Anyone have any experience with watermakers? Couldn't find anything in the archives. Sounds like a great device but I'm wondering if the manufacturers hype may somehow not quite represent the real world operation. I'd appreciate info re the actual operation/maintainance and recommendations for...

How long should I expect the 8D battery to last when on anchor without the generator running. The only house load is the Norcold ac/dc refrigerator. I believe the battery to be somewhat new and in good condition. It will currenlty last about 4-5 hours before it depletes to less than 50%. I...

My port gear pressure has been spiking randomly the last couple times out. It starts out just over 200psi, and slowly works its way up to 400+. If I throttle back, it drops somewhat, but still is around 375. Taking it in and out of gear a couple times will sometimes bring it back to the 200 - 225...

I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 1983 32 EXPRESS- PRESENTLY THE WHEELS ARE A 22 X 23 WITH A CUP- I FEEL THE BOAT IS LUGGING AT 20 KNOTS AT 2400 RPM WITH THE CATS 3208T THE BOAT UNDER LOAD ONLY PRODUCES 2700RPM-IF ANY ONE HAS A SIMILAR BOAT PLEASE LET ME KNOW HOW YOURS PERFORMS AND IF IS JUST ME THANKS NICK

Having read much discussion about generator replacement I think I am going to replace my 7.5 KW Diesel Onan with a new kohler Model 8EOZD. Anyone interested in referring me to where I might get the best deal on one please advise. Will Shelton 800-786-1272

There is no HIN number on the transom. There are numbers on the stringer in the engine room. They are about 4" tall and have a filter bracket over them. There are 2 numbers. I think that one is the hull number, 5201. Ther other number looks like NET 18... (the rest of the number is covered). ...

I am thinking about repowering my 76 36c from gas ( very old 454s) to diesel and I would just like to get an opinion on some price quotes I got from two yanmar dealers. I got a quote from a dealer in NY on LI for $70,000 for 315 yanmars w/trans and generator installed "barring any problems" with...

I know these engines have a history of leaking oil but I'm curious how much is normal. I seem to be losing about a gallon each for every 10 hours of run time. Engines have about 1300 hours on them. Much of the seepage is coming from around the dip stick with other minor losses at assorted...

I ahve VT-903M engines and TD 509 2:1 Gears 1975 42 C. I would like to talk to anyone with this configuration about HP ratings and CPL numbers . Mine were 400HP at 2600 RPM original. Previous owner had them set to 2800 RPM trying to get 425 hp--is this possible? Second, what are the corect prop...

I was wondering if anyone out there has a clue whether or not the 454's in my 1985 32FB would fit in place when I crane them in WITH the risers and elbows ect already on them? I took the engines out with the FWC system disassembled because I was nervous about it not coming out of the engine hatch...