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Yes please everyone sign! We live just to the North and use Normans Cay all the time. I feel for the locals down there! Capstan

Thanks everyone for the information. Lot's of helpful tips. Spoke to a Perkins Rep/mechanic and he said that it comes down to the size of the starter (Good call Chris). That the starter for our 6-354's are large so require the extra CCA. 1,000 and up would usually be recommended, but, another...

Sorry I meant to post on earlier this week but have been off the grid relaxing! 2nd half Week 9 Reinstall antennas, new running lights, air horns. Install wheelhouse aluminum combing and seal Set up new doors and temp install Tow vessel back to mooring Weeks 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 guest in...

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Per my last post we were busy removing, cataloguing and prepping everything for its eventual return to the boat. I’ll cover the following five weeks here as it comes to mind while reading the notes passed on below. This will bring me to halfway through week nine. During this time I also started...

Haven't had a lot to do with batteries for quite some time. On the boat at the moment is a lead acid type battery which is in place for starting the stbd engine. A 135hp 6 354 Perkins. There is also a new 34M PC 1500 Odyssey AGM battery on board and believe it was going to be used for the Port...

You guys made me do it! So now it's Aprils Margaritas!

All I can say isI have a lot of catching up to do!!! "Up Ya Kilt" Capstan

I am heading to Ottawa to sail in the Shark Worlds out of the Britannia Yacht Club with PVR from Kingston and am looking for either a boat, camper or unit to rent. (Just to sleep in.) I fly in from the Bahamas and arrive 21st August and leaving on the 31st. Any help would be greatly...

Good job Richard, Single screw, no bow-thruster, tight area. Warping would have been my suggestion as well. The great thing here is that you are still trying to learn. There are a lot of professional skippers out there that could do with a few lessons from you!! Have fun out there! "Up ya...

Thanks Parks, The guy we bought the boat from is very happy that we are doing it up. Others wanted it but just to anchor and live aboard. We have Whink and have used a lot over the years but honestly it didn't come close to being of use for these rails and stanchions! So you can guess how bad...

Thanks Doug, Will post just for you. :socool: Interior is a little daunting. Engines, electrical than aft cabin and we can start using her! Capstan

Thanks OD, Plenty more pics of the "new family member" to show. We used Flitz a lot when I was on the Mega Yachts It was and I am sure still is a great product. These days we use Star Clean for a one step but I always finish with Colonite Metal wax (white one) to finish. The Colonite was made...

I guess this was the original add for the Mark II but like I said it doesn't have a raised aft cabin. Capstan

In February this year we purchased a Gulf Star 1973 Trawler, Hull # 59 for well under $10,000. after we discussed the pro's and cons we decided it was just too cheap to say no and the Admiral gave her OK. (The Admiral was surprised by the head room inside the vessel, that was the winner). Of...

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Hi GS 36, I also thought it would be the raised deck but I have an add showing no raised deck and calling it a Mark II. Also a brochure page showing no raised aft deck but calling it a Mark II??? Having problems uploading. When I get to the browse page it wont let me put anything in?? Any Ideas?

Thanks Peg for the quick reply and putting my head in the right direction. (Pun intended):socool: Been reading for the last couple of hours and it seems you are held in very high esteem!! Will take your advice and get on with it. Capstan

Hi Guys and Peg, We have just bought an old 43 Gulf star and wondering is it just better to change these Raritons out with a Dometic 5g. What are your thoughts on this and also what is the best brand for portables? Thanks and loving the Trawler forum! Capstan

Thanks for the welcome Ted and RTF. This looks like a good site for information and sharing. No "Bad Monkey" is my radio name out this way (Way before the book)+ my remote control IOM sailboat and now the GS 43's name! Capstan

Wondering if anyone can clear up how a Mark I and Mark II differ. We have just (Feb) bought a 73 hull #59 Gulf Star 43. In the paper work I have found shows an add when it was for sale earlier this century calling it a Mark I. I also have an original flyer showing the same looking boat as a...