Since we purchased the boat we have wanted to replace the cushions on the fly bridge since they are extremely warn out and totally uncomfortable. Here is what they look like now that we want to replace. We have had a hard time getting any of the cushion shops to reply to us, and we
The owners manual is one of those items that is usually lost by the time the boat gets to 25 years old. There are some great diagrams in the 4788 manual like this one: There are 2 different versions of the manual, the manual and the manual with supplemental. I am just saving these here
Today we were reviewing carpet samples on the boat for new carpet to go throughout. The salon, stairs, hallway, staterooms and pilothouse. Here are the samples we are considering. The darker gray one is currently the leading selection. More to come as we make the pick and get it scheduled for install.
As boating season approaches, I am doing everything I can to help ensure a hassle free season. Last weekend we updated the zincs and cleaned the water inlet on the bottom of the boat. This weekend is more on engine fluids. I checked the oil levels and they were good then checked the antifreeze/coolant levels,
One of my favorite Christmas presents this year was the custom branded door mat for the boat. It really makes the entry look great.
One of the first things we removed from the boat when we purchased it was the built in stereo which didn’t work, and was way outdated. The stereo was located behind the mirrored door on the starboard side to the right of the stairs up to the pilot house. That stereo was someone audiophile sweet
Yesterday with the help of the boys and our new SNUBA setup we replaced most of the zincs on the boat, and scraped barnacles, muscles and other growth from around the water pickup ports. Still todo are the zincs on the trim tabs, but it got a bit too cold for the boys before we
The Sandy Point Marina area is starting to freeze over. Currently the ice is about 3/4″ thick at the stern of the boat, and no ice at the bow. It should start warming up in a few days, but in the mean time we are keeping the inside of the boat nice and warm.
During the winter months in the Pacific Northwest we move our boat to a different dock than the normal location. This one has power so that we can keep the boat warm during the winter to prevent freezing.
Over the weekend while staying at Roche Harbor, I had some time to finish the install of what I am calling Phase 1 of our outside LED lighting. I had previously run 12v power to the upper panel in the pilothouse above the main windows. For those about 6ft tall, that is the area that
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