The owner's manual says a screen mesh can be found forward in the flybridge for use as a radio counterpoise. Is this adequate for a SSB installation? I thought below the waterline was better for a counerpoise?

The oil cooler to the trans in my 41tc leaked and as a result I have water contamination in the Allison Trans. I replaced the cooler and flushed the gear several times with fresh oil but can't seem to get all the water out. The Detroit manual says to flush a contaminated engine with a 50% mix...

I have no information on my generator other than its a 1973,6.5KW Onan. I would like to change the oil. What kind do I use. I did get the numbers off of the filters so I do have them. Why can't I use the same oil as in my Detroits? I think that is what is in it today. Bill

After days of checking and calling, I have decided that The Tripplite APS 3636VR 3600W inverter/charge sounds OK for the 32V Hatt system. It will accept DC input of 30-45VDC. I haven't checked all the possible sources but here is one listing: ...

I just ran one of my 2 gensets on my 56 MY this weekend and the hour meter only recorded the first day of running. First, is there a fuse for the hour meter located on the panel in the engine room near where the main switch is for the battery for the Genset? Also, would it make a difference on the...

Never Give The Ship. We Just Completed A Non-scientific Test By Running Three Of The Smaller Ac Units To See If We Would Over Heat. After 45 Minutes Of Running Time We Experienced No Overheating Problems. At This Point We Shut Off The Three And Ran Only The Main Salon Ac, After 22 Minutes- The...

I had to replace our Galley Maid pump last week. After the new pump was installed, the breaker pops when there is a load on the motor. I conditioned the stator as I have been trained by GM. Is there a chance that the breaker is "bad"? How do I test the breaker? Thanks. DC

Well, this is going to be ugly! Just saw that a mandatory evacuation of the city of New Orleans is in place. Good luck to all in the area. Tom

Had a 1974 36C surveyed yesterday with a few disappointments that I need opinions on. Boat was repainted by current owner several years back and looks great. My main concerns were the original mechanicals. 3160 Cats with 1400 hours (reported) on starboard and 400 on rebuilt Port. Engines...

Starting new thread on this issue. I remember some talk over the last few years about cutting down the keel. Think i would pass on that idea. I did have one idea that stems from an experience I had back in the early 1980's. We had a Ski Supreme, inboard ski boat with 3 fins . The boat...