Recent content by JonHupp

Given the upcoming storm on the east coast, just wondering if there are any recommendations or resources for secure line placement for those of us who keep their boats in the water. On a similar subject, any experience with the piling mounted systems that compensate for tide changes? Thank...

I finally took the plunge and ordered CCV6000s for my 8V71TI's. I am not planning on returning the oil to the engine sump. I'm just wondering how often do I need to drain the units or do I need to hook up a drain tube (+/- check valve) between the units and an oil disposal can? Thanks. Jon

Hi, I'm looking for a good source for custom (or the odd-shaped) bunk mattresses in the front state room on my 1983 53' ED. I've searched threads on this site, but I don't have the skills to make my own! Thanks. Jon

For those of you not on the Chesapeake Bay, scary, but fortunately no injuries from a powerboat - sailboat collision on Friday. I'm very impressed with the strength of the J-105's hull (the sailboat)

And now, for something completely different. The companionway on my '83 ED MY is looking shabby and I'd like to paint it (this includes the engine room doors and access panals). Currently, the color is a very light blue/green. Does anybody know the original color of the companionway (engine...

Hi, I've got a 1983 53'ED with 8V71TIs. I have a water (and I assume exhaust) leak in the engine room from the huge pipe that collects exhaust/water from both shower heads and joins to form an 8" pipe that goes to the main exhaust. The leak is small and is on the inferior side (of course...

My next project is going to be to replace the original Kohler (Perkins) generator in my 1983 53 ED MY. I know this has been discussed in some old threads but I have a couple of 'simple' questions: 1) I'm a fan of Northern Lights (20 KW) from other boats I've owned. Is there anything better...

I have a 53' MY that lives on my pier. It came with some 13' power cords and 50' power cords. I really needed a 25' cord to go from my pier power to the boat. Rather than spending $400+ for the proper 25 foot, 50 amp 125/250 volt cord, I just connected my two 13' cords using the appropriate...

My 1983 53 ED (Serial #704) has an unrepairable Salon AC unit. My AC guy is going to replace it. (I don't have the resources or time to do chillers...) Anyway, I have a couple of questions that somebody out there may know: 1) The Salon has a split system. The starboard unit (smaller) looks...

My affair with my starboard Allison last year was very expensive! Hope not to fool around with these girls in the future.

Hi, Was converting my 8V71TI's old style secondary fuel filters to the DD spin on adapter and I bent one of the brass 90 degree fittings that convert from the flared fuel lines to the pipe threads. (They look like the elbow in this picture): Does anybody have a part number, source, or the...

OK. No better way to spend Father's day than with oven cleaner on the swim platform of my 53MY. It actually worked well (wet, apply, set, scrub, set, rinse, repeat). All of the painted letters are off and all of the boat paint is still there! The problem is, that I can still see the letters...

So here is the follow-up on my aft-deck drain scupper hose issue. I do have the 4th 53ED made and I can see why they eliminated this drain in later versions. It turns out that the drain hose from the aft-deck to the thru-hull actually had a loop in it, below the bedside cabinet, near the...

Hi. I have a 53ED (emphasis on 'Extended Deck' for this discussion). Aft of the salon there is a little deck, which has scupper drains in each aft corner. There is a corregated (vacume cleaner style) hose that connects the deck drain to scupper opening, just below the swim platform and just...