Recent content by doc g

I would assume that the shop is saying the shaft is NOT straight and that there is an 11 thousandth run out at the coupling end and 15/1000 at the prop end. So I think you will not be able to get the alignment at he coupling in spec. Why didn't they straighten the shaft when they had it in the...

There are transformers that run most of the low voltage halogen lights in the salon /pilothouse, in the stb side cabinet at the top of the stairs to the FB. I have had issues with mine and finally have them all labeled. I can take a picture this weekend if you need it..................Pat

Fender boards, you put fenders on the boat , two or more , then hang the board between the dock and the fenders....................Pat

So what were the quotes? I have a couple buddies that recently got the same job done on the same boat. One ended up in the high 200's just short of 300, the other was mid 200's. ......Pat

Does anyone know what Hatteras used on the newer frameless windows to seal the glass to the fiberglass??? Pat

Does anyone know what flare angle is used in our fuel system fittings?? Is it 37 or 45 degree ?? Pat

Anyone have a schematic for the 16.5x 25 inch Bowmar Escape hatches /port lights used in late 90's series boats???? Any help would be greatly appreciated......Pat

So, long story,short. I had my boat hauled local prop shop said yeah no problem to straighten the props, 4 weeks ago. Now tells me that he can not balance the wheels due to the diameter( which he knew in advance) . I am told they can fix the issues but will not be able to balance the wheels. I...

Yesaterday , while chasing down another problem on one of my O Mans I discovered the exhaust mixer had been leaking. All parts to the job are available except the mixer itself ( onan #154-2768). I was told by Cummins that they" just don't supply that part anymore " . Anyone have any sources for...

I have a classic car for sale . Is it ok to use dropbox to post the pix ?? I am concerned about the security of using it. .....Pat

So, I replaced two 5.5 year old 8D's on 6/2/17. On 6/7/17- Charles 60 amp charger goes on the fritz and has no output on that (new) bank, remove it and send it out for repair. Generator which was running last weekend now has no charge output. Manual charger used on the 8d's brings one up to...

Hy Torq 5 blade , 2,5 inch tapered bore , 30x34 props for sale in perfect shape need to be cleaned and polished only , best offer

My Furuno radar open array scanners are both painted . I know it says you can't paint them but now they need to be repainted . Is there any issue using Awlgrip on them ?.........Pat

Looking at installing a booster. Any help deciding what to get greatly appreciated.....Pat

Nautica 13.5 Widebody RIB boat, inflatable rigid bottom, very good condition. 1999 yacht tender, always covered, light use, VHF radio with large 6db gain antenna, never bottom painted. 1999 Yamaha 50 HP Four Stroke, runs well, new carbs last season, new fuel tank and fuel lines, and external...