Recent content by caryboat

Just developed a issue. I have 4 units on the 53MY with the Onan 15kw MDJF. They all work fine at dockside power. When I run the generator, the Main Salon SFX Controller goes to the Low AC after a few minutes and the others run fine. I turn off the aft salon (new) and still the Low AC. As well...

I am trying to get a feel from other 53/63 owners what the acceptable waterline is for the STBD gen exhaust. Mine is 1/4-1/2 covered at anchor. Should the waterline of the exhaust be completely exposed from water? We run a little bow heavy as aft deck water needs to be pushed into scuppers as...

I have an Acme Transformer on the Port Wall as well as a Low Boost/Off /High Boost Selector switch in Panel.. How Does this this work- on Low Boost at my dock the transformer seems really hot- If I turn the boost switch- it shuts off the panel? 1971 53 My with upgraded Outback inverter-- do I...

I want to thank everyone on this forum as well as Mike and Steve at Sam's for their help in my boat restoration. All work is almost done, surveys came out excellent on boat and engines and we splashed 3 weeks ago in Lake Michigan and all is well. I am including a link to a book my wife completed...

Finishing restoration All good on sea trial. Slight vibration on bridge at 2100 rpm WOT @ 17knts- none at 12knt. checking engine alignment on friday gauges slightly off but fixing. We seem to be experiencing a slight bow heavy feel. In the slip, the water on bridge seems to be collecting in...

Finishing up the project and will post some pictures soon. I have all manuals but for Instalarm. Orig 4 Light Crozier- (Bilge,Heat,Oil Fire) toggle and turn switch. Alarms and Lights seem to work. What are the procedures to test each sensor and what position to you put the selector and toggle...

Have some power questions . Just launched the refurbished 53 . We have all books and plans but cant figure out some power items.. 1) We have a cablemaster in bow locker. Hooked up 50 and got a red light on the PORT 220 panel but unclear how to get that panel turned into 110. Do I need to...

Hi Everyone, Getting ready to launch in a few days after a pretty big refitting. Will post pictures soon .Just got excellent new survey. on the 53MY Work Done. 1) New Outback and batteries 2) New Aft Windows 3) Update all heads w flooring.wallpaper and Vacuflush 4) Teak Blinds throughout 5)...

Need a little help w Paint match . The PO painted the upper structure from the deck up with unknown white 2 years ago so we just want to touch up the windows and doors. The yard that did the work has no record. His books indicated it might be Matterhorn but it was too bright. Its also not...

On my 71 53MY am looking at Raymarine and Simrad for my applications in a system upgrade. The 53 w/o an arch always had the array placed on the port side below the flybridge on the mid deck as I have an older Furuno their. My question is emissions not cost or how it looks . The Simrad Broadband...

On a 71 53MY have the standard 300/200 bow stern fuel tanks. Most of my running this season will be short 60 mi roundtrip in 2-3 seas . What is the best ratio of fuel to keep on board given pump is 10' from my boat and I can fuel at anytime. Better to fill bow?stern? combo. Assuming 1.5 gals...

Looking for manufactured fitted bedspreads, pillows, etc for 1971 MY - or a workroom that might have the templates for the 1971 MY for twins and forward bunks that would accept our fabric to manufacture the bedding.

I am looking for a source for new quarter boards for STBD and Port .Approximately 42" x 6" I want one that the name -letters are hand cut in or CNC cut not just a glossed over sticker- more like a sign maker /wood worker Thx Kevin

I know this subject has been beat to death but in reviewing all the previous posts all i am able to discern is this is the best charger inverter. As I am redoing this system- New Deka's here in about 2 weeks I plan to dump the Sentry and the Trace as they are just to old and never seemed to be...

Great Forum.New to Hat world not boating have 2 other boats and am a vintage guy, Just starting this week on this newly purchased 53. great cosmetics 40 year 1 owner fresh water boat. 1800 hrs on orig engines and 600 on onan 15 plannned upgrades include- new batteries (ouch on the 32 v system)...