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Mates, my depth sounder is not displaying on the smart craft. Also not communicating with the Navman. This happened when I picked it up from marine max. I brought it in so they could pull the codes since I was getting the beeps. It was the IAC so I decided to just do that repair myself since...

"Ludwig". 1986 560sl Mercedes Benz

I ended up using the Scotty system. Here's a thread with some discussion. I like that it locks in multiple positions so I swing inboard under weigh and outboard when cooking. http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/81935-Where-to-install-rod-holders-on-2006-260-Sundancer/page2?highlight=Magma...

Well, when it comes to vacation property ... had a great vacation home in Gatlinburg which went up in flames after Thanksgiving. Got nice insurance settlement and given our age and station, we chose to pay down home mortgage and rent in the future. If I would rebuild it would cost me so much...

Met with upholstery guy yesterday and we have a plan. Wrap the horizontal board in the padded vinyl to match, develop a seamless method of attaching the bolsters so that when they come off the vinyl will look good and prepare a headboard that will be secured through the anchor locker bulkhead...

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So, assuming I can figure out pictures here are a few that show process of removal ... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Gotta up my game!

Sorry if I violated protocol in posting in this different section. I am new to this club and thought that perhaps posting in another section would generate some discussion! Still learning about this great resource!

So true. I wish I could just blithely purchase a bigger boat, but alas, I must see what I can do with what I have now. I am thinking that there may be some other folk who have faced similar challenges given our stature.

Posting to modification section a query already posted in hopes of finding some owners who have tackled a similar issue... I am exploring removal of the the seat cushion bolsters in the V-berth to enlarge the sleeping area. I would like to be able to return the area to factory look upon resale...

Ok, I checked things out this morning and it looks like the piece of plywood I was thinking of removing is much more structural than I thought. So I'm moving towards wrapping it with fabric and creating an upholstered board underneath the mirror at the bow. The side bolsters will be removable...

UPDATE: The bolsters are easier to remove than I thought! Bennett, just take those ten stainless screws out and where the curved bolster meets the straight, pull the straight one inboard. The straight bolsters are tucked, but not secured, into slots in the galley cabinetry and the head...

i know, I know, but she just partially sunk. The insurance company spent twenty thousand replacing tons of stuff. I need to just enjoy the hell out of it for the next few years because I basically have a new boat. Plus there is a multiplier effect in that a bigger boat will not fit on my...

So, a few years later, how have your LEDs held up?