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Now, I "think" I have everything set up properly but don't have a device to test with. If some decides to test the app please let me know what you think. Please keep in mind that I have zero control over the way things are displayed etc

If you like it, great. If you don't, then just uninstall it. I just thought this might be a better option for some of you versus the current mobile browsing options.

Time for the long awaited Hide-A-Davit to be installed on Nautnow this weekend we are coming out of the water at 3:00PM today and hope to be back in Monday afternoon!

I will post pics of the project as we progress...

Our 368 has always had a shudder when accelerating. It's smooth at up to 1500 rpm but 1500 to 2200 rpm there is a pronounced shudder to the vessel. At WOT or a few hundred rpm less it's fine. The shudder also happens during deceleration at the same RPM's. I've had the shafts aligned and the props balanced but the shudder persists. Tab position makes no difference. We also have to run full down tab at cruising speed and the bow is still very high. It seems the boat never really gets on plane. Top speed is 28mph with full fuel and water and 3 people on board. Comments? suggestions? Personally, I think the boat is under tabbed and under powered. The 368 we sea trialed didn't have the shudder and seemed to get on plane just fine with the 380 hp cummins. I want to upgrade our 330's to 380's but the quotes I've gotten to have it done have been ridiculous. There is no cummins dealer close by so they are hitting me hard for travel time. I have read that the power uprate is well worth it but don't think it will stop the shuddering. Also, this year there is a chirping sound that can be heard at idle forward speed. The shaft seals seem fine with no spray or carbon noticeable. The sound goes away when I put the power levers in neutral so it is definetly drive/transmission related. The boat has just 85 hours on each engine.

My fridge is not cooling on my 2006 381. I have tried turning off the breakers and it seems to run for a few seconds and then turns off. Is ther a reset button on it? It does not trip the breakers it just stops. Power is getting to it as the light stays on.
The boat is in Kent Island and failing any easy reair does anyone know of a good repairman. I will try my limited resources to see if I can find the problem. Any help would be appreciated. Doran

Hi, I replaced the stereo in the salon, and of course now I need to run the remote cable up to the fly bridge...does anyone know the route that I would take? It's really difficult to trace...thanks

Anyone out there give me your thoughts about the 411 SB
We are looking at a 2005 with Cumming Diesels 370 hp .
This boat has about every option on it including the lower helm.
We now own 2004 381 with 8.1.We love this boat but more room would be nice.
Thanks in advance!
Side note: Would anyone know how to find out the original equipment on a used 411 as it was shipped from factory?
Tried going thru Marinemax but they said they did not sell the boat by the serial number.

i just purchased a 2007 341 meridian and i have 2 questions 1 is there a way to drain locker that has shore power connection? someone was playing with water and it is full of water
2 i can't find switch for courtesy lights on stairs to bridge
3 also my north star depth finder isn't working i can hear it is on but screen is black.
any help would be greatly appreciated

thanks
Al

Has anyone had a problem with the small double hanging locker below the sliding glass doors in the aft cabin on a 459 leaking? Anything in there gets soaked esp if the rain is pounding against the door. Looked all around and couldn't see anything apparent. Thanks, Pat & Dave

Just finished bringing the boat from Jacksonville to Annapolis. Had a great time cruising with stops alternating between marinas and anchoring out. Again everything worked out, but this time we had great weather. Best fuel stops were in Moorehead City Guf fuel dock and Tidewater Yacht in Portsmouth Va at mile 0. They were the cheapest on the ICW, followed by Moorehead and Osprey Marina SC ,and Palm Cove in Fla.
Really enjoyed the Waccamaw and had a great calm spot on Bull Creek . Stayed at a nice spot on the north end of the Pungo River just south of the canal that was great also.
The greatest thing was the boat ran flawlessly again. A real pleasure. Cioa for now doran