I have a 58 LRC 1977 with 2 50 amp shore power connections. I normally use just 1 of these and can run all 6 a/c units with no problem as long as I have 235-240 voltage from shore power or either generator. The current comes in thru 2 Acme Transformer isolation transformers. HOWEVER when the marina...

Looks like cases of 12 RACOR 2020 filters, 2,10,or 30 micron filtration, for the RACOR 1000 filter cartridge many of us use, are available on e-bay boat parts at about $80 plus $10 shipping (about $7.50 each). This seems like a good deal. Anyone have a cheaper source?

I got a real education on adequate vent size to feed high HP diesels at the boat show. The 8v92 pulls over 800 cubic feet per minute for a natural aspirated engine. I am trying to calculate the air draw for turbo charged engines. it would appear that a turbo would double this requirement. Does...

I'm going to recarpet my 37c. She fishes a lot. Any suggestions as to pile type and backing? I need something easy to clean and durable.

In the never ending search for more and better storage on our 58Yf the chart box area next to the stairs from salon to galley have come under the eyes of the admiral. Has any one modified this area? Seams like a lot of wasted space in that area, but has very poor access.

I hope I have started this thread in the right section. It is long, contains some narative on our trip, details on the boat, issues I would like comment and help with, and vessel performance such as we know it at this point. The 'Chateau de Mer' is a 1981 Series I 48MY. It is hull no. 7. We...

"HATTS OFF" to the mother company. After several emails and phone calls, their archive department provided me with a HIN that was lost to the ages when the cockpit extension was added in 1985. All I needed to provide them with was a USCG DOC# model# and original engine numbers, that are in my...

Been going over several previous threads on Turbo's.....one question I have is if you do have an oil leak on a turbo; where would you see it? Outside somehwere, on the intake side or ?? Thanks in advance.

I read in a mag a couple months ago about waxing the E-glass. Does anyone do this and what type of wax is used? Almost finishrd prepping the 36 express, wil post pics when all done. Thanks Adam

I found my manuel for Borg Warner Velvet Drives. I believe there are seveal of us who have these on small diesels and gas motors. It stated that as long as oil levels are up that free wheeling does not hurt these transmissions.