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I may be taking a boat from the Illinois River into the Chicago River, and to the lake. I am not familiar with these bodies of water. Anyone have advice or general info about this passage? What I am looking for is lock info, peculiarities about the rivers, recommendations for a transient well in...

Is there an "official thread" for the 370 Sedan Bridge? If so, I can't find it. :huh:

I've a Datamarine LX50 speedometer set into my dash. I noticed that it recently would top out at 22/23 knots. I checked with three separate GPS devices that were in agreement with each other. It revealed that not only was I able to go faster than 22/23, but the readings at all speeds above idle...

I broke two snaps today on my windshield. They are the ones that clip into the track and can slide a bit. Anyone know of a ready source for these other than direct from Taylor Made?

I am hoping someone can help me come up with a solution before tomorrow morning. The good news is my mechanic has finally been able to diagnose the problem after my changing just about every ignition component didn't solve anything. The fuel pick up tube is clogged. The problem is, my mechanic...

Hi, I have a problem that my vacuflush system will cycle frequently. The pump kicks on anywhere from every 10 minutes to an hour. Somewhere the vacuum is escaping. I do know this because if I switch it off, wait, and then flush, it is weak. It also seems to be taking longer to kick off when...

I know the topic of window flock has been discussed ad nauseum, however I wanted to ask others about the windows. I redid mine this week. My motivation for the redo was to make the windows slide easily. My bottom flock was badly deteriorated and cracked. I thought this was the reason that they...

Can anyone identify the function of this device? It's under my helm and I can't seem to follow where it goes through the maze of tied up wires.:huh:

This week and last I was working with some polyurethane paint (Interlux Brightside). I am hoping I won't have a problem. The heated storage building got turned down in temperature and I am afraid the paint is not curing. It is soft enough that I can dent it with my fingernail. I actually didn't...

I am having my cockpit upholstery redone and I am missing one of the pieces of metal trim that goes on the inside of the cutouts on the vinyl. It's hard to explain where so there is a pic. The trim is anywhere there is a cutout in the wood backer and it goes around the perimeter of the cutout...

Hi, I am never taken apart a rudder assembly before. I am thinking I should take the opportunity to change the packing while out of the water. Can someone tell me what to expect? Please see the link to the pick of one of them so you can see if it's a typical set up. A couple of questions I have...

Small thing, but I want to replace the courtesy light in the companionway with an led version. I pulled the courtesy light (it can be seen in one of the pics in my album, link below) and it has a mini version of a standard 12 volt bulb. Anyone know what this bulb is called so I can try to find...

Yesterday I had the yard put in a strut bearing. I bought the part myself so I would know it was the correct one. I just wanted the yard to hang it. So three guys came out (mechanic and two apprentices) and started working. I was working on my own project inside the boat when I began hearing...

I need to remove my windshield to paint my dash. As an alternative, I thought it might be better to keep the frame on and remove the glass instead. The thing is, I don't know if this is possible and practical. It looks like I could just pull the gasket on the exterior and pop the glass out. But...

Hi, can anyone tell me more about my dash indicator lights? Since I've owned this boat I've had a minor frustration that I need a flashlight to see which switch is which. Now after pulling it off, I can see that the dash is supposed to be illuminated. It has never worked. My dash has some kind...

I am planning on installing LEDs in my cockpit and another circuit of LEDs down below. I would like the cockpit lights in warm white and red for underway. I also want them to be on a dimmer switch. The same for below except for the red, just white. Does anyone know of a good thread on the...

I am not sure if the question belongs here, but it has to do with buffing and boat-name decals. I need to do a complete compound, polish, and wax. Will a buffer tear up the decals on the stern? Tritone

Today I opened up my packing glands to assess them before repacking. They've always been much leakier than I think they should be. When I tighten, it doesn't seem to do much. Now it's true I have never done it before, but I didn't expect to find what I found. Instead of flax packing, I think...

Hi, I recently bought a new Manson 35 pound anchor and I decided it's a bit overkill for my needs. I upsized to this one which is for a 34'–40' boat but I won't really ever need this kind of protection in my area. If you know anchors, you already understand these are the greatest for holding...