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Having some trouble with my genset. The top pulley periodically will freeze up and start burning the belt. If I let it cool down and restart it runs fine for awhile. I’m thinking possible bearings. I called Bridgeway Cummins in Grand Rapids and they want $1000 for the service call alone. I’m...

Curious….. which oil filter everyone is using for. Detroit 6v92?

Newer boat to me. Getting ready for boating season. The marina just quoted me $2400 to change oil and filters on my 6v92’s and 15kw Oman generator…..sooooooo that’s NOT happening. How many gallons of oil does 6v92 hold? Any recommendations on oil filters? Any idea what my Onan needs?

Curious…….does anyone run a single engine and autopilot to increase fuel range?

I have rebuilt vacuflush systems in the past. I’ve never seen a configuration like this. Does anyone know where the duck bill valves are located and what size? Having trouble building a vacuum. The pump just runs and runs

The admiral and I got into a conversation tonight about boating in the Mediterranean. We are curious what it takes other than money to buy a 75’ Hatteras MY in Italy or Greece. Is it difficult to find qualified service? Diesel? Towing? It was just conceptual

Currently on a trip. Pulled in for the night. I can’t get the starboard engine to shut down. Turned the key off and hit the shut down button….no joy. Any ideas?

Frustrated and venting….I’ve spent $40k this winter on updates and repairs on my new to me 48 Hatteras cpmy. The last thing on the list is an oil leak. I’ve been trying to get my port engine (6v92) oil leak diagnosed and repaired. The lack of diesel mechanics has now put me off until April just...

DD 6V92 leaking oil. Yesterday a Marina mechanic advised that the oil is not coming from valve cover but is leaking from the turbo. It’s probable a silly question but will this be an expensive repair? He also found a leak in my heat exchanger. Potentially Expensive?

I just did a massive electronics upgrade. I removed a Northstar 6000i. The screen and charting work fine. The radar no longer works. I believe the antenna works based upon the previous owners statements. There is a burn mark on the control board that I assume is the problem. I am guessing it...

On to my next upgrade. I installed a new Garmin 8616xsv mfd. I’ve been reading about digital switching. I think I have a decent handle on it. I was looking at the Czone system. It seems to have the functions I’m looking for and the price is right. I plan to integrate the switching into the...

I am looking for warm led ceiling lights like the attached photo. They seem to be a warm gold color. Very inviting. Anyone have ideas? ?

Having bought my Hatteras midway through the summer and the boat being pulled for winter storage, I was wondering if anyone here would laugh at me if I was found standing at the helm making motorboat noises with my lips. Is that crazy?

I am having trouble keeping the sea strainer for AC intake as well as the generator intake clear of weeds. Late season in Michigan we have a huge problem with floating duck weed. Anyone found any clever solutions?

Plenty of intermittent problems with current ac controls. I was thinking about upgrading to Nest thermostat controls. Anyone have any input or advice?

I had the Marina stop down and do a pump out before the weekend. A new kid arrived. He promptly knocked the deck cap off into the water….ugh. The Marina said not to worry as they will take care of replacing it. Unfortunately the cap is 1 3/4” and not the standard 2” or 1.5” . They are having...

Scratching my head…. about 3 weeks ago my salon Cruisaire stopped working on my 1993 48 cpmy. The two dometics for the cabins are still working. The salon AC kicks on but doesn’t cool. It runs for about 30 seconds and kicks off. It then kicks on again for 30 seconds and gives me the Hi PS error...

I am curious what standard practice everyone uses when leaving the boat for a few days. Which systems or breakers do you shut down?

I discovered a new need on this adventure. I need a 50 amp to dual 30 amp splitter/adapter. Any recommendations or advice on brand name or a known reliable splitter?

For many years I owned a 36 Sundancer. I learned what it can do and what it can’t do primarily by trial and error. I am preparing for my 600 mile trip to my home port. I very recently bought a 1994 48 Hatteras cpmy. One day of the planned trip will be in 3-4K’ waves. My assumption is that 3-4’...