We were just leaving the marina on the way back from an 8-day trip when after 10 minutes of running at idle, the stbd engine quit. Was able to make it run (at idle) if I kept the fuel prime pump running. After some diagnosis I decided it was the fuel pump (8V71TI by the way). Got a new pump and...

As I said in a previous post, got all the bilges completely dry yesterday but apparently, my brain disconnected because my project list for TODAY (not to say I'll actually get to it) included replacing the flax packing with GFO per the number of laudatory comments. Kind of like making a...

Have just picked up a Garmin 2010 10' mono chartplotter, in the box for $100 complete with wass antenna. Seems the 'soon to be ex" wife was having a yard sale. I already have a color chartplotter but plan on installing this one anyway as a back up. Can I put the antenna next to the existing one...

I am a long way from home with a dead starboard battery that serves the house side. It powers the fresh water pump and heads so I can't use them even in port, and much worse, at anchor or underway. It also powers the electronics but they seem to work once the alternator picks up voltage Does...

On the way to Morehead City/Atlantic Beach, we took a quick a detour through Washington, NC. I saw a beautiful 36 Hatt "Geronimo." I didn't have much time, and spoke with the owner only briefly. Neat thing about the boat was that the flybridge had been redone into a tournament/command style...

I am looking for a new tackle center for my 36c it has tackle drawers, sink, and a set of controls. I would like something similar. I have looked at previous post with suggestions but can't seem to find one with controls. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks. Jeff

I've owned the boat for 11months now, a '78 53my in generally great condition based on a good survey and relatively trouble free operation of all systems so far. Now this: mildew is showing up in about 8-9 spots around the ceiling of my aft deck. About half of the spots appear to correspond to the...

A few months back I remember reading in a post that someone knew of several sites that are sources for parts for older Cat diesels. I would appreciate if you would list those again.

Although I rely on the mechanical temperature gauges in my engine rooms, I am wonderring whether there are any digital engine water temperature gauges that might fit the AC temp gauge holes in my pilothouse and bridge. The electrical gauges are inconsistent from both the mechanicals in the engine...

I can't find in the manual how much oil these engines hold. I know this is an easy one for you guys. I'm going to try the Shell Rotella 40. This is my 1st oil change since buying the boat. Any recomendations are appreciated, i.e. best oil & fuel filter removal procedure. Also, I've noticed some...