Given the number of technical experts here, I'm certain that there are lots of folks who have done their own oil changes on the DD engines. As a first time "new" boat owner (1970 53CMY) I'm determined to do as much of the maintenance work as possible. I have an oil change unit (i.e. 5 gallon...

Anyone know the color/recipe for the mustard-y, creamy yellow color some owners use inside lockers, cabinets & closets?? I'm up to my paint chips in paint chips & cannot find anything close! My art-school degree has failed me...

I noticed some grease on a new piece of eisenglass this morning and don't want to attempt to remove it until I know the best way. I have only ever treated this enclosure with the off the shelf polish/protectant from West Marine about once a month since it was new last year. I don't exactly know...

This may be common knowledge to all of you here but I ran into something yesterday that I haven't seen before. When they dropped Brigadoon back in the water after winter storage on the hard, water was coming in! :eek: It had a bad case of seeping seacocks.:( All of the intake seacocks on the...

I have 1987 52' Convertible that was originally a Hatteras of Lauderdale Boat. That means the boat is covered with mirrors and Lucite. On the walls, the ceiling etc. We cant's stand it anymore. So I ordered some afromosia vaneer, solid teak and Hatteras headliner. I removed all the mirrors in the...

I bought a pair of engines (running take outs) and am having them shipped.They are being drained of fluids, shrink wrapped and put on cradles/pallets) for the shipping. My plan is for them to be installed next winter or maybe even the winter after that. Should they be filled with oil while they sit...

I am starting to look for a 58' yacht fisher question 8V71N What can I expect to get as for total hours before the engine needs an overhaul? How many gallons per hour can I expect at normal cruising speed? Are there any common problems with this engine?

Can someone tell me how you can send emails by using a SSB radio. Had a friend's friend send him emails a couple of years ago from out in the middle of no where supposely by using his SSB? Would like to do the same when I start cruising full time. captbuddy

We are in the process of investigating an alarm system for our 54ED. Does anyone have any experience with the Magellan Wireless Security System with the GSM cellular phone or the Boat Nanny. Thanks, Sam

Would anyone have real world experience with what kind of gph and ultimately nm range I could expect to get at a 12 - 14 knot cruise for the following yachts... 1980 43 Double Cabin (375 gallons fuel) with 6-71N 284 HP and 1967 41 Twin Cabin (400 gallons fuel) with 8V-53N 283 HP? Also given that...