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My rudder seals are leaking again after four years and I am looking at bottom paint this year so I need to fix this as well. Trying to decide if the reinforced seal kit will actually be a permanent fix or if I should just get the standard seal like I did four years ago and plan on doing this...

It is just 3/8" (outside diameter) plastic tubing that you can pick up at any hardware store. Then get a couple feet of 1/4" plastic tube to use to attach the ends of the larger tube together. just cut some 6" pieces of the 1/4" and slip 3" into each end to for a hoop.

No, I didn't make anything permanent. I opened the hatch then put the latches in the closed position. Make the hoops so that they fit under the hinge and the latches. Then I cut the screen as a circle a few inches larger diameter than the hoops. i position the screen then place the hoop and...

I would opt for both for the reasons Michael pointed out. Both were leaking on my 2012 ST44 so I believe its not a "if" but "when" issue.

Mike, which app or website is it that you have pictured?

Al, thanks for sharing. I just finished listen to them all.

This is what I came up as a temp solution. 3/8" od plastic tube and 1/4" od tube as a connection. . It keeps the bugs out...

Looks beautiful Al!

We're at Willow Berm. Q-9. Going up in the am to meet up with a buddy who is at Riverboat then go out and play in the water. Not sure where the wife will have me pointed this time.

Thanks Al, I will be getting in touch with you. I downloaded all of your details from your week long trip last year and studied it. We won't be up for long this weekend but I sure do hope to meet you soon. Dallas

Thanks Bob, our ST44 also has the screens for the helm door and rear door. just looking for a solution to the round portholes. temp solution I came up with was to make a hoop out of 3/8" plastic tubing. laid screen inside across the opening, put the hoop on top of the screen then used the...

Turns out that Volvo had a Service Advisory on this issue and paid for rebuilding the Heat Exchangers and provided replacement Aftercoolers once it was determined that my engines were commissioned just shy of five years. The tell is white, powder-like substance on the bottom of the end caps.

I have moved my ST44 up to the California Delta for the Summer it looks like I am going to need some screens for my Portlights and the three sliding windows. Has anyone found a solution for that?

Yes, all good. Still learning things and wishing I was out on her more often. Have yet to make a voyage very far outside the Gate. Taking her up to Willow Berm Marina in the Delta soon for the summer...looking forward to some warm summer time.

Looks great Michael. Are you loving your ST44? I sure do like the color.

Bay Marine, the local Volvo Servicer told me originally that they thought it would be covered by warranty but then yesterday told me that since the engines were 2011 that the warranty had expired.

Hi, Upon the last Engine Service I was told that both Engine Heat Exchangers and Air Charge Coolers have leaking End Caps and require service. Further stated that Volvo has a Service Bulletin out on this issue. The Servicer felt that Volvo would cover the repair as a "recall" but I am now...

I couldn't get anyone at Beneteau to talk to me about the problem, except for Ward in the Parts Dept who is always very helpful. The boat was due for bottom paint so I just bought the parts myself and had them installed. Still no problems at this point. Not sure about your water pump issue...

That is exactly what happened on my 2012 ST44. I ordered an O-ring and sleeve kit from Beneteau and had it installed when the boat was out for bottom paint. That was a year ago and so far no leaks.

Hi Richard, Yes, I have the same problem. Sometimes the depth goes away for several minutes. No a good thing. Dallas

Richard, I'm hull #39, just three between me and you.

The heads on my 2012 st44 flush with seawater. very aromatic the first few flushes after non use and all that odor ends up in the holding tank. I'm thinking of converting my heads to fresh water.

Time for a new update Al. I'm stuck at work but enjoying watching you enjoy your vacation! I can't wait to get up there myself. It will be my first trip to the Delta so I appreciate all you have posted so far. Dallas

Hi All, Has anyone upgraded the wimpy Delta Anchor that is standard equipment on the ST-44? I am the second owner and the first owner installed a full enclosure on the Fly Bridge which creates a ton of surface area so she gets pushed around in the wind a lot. I'm considering a 60# Manson but...

Hi, my wife and I have slept aboard our ST44 approx 30 nights when in the San Juan Islands. The only times we experienced any noise issues were when we were on a mooring ball in windy conditions. you could easily hear the water slap against the hull. As far as the v-berth. I too was concerned...