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Does anyone here have a good source for turbos for our vintage Detroit motors? local shop has indicated mine can no longer be rebuilt and has had difficulty locating replacement. Brand and part number would be helpful as well.

I am completing a total replacement project of all three heads on my 1984, 53MY. When finished I will have three working 32 volt pumps and one new spare solenoid. A couple of new stators. I have two original heads as well, if anyone is interested. $275 per pump, plus shipping. Heads free with...

I am concerned that my oil pressure gauges are not reading correct pressures. What is the proper trouble shooting procedure to determine the connections are correct and the sending units are actually intended for dual gauge application? 32V system, running 8V714Ti engines

I have removed them from the boat deck of my 53 MY where they carried a 13 ft Boston whaler for years. Note there is one small section of ruber missing from the forward chock. I hav enot been able to locate a suitable replacement. Didn't scar my whaler, but didn't want to hide the fact it was...

I have two 12V batts connected to an independent charger up on the bridge to run 12 V devices. I was wondering if that is standad practice for the vintage boats we have that came with a 32V system. I thin the charger has problems and wanted to consider upgrading to DC - DC voltage converters if...

johnjen50 Thank you for the kind words. This was my first ever flooring project. The amtico is individual strips. There are severl post related to the product and how to install. If you search and read what MikeP has posted you will get a great deal of valued information on how to install it. It...

I have replaced the carpet in the saloon with hard wood and have made itdown the staris to the galley. I jumped ahead and replaced the carpet and two layers of vinyl in the forward stateroom and head with Amtico. I still have the Galley, companionway and the two aft heads to cover with Amtico...

Thanks to MikeP and several others here I am gathering the materials to install Amtico flooring in my Galley and Heads. I am worried about telegraphing defects in the subfloor material. To handle any defects in the sole what leveling compound is recommended?

Top of Starboard panel on both helms There is also the circuit breaker in the cabin DC panel located on the port interior wall near the lower helm.

Here is a pic of the hinges on mine. It can be folded in either direction. A local machine shop fabricated from stainless flat bar and tubing. There are two bolts that hold the hinge to the arch on each side and tweo bolts that hold the hinge to the boat. They are 1/2" to 5/8" and counter sunk...

Sky I may not pull the triger on a decision regarding the arch until next spring. The hinge was locally built and installed. Not a complicated design, simple bar stock and tubing. here is a pic

I am looking for recommendations for a hard top on my 53. My 1984 53MY has an after market (Marquip) arch that was hinged by the PO for the 19 ft bridge on the loop. Can anyone recommend a hardtop builder that can work with an existing arch, or is a total new support system the way to go. My...

I am trying to locate repplacements for these: The boat is a 1984; 53 MY, but I have seen these on other hatts up to 1989. Does anyone have a source?

I am aware of three basic model of the 53' hulls from 1969 thru 1987. The classic, the ED and the C. Does anyone here have a quick reference to the totla number of the 15-10, 53 hulls built and how many were in each model? Are there additional models I am not aware of?