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Electric scooters are excellent too, and are lighter and more compact. We have a Segway Ninebot scooter, and an electric bike. I use the scooter more, because of the convenience dragging it on and off the boat. They're very easy to use, although certainly not as well-equipped for carrying things...

I'm just going to leave this here... strainer was clear, so I removed the inlet hose to to figure out what was obstructing it. Time for a strainer on the hull! :eek:

The 3M Window Weld ribbon sealer (the black bedding stuff) is what keeps the water out. The glass is supposed to seal against it. The outer gasket (glazing) just holds the glass in place against the gasket, and doesn't need to be sealed completely against water. When removing the outer glazing...

Those windows look just like my old Cape Dory windows. Here's a post I made about re-sealing them years ago. Maybe this will help. Mariner II: Maintenance Blog: Windshield Bedding I used 3M Window Weld (you probably want 1/4"x1/4"), and TP-139 exterior gaskets: American Marine, Inc. | Window &...

I've used a Weems & Plath oil lamp for many years. It's one of my favorite additions to the boat. Lamp oil (not kerosene) is clean and safe as others said. I never leave a flame unattended, but I have zero hesitation about using this. No soot, faint smell that I find pleasant, and cozy/warm...

Many people don't seem to like 8Ds very much, and want to swap in 2 x 31 or 2 golf-carts for each 8D. Just wondering, why? Is it just about size & weight? I have 2 x 8D AGMs for house. It's true, they are a bear to get in and out of their home in the engine room. But really, 31s would not be a...

Yeah, maybe I'll just replace the whole pump. It's old (original 2004). I'll at least order a spare and see how things look when I pull it apart. Thanks for the tips!

Any idea what the height adjustment range is?

Looking for a little advice on fixing a leak from my impeller housing. I'm almost 5000 miles from my boat in Annapolis at the moment, but trying to get all my spring maintenance planned for when I get there. This is on a Cummins 6cta, Sherwood pump. At the bottom/base, the flange for what I...

Do you have a lower helm as well? I have never understood the desire for two enclosed helms. For me, I want the flybridge almost completely open, maybe just a bimini for shade. If I want to be enclosed, I go below.

I get a lot of channels over the air in Annapolis, most of the DC and Baltimore area broadcasts. It's great, and the picture quality is better than streaming. Two points about TVs: A lot of newer TVs are "monitors" only -- no built-in TV tuner. If you want over-the-air channels, make sure...

Don't forget, you need a generator to run A/C while underway...

Tow vehicle vs. Slip... both are expensive. The tow vehicle probably is much easier to find, but for me a slip brings a lot more pleasure. There are days that are nice enough to enjoy being aboard, while sea conditions are too unpleasant to go anywhere. In a nice marina you'll meet friends and...

I have a Legacy 34 Flybridge (2004) on the Chesapeake, but I had an express cruiser in Seattle for a few years. From that experience, I can tell you that I personally would insist on an enclosed helm in the Seattle area. A flybridge and a lower helm, to me, is an ideal setup for that weather...

I have a Shark too, with a bunch of attachments, including one for rugs and one for pet hair. I use it as an upright and handheld. Works great. Only complaints are the dirt container is a little small and I wish mine were cordless. Small shopvac for nasty stuff and wet stuff.

In my experience, any sewing/upholstery work from a marine shop costs approximately wtf?!? dollars.

Possibly both AC and DC power connections back there.

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Down here in Brazil, the days just started getting shorter! Still beautiful though.

Shakedown the new boat with a short trip from the Hudson to Atlantic Highlands marina inside Sandy Hook. Wait for weather and then run all the way to Cape May in one shot. From there up the Delaware to Chesapeake City / C&D. The rest is easy, plenty of marinas and anchorages in the Chesapeake...

When I lived in Seattle (which was long ago), I never winterized. If we got a real cold snap, I'd grab a 6-pack and a book (smartphones weren't a thing yet), and head down to the boat. Run the engine for 30 min, turn on the space heaters, and hang out for a few hours. I loved it. Sometimes I'd...

Found this in Annapolis today. I think it is this yachtworld "new arrival": https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/2013/nordic-tugs-39-3856955/ EDIT: Not sure why the images didn't post. https://imgur.com/6Xyh1FB https://imgur.com/lQ5Jsok

Also, anyone who deliberately disconnects hour meters to hide 200 hours on diesels, is doing it wrong. It would be counterproductive.

I would trust logs, if they exist, before trusting an hour meter. If the engine surveys are fine, I personally would not let this stop the sale. I bought a Cape Dory with the same problem. Much smaller investment, but faced the same concern. After completing the purchase, I bought a new hour...

I recently developed a different opinion on 8Ds. My boat has 2x8D for house as well and I was dreading replacement. It was not nearly as bad as I thought. Get one helper, tie ropes to the handles, and lift from a standing position above them. It's not so bad. I'd do the delivery, then get a...