I just had to have one of the air handler replaced (the one in the rear of the salon) since the fan motor was on the way out. would start on its own without a push... meaning that if I wasn't on board and there would be a power outage... the motor woudl burn up... smelled real nasty... it was...

I have a 1978 53C with 12v71TI's. Someone told me there is an improved exhaust manifold for these engines. Is this true. If so has anyone changed them. Cost and benefit?? Thanks BUTCH

I can't get any message earlier than 9/03 to show up. Is there some archived area that contains older messages? When I first started viewing this site - around 10/03, there were messages from much earlier and on subjects that I now want to review. But I can't find them using search or...

The circuit protector on my ships service panel #2 suddenly tripped the breakers this morning despite the fact that nothing on that circuit was on at the time (the circuit provides power to the a/c and 110 outlets in the engine room. In attempting to diagnose the problem I isolated it to the...

I recently installed a 60lb clear ice icemaker into the salon. Worked great, didn't like the fact that the unit had to have a drain, but I installed one. As the outside water temp started to rise the ice production started to drop and then stopped. The water coming into the ice maker was very...

Wed AM I am craning my engines out and I will be prepping the bildge and inspecting the engine mounts. My mounts are original as far as I know. The bottom part of the mount, which is aluminum and attached to the stringers, is corroded but can be cleaned up. The upper part of the mount, which is...

I thought long and hard before posting this. My appologies to anyone I offend but as the subject matter is "somewhat" apropos, I decided to take the chance. I recently completed a history of maritime exploration in inland Washington waters. The book was published by McFarland (in NC) and...

I just inserted a project on the new project tracking list. Has anyone else tried it? Depending how it works, it may be a great tool. Thanks Ben and Tina "Size Matters"

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

I recently purchased a 1986 Sedan 36 with 3208T 300hp. What fuel use should I anticipate?