Hi Everyone,

My canvas on my 01 466 is come to the end of its life. I have to make a decision this summer on whether to simply replace with new canvas or try to attempt to build a hardtop. I am not a canvas fan and would love to have the hard top to add a few solar panels.
Has anyone done this and have some advice on what to and more important what not to do? I am thinking of using aluminum and powder coating it. Cheaper and lighter.

Thanks all!

Some questions on the DC switch panel
What is the difference between the Crown Head and the Electric Head here?

Just because there is a breaker doesn't necessarily mean that feature is installed right? There is definitely not a windlass on this boat unless it has been installed and removed.

Items in question:
* Water monitor
* Cockpit washdown pump

Thanks

This is in Canada. Just noticed Starlink roam (renamed from Starlink RV) dropped from $760 to $350 in Canada. Still will cost you $170 plus tax a month for the subscription but you can cancel and activate with no fees. Mine has been deactivated for the winter but will re-activate as soon as we hit the water. https://www.starlink.com/roam

Interesting, maybe a bunch of newbie boaters around that area in the next couple of years. Oh boy are those boats going to get banged up real quick. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton ... -1.6824819

I have a 1977 santa cruze and my steering cable attachment came loose. there's a ball like fitting that is clamped in a c-clamp fitting that provides a hard mount from the cable wire to the yoke that moves the motor. My question is, how tight does that c-clamp have to be and is grease applied to keep it somewhat flexible?

Thanks -
steve

My aft seacock for the aft head was kit exercises by the marina this past winter. It is pretty stick in the open position and I put some pressure in it but certainly didn’t want to break it off from the hill being a 1094 vintage. I do have a locked y valve before it.



Anyway I remember a few years ago I looses the tension but and sprayed and tapped a bit with a hammer and was able to get it freed while in the water. Any suggestions how I should approach this while in the water?

Came across this which is dirt cheap and does have small led indicators that light up if a fuse is blown. Needed something for my project I have going on to reduce 120v power requirements and convert to DC. For a few dollars more there is also a 12 slot version available. Thought I would share. https://www.amazon.ca/Extractme-Upgrade ... 78&sr=8-13https://www.amazon.ca/Extractme-Upgraded-Thumbscrew-Indicator-Protection/dp/B089NQQPRW/ref=sr_1_13?crid=21UF518Z9AEIR&keywords=small+12v+fuse+panel&qid=1682858440&sprefix=small+12v+fuse+panelCame across this which is dirt cheap and does have small led indicators that light up if a fuse is blown. Needed something for my project I have going on to reduce 120v power requirements and convert to DC. For a few dollars more there is also a 12 slot version available. Thought I would share. ...

Hi Guys. So, Just before we put the boat in the water, I started up all my systems after connecting the batteries. All my 120V work great and lots of power to my 12V panel. Start turning on the main systems, all good except for one. One I hold very close to my heart, the music. The Apollo will not turn on. Nada, nothing. Tried doing the reset as per Fusion, nothing. All types of thoughts going through my mind. So, double check all the breakers, all good. Remove the Fusion , check the harness for ...

3 more canvas panels with O’Sea replaced. These are only 3 years old. Moral: When someone says “I can save you a LOT of money on this…RUN do not walk! “

I am in need of replacement prop shaft, support & rudder for a 2004 Carver 444
Any help is appreciated!
Brian