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Can the latest version of Imron be painted Ian W

My aft fuel tank has had some water in it now gone.However I am left with some thick slimy deposits that are blocking the bottom of the racor and stopping the engine in rough water.I had the tank cleaned by Capitol marine in Fort Lauderdale but it didn't get rid of the slime.Should I use...

I have just replaced one of mr Racors with a new one on my 53. After installation I noticed a tiny stream of small bubbles so I took it out and checked every seal before reinstalling -still some bubbles.i then noticed the racor I had not touched also had some bubbles .I have just cruised for an...

When unscrewing the plastic turbine part a ball and a rubber gasket come out .The bibber gasket is beveled on one side .Anybody know the correct order to put these things back together

I had to take off the bowl on lower half of raycor to clear out some sludge around the bowl fitting. We I put it back together again I can't stop fuel/air leaks. When looking at components I'm surprised there is only one seal in bottom half of raycor which is same as seal on cap. Could anyone...

I started the stub engine yesterday and it ran for a few minutes and stopped. I noticed the Racors was nearly empty and full of air (the fuel tanks are full ) I changed all the filters and their seals carefully but the same thing happened again. It could be a blocked fuel line or could it...

Does anyone know who puts nee seals in Hynautic boxes in Lauderdale

In the 28 years I have owned my 1981 53my I have not had the Intercoolers cleaned. All hoses injectors water pumps etc have been changed together with an annual oil change. I generally run the boat at 1300 rpm with no overheating problems.Is there any point in having the Intercoolers...

I cannot find the sender for the gauges on my 1981 Detroit Allison units Any help with the location appreciated

Got back to my 1981 53 and started the engines for the first time in two months.No reading on salon or fly bridge gauge.Good news I suppose because it must be a sender.The Glenndining synchronizer working .it is port engine gauges not reading.Any suggestions

I need to remove the door frame from the bow stateroom door of my 1981 53my to get new washing machine in.I cannot see how it is fastened. No screws or dowels are to be seen.

Round the teetering wheel on my 1981 53 motor yacht there is a hydraulic leak .The oil must be coming from the seal on the steering column .Is this correct and can a new seal be put in without pulling the box.the steering had not been turned for 6 months

I have searched everywhere including under the stairs from the engine room and cannot find the plate ahere the hoses connect.The tank seems very close to the ceiling in the generator room and access is nearly impossible.Anyone know where acess is gained-is it necessary to remove the stairs?

Which holding tank on a 1981 53my does the centre head (guest stateroom head) discharge into.There are 2holding tanks - the rear one in the generator room and the other under the forward stateroom

I am going to replace my Wood Freeman autopilot with a new one. The 32 volt pump works perfectly so I will hopefully retain it.Are there any 32volt autopilots available that can be recommended for a 1981 53my Ian w

I am assuming that changing a stuffing box hose on a 1981 53 MY is not a DIY proposition.How many hours yard time should this take.Boat is coming out anyway for antifouling.

The gearbox on my windlass has become rusted away on top .It works well however.Is it possible to just replace the gearbox thus retaining the capstan and reusing the electric motor

My 53 my has the usual32volt systems with the exception of an oem 12volt electronics system with its own battery and charger. I now also start my new generator from the 12 volt system. I have new batteries and the generator starts easily. However when all my elecronics are on both the salon...

The middle head on 53 my will not consistently empty the toilet. I have had the sea cock cleaned and it is fine and changed the pump motor for a new one, as well as changing all the hoses. I have owned this boat for 25years now and the middle head, apart from the occasional new pump, has never...

I would like to buy a seabrace fin. Ian w