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    Finding my boat value for potential sale

    Anyone know a good source for finding the value of your boat before listing it for sale?
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    Repair Simrad AP11 or replace?

    I have a simrad ap11 autopilot which I think has a bad power board in the junction unit (J3000X) apparently you have to buy the whole junction unit to the tune of around $850.00. This is a 2001 model and for this much to repair it I'm wondering if replacement wouldn't make more sense.....with...
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    self coiling washdown hose?

    I have a 25' self coiling washdown hose which is all plastic except for brass crimps on either end of the hose and after many years it is starting to kink. I have looked and all of the new ones have brass ends which might lead to scratching the interior, I can't find a name on this hose, it is...
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    Steering shaft play in seastar steering?

    Maybe this is normal but I have noticed that the shaft on my steering wheel seems to have a lot of side to side play and when turning I was getting some dry bushing or bearing noise. This is actually in the steering wheel shaft itself and not to do w/the hydraulic part of the steering. I...
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    Adding 2nd house battery

    I have a 2001 263 w/twin 200 hpdi's and a single cranking battery for each motor and the starboard motor and batt. power most of the house stuff and the port is pretty much just the motor and battery. To keep from draining the house battery as much my thought is just to add an additional house...
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    Low profile battery trays on 01 263

    I want to add a second house battery on my 2001 263 chase as I just have two total now, however the two I have sit in low profile trays prob. 1.5 inches deep w/four holddown screws and a strap around the tray. I've looked at west marine and they only have the deep boxes, does anyone know where...
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    Livewell usage on 2001 263 Chase

    We have had our 01 263 for 2-3yrs. now and we primarily bottom fish w/live bait(pogies,cigars,etc.). Our livewell is incorporated into the leaning post and has a bottom drain and also a top or overflow drain, and the supply is in the lower section of the livewell in the side. In the past I...