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You're welcome! The question about the inverter running the mic/coffee machine is more a function of the size of the inverter and the wiring/breaker used for the install - not so much whether or not the engines are running. The engines just help to keep the batteries charged. Note my comment...

You do have options. See what I wrote above and/or replace the electric with a butane-powered stove or an elec/alcohol combo. Making a portable permanent? Bad idea. Read what I wrote above and what others mentioned about gas vs diesel.

Yes, that's the one, Richard. Too cold... in Florida.... that's funny! Do you need to swap your t-shirt for a long-sleeve t-shirt? :)

If this were mine (thank you for the video), I'd start by removing the L-bracket to get that out of your way. Then, grind back a good portion of the glass to better expose the core. I'd also drill a few 1/4" exploratory holes near the base of the stringer on either side of the crack. The goal...

Making coffee with a French press is awful nice. Boil the water, topsides, on something like a Magma grill. My last boat was a full cruiser style - I still preferred to cook topsides - it's just a whole bunch nicer up there!

Here is the information I mentioned above. We all are big boys and girls here and can make our own decisions. But please don't make the mistake of dismissing this information. Read it in it's enitrity and then make the decision that you feel is best. The important thing is having ALL the...

No, those are AC powered items. The only things you can run off the batteries would be DC powered items. Read up a little about the types of electricity and it will make more sense. You could, however, use an inverter to run occasional AC items without having to install too big of a battery...

Stare at it with one hand rubbing the back of your neck and the other on your hip while muttering incoherent mutterings mixed in with abrasive cursing. You're going to have to give us more info.

It's hard to get a good sense of what is going on there - can you post some pictures from further away? However, JUST from looking at those... yes, this is something I would want to dive further into. In the second picture, I can see another crack at the other end of this short...

I have a few acquaintances, over the years, from down under and I do realize your point. The SS rubrail, though, does surprise me. I'm making an assumption here, of course, but there has to boats currently using the SS insert in Aus? If so, one would think that shops would carry replacement...

Traditionally, red pigments have been the worst - meaning, the most susceptible to fading. However, formulations of gel pigments have improved (for about 15-years at least, now) and better manufacturers are using those better products. Of course, I doubt a red color is in Popeye's future if...

Sure. Click on their name... "start a conversation". That will initiate a private message that goes directly to them. Or, click the mail button up at the top of the page and manually type their screen name in.

Gelcoat, by far, is the most common "aesthetic" used on production boats, including Grady. Generally speaking, paint will retain it's gloss longer (Awlgrip, for example), but as noted, it does require special care in some cases and is harder to repair. But, yes, all gelcoat fades - but...

Vinyl inserts like that are super easy to install - a rubber mallet (sometimes just your hand) is all you need. Just know that they do get damaged easily and you can't buff out a scratch like you can with a SS insert. If you damage it enough to where you want/need to replace the vinyl insert...

I actually like that idea for the entire site. I'd certainly have no problems shelling out a few bucks for the helpful information the members on this site provide.

What you might to do, in the end, is pull off a section of the blue part (the part actually secured to the boat). Measure the "over hang" (the part where the deck fits over the hull like a shoebox lid). Measure the flat/vertical section of the deck. With these measurements, go to those...

Skunk, you only beat me to the punch because you typed less! :)

Grady can probably give you the manufacturer pretty quickly. I don't know who Grady used for the stainless steel insert, but Barbour Plastics and Taco Marine are two very big players in this. If you have a few minutes, take a look at their websites and see if something matches up. Maybe...

I'll bow out of this conversation. I was hoping there would have be an open, and respectful discussion about the merits of separate sub-forum. I'm not knocking anyone in particular, but I can see where this is going (unfortunately).

I agree - political topics often get heated because of personal beliefs. The way some converse (see the juvenile response above :) ) on forums makes it even more difficult, sometimes. But that can easily be a "not allowed" topic. This open forum can be as simple as being used for civil...