Parts mark ups have always been standard in this industry and others. This is why in order to buy from parts wholesalers you need to show a tax...
Yes I know, I had a set of dart cast iron heads before. Dart does sell entire short blocks as well. It doesn't sound like the OP is going to...
$250k really limits things in the size you're looking for. Honestly, being budget minded and so forth, I would recommend this. But a 40-50' SF...
You have to be careful of this. For example if you look at a SCAT (aftermarket/forged) crankshaft for a 454. I don't know what Dart may use for...
I Agree, I would recommend getting a small 120volt air compressor and leaving it on the dock and taking a 50ft air hose to the engine room and...
Since this thread is about something that I said, I will respond to it. My statement that was quoted was directed to NYCAP, who also is a Day...
I've done the trip you've done in entirety once, and twice to either Ohio or Wisconsin. What I've found is the weather is very localized a lot of...
This true, but I think a Captains job goes above and beyond what the owner wants. I can honestly say that 1 owner I work for that has a 62' yacht...
There is a lot to be said for going a decade newer. More updated and up to date systems. Less age related issues. Egg Harbor builds a pretty...
Good information. But on gas inboards, Mercruiser, Cruisader etc, nothing is done to the bottom end in regards to the crankshaft oil holes, rod...
Other options. You might have cable driven tachometers (I've seen them due this when the cable gets old). I have also seen the Glenndenning...
Boats that are well maintained, used often, and are priced correctly usually sell right away. I have run boats that are well maintained but...
I make considerably more doing an oil change (plus fuel filters, zincs, etc etc) than running a boat. Not only am I making the same hourly or...
Harbor Hills......you get a choice of both charcoal and propane grills on each finger pier. They have cheap fuel, and security.......It's a VERY...
I ran a boat with giant 250hp inline Gardeners that I worked on as a mate. This is going back to 2003. They would idle at 100rpms. They were...
RUN from Daddy-o's. RUN. I have heard many horror stories about their rebuilds, which basically they take a worn out engine only replace some...
Who marinized the engines? J+T, covington, s+s, etc? J+T's typically have a shorter life. However, most 6-71 TI's will easily go 5,000 hours...
Have you tried turning up the response level, or turning it down to account for the sea state? Many times that will take out the swing you're...
I disagree with Olderboater here. When you get into a boat like that, that has aged and lets say is only worth $500k and then you're faced with...
With all due respect. I think now you are thinking too much and overcomplicating your engine. Wet liners with o-rings etc. The 92 series of...
