When we moved to a new marina we kept tripping the breaker on the dock for our slip’s pedestal. I’m told the marina installed a new ELCI system. After inspecting the shore power cord and the receptacle I noticed a little melting of one slot on the cord and some discoloration on the matching...
When we bought our boat we already had a Dometic roof top A/C unit mounted on the flybridge deck. It has a cover over it resembling a short table. I presume it serves two purposes 1.) to protect the unit and 2.) provide a level surface on which to place cans, bottles, etc. I’ve seen them in...
I found a pin hole in the bottom of the engine compartment after pumping it out. It’s very small but shoots a small stream about 4 inches into the air. How do I patch this while it’s in the water. Taking the boat out now is NOT an option. Please help!!!
Does anyone have experience in replacing worn out window gaskets? My ‘77 Harbor Master houseboat has what appears to be the original gaskets and they’re really getting worn out and brittle. I’m trying to find a manufacturer and instructions on how to replace them. Help would be MUCH appreciated.
When you’re moored for a while in your slip at the marina I’ve read the knot of choice for the cleat on your boat is obviously the cleat hitch. What about the opposite end on the piling? What makes a nice secure knot for holding the boat in place and limit as much movement as possible when tying...
I’ve got a number of these railing bases to replace. This one is not broken but some are and some are just very loose. Once I’ve unscrewed it from the deck, and the other places they’re located, what can I do to the existing holes so that when I screw the new ones in they will be sturdy and...
Can anyone tell me what the device is on the side of my boat? It’s right below the black rub rail and forward of the fresh water deck fill cap you see at the top right of the photo. Thanks.
This is the best picture I have of our flybridge deck and our report reads that it is faded and oxidized and is probably beyond just plain buffing and in need of refinishing. So, after a good cleaning what would be done to refinish the deck?
Our marine survey report recommended having hour meters installed and I would agree it’s needed. Anyone ever installed them and have instructions on how it’s done? I’ve searched around for videos and can’t seem to find any. Difficult to do? Attached is a photo of our helm and I was thinking of...
This is the corner of the fly bridge to the port side of the helm. Yes, I have a lot of cleaning to do. The fly bridge was pretty neglected. Size restrictions on photos prevent me from showing more of where this is exactly. I’m not current on all my boating terminology but to use an automotive...
I looked all over for what knot to use when tying rope on to a fender. Plenty of videos on how to tie fender to railing, life line, etc. but can’t find something on how to tie rope through the eye on the fender itself. What does everyone use?
We have a ‘77 Harbor Master houseboat whose entry sliding glass door’s lock/latch is rather worn. I can’t seem to find much information when searching for replacement latches, and other parts. I see latches for cabin doors but is that what the entry door is called? Is there a specific resource...
After a marine survey we found out that most of our cleats were either missing or installed in the wrong place (wooden rub rail). I need to install new ones but based on the videos I’ve watched it looks like I need a backing plate for a solid install and I can’t think of where on the inside of a...
I need to change over the regular outlets in the head and galley to be USCG compliant has anyone ever done this? How hard is it? I have basic electrical skills.
Any help would be appreciated.
Rookie question. Need to fill up fresh water tank. Marina has a standard spigot at the slip where you connect a garden hose. Boat has a water fill cap on port side. How do you get water from the hose into the tank? Does the hose screw into the deck fitting? Is it that easy? HELP!!
