 6 years the diaphragm broke once, but otherwise no problems with the pump. However, on two or three...

My prior boats were, for the most part, inshore boats, that were all heavily used and not well maintained before my purchase. I think I suffered most every mechanical failure imaginable and got towed in plenty of times. I purchased my current boat new and have been meticulous about...

My boat displaces about 100,000 pounds and carries a 110 pound bruce with 440 feet of 5/16" HT chain. I made that selection when the boat was commissioned, 6 years ago. I remember concluding that, at the swl of the chain, the catenary effect with a 4 to 1 scope would keep the pull sufficiently...

A friend of mine is considering switching from his big go-fast sportfisher to a longer-range, slower but still fishable boat. That is a switch I made several years ago when going to my current boat. At that time, I came close to ordering a Nordhavn (twin engine, 62 foot I believe) but realized...

I need to find a better way to keep track of everything (especially consumables and spares) on board, ie what I have and where I have it. Ideally, I will find some well thought out software, but worst case I will develop some kind of excel spreadsheet, maybe in some kind of sortable matrix...