Unfortunately, they didn’t make it easy to access the seacocks on theses boats. This winter I removed the strainers for rebuild and access to the seacocks. I was able to get the holding tank seacock working again which was a relief. However, my Gen seacock is much harder to operate then the...
Just under a boat buck for all the hoses, outside and in. Yes, I lowered the platform then replaced the hoses. There is a bleeding procedure in the GHS manual. Fairly easy to do. It would be a bad day on the water if one of those hoses blew in the down position.
Those with hydraulic swim platforms may want to take a close look at your hoses. One of my outside stainless braided lines was leaking at the fitting. Speaking with a hydraulic rigging guy he recommended changing the outside hoses every five years and the inside hoses every 10 years. When I...
Here is a wire schematic I have from Seaboard marine. I had similar issues and ended up replacing both alternators at the end of last season. All was well when I put the boat away for winter.
I purchased a second seat and an under seat storage bag from Defender. Nice way to store life jackets and an anchor.
https://defender.com/en_us/sailorbags-defender-inflatable-boat-underseat-storage-bag
I tried paint remover from Home Depot, but it didn’t do much at all. The Acetone I used seemed to remove more that the stripper. Temps may have been an issue. I ended up using my Milwaukee die grinder with a scotch brite type pad to smooth it out and prep for paint. It would take some effort...
I don’t know much about the Achilles. However, I have a 2022 Highfield 340 w/25hp Yamaha. The boat looks great, has flat floor, fuel locker up front and sea deck type flooring. It is also relatively light with the AL hull. The Yamaha gave me a little trouble with the pull start. It got...
Yes, the bellow split causing my worst nightmare. I removed the pump assembly and worked on it on the bench/bilge floor. I used enough water and degreaser to fill a swimming pool to clean up the mess. My advice it be proactive and change the bellow too. The port side is on the list for the...
I pulled the platform off for fiberglass repair. The previous owner hit the dock. I’m also adding 1.5” to the spacers to get it level with the boat platform. It’s ready to go back on, maybe this weekend if the weather permits.
I mounted the Seablaze X2 lights this weekend. Any recommendations on wiring them up; wire gauge, switch type, maybe a terminal block to join the light wires together? I’m thinking to put the switch next to the Gen fuel valves and a breaker off the DC EL panel in the salon.
If it needs a full rebuild, the engine will need to come out. I can’t see how you would remove the oil pan while in the boat. As you can imagine, the salon sliding door assembly will need to come out and I’m guessing the transom wall/assembly.
I removed the Sat equipment from my boat. It cleaned up the arch, but is now taking up space in my attic. I have the items listed for sale, but no bites.