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We took down the mast and checked the anchor light fixture and determined that there was no electricity coming to the fixture. We then took apart the 4 prong plug and found one of the wires had come loose. This explained why the anchor light was not working. The plug could not be resurrected...

We also have the plug and socket with the female end mounted on the bulkhead. We cannot pull the wires for the nav lights down the mast so rewiring is out. Someone has suggested getting an aluminum mast. Any suggestions for a good marine electrician in Florida? In the meantime we have cleaned...

It is the plug and socket that we want to replace. We are referring to this as the wiring harness. We have cleaned the plud and socket and then the lights work . After some time there are issues again. Two days ago the lights on the mast were either faint or not working. We pulled the plug out...

We had an electrician at a marina service the connections. The prongs were slightly corroded and a bit loose when inserted in the other end. Cleaning helps for a short while. Probably spent more on repairs than just getting a new harness.

We need to replace the wiring harness at the base of the mast on our trawler.* There seems to be moisture trapped in the harness that occasionally interferes with the operation of the lights located on the mast. It was suggested that we could get rid of the harness and attach the wires via a...

So very sorry to read about the damage, Tony. Especially poignant as we visited you and your son and the Monk at Island Cove this past autumn. Stay strong.

A section of solid teak boards inside one of the doors suffered damage from the elements during a previous ownership.* We want to repair it.* We started by sanding it and found that sections of the boards along the edges had deeper weathered crevices and it is a darker color. We are reluctant to...

Thanks everyone for your input. It has been very helpful. We'll search out the right vent opening and do the necessary. I'm still not clear on how one actually backflushes and for how long but I'll assume it is just shooting some water into the vent opening with the non-potable water hose.

*I wouldn't flush it with liquid, if there is a low spot in the line the water will sit there and basically block the line. What area is this smell coming from and how are you pumping out? We have a waste deck fitting and the pump-out hose is attached and is then turned on by the deckhand. We...

How do you identify the holding tank vent line opening on the outside of the boat? (by smell?) What are the steps to back flushing the vent line? (My impression is to stick the water hose to the vent line opening and turn on the water full blast for 5 seconds) If there is an obnoxious smell...

This price is net of a $.10 discount for BoatUS.* We picked up fuel on June17.

I did not mean to say"repainting" but rather that it be painted.

We have the original gelcoat. We have mixed opinions whether it can be brought back to life or it is time for a repainting. I patched some screw holes with marine Tex before I knew what I was doing. We have numerous chips that need attention. Generally though the gel coat looks good.

I'm having some Internet connectivity issues with my computer. I can access wifi but my notebook stopped recognizing the connection. My iPhone works but I don't know if there is a way to send a photo from the iPhone to this forum. In any case I will post a photo as soon as I can figure it out.

At some point in the last two months, something broke through the fiberglass on the back of our aft cabin.* It left about ten little nicks.* There is now a five inch blister in that area with the nicks in the center. Before we can have this looked at and fixed what would be the recommendation...

In the last week our air conditioner makes a "clunk" noise when cycling off.* Would there be any thoughts on what it could be?

We had the same problem with our grey polybutylene pipes.* There is a thread on this forum, just search for "polybutylene" started by "rusbet". We ended up trying a number of difference products and the easiest and most successful was a short flex pipe section and an adapter called "flair-it"...

Thanks for all the good advice and suggestions. This is what happened. Remember that we are new at this boat and crusing business. The mechanic who installed the overflow tank did not have a long enough piece of hose to connect the tank to the mani-cooler so he used the old overflow hose to...

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About one month ago we replaced our radiator cap because of leaks.* The radiator cap was 7# rated and came from Trans Atlantic Diesel.* We then began our Great Loop Adventure.* Within two weeks we noticed anti-freeze under the engine.* The fresh water tank to the engine was replaced and an...

Congratulations, Tony. Boat looks great!

Tony, do it now if you can. Your kids will go with you now, later is another story.*** Can you really see yourself following Trawlerforum for the next 10-15-20 years waiting for the right time to GO? *

Just to close this out. We took off the gatorbite and installed a 12" flex service line with female ends both sides. Ace Hardware had a connection/adaptor called flair-it that connected the service line to the supply line. We did not use any teflon tape or goop. The whole thing took about 10...

We are still trying to figure out what to do with our increasingly delaminating sliding windows.* Our boat yard has suggested going with 1/4" polycarbonate to replace our laminated glass in our sliding windows.* We would still have the sliders not just insert a fixed piece of polycarbonate.* Has...

For sure!