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We suffered a port engine engine failure after ingestion salt water November 2020. Will right up a complete detail of what we went through once everything is settle but it will probably be awhile before I can post such. I would like to have a conversation with anyone whom has had t have it...

Ok, I’ve done The Great Loop once (so far) as well as traveled over 20,000nms. I’ve been using a product called NEMO which is a hard wire device no whereas it was just by cell phone before that had to be manually started & stop. Now with the hardwired system it’s all automatic. Below is a...

I have been hammered twice with an Distress Alarm going off on the above listed Ray 240 VHF Radio and it will wake the dead up when she goes off. I’ve read & reread the Operations Manual and still not sure if I have a failing radio or the set has been changed since this was built and installed...

The wife & I are here till the 12th and I’m always looking at boats wherever I travel when possible. Obviously this is one great boating area and if there’s anyone out there willing to show me around a little I’d greatly appreciate it. No such thing as looking at to many boats as the eyes are...

I’ve have copied this from an AGLCA (America’s Great Loop Cruising Association) I read & review Daily. We completed our first Loop in 2015/16 and became a Life Member as I’ve learned so much from the posting since 2014. Im sure the posted would be more than happy to share this story as it is a...

I’ve have copied this from an AGLCA (America’s Great Loop Cruising Association) I read & review Daily. We completed our first Loop in 2015/16 and became a Life Member as I’ve learned so much from the posting since 2014. Im sure the posted would be more than happy to share this story as it is a...

Ok, so everyone reading will be on the same starting point. The 52DB like many other SR boats is configured with (2) 12 volt group 31 batteries for the bow thruster which has no problems nor conflict or concerns. There is no dedicated stand alone generator battery. The two Cumminis QSM11s each...

Were in Ft. Pierce now and will be in KW, (Stock Islsnd Marina) by the 15th. for the winter. Thought I’d reach out and see if anyone else is going to be down this winter?

I have purchased a twin engine digital EGT gauge set from Rival Motorsports that are made in the UK and plan to install them within the next couple of weeks. EGT stands for "Exhaust gas temperature" as these engines seem to have issues with excessive heat which creates excess fuel burn, exhaust...

Anyone know what the distance is between the sounder and the bottom of the running gear? With Smart Craft you don't have inch by inch offset control. I picked -2'4" offset to start with until the next time I'm hauled and can get a more accurate measurement. The other way of asking the same...

The waste tank dump valve has either broken loose from the valve handle which doesn't feel like it or some blockage seems to be there. Macerator works fine, push and builds enough pressure on the outside of the pump that it loads up and kicks the breaker. Next step disconnect the discharge hose...

Anyone know how to increase the light output for the two under counter range lights on the 52SB boat? Can you just change the bulbs to something that greatly increases the light output. On ours you might as well strike a match to see if they are even on. Looks like a very greyish or light...

Anyone know how to increase the light output for the two under counter range lights on the 52SB boat? Can you just change the bulbs to something that greatly increases the light output. On ours you might as well strike a match to see if they are even on. Looks like a very greyish or light...

Let me know as it says above just how big of a concern is it? Is this the biggest mistake you ever made or ya can handle it if ya just take great care of it! Let me know what you think and if you have it how do you take special care to take care of it? AJ

Ladies & Gentlemen, We will be returning South through the C&D Canal stopping at Chesapeake Inn & Marina on August 8th weather/Seas permitting from a 21 day trip up through the Long Island Sound to Newport, RI with two other boats. They will be heading back to the southern bay area where...

I'm looking for first hand recommendation for excellent survey for Sea Ray boat as well as preferably Certified Cummins engine surveyor as well on QSM-11s. if you have someone you really like & trust please forward info at your earliest opportunity! AJ

Looking for first hand knowledge or great reference for a Cummins engine surveyor as well as boat surveyor that works or comes to the Clearwater area. If ya know someone or know someone I should talk to about such a person your contact would be appreciated. Twin QSM-11s John

We drove into town yesterday with 5 other couple for a week of fun & relaxation. Two of the couple we met in Kingston, Canada on the Loop during the summer of 2015 so it's great to see and spend time with them again. CSR members since we've never been here before and don't know any of the area...

Last year while on The Great Loop trip of a Lifetime we stopped one night in Gananoque OH, Canada and saw a Sun Dancer style (Regal) that had a RV or Camper style AC mounted on the Bimini roof. I took a few pictures out side but it was on a week day and only Loopers were around. The...

We have lived on our 2001 Sea Ray 420AC for the last 11 months having departed our home Marina last May. We are now headed home with the last 925 miles+- or so in front of us. We've owed GT since July 2007 so we know her well including every sound she makes and where the sound comes from so I...