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It was sold a few years ago. Dave N

And i also forgot in addition to the cement, a bunch of lead bars in the lower galley seating area. Dave N

My last boat, A Nova Sundeck very similar to yours most like also had the same Starboard list but was solved? by the manufacture? but dumping a bunch of cement on the other side of the port side stringer. Dave N

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Recently our "boating dog", a Schipperke died. Were in the process of getting another.

I had a small problem with my Wallas which Scan marine took care of under warrentee. It's easy to remove for service if needed. Dave N

Here are a few of mine taken in the San Juan islands.. Dave N

Go with the Wallas. I've used them on my last two boats. They have worked well and one of the great things about it is your dock neighbors won't know it on. Unlike the Espar which can be heard from some distance away. Very noisy unless it has changed from the one I had five years ago. Dave N

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[The settee on our boat was never very comfortable and the old carpet had to go. So rip it all out so as to install new NU-teak flooring and a comfortable reclining couch.

Today I've learned that I'm a bad boater. I have on occation piloted my boat from the fly bridge. I do like the better visabilty when entering and docking in an unfamilure marina or navigating through waters heavily infested with crab pots. I feel so ashamed. Dave

Day 1 Remove as much hardware as possible. Solvent wash fiberglass. Sand with 220 grit. Fill any dings with epoxy filler. About 4 hours Day 2 Sand down epoxy filler. Used alcohol in gallon cans with cotton rags as a wipe down. Blue tape as needed. Roll on primer. About 3 hours Day 3 Sand...

My gelcoat is still in good condition with no crazing or spider cracks:D The only dings to fill were from normal usage for a boat 27 years old. I wiped down the cokpit with a fiberglass wash made by Interlux. This removes any old wax and contaminates on the gelcoat. Then sanded down with 220...

Application was just about to manufactures recommendations. Repair chip, dings etc with an epoxy filler. Sand smooth Primed with Interlux 404. Sanded down with 220 First coat thinned 8% with 2333n was applied using a 9" roller cut down to 4.5" that is safe for Interlux's two part paint...

I wanted to do this last year but finally got the time to at least start on it. :banghead: The paint I'm using is Interlux perfection. The color is Snow White and will have navy blue trim. The cockpit is completed. I will do the flybridge next year when it warms up and then haul the boat to...

I wonder what else might be hidden away. Dave

If the boats in salt water and hasn't left the marina for two years the prop my be full of barnacles. The hull may not be very clean either effecting your sea trial adversly. Dave

Installing an Inverter isn't hard. The problem that I've seen so many times is that average (Do it your selfer) possible due to lack of electrical knowledge or limit time simply doesn't follow the manufactures installation instructions. I've worked out many issues with inverters over the years...

If your drawing 3 amps on a 120 VAC applience then power "watts" would be 3 amps * 120 VAC or 360 watts when the refrig is running. Inverters efficiency is around 90 to 95%. Thus, total power needed from the batteries would be 360 + (360*.05) or 378watts. Assuming your total battery capacity is...

If you have a good volt meter and know how to use it I would check the input voltage to the radar. Is it 12.6-13.8 but drops below 11.0 volts when turned on? Possible undersized wire or corroded connection. If it has a removable connector between the display and the antenna then also check that...

Hope your enjoying your new boat! (1) Find some thick waterbase jell. Goop up the transducer. Probe around to see if you can find an area that is solid and allows the transducer to work. Also bear in mind that many fiberglass layup even when solid have voids in them greatly reducing your...

I had a 40' Nova Sundeck. I brought it up from Southern California to Washington state. For what it is the boat handled well even if rough weather. Some waves were higher then the boat but with long periods. Overall all I found the construction to be good. Maybe not to the quality of a GBs but...

You might want to consider leaving your original pump and installing a higher capacity secondary bulge pump with it's switch a few inches higher. Dave

With all do respect... While in command of your vessel you deceide to hand over the navigation and operation of your boat to someone who has never been in anything larger than a 22" boat. Then give vague instruction as is what to do and where to go while your getting a beer??? And he's the...

We bought a view lot in Anacortes that we hope to retire in in about six years. Currently we live in Redmond. I think it's a great idea but working at a hospital I never know when I'll be working. Side note to Windmist... We also came close to buying a Seville 37 PH but couldn't come to terms...