Hi All,
Has anyone used 3M Perfect-It Ultrafine Machine Polish on their gel coat? Here it is:
http://www.amazon.com/3M-06068-Perfect-It-Ultrafine-Machine/dp/B0015PMQDI
I've heard from some on the dock that it's the "wonder polish". I think the liquid is actually purple. It's sold at San...
Well, I FINALLY dove in and hooked up freshwater flush kits on the mains, after 4 years of thinking about it. Here they are:
And in action:
Not quite as fancy as the nice manifold systems I've seen here, but they seem to work.
I screwed up on the first flush, and hooked up a new hose...
I might have missed a post or two and might not be totally in the loop, but I really like this one. Is this a 65 SD? The full beam master is even more pimp than the 47 SD's with the wraparound back lit headboard. I didn't think anything could top that...
Hi All,
A friend of mine has an '05 390 DA with 8.1 HO's. One of the engines has a chronic problem after short runs. He just wrote this:
"Had it out again last weekend and same thing after 20 minutes out, cut the engines to Pump out and upon 20 seconds after restart Port side choked out not...
Hi All,
We have an '08 36DB that's been in the water since Sept. of '09. The bottom paint is toast. I got a quote for a haul out, Clean, and Paint (with Interlux Ultra, 7mils thick) - $1368. When it was pulled out, I hear this:
"The bottom has quite alot (50%) of paint missing. These bare...
Here's why it's important to have spare parts onboard:
We planned to spend Thanksgiving day on the hook, cooking turkey and the works, when I tried out the generator before we left the slip. LOC! checked the strainer - Clean. Filled the tank - still LOC. Checked the impeller - FRIED. And...
Hi Guys,
Noticed water in the bilge this weekend, and discovered a leak coming from this when the engine was running:
The water appears to be coming out around where the lower hose is connected to the black box with the label on it. Shouldn't there be hose clamps on those? Neither...
Hi All,
Just got an offer in the mail from Specialized Yacht Service, Inc. They offered to handle the renewal of the USCG Certificate of Documentation, which is due to expire shortly. $75.
Sounds like a 'racket'. As I traded my last boat before it was time for renewal, I'm not sure what...
Hi All,
Background: I've got an issue going on with my Stb batteries, and some other battery/power related questions that I need to resolve before I spend the night on the hook and end up with a Sea Tow bill the next day. I have 2 sets of 2 Group 31 batteries. They are run in a series (I...
Hi All,
Directv is telling us that we can't view the local networks (or any networks, for that matter) on our boat in CA, as our home is in AZ. It's been several months since I talked to them about this, so I don't remember the exact reasoning, but I went round and round with a few people...
Hi All,
I recently came accross a weekly podcast on the "World of Boating" website. I would have posted the link, but it's not working right now. Check out the website, and you'll find it pretty easily on the maroon bar near the top. It's called ((WOB)) Radio, and it's based in the FL area...
Hi All,
I just got a new cell phone, a Palm Pre (similar to an I Phone or a Blackberry Storm). Finally moved into the latest century from a Palm Treo. I know there are some cool apps for the I Phone, and am wondering if anyone knows of a source of the same for the Pre.
Thanks, in advance...
Hi All,
MarineMax is trying to put an HD Radome on my boat, instead of the non-HD open array that's listed as an option. Both are 4KW. I noticed that the retail price of the open array is about twice that of the dome. How hard should I push for the "right" action from them? How much of a...
Hi All,
I just closed on a '08 Sedan Bridge, with the DSS satelite option. I don't take delivery for another week, and I'm wondering where the system get's it's power. I've heard that the dish itself is DC, and that the receiver is AC. Also, I think the TV is AC, correct?
On the other...
For Sale: Bow sunpad for '07 290DA. See attached picture. There is also a piece that goes in the center over the hatch.
I don't know if it's feasible to ship this, as it's pretty big.
If interested, PM me.
Kevin