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We are toying with the idea of basically stripping out the cabin on our trawler and starting over...mainly due to the PO and builder being 5'5" odd and both of us being considerably taller and wider. Now, dumb question time...not being able to use a CAD program or similar, does anyone have any...

I am looking at putting a shade sail (triangular) from the bow up to the upper structure to give the front some shade and also some shade cloth window covers as well...the Texas Gulf sun is brutal and its difficult to keep the cabin temps bearable in summer...

I like it, if she was mine I would certainly do it...

Can anyone point me to a retailer of marinising supplies for Kubotas please ? Preferably USA made... Thanks again, C

There is currently a very worn genset (Kubota 2 cyl) with a wet exhaust and heat exchanger. I want to replace it with the 3 cyl and larger genhead however that is not currently marinized. I would naturally not use the radiator etc and intend to hook it up to the wet exhaust and heat exchanger...

Forgive my ignorance yet again Gents, I have been offered a low hours Kubota genset from a lighting tower (8KVA) - is it possible or advisable to hook it up to the existing gensets heat exchanger (instead of the light tower radiator) and water exhaust or does it require further marinization such...

We rolled down to Rockport this weekend thinking to take our new boat out for her 'maiden voyage' however we found a few issues...apparently the marina had a lightning strike a month or so ago and the marina people came around and disconnected all the shore power cords pending...

Amazing what happens to ANY engine when the rods, pistons and crank are 'balanced and blueprinted'...the difference can be startling...

Brilliant trip Sir, you inspire us to adventure....

Actually, covering the ring and ropes near the ring with those pool noodles or similar would save scuffing...and colored ones would make it more visible as well....

You Sir, are a genius ! I will be using this myself on my next trip to the boat....THANKYOU !!!:thumb:

And what did you add in mate ?

Evening all, looking for suggestions regarding things out of the ordinary to include in a cruising first aid kit...the normal stuff like peroxide, bandages, etc etc are already onboard but I was wondering if anyone takes anything unusual that may be worth including ? I have white vinegar for...

I know :banghead: I have mates who get me with it every damn time LMAO...

Hendo...mate...I am doing my best to retain the great respect I have for you...my 2004 Fatboy has over 60 K miles and aside from tyres (oops tires LOL) and service items she hasnt missed a beat....

I bought this book on the advice of a Gent from this forum and it hasnt steered me wrong yet... Boatowner's Illustrated Electrical Handbook: Charlie Wing: 9780071446440: Amazon.com: Books

@ Pete...yep, the more ingenious have made fortunes coming up with ways to keep the wind and water out of ones vital areas...LOL... I must admit though, if I have troubles of a serious nature, NOTHING is better therapy than time on the bike...and I am a shrink so 'physician heal thyself' eh ?

Personally I wouldnt be putting anything on the ER floor...however cork or another sound absorbent on non horizontal sound reflecting surfaces as well as either boxing in the engines (with adequate and well designed ventilation) and or adding to the existing insulation on the ER roof sounds like...

Found this stuff too that might go on the ER roof before the cork.... 2mm Rubber Underlayment 16 dB Acoustical Sound Control 4'x25' Flooring Rolls 100 Sqft - Amazon.com

@ Aquabelle and Searios, I will be replacing the carpet with sheet flooring asap so underlay will be part of that job. I will also see if I can find some 'cheap' cork tile to attach to the existing ER roof insulation....I will take some pics and report on the effectiveness once done...

Excellent points, the air intake for the 671 is an uninsulated metal pipe so some lagging around that would help and I will check the engine mounts - from memory they may be solid... There are also many reflective surfaces in the ER itself that could be insulated...and cork stick ons may do the...

And I had my first HD at 18 myself...and I have owned quite a few jappers too but we don't talk about that in polite company...

Ahh Manyboats...here is where we argue mate. Anything NOT a HD must first be assessed by several criteria before it can be called a motorcycle....;-) And to answer Andy, lets just say I could never have afforded the boat I have now if I was buying it in Oz. However its not as big a difference...

Either someone is really clever...or not....remember Ben Lexcen....

I should have elaborated a bit, the boxing in would entail panels that could be lifted off and away giving full access to the engines. I agree with you Auscan, it appears you get what you pay for and it won't be cheap....