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...
So produce generator engines in Mexico. Perfect the design on a smaller scale, get something moving and dollars flowing, and then tweak your...
I once had that discussion with an owner after we pulled into Ocean Reef several years back and he couldn't believe when I told him not to rely on...
I think that is the same issue you have if coolant passes too quickly through a motor. The coolant doesn't have enough time for the heat to...
Hopefully you'll never need it. But, having a backup you can install in an hour on a trip if it goes down compared to the royal inconvenience of...
Or, why fix something that isn't broken.
I take a different approach. KISS. Oil pans and a mechanical oil pump have been used for ages now and are reliable. A dry sump system has...
Most all of the diesel engines I deal with have nothing but gear driven pumps, both coolant and raw water. The only thing driven by a belt on...
It doesn't matter whether it's 12 months away or 12 years. What you're trying to sell us is a hope and a dream. I agree with Marmot, get some...
