On my A.C. Distribution Panel my Power On indicator light will flicker and even go out when I apply a heavier load such as Water Heater or Inverter Charge. Voltage and Amp Gauges all look ok. It happens with either shore power on generator. Any thoughts?

1979 43DC with DD 671N's. The flybridge engine and tranny controls are "stiff" to move. The lower bridge controls are very easy to move either shifting trannys or throttles. I have Glendinning synchronizers. Is there a prescribed lubricating schedule for these Morse cables or control heads?? ...

I have the Racor Model 1000FG series turbine filters on my DD 671N's as primary filters ... these are the filters that come before the secondary filters at the engine. I use the 2 micron filters in the Racors. My question is: Do I need to change the filters in the secondaries at the same...

I purchased my 45C in late February, I sold a 26 Conquest Boston Whaler with outboards. Needless to say this was certainly a step I wanted to take but really had no idea of the magnitude of the task that was unfolding before me. I was told by many brokers when in search for my 45C that their...

Hello, this is my first post. I just had my 8V92's rebuilt by Valley Detroit out here in San Diego, California. During the sea trail everything performed fine. However, when I decided to take the boat home from the yard several problems were found. First, The stb engines rear main seal is...

So last weekend I replace that "fuel return cooler" that was leaking coolant into the raw water side. Add the DD Pro 2000 stuff and water, burb the turbos. Run her at the dock for while;add a little more water to get between the "eyeballs" and shut her down......life is good again. Out of town...

While looking at boats prior to purchasing the current one; I saw some exhaust extensions that I thought would really cut down on the "station wagon" effect. They are made from schedule 40 PVC and extend the exhaust out under the swim platform and direct it out the side. I am hopeful that this...

looking for anybody who has thru-bolted dingy chocks or hard top thru-deck and headliner, wondering if you simply sandwich headliner between deck and backing block or do you cut headliner around backing block thanks for your input ...

Ok yesterday we solved the water problem. Now comes the STINKY part. I have two heads on my vessel. They are vacu flush. In my engine room on the forward wall I have what looks like an inch and half white pipe that has a y valve on it. One lead goes to my holding tank the other goes to my...

Ok fellas, with all the talk of high oil prices at the pump, what alternatives do we have for the old Detroits? Bio diesel comes to mind. It seams it is the one alterative that has the most promising future and is being used in some places now. the question is: 1. how good is it compaired...