Capt. Ralph, As I'm not an engine expert (yet) I needed to check with my guys here at the shop so here are your answers;...
14 of 16 Cylinder Heads are now installed. [ATTACH] Check out the engine stand. [ATTACH]
Sorry but I have an issue with a statement of a "boat being driven too hard in choppy seas". Unless there are written exclusions of a SF's...
Any reason why the 54' Bertram is not in the comparison? I'm not a sportfish expert, but curious.
Best we can do is wish them luck as the industry grows. We need to be thankful that there are people in a position to purchase and maintain their...
One important feature would be easy access in the engine room to service the machinery. Sometimes all the consideration is living space and then...
Sorry I haven't been posting the pics, I was in Puerto Rico for a few days. So here's the update. Crankshaft has been installed and liners are in....
After machining, the block is now ready for some serious work. The new crankshaft has arrived and we will be working 12 hour shifts to get this...
Living in South Florida, I had no idea about that winterizing stuff you Northeners do. Now I know about pink boat fluid.
See if the amount of water exiting the exhaust outlet is similar on both sides. There could be clogged holes in the mixer which is holding back...
It is most likely material failure on the liners. The engine has 8000 hours and the last service on it is unknown. We will restore it to its old...
Ralph, what's wrong with the picture of the crankshaft?
Teaser photo, let me know if you want to stop by next week to see the block, and nothing but the block.
I am in the process of documenting the overhaul of a MTU 16V4000. This will be posted once the engine has been assembled and back on the vessel....
I would find a way to get something coming out of those stacks while the boat's on the water.
That didn't sound right!!!
Those are the ones!!!
As long as you don't overheat and they are installed properly, they won't fail. As far as your short elbow hose, send me a photo with the...
Unfortunately, exhaust systems are overlooked as being part of routine inspections. You headed in the right direction by going to the mixer to...
I had no idea, but I predict a comeback!!!
