This might sound like a awkward question however, how come i can't hear the turbo whine from my 8v92ta at higher RPM? I hear it on many other boats with large diesels but no matter where i stand on the boat i can't hear it.

Do the older 1972 Onan 7.5 diesel generators have an alternator or some other means to charge a seperate starting battery? Thanks Art

Has anyone heard of or been to this marina. I am thinking about a run this summer and I would love to here some feedback. Thanks.

Good Morning Everyone. Fixing to head to Florida in a month and trying to find the approx cruising range. 1985 53' Extended Deck with 6V92. 700 gallon capacity. Thanks in advance.

What is the preferred sealant for the gasket on a starter, or do you prefer no sealant and just go with the gasket. Also, would the same sealant be used on the oil pan if a sealant is preferred? Thanks!

The 110 volt AC in the twin cabin has suddenly stopped producing cold air. Trigger and water flow ok. Capacitors checked with meter and ok. Coils clean. Placing my hand on compressor has only a weak vibration and is hot after a few minutes. Uses a Honeywell thermostat which has always been...

I am needing to varnish a mahogany ladder-back helm chair. I have sanded it down to bare wood then applied 3 coats of west system epoxy. i I have sanded down the epoxy and now need to do a couple coats of exterior spar varnish . What type / make of varnish would you recommend? I only need a...

Still in the process of restoring my 1971 36' Hatteras and I have completed the forward stateroom and head. I am now moving on to the galley and salon as my winter project. I am in the process of removing the original wallpaper and stripping the wood in the salon and I discovered some softness...

vendors are realy stepping up this year for door prizes the local West Marine store has just given us a 25 dollars gift card for everyone that attends. Pettit paint is giving away enough bottom paint to do a bottom if the job is done at Jarrett Bay to some lucky attendee

I thought I recalled a "rule of thumb" battery test (measured by observing cranking RPM when cranking for some number of seconds) posted by Karl some time ago - but after a lot of searching, I could not find it. So my sincere apologies if this is still available and I am asking it unnecessarily. ...