I have circa 1994 12v92 DDEC's. Sturdy Marine is the OEM for the DDEC stuff and they are still in business. While there is not much stock left of...
As a final on this, the boat is back in the water and I've used it several times now with the new thruster. I can't believe how much power the...
I have 8 plate with a vertical Maxwell windlass it works very well. The 8 plate falls into the locker nicely. I bought the 8 plate with the...
We changed the S-link connector at the thruster motor and replaced with it with a Deutsche waterproof plug - thanks for the tip PacBlue The...
Install of thruster is pretty complete now. Just need paint in the tunnel and final testing when the boat goes back in the water in early May. We...
PacBlue - which connectors are you recommending be changed? The main motor leads are all lugged so I'm guessing you are talking about the...
All the cutting is done and the tunnel has been glassed in. The hull has been faired on the outside and gel coat was just applied (inside and out...
I thought I would do a thread detailing the installation of the bow thruster on my 54' Donzi SF. The install is currently in progress. We are...
I'm very happy with the Maxwell windlass I installed a few years ago.
I appreciate everyone's input and observation, you have all made very valid points to consider. I talked to Oliver at Bennett and he was frankly...
Thanks. Will do. Here's a few pictures as well. You can see the cyliner on the right is broken and the spring has fallen out of the cylinder....
Those are good possibilities I need to check on. I have not contacted Bennett or Donzi yet but plan to. I don't think it is temperature related...
The cylinder body (O.D.) is literally broken in half but the push/pull rod remains intact. I don't know what you mean about forklift operator...
The tabs do not extend past the transom. There is a recess they fit into. And where I fish there is no backing down on the fish so the only stern...
Last year when hauling the boat for the first since purchase I found one of my trim cylinders failed. The ram broke right in the middle of the...
Thanks for the reply and info. Looks like you are correct and Powercool does not have antifreeze properties which clearly I need. Doing a little...
One of my winter maintenance items this year will be to replace all of the hoses and clamps on the fresh water side of my 12v92TA's. I've already...
So lots of good info here. I am in the ship repair business and have ben for a long time. Shafts are an area of constant concern for our customers...
I used Yachpath from Ensenada up the coast to Victoria. My broker had a "friend" who was an indpendent broker for Yachtpath so it was not direct...
Thanks all. I really appreciate the advice and sharing your experience. I'll contact some more dealers to see if my SeaTel antenna can be used or...
