Wondering if anyone has any experience with using solar panels to trickle charge batteries during the winter months? It gets really cold here in Canada and rather than lug the batteries off the boat I have four small solar panels (bought on sale) I'm thinking of attaching to my four batteries to...

I'm about to change the transmission oil on my twin disc transmissions (Cat 3208). I am unable to read the amount of oil and the oil viscosity on the transmission plates. I believe the oil viscosity is straight 40 weight. Can anyone confirm as indicate likely amount required as well? Thanks. John

A fluid leak caused my port Bennet trim tab to collapse while underway. It looks like it may be bent, and will not move. I am currently on the loop and will be arriving in Fort Myers within the next week. Can anyone recommend a good technician to repair it while I am docked at Legacy Harbour. Many...

I was wondering if the factory instrumentation on my 1986 36' sedan bridge dash is relatively weatherproof / waterproof. While I have a bimini and forward/side panels on my bridge, I prefer to run with only the top on. If I get caught in rain etc, am I risking making an mess of the factory...

Can anyone help me identify the type of transmissions I have in my 86 36' Hatt?. The engines are factory installed Caterpillar 3208 turbos rated at 320 hp. There is no reference in the owner's manuals to the transmissions. Is there a plate somewhere which identifies them, or does someone on the HOF...

After 8 years my Reverso, 32V oil change pump bit the dust. Was never really adequate, but did the job every fall. Looking for suggestion for replacement reversing gear pump. AC is OK, as I was always at the dock when changing the oil. Have a good manifold system, just need the pump.

Hey guys I have a big choice to make here. I am torn between a 1985 36C w/3208 355hp power plants and a 1988 36C w 671TI 455hp. The 36 is a 3 day ride home and slightly more $$. The engines have 50 hours port fresh rebuild and 2600 starboard w/ a new generator although mostly original inside. ...

I have two 20 KW Kohler generators , one of them has just started to vary the voltage slightly, but enough to trigger the AC warning. Switching to the other generator stops the warning. The engine does not seem to change rpm , although I should check the rpm with a tachometer. The bushes have been...

I need to renew my windshield frames , but I am considering going to fiberglass frames, and maybe even the sliders in the salon. I always thought that the aluminum frames were much stronger, but maybe not. Has anyone replaced their frames with fiberglass , and what do you think of the results. I...