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My synthetic teak floor has been maintenance free for good 10 years. However, the time came when the original caulking started failing by flaking off. So, I bought this sealant to use between teak joints in the cockpit and swim platform. After a month, it dried and was flaking off as bread...

Did anyone install bimini top for your tender? I see number of options from Amazon at very reasonable cost. Anyone went that route? Any feedback on what you don't like and would do differently with your installation?

I wanted to post this as a friendly reminder that the holding power of boats ground tackle is as good as the weakest link. With time, your anchor swivel can become one. We love anchoring, so my ground tackle is used 99% we're out. Years go by and one day I've noticed that one of the pins in the...

I've fixed my original horn few times. The location is horrible (anchor locker) and the fix by taking the horns apart and cleaning them lasts only short wile. As you can imagine, few good wave splashes voids all of your efforts quickly. My next attempt was installing electric version (Dual...

A friend of mine is looking for a fiberglass repair folks for a somewhat unusual project. His boat is in Forked River, NJ but he's willing to travel a reasonable distance, if needed. If anyone has recommendations and good and inexpensive shop or a mobile service in the area, I would greatly...

I know we have couple of threads on the subject of lost water pressure, but I just experienced a unique situation and thought it would be good idea to share it here, which could help saving someone's day. The Problem: I first noticed some loss of pressure when taking shower. It was...

I've heard this before, but never had first hand experience until now. My genny's intake hose collapses after few hours of run time. I guess it relates to rise in temp in the ER. All gauges on the unit show normal readings, but I clearly see collapsed intake hose, which raises a great deal of a...

My SMX IR is starting to give me troubles (down button fails to respond). I took the board apart and tried cleaning what I could see. No luck. Does anyone have a good source on getting a replacement?

My new detailer is proposing to use Jetseal sealant as a finish product, instead of traditional wax. I've used Reject sealant last year and was not happy. Does anyone have experience with Jetseal?

Greetings to all, The spring is finally here, it’s time to start planning our flotilla trip. Over the years we’ve covered lots of beautiful ports NE has to offer. During our 2016 trip, we’ve made an attempt to visit Martha’s Vineyard, but the weather Gods had a different plan for us. We took...

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Greetings to all, It’s time to start planning our flotilla trip. Let’s not delay much longer and get the discussion going. WHEN: The “CSR Northeast Flotilla 2017” will be held on the week of July 29th to August 6th The “Feast of the East” will be scheduled for Saturday July 29th. Location...

We have number of people expressing an interested on doing the trip to Rye Playland. Let's have a dedicated thread on it and see if we can make the trip happen. I just spoke to the dockmaster and would like to point out few facts to set proper expectations: 1. There's a small mooring field...

Greetings to all, Learning from the past that some preferred places get booked before we had our plans formed, I’d like to start planning our flotilla much earlier now. WHEN: The “CSR Northeast Flotilla 2016” will be held on the week of July 30th to August 8th The “Feast of the East” will be...

Steve, Randy, Mark and I have been discussing a trip to Bahamas during spring break 2016. Considering the time required for detailed planning, which includes lots of variable, I'd like to start this thread early and see who else would be interested doing the trip with us. WHEN This is something...

As some of the locals might be aware, there's a 39th boat parade scheduled for Lake Boca on 12/19. Here's the link: http://www.ci.boca-raton.fl.us/pages/ecodev/events/39th-annual-boat-parade Randy and I are looking to raft in the Lake Boca and enjoy the show of the parade passing the area on...

Considering that we'll have number of CSR members coming for the boat show, we wanted to see if we can have a day on water. If anyone is here by boat, please join our raft at Lake Boca on Sat Nov 7th. Time: Between 12 and 1pm. Communication, VHF CH68. Current particiants: Alex: 420DB...

Those who followed our trip past winter season could easily tell that we're in love with FL waters. While planning our last trip to Key Wes for New Years, I was caught by surprise last year that at about mid November marinas in downtown were booked solid. I couldn't find one slip just for my...

Greetings to all, As the winter is starting to take the turn towards the end, it’s time to start planning our summer trips, as well as booking vacation time off. Having great success with the past two official Flotillas, we’re getting ready for our 3rd Northeast Flotilla. So, let’s not delay...

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