Recent content by Pls

Hello All. Engines on my boat are 8v92tis. Port engine has about 2400 hours. It has always had a bit of light bluish white smoke on starting which clears after about 5-10 seconds. However, on the last few starts the smoke has become much heavier and lasts about 30 seconds before abruptly...

1999 BMZ 21 Kw generator (isuzu engine/newage stamford generator) for sale. Runs and works well, 4800 hrs. Just removed from my 50 Hatteras to replace with 12.5 kw Phasor. Complete with manuals, can be inspected and tested in Ft Lauderdale. Asking $3500.

Hello HOF members. I am hoping someone here may be able to help me. The selector valve on one of the mh20 transmissions in our 50c is leaking oil. I have found replacement seals for the unit but can’t figure out how to disassemble it to put the new seals in. Does anybody know how to do this...

I know this issue has been the subject of prior postings but here is another. About two months ago I was returning from a trip in rough seas when the starboard engine started loosing RPMs and showing signs of fuel starvation. Switching fuel tanks and racors did not solve the problem but the...

I am thinking of installing a raymarine evo autopilot in our 1980 50c which can have a pretty heavy helm in certain conditions - following quartering seas especially. Any thoughts about whether this system will be up to the task and if not what may be better alternative?

We want to get new bridge cushions and recover the salon sofa on our 50c. Does anybody have a recommendation for an upholsterer in the Ft Lauderdale area?