Recent content by DAlter

Need some thoughts on design for the laundry closet door in the v-berth on my. In a recent thread I mentioned that I was having trouble with my dryer. Long story short, I am replacing the Frigedare Laundry Center I have with a stackable Bosch Axis washer and dryer. With that said, the door I...

I am having trouble with the dryer portion of the washer / dryer on my 53 MY as it keeps blowing the thermal limiter after about ten minutes of operation. I was hoping there might be someone out there with appliance repair experience that could help. The unit is a Frigedare Laundry Center...

Anyone in the CT or lower MA area looking to buy DD PowerCool should give Atlantic DD in Middletown, CT. a call. I bought some there the other day- $7.50 a gallon. I asked why so cheap, and was told they bought a couple of truckloads full and are trying to get rid of it.

I was wondering if anyone has a simple way of sealing off the outside engine room vents on a 53MY. I usually take a piece of shrinkwrap and cut it to fit over the outside vents, then I use hull preservation shrink tape to tape it to the hull. Well, last year the hull preservation tape wasn't...

Does anyone have a Hubbell YQ-230 (or any other brand) Smart Y connector they would like to sell? I need the one with the two 30 amp male plugs and a 50 amp female plug.

Does anyone have a spare knob/pin/spring rail lock that they want to sell? It is the small stainless barrel bolt-spring mechanism that locks the underside of the teak handrail "gates" (port and starboard) that lift up and down allowing you to board the boat. Sam's has it (part # S78644A)...

Does anyone know how the bottom frames (i.e. thresholds) on the wing doors of a 53MY are attached to the deck? I've noticed that I have some rot on the starboard side and evidence of the begining of some on the port side. In additon, the finish is begining to peel away. I am sure this is a...

I have an interesting situation with the color of the oil in my 8V71s (53MY). After changing the oil at the begining of last season and running for a few hours I noticed (upon checking the dipsticks) that the oil in the port engine turned dark, which is expected in diesels. However, the oil in...

What is the best product to use to clean the outside of my turbos (8V71s)? I have residual oil (and some pieces of the heat blanket) on one of them from what I will call the the PO's neglect. I have since changed hoses, gaskets, heat blanket, etc. and have no leaks. However, the residual oil...

I noticed that I have a very slight oil leak at the front seal on my port engine (8V71). Since it was not there last year, I hope it may be just a dry seal since the engine only has been run 5 hours since I recently brought it back from its winter "hibernation". If it doesn't get better, are...

I have a 12ft Boston Whaler Impact with a 40HP Merc on the back. I am planning to tow it behind my 53MY this season. Total weight of the boat and motor is about 750lbs. and it has a single tow eye on the bow. Any thoughts on a towing briddle set-up? We normally cruise at 10kts and the...

Recently, I had my top replaced on the bridge. I am in the process of replacing the "all around" nav light (about 12 inches tall) that I removed prior to the new top installation. The old light (Attwood) had alot of corrosion and almost fell apart in my hands when I removed it. I bought a new...

I hope someone can give me a simple answer to this: I recently installed a new SW Tachometer. The backlight is a 12V bulb, however, input to the bulb is 32V. I would like to solder an in-line resistor to drop the input voltage to 12V. I have already thought of the obvious and easisest like...

I am about to flush and change the coolant in my 53MY (8v71TIs). I know DD says to use DD Power Cool. Of course, as we all know, if the "company" name is on it the price seems to go way up. I was curious if there are other compatible coolants that can be used that may not cost as much? Doug

Are any of you docked at the Miami Beach Marina? The reason I ask is that my wife and I will be coming down from CT this weekend to spend time on a 105 Intermarine Yacht that my friend's client has graciously allowed him to use for the weekend. I figured if we actually want to leave the boat...