This video shows a helicopter going over Man-O-War Cay, then Hopetown and White Sound both on Elbow Cay and then Scotland Cay. It’s truly heartbreaking to watch this video as I know these Islands all to well and the Abacos was one of our favorite places to cruise to in the Bahamas. I can’t...
Looking for suggestions on removing paint overspray on my canvas's. Boat was in storage for a few months at a marina that does paint work. I plan to inform the marina of the issue but doubt I will get anywhere with them. The canvas is only a year old so needless to say I'm twisted...... As far...
So walking into the service yard, the first thing I noticed is that they made my boat much smaller!!! I just wanted them to do a bottom job, detailing, zincs and new sea strainers for the mains......WTF :huh:
I am considering installing a Water Maker and started my preliminary research. Many choices and different set-ups but here is what I have so far. Looking for input.
General reason for a Water Maker:
We hold 140 gallons. I would guess we use 35-40 gals./day (typically wife and I) without...
So....my bridge a/c stopped working and there is no read out on the thermostat. So far I have checked the breaker which is on. The Cruisair electrical box has power. I have a spare thermostat so I switched that out and no change. So I'm assuming it's something in the cruisair electrical box...
So here is a little interesting thing that has had me puzzled....Maybe some of you Florida boaters have heard of this... I brought the boat to Florida from NY in November and on the way down each morning I would do my routine check in the engine room. Well somewhere in Florida waters, I started...
We have a TV (Toshiba circa 2009) on the bridge that is hard to hear the sound when cruising. I would like to connect to my Fusion Radio. I though I would be able to just connect to the Auxillary port from the stereo receiver to the TV. When I go to connect, I get the loud humming sound...
Went to change the Lenz filter for the Hydraulic steering and upon loosening the filter notice the fluid was definitely under pressure as it flowed out very quickly upon removal. Pre-filled the new filter and put it on. Started the engines and turned the wheel hard each way several times. Fluid...
Hopefully one of you tech savy guys can help me. I just installed the Fusion head unit with the MS-BT200 Bluetooth module. Using my hot spot on my phone, I am able to play Pandora through my iPad or phone. What I can't seem to figure out is how do I make use of the Fusion App on my iPad... The...
We went kayaking the other day and came across these vessels that showed such a lack of care.... why own a boat if you are not going to maintain it... To each their own I guess.... Sad.....
Looking for suggestion of where to stay and eat in Baltimore. Guessing inner a harbor is the place to be. Going to be looking at colleges in and around the Baltimore area for son#3 this weekend.
We've been hanging out in Hamburg cove and at Essex on the Conneticut River the last few days and just a heads up there is a ton of tree logs on the river. I've been here many times and never seen it like this so be on alert if you make it up this way. I'm sure this stuff is making its way out...
I am installing or will have my marina install (4) Underwater lights. My question is should the bottom paint be removed at the location where the fixture mounts to the hull. Nothing in the manufacturers instructions mentions removing the bottom paint. It only mentions coating the thru hole and...
Just sharing some photos of the work I just had done on the seating in the cockpit in case anyone else was looking for some ideas. The fabric is Sunbrella. I did'nt want to do the usual white vinyl and think this is a real nice alternative. Now if the weather would just cooperate, I can take the...
Looking for recommendations on a marine stereo that allows streaming for Pandora. I was considering a Fusion Stereo but I don't think they have the Bluetooth feature... Any suggestions appreciated....
Curious to get some expert opinions regarding oil filter life. Maintenance manual state changing oil every 250 hours or annually. Although I was on the boat every single weekend this summer with several trips, I only put 66 hours on the engines. I understand the reasons for changing the oil...
So this project started out with the wife in mind. She has enjoyed sewing most of her life but mostly dresses, jeans etc... I approached her about getting a commercial sewing machine and making new canvases for the bridge. She gave me that "Are you #$%&*!@ crazy" look... but she warmed up to...
Looking for referral on a Prop Scan shop. I'm on Long Island and the closest one on the Prop Scan website is Pitch Perfect Propellers in Stanford Conn. Has anyone used this shop or any other in my vicinity ? Thanks....
So I started my engines this morning for the 1st time this season and how sweet it was to here them purring again...... I needed to start them because I was installing the Wolverine engine heaters. The directions state the engine should be warm. This project required adding a separate circuit...
I just received an IPAD for Christmas and would like to take advantage of using ActiveCaptain. Any advice in regards to this site would be appreciated..... I presently have a Raymarine E120 and C120 for navigation. What will Active Captain do for me other than giving me marina info...