Does anyone have current information or contact info concerning the boatdiesel forum ? I've been a subscriber for more than a decade and regulary use the Detroit forum and data base.

671s, allisons trans Was running subject boat for a sea trial today. She ran great...until docking. Spinning round in the fairway, i lost forward and reverse. Linkage is fine. Fluid level seems Ok, with engine idling. I would have figured if it was internal, I would have lost...

Just spent two days removing an 1978 very rusted/correded Ideal Windless that ways a lot. Ended up using a crinder to cut into many pieces to get removed and then a lot or sledge hammer to get out of deck. Question is what do I replace with? Any better than others? Thanks,

on my 58’ YF I’m noticing that the paint is peeling off window frames. These are aluminum correct? Were they painted when it left factory, or did some schmoe paint them at some point? What would be best thing to do moving forward?

I keep my 53 in South Florida and have for many years used Perfection Plus Maintenance coat once a year keeps it looking good Howeve Perfection plus is discontinued I only want to varnish once a year as I live in UK and don’t have a lot of time Don’t like Bristol What should l look at

Well everyone let me hear your thoughts. I have completed sea trial, mechanical and hull survey of a 1999 65' sport fish in Stuart. The sea trial went well, the boat reached 31 knots, port 99.1% and the starboard 100% load. Temps were 187 port, 190 starboard. RPMs were port 2232 and starboard 2207....

First, we use both dock water and our tank for supply and yes whenever we leave the boat we turn the dock water off even if for a walk. I’d like to add another quick disconnect at the bow for bow in docking. 1. Would it be bad form to use reinforced flexible hose to run to wherever I plan to...