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I use 2 small flat pry bars to "pinch" the bezel between the flat bar and my thumbs and pull straight down. I usually pull it down just far enough to see where the springs are located and adjust the position to make sure my hands are not directly underneath them. Be careful not to pry against...

@Ididntdoit Thanks for the kind words. My wife (BJ) is almost as good as new after I took her to Germany for her back surgery. Don't get me started on the FDA! The only trips I'm doing now is down the dock to work on the boat. Life's great, you just have to pay to play sometimes and they say...

I believe my windlass breaker was on the forward bulkhead of the engine compartment on my 340. May want to look there as mine was pretty tight. I bow out of the rest of the questions as I don't even have a guess.

I have been away for a very long time. I won't go into the specifics (2 lawsuits, house burned down, 2 dogs died, wife was run over on her motorcycle, etc. etc.). I am now trying to get my 480DB back in commission (with no help from the boatyard that broke more things than fixed). I have read...

I have been a member for quite some time, however I went dark a few years ago in an income preservation program, so I have not contributed in a while. I do have the notorious 1998 480DB. There are some inherent flaws in the 98 that I think have been corrected/refined in the newer models. The...

Might be cheaper to buy a "certified pre-stolen" model when you get there.

Just remember, there are two types of boaters in Chas: Those that HAVE run aground, and those that WILL run aground. Best to follow other boats you know going into the more popular, but unmarked areas around here. You will love it though. There are many more drystack marinas, but your boat is...

It is truly amazing. Just like a soap opera. I have been absent for about a year, but have caught up with the story in just a few short episodes. Looks like I missed a lot, but don't have time to go reread all the excitement. For the record I was not logged in from S GA ever.

I used propspeed once and don't plan on using it again. It seemed to work pretty good, but as soon as you get a scratch, or some wear, you are screwed. To eliminate the growth from the bare spots, you need a putty knife, which tears up the rest of the good stuff. It is pretty expensive and I...

I probably won't stay in Bimini Bay, as they wouldn't even let me tie up a dinghy to go to lunch. The marina was fricken empty, it is just their policy. The Bahamas are supposed to be casual and laid back. Even the locals don't like it much, except for the lucky ones that are employed there...

Usually it is for LOA, but I really get peeved when they try to charge me for LOA and stick me in a short slip that I cannot get to the front of my boat. It seems to me, if your going charge for the entire length, you should have access to it.

Is this an old installation or new one? Has the system been sitting off for a while? When you energize the system, do you hear a motor turning in the dome? I have found with stabilized antennas, if the system is off for a long time that sometimes the antenna needs a little "push". the...

It seems the ONLY time i get boarded by the CG is coming and going from the Bahamas. Usually pretty nice, but once took them over 45 mins to get the boarding party ready to board us, while we were bobbing at idle speed. That sucked, especially since I did not have autopilot at the time. I...

I can't remember exactly, but if you are going to Nassau, then I suggest you put in at Bimini (clear customs) stay a night or 2 (it is pretty fun), then move on to Nassau. It is around 85 miles from Bimini to Nassau. you could theoretically make it all the way to Nassau, but you may be really...

I think my old 340 A/C units drained directly into the bilge. So you should check again after an extended period without the A/C running.

A trick I learned after buying an older very used boat was to use some sort of isinglass cleaner (mcguirers, or any other paste type). It really brightened up all the cabinets to a point that they can be maintained now. briman

You guys get it warmed up for me, as I should be there in December on the way down for my Winter cruise. Say high to Sarah and the end of the world bar. The last time we were there she was not feeling well.

When I ran a gas genny (and even now), I do and have slept with teh genny running. I do have some very common sense advice that does not preach. When you are on the hook your exhaust "should" be carried away to the stern of your boat. I slept in mine so many nights I can't count it. I would...

Don't know about the harness, but injectors are easily $200.00 ea. My friend found them for about $125.00 each. PM me if you want me to track that down. briman

I have to agree with Gary on the repeated attempts to overtake a sail boat in the ditch. When they don't come down to bare steerage, I have to go about 11-12 knots to pass them. I think that is the wake sweet spot, but hey, I asked first :) Seriously though, a sail boat is designed to handle...