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I drove the 100 miles to San Diego last night to measure the portlights. 1990 34-2 is size 1. Now I have to decide, replace lenses 7@$38.40 or replace portlights. The Atlantic ones are really cool... Since I was there, I replaced the bad GFCI outlet and measured the hatches again. And, I got...

Are the 7 opening portlights size "0" or "1" or are they different sizes on different boats?

This wire led to the cockpit locker where an orange-extension-cord female plug had been attached for the 120v refrigerator compressor power cord. Can this wire be used to lead to a box with a real outlet or does the wire have to be replaced with romex?

Good morning - Does anyone have information about what this does?

Well, tomorrow it's off to the marina for the first time as owner. I have a box full of parts, and appointments and timelines for moving it to our home marina (wherever that may actually wind up...). Is it proper to continue on this thread or start another one?

Insurance underwriter would like the propane smell addressed. I can see where the age/condition of those pieces might produce a leak. How much between the stove and this tank should I assume is questionable?

We looked at the "cruising spinnaker in a sock" on the sea trial. While there is a halyard, the place to attach the tack is escaping me.

A-ha! Figured out how to edit signature.

Has anyone gone down the rabbit hole with making the NMEA 0183 system work with a chart plotter? The instruments at the helm are speed, autohelm, and depth. I was surprised when there was not any wind speed information on the sea trial. Then, I realized I was letting the media influence me -...

This is the unit that would not power on. I'm not finding information about it online. 34 years ago, it seems charts and that ilk needed to be near the chart table. Is it what makes the autohelm work?

I am conflicted about which is "better"

I was holding off accepting the boat until insurance was verified. That came in during my lunch, so I signed the acceptance paperwork and sent it back. Is it premature to celebrate being a boat owner?

I can't believe I don't have a picture from last weekend, but I can't seem to find it. This is a picture I found online that has the same bracket. The throttle cable lines up perfectly to touch the hot exhaust (hence the electrical tape/aluminum foil heat shield). Is there some other bracket...

Left side - could that be the source of all the rust? Is this a usual problem? Right side - there is rust behind alternator - These hoses seem brittle. Is there a recommended hose for replacement? Also, for the throttle not staying put issue. Is there a cable adjustment inside the pedestal?

There are some areas near the hoses on the heat exchanger and the freshwater hose (There is residue from coolant on that one) over the alternator that appear to have had moisture weeping. The hoses seem dry and may not be sealing well.