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A few quick points on surveys in Florida from my experience surveying my 57 predator. When we had the haul out service done I had the marina power wash the bottom and clean the running gear. The growth, especially on the metals is nothing like we ever see boating up north. I arranged this...

Congrats! That interior finish is my favorite. Enjoy...

Il be in Montauk till 7/5. Staying in Sam star island.

Doing well! Heading to Montauk tomorrow.

Hey JB, Any Block island Trips planned? We will be there on 7/8 -7/10

good luck. a bit of advice, dont not buy a boat because it doesnt have a hydraulic lift. Find the cleanest maintained boat with records first. That can always be added. .

We had (3) 48da's sell out of our marina in the Northeast. My old boat sold Sept 2019 at $ 360k, no hydraulic platform 2008 sold in april 2020 $ 375 with Hydraulic 2008 was traded and sold May 2020 with in hours at $ 375k with out hydraulic. All three boats were maintained and well cared for...

Hi Brad, we have done this trip a few times now and this time of year is tough to do with out local knowledge. You are working against daylight, offshore winds, higher seas. You will be constantly adjusting you float plan, dockage and fueling. I'm not sure of the size boat you will be...

Rob, what product are you using. Growth was bad this year at the dock

Walter, Even with my sliding door I still put up the aft canvas to cover the cockpit upholstery when we leave the boat. You can't get away from it!!!

You have weep holes that run through the longitudinal stringers. Don't assume the water is only coming from the center bilge which is under the battery box. It might be coming from the outboard and travelling through the weep holds. Also is it salt or fresh water?

I would a do refresh on the coolant side of the heat exchanger. If the solution is too rich (too much glycol) it reduces the capacity to absorb heat. Pure water has a higher specific heat than the coolant mixture. If the raw water side of the heat exchangers are clean then I would...

Ive been asked by a few members about access to the salon AC unit for replacement. You need to remove the entire salon couch including brackets, Base and seat backs. Then remove the small side table. These are simply all small Philips screws. Wear a long sleeve and have different lengths of...

When I first got the boat I was a bit bummed because I had really liked the swing away helm chair. But after cruising for some time they are more comfortable than the traditional seat. So yes, I would opt for them again. And when they put the flexiteek on them, I thought they looked fantastic.

Actually we used these all the time. Flip up the bolster and you can stand on them to look over the bow. They also rotate and go up and down. So yes you can swing them away if you don't want them.