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Okay, so I have been trying to troubleshoot my broken windlass all summer. It is a Benson Rope only windlass on my 1987 Weekender 300. Basically, it will still pull up, but when I try to let line out, the motor just quietly hums. So, I pulled the windlass electric motor and gear box. I...

Can you use a household compact (1.7 sq ft) refrigerator to replace a Norcold. I know it will only be able to run on shore power, but the replcacement cost of a new Norcold is quite high. Is there any difference in the basic construction?

I was hoping to get some advice on an issue I am having with my fridge. It works on battery power, but not on shorepower. I know the shorepower circuit is good, and the there is power being supplied to the fridge, but it will not kick on. When I turn the switch on the dash to power it by...

Hi. I have a 8'6" Baltik PVC inflatable. I just bought Weaver davits and need to glue the pads to the dink. Problem is that the rubber "Baltik" nameplate is right where I need to glue the pad. Anyone know of a way to remove this nameplate? Thanks!!!

Had an issue with my 300 WE this weekend. I got to the marina on Saturday morning, and washed the boat. I washed the boat before opening it up or boarding so I could leave my canvas up. When I finished washing, I opened her up. Then I went into the cabin, and the cabin floor was wet. I have...

I am doing my first diy oil change on the boat this year. I just got the Jabsco flat oil pump from WM. My question is on what weight of oil to use??? Also, anyone have a preference on brand? My boat is a 1987 300 WE with twin 5.7 mercruiser inboards. I am in michigan and the boat is...

I just launched this past weekend, and I noticed an issue with my port transmission. I was hoping someone might have some insight... :smt100 I have a 87 300 Weekender with twin 350 inboard mercs. The issue I noticed is when I put the port engine in gear, either forward or reverse, the...

Hello all. What a great site. I am so glad to find people who want to talk boats all winter long!!! I have a 1987 300 Weekender. I have had this boat for a year. I look forward to talking to you all!!! Matt