Yes! I like it. You guys are the best!! ;)
Got it. Of course, you are right! I'll refigure. Thanks for your patience with a newbe!! That's a great way to look at hull speed as "a wall"...
Big thank you to Pascal, Mapism, and Olderboater. Olderboater your instincts are correct - The bottom of the boat was in poor shape when the data...
I'm new to powerboats after owning sailboats for decades. When my wife and I were looking for a powerboat, there was a lot to consider based on...
Both engines started right up, immediately, seemed like half a crank... ran smoothly. I've learned from Capt Ralph about the connection between...
I have not used McConnel. I'll look them up and give them a try. Appreciate the lead.
Sounds like a good plan. Thanks so much for the help!
Correct. Just the AC breaker was replaced not anything on the DC panel. I did NOT think to check the charge on the batteries...
Hi Capt Ralph, I was running an electrical heater that tripped an A/C breaker to the saloon area receptacles. Yes, when I tried to reset the...
I have twin 825 hp MTUs (Series 60 Detroit Diesels) in a 59 Marquis (Carver). Engine performance has been very strong. After some minor...
Not terribly sophisticated, but the fueler running the fuel pump filled until he just started to hear gurgling indicating it was almost full and...
Kafue, Thank you for this trouble shooting logic. I read your post on your UNIESSE 48. Yes, the diesel was in the bilge right after topping off....
Thanks for the reminder. I did exactly that with the pads. Still collecting up residue. Was thankful it was diesel and not gasoline I was...
Thanks Capt. Will check!
Twin MTU 825 HP Must be some sort of leak at the top end of the tanks...
The bilge on my Marquis 59 is usually clean with just a little clean water in there. For weight and performance considerations, I rarely top off...
Hey NYCAP, Got some Vaseline and a wire brush and it worked like a charm cleaning the corrosion on the bronze. Thanks for the tip!!
You got it exactly! Vaseline on a wire brush may be just the ticket.
Appreciate the feedback. Always looking for ways to show pride of ownership whether in the engine room or elsewhere. Yes, it's work to keep it...
Thank you!
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