12 to 24 conversion I would also recommend that you leave your system all 12 vdc. I worked on an old Chris Craft that had 32 vdc and someone put...
I would suggest to get the manual that shows how the genset detects overload and then check the components in that circuit for loose connections...
Back to the original thread, I like CAT but you need to consider that the 1976 engines have been sitting for long periods of time to only...
I was working on a 5 KW gas Westerbek which was hunting under the load of a water heater, voltage and RPM were varying, I eliminated everything as...
I really like the 40 Ocean. I agree with all that is said above and will add that the windows are seated in wood and tend to leak. This is a...
Solid State, diode type, isolators are very reliable unless current above their rated capacity was drawn. The isolator can be checked with a...
Try Newmark and marinas in the Wilmington area of LA harbor. Very rustic but I don't think you have to wait long.
I have old style Cummins 6bta 250 HP in a 37 Tollycraft, 22000 lbs. I get 1 nm/g at 15 kts and 2.3 nm/g at 8.5 kts.
I recently got an out of the water hull survey quote for a 37' fiberglass boat in So Cal for $13 per foot. Engine survey and hull out is...
For fuel economy I believe diesels are a better choice for a boat this size. Diesel fuel is safer and less expensive and the engines are more...
I have been operating a Carver 396, 2001, aft cabin out of Newport Beach for three years. I find this Carver to be a very good quality boat, very...
Call your marine insurance person, they should have a list of accredited surveyors.
Something to check, my ZF 220, run straight 30w, make sure your's is OK with 5-xxw.
Mariners: Many thanks for your insight. I really appreciate all the input and it brings to light many more points that just the regs. I'll use...
I'm in a position to delivery a 50' older boat and part of my condition was that the boat be seaworthy. The boat has a number of conditions that...
Ariel: Not sure of the model but it is the large one, mine is probably over ten years old. I have it mounted under the steering consol on the...
I have good luck with the Shakespere type TV antenna, local to the coast and at Catalina, iffy at San Clemente Island. ATT has good coverage in...
I'm not an expert on 6-71 but many diesel will suffer premature failures when they do not produce full load RPM. I recommend you get this checked...
Ariel: If the engines are not charging the batteries and the banks are tied together, then the old bank will drain the new bank of batteries....
Some battery chargers/inverters have a battery condition or desulfication mode that will renew the life of a weak battery. If you have this...
