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Suspect a bad injector or 2. Based on research and knowledgeable suggestions IR gun is on the way. Trying to determine which is the bad injector. Interested in thoughts and ideas.

I have a 72 45C and am in need of a cockpit shade. Missed on a few so if anybody is removing theirs let me know. thanks Mike

I'm going to cruise my 45C from San Pedro to San Diego then on to Coral Hotel and Marina for a few months. Planning a bottom job at Baja Naval while there. Wondering if there are any boats making their way down the coast to be a buddy boat? Did the renaming ceremony yesterday. Mike

Well this may seem like a stupid question but I have not been able to find the answer. 3 fuel tanks total capacity 650 gallons. What are the individual tank capacities? thanks Mike

Well to those who followed my crazy idea of running my 37C from Mobile Alabama through the Panama Canal then on to Huntington Beach Ca. Cooler heads prevailed and My offer on a 45C was accepted. Oil analysis and surveys to begin next week. She is cosmetically challenged but it does give me and a...

So looking to paint the Cockpit and Deck on a 45C I am considering. For those of you who have done this before what paint do you recommend and what type of prep is involved? Thanks in advance for your thoughts. Mike

Installing an Old Ideal windlass. What lubricant goes in the gear Box? I know stupid question but if the shoe fits. thanks Mike

1 Leg on my 2 step cockpit ladder is broken off. Does anybody have one in the bilge or garage they are not using? Or recommendations for a place to buy? Mike

Well as trucking my 78 37C from Mobile Al. to San Diego is just not economically feasible. On the truck height is close to 16 ft. For what it would cost me to truck it I can run the Canal. Now the catch. Fuel stops along the way. How to map them out? Obviously will require fuel bladders in...

I'm having my 37C trucked to San Diego. Mid Dec. I will need the hard top reinstalled once it arrives and have the boat splashed. Any recommendations? Mike

Need to ship my 37C from Galveston Tx to Ensenada Mx the end of Nov. I'm having trouble finding a company. 3 unable or not interested so far. Hoping to get input from the experienced folks here. I could have it delivered to San Diego but would rather deliver right to Baja Naval. Thoughts...

So Does anybody know if and how to bleed the system? I'm hoping that is the issue in my system that has been leaking for a while. Lost steering today. Hoping to not have to steer with the engines for the next 1200 miles of this trip. :{). Maybe just have a seal kit installed and let the...

I have a 1978 37C with an Onan 7.5 diesel Genset. Jabsco water pump. looking for the impeller part number. Any body have it handy? Yes I am too lazy to crawl in to find it.

Came with the boat I recently bought but not yet reinstalled. Going to a horizontal that handles both Rope and chain and gives me wireless operation from the bridge. Will be traveling From Detroit to Galveston Tx. starting 9/1. can be picked up along the way. approx 50 miles a day. PM me if...

Looking for opinions. I'm prepping for a 1500 mile trip through the great lakes down to the Gulf and points beyond. Deciding on some of the smaller things I need. Binoculars are important but I am unfamiliar of the best features for the marine environment. all thoughts and suggestions welcome.

Hatteras lists height as 13' 5" With out Bimini. Curious if with Hard Top Height is under 19'. Fixed RR Bridge in Chicago I need to sneak under if I buy the boat I'm Looking at. Thanks in advance for replies. Mike

In need of a windlass. 37 ft hat. loaded probably 35000 lbs. recommendations appreciated. Will spend most of it's time on the hook off Catalina Island. Would like fly bridge controls for the times I'm single handing. Second question is suggested chain and rope lengths. Thanks in advance for...

Has anybody rebuilt or repowered Gas Big Blocks recently? 427 CI. Considering a vintage hat. May need rebuild or repower in the next couple years. Interested in costs. Cost to pull out of the boat and reinstall. I have an engine rebuilder so mostly interested in the R&R cost. Should the blocks...

Yep another vessel named Mad Hatter. Was Hattfisher before that. This one is in San Diego. Anybody familiar with the craft? I would welcome any input you may have. thanks Mike

Newbie here. Been a SeaRay owner for years.Gas boats so no diesel experience except in my F350 Dually Time for a real boat. I'm considering a 74 48 CPMY with 8v71 TI's. Curious if anybody has experience and can give a ball park fuel consuption number at cruise. She carries 650 gallons. Also...