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Scratching my head on this new ONAN gremlin. Whenever I shut it down, the engine kicks backwards just before coming to a stop. Next start up, the belt slips and will not engage the raw water pump due to the impeller blades being bent in the wrong direction. I've tried tightening the belt...

Anyone know of a well maintained, mid-1980's, 43' MY that's not on Yachtworld? Cash buyer. PM me.

A friend is considering the purchase of an older 75' Hatt MY which is in need of a complete exterior paint job. Boat is in south Florida. He was told the project could be anywhere between $150-300k, Anyone here with real world experience?

While performing a routine engine check, my starboard engine spewed about a half gallon of coolant all over when removing the cap. The engine had not been run in several weeks and was stone cold. Replaced the cap after things settled down and cleaned up the ER. Did not start engine. 5 days...

Removing heat exchanger for proper cleaning. While removing the cover plate to access the Hx, two of the bolts were rust welded to the coolant tank and snapped off. Tried PB Blaster, light hammer tapping and vice grips on the exposed nub but no luck. Now it's either EZ out or Helicoil. I'd...

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My mechanic and the "experts" at RPM Diesels in Fort Lauderdale can not agree. Since my boat never sees cold weather, freeze protection is not essential. Currently, my 8-92TA's are charged with Dexcool. Everyone is in agreement that that stuff is not good for Detroits. My mechanic insists...

This old school Davit needs to retire It's a Nautical Structures DC powered unit with a burned out motor and battle scars from 30+ years of service. What I'd like is a low profile Davit with a powered rotational base. The Whaler weighs about 800 lbs loaded so a 1000 lb capacity unit should...

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Looks like there is a target date to reopen the Bahamas of July 1. One of the critical systems that needs to work over there is your holding tank macerator as pump out stations are few and far between. Mine has not worked for a few months but Stateside, I don't really need it. Anyway, my...

This is always a fun topic - especially if your boat is over 15 years old and you keep in in Florida. It's not all good news, but it's not horrible either. According to my broker, this is what we have to look forward to: The Florida market is down to 4 carriers. Shopping around will not...

recommended by Genesis (who remembers him?) for the first time yesterday. Fairly easy and inexpensive. After, I ran the engines for 10 minutes and then a fresh water flush to get the salt out. I then drained the raw water side, leaving it empty until next start up This got me thinking...

A small consolation to the virus panic, oil is dropping fast. We are now in low 40's with even lower price projected as demand continues to drop in response to COVID-19. My tanks are down about 1000 gallons. I figure $1.75-$2/gallon diesel will be available end of March-Early April. My...

I have about 200 gallons of year old diesel remaining in my 1100 gallon tank. My plan was to closely monitor the tank and run it down another 100 gallons before adding fuel. I noticed a bunch of soft tar balls settled in my Racor bowl and outside the filter. (No water thank goodness) I...

Raining again in Ft Lauderdale. During a break in precipitation, I thought it a good time to pump out the holding tank. Standing on the dock in wet bare feet, I came in contact with the bow rail which just happened to be wrapped in illuminated Christmas lights. Let's just say I was shocked...