Recent content by steve c

Does anyone have current information or contact info concerning the boatdiesel forum ? I've been a subscriber for more than a decade and regulary use the Detroit forum and data base.

I'm looking for a repair service for a Navico 6KW radar processor. Any suggestions with personal experience would be helpful.

Turned on my radar and a " No Radar " message appeared on the chartplotter. Checked and the same message also was indicated on a second device. I reviewed the trouble shooting info in the manual and checked the required solutions to no avail. I called technical support and was #24 in the que for...

Has anyone installed an Aqualarm System Monitor on their vessel? I have 1987 41 conv. with 671 Covingtonm 485 tib's. Any help or cautions would be appreciated. Also, I would like to scrap the existing 12 point system and what cautions should I consider when doing this?

I'm trying to identify this intake strainer in order to purchase new cover gaskets. I could not find any logo on the unit. My vessel is a 1987 41" convertible. Thanks for the help. 2.5 inch hoses from through hull to raw water pump.

I am having issues with my 12 point monitor system. First issues concerns removing the face plate located on the forward bulkhead in the engine room. The fuse holders are in bad shape and spin when trying to remove the fuses. I am unable to pull the panel forward enough to get to the fuses. Is...

Any suggestions for a decent quality packing extractor tool for remuving rudder and shaft packing ? The $12 economy versions keep breaking since the tip is pressed onto the flexible shaft.

I am replacing seawater engine hoses ( 2 1/2" ) on my 1987 41C 485 Covington 671 powered boat. Any suggestioins on hose type ? Clamps ?

I have been at the same marina for 30 years and in the same slip for fifteen years with no dockside ac issues. This year the marina installed new floating docks, water and power. My boat trips the gfi at the dock. Since there is no 50 amp recepta cle I use a splitter. The marina claims that new...

The bonding separated on gate on my transom door and looking for the preferred adhesive for repairing. I'm not sure what the original product was. The door itself is also showing some parting on the bottom.

Looking for Robertson AP200 DL Control Head.

Does anyone have or have added cockpit controls in a 41c ? I'm not looking for a debate on whether to add or not just advice on how and where they are positioned and connected to the gear. The use will primarily short handed fishing.

Has anyone added cockpit controls ( specifically shift levers ) to their convertible of similar size ? Any suggestions or cautions ?

I am looking for advice on removal of the built-in sofa on a 1987 41' Hatteras convertible with galley up. The sofa is located on the starboard side and features rod storage underneath. I need access to the outboard side of the starboard Detroit 671tib for an in-frame rebuild and would add a...

Does anyone have a self contained air conditioning unit installed on their 41' galley up sportfisher. Thanks for any help or ideas.