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  1. humvkev

    Bow cover snaps

    So I have been trying to figure out how to get replacement snap studs for the bow cover. The ones with the boat are old and made or plastic, so they have worn out. These came off a 1995 Hallett and are pictured below. Any help would be appreciated.
  2. humvkev

    Battery question, system with AGM and Wet Cell

    I am going to be given a new Optima red top. Currently I have a two battery bank system for the whole boat with a Perko switch. Can I parallel the current Deka marine batteries (non AGM) and use the Red Top as a starting only battery? I don't see a reason why it wont work but before I do it I...
  3. humvkev

    Mercrusier 502 advice

    Looking for advice. I just received the results of an engine inspection; the boat has a 502 with just under 800 hours. The leak down test results are as follows from cylinder 1-8: 14%, 15%, 20% 74%, 57%, 38%, 20%, 25%. I understand that 10-15 is good and normal and 74% is less than ideal (bad)...
  4. humvkev

    Chicken Wings

    I am hoping some of you wouldn’t mind sharing some wing recipes, probably a lemon pepper recipe and then a spicy recipe that is a go to when you are making them. I am going up to the mountains this weekend and I would like to prep them today or tomorrow for BBQing Sunday. The cabin I rented has...
  5. humvkev

    Essex Sterling, Laser Vision, or....... (help please)

    I am new to the forum and I have been going back and forth between a few boats. I have read a lot of good things regarding Essex build quality here on the forum but still have a question regarding the boat I should be going after. I will spend most of my time in Parker but will make a trip or...
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