Looking at a very clean freshwater boat, kept under covered parking. Cosmetically needs nothing, inside and out, was updated and refurbished not long ago. Hasn't been used for years, they do start the engines on a monthly basis but not leave the dock. Has 8V92TIC with 4600 hours each. Trying to...

I'm baffled as to why I have water collecting in the bilge below the galley. At first I thought it just water that shifted while the boat was being hauled and blocked but I've vacuumed out the water a couple times now and it returns. I'm talking a significant amount like 10 gallons or more. We've...

I need some help please. 1972 53MY "Murphy's Law". I have broken all four motor mounts holding the Detroit 8V71N port engine. I need direction to the possible purchase of replacements. Evidently they were OEM parts Any help on the subjects, I would be extremely grateful . I am hoping I am...

Talking to the engine guys at the Stuart boat show everybody is really worried about the tier 4 standard which was supposed to take place this year. Viking has hired a team of lawyers to try to fight it. So far they got a delay. According to the Cat and Scandia guys the emission equipment will...

Feel funny asking such a question. But i have an opportunity to purchase either a 53’ or a 45’ both are early 70s models in excellent shape for their vintage. The 53’ has original 12v71N 3yrs since MOH and the 45’ has 6v92TA (installed new in 2002) allegedly 800hrs since last major in 2013. I run...