I wouldn't trust a hydraulic system from 1986 unless I physically inspected it and knew it's history, as well as when the last time the pump was...
If the pedal assembly goes too far and hangs up, it's in the pedal assembly and that's where your leak is. The rod gets bent when it's pressed...
I only seem to get about 3 years out of my Ford Expedition batteries down here in South Florida. The summer heat takes it's toll on them, as well...
The rules come with a s/s strainer that is inside of the pump base, you need to clean that often, or just take the thing out.
Do you flush the watermaker every 2 weeks? Is your carbon/charcoal freshwater flush filter changed frequently (every 3-4 months)?
No, the boat is propped with the intentions of running both motors. Running one is going to overload the single motor and make it live a short...
We have a stainless steel craftsman on the Sunseeker I manage which is sturdy, the drawers lock (with a key) so they don't open when you're in...
I hate them with a passion. Every yacht I've ever managed with gas inboards with the exception of a few has been a problem child. Several of...
I generally see in the neighborhood of 2550 ppm of salt on startup and after a few minutes you should see 500 ppm or less. Most watermakers will...
I've had to replace those switches before and have had them go bad. Given the year of your vessel it's probably about time to change the switch....
Brian, Assuming that both sets of inboards are freshwater cooled. On the Crusaders the risers are raw water cooled and only those have to be...
I would say 1500 hours is a reasonable number for gas inboards. BUT, I've seen many many of them die under 500hours because a lot of gas inboard...
I'm not very familiar with 4-71's, but 6-71 TIs make 485hp....divide that by 6 cylinders and it's 81hp a cylinder.....multiply by 4 and it seems...
As long as the bowl is holding water, this is what you need to do. Use a heat gun to heat up the sanitation hose to get them off and on. The...
The Rule shower sump boxes work well and have easy to find replaceable pump and float switch in them. They're a fairly easy install.
It's too soft IMO also sealant like 5200 doesn't like to stick to it.
I don't discount for the smaller boats. You get a heck of a lot more beat up (physically) running a 40-60' for a day at cruise than you do...
Those rates are way off, $75k a year for Captain and $35k a year for a mate to start. A good Captain starts at $350 per day or more. Mate 1/2 of...
Yeah, it seems like on a SF that there is always some part of the gunnel between the riggers and cockpit that is the right height to get on and off.
They're also just really comfortable boats. Very well insulated from noise, but air and water noise. I have slept on everything from a 176'...
