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I'm throwing hands up and about to contact mechanic. Would like to see if anyone came across this problem and found the cause and solution. 1988 Crusader 454 with round 975hrs. This is on the meter even though .... Top end was rebuilt 4yrs ago due to fiberglass fuel tank delamination...

I'm redoing my risers and elbows. The previous owner used a sealant in conjunction with the gaskets and backing plate for the riser. Is the sealant really needed for the install? Thx Sorry pic is displayed upside down

Water pump seized up a while back. It was rebuilt using the kit including impeller. Sherwood E35 on 454. Ran last Sunday. 20-30min ride. She ran great. Spent about an hour on anchor (12-15ft of water) we came back in. She started to run hot 15min into the return trip. I noticed no so...

During the season, my boat rubbed up against the finger pier. The results were: splash rail chrome trim popped off and the splash rail (wood) was damaged some. Now.... is the splash rail really needed? Can it be removed and a layer of fiberglass laid to cover the screw holes or just fill...

Winter project thinking here. If I don't soda blast the bottom, what's the roughest sand paper can I go to remove years of bottom paint? She's a old Hatteras so no gel coating on hull. Want to do an epoxy barrier coating and fresh coat of bottom paint. Thanks

Crusader 454 I noticed my starboard oil pressure drop while running. By time I got to my location it was at 20 instead of the 40 normal. The run was an hour long. No leaks or oil smell in the engine compartment. After the motor cooled, oil level was good and I checked the antifreeze. It was...

I'm looking into replacing the side windows on my 34C. The tinted plexiglass with be secured using the 3M 5962 VHB with a caulking of Dow 795. The plexi will be either 3/8 or 1/2in. Will replacing the glass windows with plexi cause a structural issue for the flybridge? The front windshields...

Can someone provide est GPH on twin 1988 454 Cruisaders. Out cruising today with the following.Clean bottom. 18.4-18.9MPH @ 2900rpms. Boat. 34CAlso does that sounds about right. MPH/RPMs.Thx

Finally got around to the front windshields on my 66' 34C. 2 had a hairline cracks. Since the lower helm station was already removed and windshields are always covered, there was no reason to replace the glass. So I removed the whole sha-bang. Glass and frame. I pretreated the plywood with...

Hello I have twin 88' 454 Crusaders (1966 34' Sportfish) with Mallory distributors. I converting from the points/condenser to electronic. The port motor fires up RH and starboard LH. I know the port distributor is Standard rotation. Both model plates are worn off on distributors. Question I...

I'm considering in converting all my interior (salon, head, galley and stateroom) lights to LEDs. Is there any benefits in either replacing the whole fixture or just getting LED bulbs? The original fixtures are in good shape. Thanks

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Hello all Looking into the Honda or similar brands for occasional overnight anchorage. Is it ok to place on deck? ..or best on flybridge or bow? Original onboard genny was removed years ago. And are they quiet when under load? Considering either a 2000 or 3000watt. Thx

I recently purchased a 34C. The surveyor recommended that some of the exhaust water hoses should be replaced. The boat is currently on the hard and already winterized. So I figured, I might as well replace all of the hoses. Can I still replace the hoses OR should I just wait till spring...

Hello Everyone. I recently purchased my 2nd boat. It's a 66' 34C with 454 crusaders. Nice upgrade from a Bayliner 24 express cruiser. Well with the introduction of ethanol, it's time to change out the fuel tanks. Plus there's a soft spot on the deck. I was wondering if this will be a good...