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We installed our Victron solar controller on the wall in the space between the two berths. That space is quite large and easily accessed via the Port berth interior wall -- the opening is covered by a roughly 8" x 15" panel held by 4 screws.

My port transducer is under the floorboard in front of the sink in the galley.

To close on this, we did buy the Isotherm CR200. It took 4 guys to remove the old NovaKool and the same 4 guys to get the new model into the galley. They weigh about 85 lbs. The new fridge is just slightly larger than the NovaKool. The exact size mock-up of the new fridge (cardboard box) showed it c...

Thanks. I built a full cardboard mock-up of the NEW Isotherm fridge/freezer (which is a tiny bit larger than the NovaKool. We did figure out how to move the old one OUT and the new one IN without removing that curved piece of wood behind the port side table seat cushion. It's tight, but it does look...

I need to replace our old Novakool. We’ve bought an Isotherm CR200 (similar side-by-side). My question is: how to remove the Novakool? And then how to get the new fridge down into the galley to install it? I see how to open the center window. I’m struggling to see how to remove the setee backrest. I...

My Yanmar experts advise using Chevron MD-3 transmission oil and change it every other year.

Because it can get wet /damp inside the flybridge helm space, we put interlocking Dri-Dek Marine 1'x1' Interlocking Tiles down on the entire space. They work exceptionally well to keep gear dry and prevent mold.

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Alan, We just got the Honda 5hp. Haven’t even broken it in yet, but I doubt it will plane with 2 people… maybe with one. That wasn’t our primary goal. Weight was our biggest concern. So we compromised. I have a friend who has the heavier version of the Highfield 290 (same size but with a full floor ...

We just replaced our older and pretty worn out Walker Bay Genesis RIB with a 2021 Highfield UL 290 –- 9'5" length, aluminum hull with Hypalon pontoons; Max capacity: 4 people (882 lbs); Total Weight = 170 lbs. (dinghy 95 lbs+ seat & oars 10 lbs + Honda 5hp motor 60 lbs + extra gas container...

My boat also has a coupld of these depressions. I had our boatyard hull/bottom guys evaluate them a few years ago and their conclusions was: a) they are typical cosmetic layup issues and nothing to worry about; and b) the tiny gelcoat cracks are normal and there is no real need to fix them; c) only ...

John, Did your refinishing guy tell you what the original finish was? I'd like to know for sure. He is 100% correct -- it would be very surprising if anyone could get more than ONE re-sand on that thin veneer. Our original table had several spots where the veneer had been compromised. I tried severa...

Thanks, Duane!

Does anyone know what the original finish is on the salon woodwork? Varnish? Lacquer? Polyurethane? We have several flat areas where the thin laminate wood surface I needs to be refinished. Is it possible to lightly sand the laminate surface and coat it with a good quality petroleum based polyuretha...

Got it. thanks.

Duane, can you remember the topic name? I have searched and did not find it