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Here is a picture of how we did the windows on Chateau de Mer. Large miniblinds on both sides accented with pleated drape panels. Pleated drapes across the windshield. The corner wedges were also done with pleated panels. They look more finished than flat fabric triangles. Sorry the view is not...

The copper raw water pipe leaving the heat exchanger on the starboard 6V92TA has perforated from corrosion. Can any one recommend a repair shop near Stuart or Port St Lucie FL that could braze it or replace a section? I'm assuming replacing the whole pipe on a 1980 engine will be problematic or...

My Matrix 37 depth sounder has quit. It jumps around and reads multiples of the actual depth. Hummingbird thinks it is a transducer issue and suggested tesing my display head in another boat with one. Anyone have one of these in the Stuart FL or SE FL area? Bobk

When I requested a mechanic referral a week or so ago due to a coolant leak (port 6V92TA), we found a a clamp on a coolant pipe had broken but stayed in place and looked fine. Pressure testing reproduced the leak and the hose clamp was changed. End of story? Not!:( The next day, 70 miles...

Can anyone recommend a good DD mechanic in Southport, NC? My port 6V92TA engine is losing coolant to the tune of 10-15 oz/ten hours cruise at 1100 RPM. There are also signs that it sprayed out a mist once (crusty solid salt on tops of bottles and oil bucket; this is not sea salt!). Water puddle...

Since this is a subject that comes up periodically and I have a couple of data points, I thought I'd post them in a way that should be easy to retrieve in the future. The news is good.:D The vessel is a 1981 48MY series I with 425 HP 6V92 TA's. The engines had inframe rebuilds, including...

I'm posting this regarding life expectancy of an M-15 transmission. Maybe it will help someone in the future. The boat is a 1981, 6V92TA's from 1980. Two years ago, 29 years old, I lost foward on the starboard transmission due to bad seals. Clutches and pump were fine. Engine hours about 4000...

Does any one know of a source of used components for 6V92? My mech may have this covered already, but I'm going to need a bell housing. Thanks, Bobk 1981 48MY

I searched the forum for previous discussion on this topic but came up empty. I was recently told by a knowledgeable friend that if lube oil temperature is 185F or higher, rings do not suffer carbon deposits etc. So I checked mine (6V92TA 425 hp 160F thermostats) at the spin on filters and...

I searched but suspect I'm using the wrong terms. What is that rubbery sealant that Hatteras used to seal wires and hoses to the bulkheads where thay pass through? Bobk Chateau de Mer

The 1989 stacked Kenmore WD on Chateau de Mer (1981 48MY has died). I'm considering trying to get it completely refurbished in place, assuming that were possible, because new machines will not fit with out a lot of remodeling. Any thoughts? It doesn't seem terribly rusted. The problem is the...

My 16000 btu Cruise Air salon split AC may have gone TU. Does anyone (besides WaltP) have experience with Webasto? They have some super prices and specs on their unit. It is a 230V self contained unit that should fit where the evaporator/air handler is. Any concern that it is rated at 50 Hz vs...

There was a post the other day seeking information on a Galley Maid tech. I located my contact information for him and spoke with him about a windlass problem I have. During that conversation he told me he welcomes private contact and repair work. He is located in SE Florida and will travel...

Well, after putting more time on the windlass in the last six years than all the PO's did in the previous 25, I have a new issue with it. When powering down the anchor (all chain rode), it has started to run noisily and pay out eraticlly. Galley Maid says the thing was not made to pay out rode...

Karl, When I went to get a picture I realized I described it wrong. This is from the Air Sep filter housing. Getting to the inboard valves will be easy, outboard if necessary will require a mechanic because I can't bent that way anymore. Do they need periodic cleaning?

I just noticed that the turbos on my 6V92 TA's (425 HP) have what look like check valves on the drain lines. Do these need regular service like those on the air box drains? Bobk 1981 48MY Chateau de Mer

I was doing a moisture check on the top of my sundeck hard top and found my moisture meter showed moisture broadly across the outer surface. This is a balsa cored structure that had some soft wood when I bought it 6 years ago, but that was corrected. The puzzle comes from the readings on the...

I'm considering having the Algrip on my hull 'polished'. A local contractor has suggested using 3M compounding products and or McGuires cleaner wax depending on how much chalk is present. I proposed 3M Finesset and Awlcare finish. I'll be running the AICW and all the tannin-loaded waters on my...

I just hauled 15 gallons of old oil to a garage for recycling. I keep thinking we ought to be able to mix it into the fuel to recover the $4+/gallon. Is any one doing that? These old DD's use low ash oil, so maybe it's OK?????? Bob Chateau de Mer 6V92 425 HP

In the repair process for the core rot under the pulpit of my 48MY the GM windlass had to be removed. Now that it is replaced it makes a noise when running out the chain, even with the chain removed, and the speed seems to be erratic. Sometimes normal with little noise, then slows with a...