For chartplotting I prefer Garmin. As everyone else said...get the biggest your helm and wallet can accomadate
Just got a quote to replace the rusted out drip pan. Estimated to be 30 hrs of labor plus pan...$5K :eek:
Thanks Capt Ralph. This is a back up gen (11.5kw) only 550 hrs. Second hand boat. Main gen is 21.5kw. No idea why the old owner didn't just...
Here's the model number MDKAW-5691073 There wasn't a failure. More of a cosmetic move. Metal brushing, treating with ospho, and painting isn't...
The boat is a 56C Viking. 2 generators, one each aft of main engines. I'll try and get some pics.
I've got an 11.5KW...drip pan is rusted beyond repair. How big of PITA/$$$ is replacing the pan?
thanks Donzi 54. Sturdy can repair them for $750 each, and offers new covers for 25$ each.
Display has been washed out.
Thanks Dockmaster! My engines are 2005 MTU 12V2000M91. This was shortly after presumably buying DD, so my displays have DD written on them....
How much were the new ones? Mine are the black displays that say "Detroit Diesel" on the front with 6 buttons on the sides. If the replacements...
One of mine has pretty bad sunburn and has become hard to read. Anyone have any luck getting them repaired?
Wow. What happened to the boat? Was it grounded at the end?
Thanks for the information
Shopping around for boats. How many hours on a seakeeper is "a lot"...or more accurately, what is the useful life of a SK16 before major work is...
The 1360hp v12s. Thanks for the heads up.
I heard some company, or even MAN offered a one or two day classes on engine maintenance, etc. This was tied to the MIBS or FLIBS. Anyone aware...
the policy is for up to 12 charters a year. 1.7million value on boat.
I currently have XL insurance for my sportfish. Every year they raise the premium $1000 or so despite no claims. It started at $14k a year when...
Wow thanks guys. Yes, they are 2013 engines- so CR. 5W-40 Delvac is the oil. The boat is a same year Viking. Has the oil change pumps. I've...
Is there any online or otherwise tutorials on how to changes the oil on these engines? My understanding is it's pretty simple, but want to make...
