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I've used that VLP stuff many times - good stuff. No personal experience with the Loctite. Summertop, have you ever used that stuff yourself? And personal experience between the two?

Anything is possible! You'd have to create a gutter system. This is partway through my build (gutted it) of the entire cockpit floor. And this section used to be entirely open as the boat was originally a sterndrive. However, this shows a basic idea of how you can build a gutter. I had to...

If you're looking for a true, onboard, full-time "smart" charger, the Pro Mariner ProNautic series is one of the best. This is the type of charger often used on cruiser-style boats so you know it will definitely work for your boat. Including my own use of this brand, these are used in the Sea...

Just a random thought to throw out there in regards to fenders and pricing... I'm not knocking the less expensive ones as I don't know anything about them. But I've only ever bought the Taylor Made. They're more expensive - but they also come with a lifetime warranty. That's it - that's all I...

Actually, that blue one is just fine. You can never go wrong with bigger fenders, but that will provide plenty of protection for normal docking. The key is to adjust the fender (google for adjustable fender locks/hangers) to the right height for a particular dock. "Typically", if you hand the...

I don't know offhand, but take a look through the brochures on Grady's site - you should be able to figure it out pretty easily that way.

Just about anything can work - I don't really think one thing is better than other here. The thing to focus on is using them, not the actual lubricating. Exercise the seacocks once a month or so and you won't need to lubricate anything. So for now, get them loose - add some leverage if needed...

Forget the foam rubber seals. Just use a nice bead of BoatLife LifeSeal (or similar... NOT 3M5200!!!). Let it set up a bit and then put second bead of sealant next to the first one and install the hatch. Don't forget screw holes. To make cleanup easier, BEFORE you remove the hatch, put...

Titan is another good setup.

Maybe the larger part slides backwards? That might make more sense as maybe the forward part extends under the bigger part and the forward part is screwed down. But, hey, this is all just guessing!

See my post?

Hmmm. No way to reach up through a hole under the forward bow seat? Or maybe install a deck plate there? Before you do that, though, I'd reach out to Grady. By chance, the "plate" of the light (the part with the vertical support)... it looks like it is separate from the rest of the housing...

Can you post a picture of the location from further back - get the entire front section of the bow. Your last picture looks like a picture of the back side of the bow eye.

What prevents you from getting at it from underneath? Something that is removable?

Hang it from a tree, mark where to drill, drill and thru-bolt... done. I don't recall who makes the Grady top (I'm sure someone reading this will), but Atlantic Towers makes really nice tops. I have one that is an extra 3' long, which I personally really like (gives more sunshade and a larger...

Generally speaking, whatever # the switch is on... is the battery being used and charged when the engine is running. HOWEVER, your engine may have an aux charging wire in which case both batteries are always being charged (older Yamahas have this, too). I can't tell you if it does/does not...

Just going off experience with a bunch of boats that general size in the past... I wouldn't do the 60HP. The 75 will get you on plane and zip along as long as you keep the load light. The 90 should boogie along real well and the 115 should scream. You can always add Smart Tabs for under $200...

Just something to think about... do you really want to trust some schmuck (like me) that you don't know on some forum for something as critical as measurements? I think you would do best to just wait till you get to the boat and take your own measurements. If you're paying someone to make the...

That teak looks to be in pretty nice condition to start... although the recently "done" stuff looks great! Have you ever tried the 2-part teak cleaners available? You just use a stiff bristled brush. I've worked on teak that was, literally, black in color. It came back looking brand spankin'...

The shop I'm at used to sell Venture - too many issues and problems. Even frame and axle issues. We no longer sell them but we do have a saying... "It's always an adventure with a Venture". They're a price-point trailer - that's the only reason people buy them. That said, what is the trailer...