Thanks for the responses. I like to recycle BUT..... USPS said it would cost almost $100 for the black face.... Not worth it. I can get a new alcohol stove for $30 delivered. I guess Reduce, Reuse, Recycle are no longer applicable since I live in the FL Keys and have to ship everything in. Again - T...

A ton of people post great mods that they have done. I am looking to see if anyone has the old "Black" galley "face plate" and the old stove? The PO cut into it and made room for a mini fridge / small microwave. I am looking to take it back to the way it "used" to be. L...

the attachment on my boat was just a fitted bolt of a standard size there is a cut away for it to enter the holder, So if the bolt is in bad shape replace it if its OK its up to you reuse it I have NOTHING except the "centerboard". Do you have any other hardware that connects the board to...

I'll be do the exact same thing this weekend on my 96x. What exactly did you buy? Also I am researching ways to attach the rope to the centerboard. I have heard of some use rope, some use original shackle and clevis pin, some buy a new pendant. I HAVE TO replace my 1/4 rope UNDERWATER with something...

I did use that big engine to skitter away from a bad looking storm. I anchored in a group of other sailboats. Many with taller masts. That was my technique as well down in the FL Keys. As Captain Ron says " Squalls - They come on you fast and they leave you fast". In CruZen's case - I pul...

I would say that is a lot of boat for the money.....

Someone with a good woodshop could probably make a nice profit selling simple mods for these boats. One shelf took me all stinkin day. Ida paid fifty bucks for one cut and finished just for the :macm: that fit perfect and just screwed in with a few small metal clips. Ixneigh I will second this stat...

If yall ever hear of another meeting in the FL Keys please let me know. Would love to head north from Key West and join in.

Cal

(like captain Ron coming into the yacht club) JT First - a shout out to Captain Ron always makes the Admiral happy when she catches me reading this site. Second - I drop the centerboard every time (whenever I can) when docking. The MAC has way to much freeboard not to. Third - Rudders only make tur...

If anyone has any "templates" that would fit a 96X please let me know. My boat needs a lot of "mods" done to her and any templates would be great.

Great Idea.

Only the lower right (viewed from behind) mounting hole is re-usable. (I was hoping this one could be reused.) Two of the new holes could be through drilled with SS nylocks on the backside. (Do you recall which ones were re-usable. Guessing 1 is the Lower right.) The other two were tapped course thr...

I have a 96x and one of the first things I did was put a larger 3" transom valve on my boat. I was tired of holding up other boaters at the launch ramp well the ballast tank drained. Thanks for the response. In one night I have received a way to do it and a confirmation that it can be done. I ...

My other thought was a portable power wash down... I like this option the least but it seems like it would work? http://www.ebay.com/itm/PORTABLE-WASHDO ... 3f&vxp=mtr I am not that concerned about how long it takes to empty out 150+ gallons (some is always left - right) because the only times I...

Catigale, Now you have me nervous. Any other thoughts? I have read two folks who have done this but no real details written about how difficult and exactly where I can and can not place the unit. Curious if I need used to drill out a 3' hole and then install a new Valterra Bladex Waste Valve. Or doe...

Here is a useful video to help understand how to drain your bildge.. Fast forward to 3:20 for Water letter outer information & correct tool. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcbnIrXDsyE Some Useful plumbing tips... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8-PlnJ3kkk&feature=related John - Please updat...