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I used this unit: Starlink Gen 3 12V Conversion — TRIO Flatmount Starlink Mounts There may be better ones but it works.

Tom, your input was very helpful. Here’s my final installation. I got lucky and didn’t need to drill any new holes in the boat to run the cables. I was also able to run the router and antenna directly off my house bank using a 12V-56V converter.

Thanks for getting back to me. That clamp-on antenna looks like a very well made one - what was the source/manufacturer?

Can you give me the details on the source for the VHF antenna mount with rail mount and the coupling that screws into it on one end and attaches to the short Starlink mounting pole? Thanks!

Can you tell me the details of what the other components of your mount are. I just got a Gen 3 Starlink and am trying to figure out how to mount it to the railing on the flybridge of my GB 42. Your hardware looks like it would work well in my application.

Those of you who have installed a Starlink on your GB 42 Classic, I'm curious how you have routed the Starlink cable from the array to the interior of the boat.

Mounting Rocna or Vulcan on GB 42 bow pulpit Anyone successfully mount a Rocna or Vulcan anchor on a GB 42 with this type of anchor pulpit (the one with a slot on the right for the anchor shank to go through to line up with the Tigres winch's chain wildcat?

Patrick, did you replace with another 3116? If so, how were you able to source it? Curious as I have a 1994 GB 42 with 3116 engines too. Hope I don’t have to replace them (they have 3200 hours) but if I do, glad to see it’s possible — your pics could prove invaluable.

Pat, The height of the top of the fiddle on the our counter is 39 inches. The fiddle extends about 3/4 inch above the actual countertop. The top of the fridge surround as installed is 35 3/8 inches from the cabin sole. Sorry, I don't have the measurement of the cabinet depth.

Pat T, We have a GB 42 Classic with the same galley arrangement as you. This spring, we had a Vitrifrigo 180 installed and love it. It was a tight fit and did require a little interior cabinet trimming but it did go in with a flush front fit. Probably doesn't meet manufacturer specs for...

We haven’t had too many reports on the fishing but it does not seem too active yet.

Just wanted to report that, thanks to the your advice and encouragement, and careful preparation, we had a very easy transit of the the rapids. We got to Hole in the Wall nearly an hour before high water slack and had little to deal with. We were then able to make it to Yaculta Rapids and...

Retrieved my copy of Monahan from the boat - yes, lots of good info regarding this passage.

Yes, I've been studying the Waggoneer discussion of negotiating the rapids too. Have been through Dodd a few times and will be going through on this trip as well. Also, several trips through Deception Pass. I know timing is everything - the difference between "no big deal" and "OH SH*T!!"

Yes, have Ports and Passes and have been studying it very closely.

I'm looking for local knowledge and/or past experience. I'm planning a cruise this August that will include visiting the Octopus Islands. I also want to visit the Dent Island area. My question is whether, using an 8-9 knot trawler, it would be feasible to negotiate both Hole in the Wall and...

Oh yeah - several years ago, a friend headed out from Nanaimo without checking and got a swift and unpleasant visit from the Navy. Not something I want to risk.

Has anyone used Nexus to enter Canada by boat this summer?

Thanks Slowgoesit - helpful info. Glad you mentioned Nexus. From reviewing the Canadian websites, it looks like Canada will allow Nexus for entry this year and we are planning to go that way. That's going to be my next post, "Has anyone used Nexus to enter Canada by boat this summer?"

I'm heading to Canada from the US, entering the Gulf Islands from the State of Washington. The first mate (who is in charge of provisioning) wants to get the low down on what foods are permissible to bring from the US into Canada, and in what form (pre-packaged, home cooked, frozen, raw, etc.)...

Thanks everyone for all your tips - very helpful! Now I've got a plan, and some alternatives.

I'm not familiar with the Henry Bay you mention. Can you give me some location info?

We're planning our cruise to Canada and are considering going north up the east coast of Vancouver Island from Nanaimo to Campbell River on our way to cruising grounds north of there, including anchorages in the Discovery Islands and Desolation Sound area. Thoughts on this route up the Strait...

We need to replace the flybridge cushions on our Grand Banks 42 Classic. Looking for recommendations for someone in the Puget Sound area who can do this.

I’ve got a problem with my throttle controls. The pictures show the throttle lever positions at the lower helm and the upper helm. The actual throttle positions on the engines are the same for each engine (similar to the lever positions at the lower helm). The upper helm levers retain their...