I opted for Fox Marine boxes to pick up my engine data and fuel consumption as my engines are EFI and have computers. Just another consideration if you are fuel injected for just a few dollars more. I get temp, rpm and fuel consumption. If I remember correctly it was ~$550 for the setup on twins.
Dual voltage fridges are expensive but in my opinion worth it. We keep the fridge stocked with sandwich making things, snacks... I wouldn't want them getting warm every time I'm away from the dock. You may also encounter a problem with the freezer defrosting and getting everything wet. Our last...
Sooner or later everyone ends up with davits. Can you do it, yes. Will it be a pain, yes. Access to your rear cleats and entering / exiting your transom door will likely be blocked too. If you have a transom locker, that may be inaccessible.
I lay a big tarp on my driveway so the canvas is not right on the cement, mix up a bucket of warm soapy water and scrub it with a broom style scrub brush. Hang over the fence to dry. After that I fill a plant sprayer with a gallon of starbrite waterproof and spray the top side of each piece, one...
I went from an express cruiser to a bridge when we got serious about using the boat for a condo. We live on it every weekend. There is no comparison. If your heart is in a bridge boat, buy a bridge. Check out the Mainship 40 Sedan Bridge. It's my big sister ship.
My electric Raritan Elegance uses more water than the vacuflush in my 290DA. Both work equally well. You would not believe the Raritan is electric. Advantage is fewer parts and no seals to change with the electric.
JL Audio M series (not MX) speakers in whatever size you require. They are magic. I own 6.5" 7.7" 8.8" and a couple 10" subs. All phenomenal and they get better with size. The 8.8" blow me away, but they are very big. The 7.7" are the sweet spot in my opinion. Their amps are very nice as well...
Had the same boat and the same problem. Power steering for sure. Ended up being a loose hose clamp on the back of the engine on one of the lines. Just follow them back with your hands (very tight spot, hard to see) and you will find the clamps. Use a stubby straight blade screw driver.
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