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Assessment of damage when boat was purchased

I'm modifying each lazarette to hold a 5 gal. horizontal propane tank. Starboard tank for heater and stove. Port tank for BBQ. Problem: Existing lockers are too small. Solution: Make them bigger. This means not just the interior of the locker, but the opening as well. I also wanted the opening to ma

These are the sanding blocks I fabricated for the sanding work I did on the roof. I have power sanders, of course, but rarely used them for two reasons - 1) The blocks allow for even sanding with no dips and swells, and 2) the blocks don't get dust all over my shop like a power sander does, even...

You might consider making a cover from a used billboard tarp. I got one to cover my trailer while I'm working on the boat. It’s heavy material and works great for rain, snow, and nuclear pollen fallout. Mine has been on my trailer for two years and is holding up well. You can search online for...

I don't have a motor yet, but it likely will be a Honda or Merc 115hp. (I really like the Merc, but the Honda delivers more charging current.) That, and Li batteries, will be the last thing I buy when my restoration is near complete. Whatever it is, it won't be able to take advantage of the XS's...

Victron Energy is now shipping the Orion XS DC/DC battery charger - I got mine in the mail today. Designed with Li batteries in mind, compared to the Orion-Tr Smart, it is... 1) Smaller 2) Runs cooler and requires no heatsink 3) Although it can provide 50A to a Li battery, it can be...