Recent content by James Elliott

The old washer dryer is out of my 53ED. I need a 220 volt combo unit. I found a Breeze unit that is 220 volt, I want that because from what I have read the 110 volts take too long to dry. It draws 20 amps but needs a 30 amp breaker, what does my boat have. I am two hours from the boat, this...

I spent the weekend on my friends 1989 501 Chris. He has five units and only one compressor would come on. It seemed like they were all locked up. All the units have great water flow. I find it odd that four of the five do not work. Is there a stuck valve in the reverse cycle? Is there a...

Went to the boat last night to get the washer/dryer out and woke us this morning to the sound of my water pump running. Guess what, the water heater bit the dust. What brand and where do I get another one. It has a veriglas 29.9 Gal. Next question, are there valves somewhere on the water...

The old is out, What do I put back in on my 53ED. Do I need to remove the trim around the forward stateroom door.

I have never had alot of air moving thru the vent in my bow state room on my 53 ED. Is this normal or do I need to replace the switch that controls the fan speed. Oh by the way for those who care I moved my boat back to lake Texoma and am taking it off the market. I refuse to take a bath on a...

I am ready to sell La Buena Vida, you can see it on yacht world located in Clear Lake or Galveston. If I sell it myself it will be in the 290,000.00 range. You can contact me at jelliottdds@sbcglobal.net or 817 366-9265. All the info you need should be on the yacht world listing. Please...

I am ready to sell La Buena Vida, you can see it on yacht world located in Clear Lake or Galveston. If I sell it myself it will be in the 290,000.00 range. You can contact me at jelliottdds@sbcglobal.net or 817 366-9265. All the info you need should be on the yacht world listing. Please...

Where is the best place to get a good price on Group 8D 8 volt batteries for my 53 ED.

La Buena Vida is again for sale. She was brought to lake Texoma in 1986 and was captain maintained for the owner of the largest marina on the lake. I have owned her for 3 years now. I have updated the electronics. She has 871 turbos with a little less than 1600 hours. I moved her to...

I am selling my 1984 53 ED, she has been shed kept and freshwater since new. She has been continually updated yet retains all of her original teak interior. 871's with 1900 Hr's, the pictures are in the owners gallery under La Buena Vida. Asking 359000 will consider all offers. Call Jimmy at...