Yes normally have at least one of the front windows open. It was pretty chilly on Monday so didn't have anything open.
Capt J, As you suggested bottom and running gear were just cleaned and painted while boat was out. We were headed into the northwind all the way...
RC, There are screens in the engine rooms. Removed and cleaned them 3 months ago. Are you saying take the K&N filters off the turbos and open...
Capt J I always throttle up slowly. My 9 hr trip from PB to PI on Mon and Tues. the boat has soot all over the cockpit, transom, entrance to...
Filters were just changed and this has been an ongoing issue even with new filters. Both motors appear to smoke about the same. Worst time is...
Capt J, With clean bottom and fully loaded turning 2355. Thx, Skip
Marmot, I do understand that I may need to have Man tech check out. Unfortunately there are none close by so just trying to have more knowledge...
Capt J, Hours 1125. Valves were adjusted at 400 and 1000 hr. Injectors and nozzles not checked since it is not called for on their inspections....
I can't too much soot. Ran back from Palm Beach to Ponce this week (intracoastal) after new paint job and had too much soot for common rail...
Yes pretty close.
Charge air is approx. 97 when cruising at 1950rpm. Believe turbo boost is 24/25 at same rpm.
Wondering if the spring inside gets stuck in the open position would this create extra soot? Since you mentioned the charge air flow I believe...
Here is a picture of the one on the port engine inside. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Marmot, The engines are Man CR900 V8 made in 2005. Will post a picture of them. Skip
Is it possible that wastegate valves on Man engines can cause the diesel engine to produce soot? If this can cause soot can wastegates be...
Bill, The painting is completed. I have a few pictures of the finished boat but they are from inside the painting tent. If things go correctly...
I guess everyone has their preferred brand. Haven't had any issue with my Tidewaters. That's what our local boat yard (SeaLove) recommends...
Yes I can barely read because the glass is cracked in several places and will obviously leak. Still trying to find someone to replace glass.
Maybe another time. Seems everyone has their preferences for various reasons. This was my best choice based on what I have seen around here on...
Understand. My painter recommended I stay with Awlcraft because it is so durable. From fishing I get a fair amount of dropped weights, fishing...
