Could someone tell me what the proper fuel line size is for My detroits. 8v92's 650hp TAs. I am going to be re-desinging and replacing the fuel system very soon and Want to get your opinions. Also, what type of fuel line do you recomend? Aeroquip or is there some type I can asemble myself at...

I viewed a thread on another site about people discussing which ride is better offshore. Having a Hat I obviously think mine is the best...but many others came up with other options including Bertram. How does a Bert compare to a Hat? I've never been on a Bert and probably will never own one,...

At the moment, I have removed the 4 old 8D's and have 6 group 24 batteries in the two front boxes. Am happy with how they are doing for starting the motors and running the 12v lights.(They are now 3 months old and we have done 6 trips, one being 5 days long). That leaves the rear 2 boxes empty and...

There are many posts here on blister repair, many of them NOT FACTUAL. That is, much of the information is inaccuarate!! There is only ONE way to insure a bottom is ready for repair after stripping, blister removal, or whatever: a moisture meter. Hotvac, while a potentially accelerated way to...

As kids we all think our dad's are the best in the world. I just recently turned 25 (sure i'm still a kid compared to most on this site) and I still think my old man is the best. His name is Buddy Smith, owner of Gulfstream Yacht Service Inc. based in New Bern, NC. I've been told by those who...

I have recently met a friend who has the same boat as mine, which is a 53 motor yacht. Its powered by 8V71s natural. His is twin turbo, both the same year. He said that his boat will plane at 2200 RPM and do close to 18 knots. My Question is I'am not sure what degree pitch props I have but I know...

On a lighter note, I saw some pictures in the technical images section of "Kathy L" with new style hull vents, does anyone know of the company that makes those, or are they custom? Any help would be appreciated.

Just got my latest Lakeland Boating, which I read in one sitting. Then when I reached the boat broker ads, I started searching for Hatt Models and Prices, to see what is out there. You know, size, age, price, etc. So I reach a full page add full of many boat size and brands. There's a Hatt,...

The Imron paint on my 58 YF is 3 years old and starting to dull slightly in places. Has anyone had any experiance with different products to polish or wax? Thanks

I have heard that the Fed's have promulgated, as only they can, new rules regarding the formulation of diesel fuel in 2006, that greatly reduces its sulphur content and with it also drastically reduces the lubricity inherent in diesel fuel, i.e. supposedly leading to much higher wear rates in the...