Recent content by Kerry Alexander

In great cruising condition, Diamond Sun is liveaboard ready. Please go to website link diamondsun.webs.com for pictures and description or contact Kerry Alexander at diamondsun50@hotmail.com.

I was looking for 8v batteries from Douglas and found this site. I asked for a quote for the 8v-21 and 8v-24. Does anyone have info on this? The S8V-24 was just over $1200 for 4 batteries shipped to Surf City, NC. They said: The battery you requesting is no longer manufactured. Another battery...

Does anyone store full size bikes on a 50 or 53 MY with flybridge? I also have two boxes on the deck (they could go there but I would lose storage). We want to finish the Great Loop this year. Kerry and Jane Alexander

I have the old 2 nut rudder stuffing box on my 1969 50MY. I have a small leak and as the boat is coming out for bottom paint, it is time to fix this. The problem I have is the threads have crud buildup on them. I have not been able to back the locking nut off. What will clean the threads??? I...

I needed a lift pump for my 15kw Westerbeke and found a sorce that was over $100 less than all the others. Service and advice were excellent. Shipping and handling cost was only what UPS charged. http://www.feathermanenterprises.com/ John Fetherman is the one you will talk to.

Here is a link to DD oil use. It is from a bus company but has good information. Also, has links to where to find Delo 100. http://www.tejascoach.com/ddcoil.html

Need a 6 or 7,000 BTU split system air handler. Can be Cruisair or Aqua Air.

I need a treatment tank for a Raritan Lectra/San. I cracked mine trying to blow air (only 40 psi) through the hoses to clear out. The hoses were stoped up. The tank busted. I need the tank and cover.

Does anyone know the monthly rates at Inner Harbor East Marina in Baltimore for the summer? I can't find their web site and we are planning a trip up there this summer. We were there a couple of years ago and loved Baltimore. Any economical suggestions would be appreciated. We are a member of...

I have Diesel Kleen now to add when I change filters. Has anyone used the AJX to clean the tanks and then add to fuel. And then use Diesel Kleen to top off the filters? DD 871Ns

I need a new 12 KW generator. Does anyone use a BETA or Nopro generator? Any info on the BETA or Nopro. We are in Charleston, SC

Does anyone have a good type of maintenance log? I would like one for the eng/gen and one for the other maintenance on the boat.

I need to check the alignment on my 8-71N with 2" shafts. How do I check them? Kerry

Has anyone used AJX Perfect Fuel Products to clean tanks and old fuel? Did it work? Kerry 1969 50' MY

I just had my system checked by a local company. He weighed the 75lb CO2 bottle and it weighted about 75lbs. That is all his scale would go to. I think I saw a post that the 75lb bottle should weight about 220 lbs full. What should it weigh? Kerry 1969 50MY