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1981 43' Conv. Does anyone know of a source for a replacement sink for the main head? I've asked Sam's---no joy. Thx "Bugsy"

If the IRD (the satellite receiver) is defective, is it possible that the antenna will continue to search for the satellites and not lock? I get the message; "Searching for satellite" but there is no acquisition. I checked the antenna and it is searching (and keeps searching) for the right...

I just changed my raw water impellers. No other changes of consequence. Went out for a cruise and noted that port engine temp at 2050 went to 190 while stbd. remained at 180. Water temp is around 84. My logs indicate that at the same RPM in January, (same waters), my running temps were 170...

For reasons that are unfathomable, I'm in the midst of of purchasing a second boat. Nothing major---36 ft. Call it 25,000 lbs + The sea trial is Monday, April 23rd. I have a truck reserved for transport on May 7th. The boat is in Grand Haven, Mi. Assuming all goes well on the sea trial, I...

I'm looking for some 3rd party disinterested advice. I'm afraid I'm too close to the trees. I'm midst-purchase of a boat with 8.3 Cummins engines (450 hp). On survey, we noticed that there was extensive evidence of soot proximate to the port engine and found that the exhaust riser was...

Since I'm having the mechanic back to remove/replace my fuel pickups, thought I'd consider resolution of a "new" issue. I have mechanical oil pressure gauges. On our last (eventful!!) run, my wife reported that the port gauge was fluctuating by about 10 psi. At low RPM's ( 1050), she'd bounce...

Does anyone have any general idea of how much displacement of fuel can occur over four or five years from the accumulation of sediment? I believe my 43C has a fuel capacity of around 470 gals. I always understood that at least 10% of capacity is unavailable. That would still leave me over 400...

Can anyone recommend any hull surveyors and a Cummins engine surveyor for the area of Grand Haven, Mi? Thx

Perhaps a question to which the answer should be obvious but...... Assume water that is 12 ft. deep. Your bow pulpit is 6 ft. above the water. You want a 7:1 scope and so you let out 140 ft. of chain. There is a tide and when you anchor, the wind is with the tide. Satisfied your anchor is...

We need help/advice/guidance asap. My wife has removed the headliner on our 43C and is awaiting a lighting decision before installing the new headliner. We're looking at 12V LED and what I'm looking for is sufficient light to be able to sit and read the paper comfortably. I appreciate that 9...

I have a 1981 43 ft. Conv. It has a "bait freezer" in the cockpit beside the sink. The compressor works fine and the unit freezes but unless you keep it running, it loses the freeze fairly quickly. I think that the top lid which I believe would normally be insulated has deteriorated to the...

Hi. We live in Ontario, Canada but our boat is en route to Florida. We're considering a slip in Ft.Lauderdale for our 43 ft. Hatteras Convertible which has a 14'6" beam. The slip is 15 ft. wide with a finger wharf. A friend in Miami Beach was going to go and take a look at the slip to see if...

Just as we're finishing prep for a departure southbound, I get "notice" that my ship's service battery bank is "low". And that's right after it came off a week on shore power so I know I have an issue. Ship's service is provided through 4 Deka 8D batteries (4 years old). I'm in Canada so...

I have low horsepower (450) 6V92's. I add Diesel Kleen to each tank on fill-up. Diesel Kleen reportedly "boosts cetane"; it increases the cetane rating of the diesel fuel. I have a neighbor who who works for a chemical refinery and has access to pure cetane (no additives) which he has offered...

I'm contemplating a return to Florida waters from Lake Huron on a 43 ft. Conv. I have a limited window from the last week of August through the first 8 days of September but can complete the trip starting mid-October. I travel at trawler speed except when circumstances require otherwise...

Engines are 6V92 (450 hp) with Allison MH gears. I was using 15W 40 oil (same as in engines) and reported here that starboard was getting "dark" quickly. It was STRONGLY recommended that I switch to straight 40 weight asap on both engines and transmissions----and so I did. Now----running on a...

No doubt discussed before but just wondering..... 1. Does fuel quality (diesel #2) affect the fuel burn? In other words, if you buy home heating fuel (for eg), will it have a lower cetane rating than Valvetec fuel at a marina resulting in artificial savings? 2. Do injector cleaners such as TKS...

It may be a rule. It should be a rule. After all of the helpful advice forthcoming from this forum and after all of my careful preparations, I was foolish enough to begin my antenna coaxial cable replacement job on a weekend with helpful neighbours nearby. I was going to heat shrink the...

When I plugged in my 50 amp cord, I got power but the volt indicator on the panel in the salon didn't indicate voltage and the red light didn't come on and the AC alarm monitor activated when switched on. I switched over to gennie and the voltmeter worked. Huh? Emphasis---I DO have 220. It's...

I'm looking for a 110V fluid transfer pump with run-dry facility to empty out trans. oil through dipstick or coolant from bilge--in other words, different types of fluid. I'm probably mis-reading the info I've generated from Google. Any suggestions (and where to buy)? Thx