If you have Turbo boost gauges, I would appreciate seeing the boost pressure along with RPM data as you make your prop speed chart. Thanks
The waste tank is just forward of the water tank and there is a hatch under the carpet in the passageway for access. I would guess yours in...
On my Ocean 44, it is located under the forward ER bulkhead and between the port and starboard inboard stringers. the Sender is visible from the...
ditto on the hinge solution
In Turtle Bay, it is easy in and out, good anchorage if you want to anchor. to get fuel you will european style moor stern to the rickety prier....
Make sure the screen/strainer on the outside of the hull is clean. My diver forgot to clean mine and it caused me to overheat.
I use barrels and find them very reliable , easy to move, fill and cheap. Also consider slowing your cruise speed down to 8 kt, Most boats get...
My guess is that the new alternator is not sensing the actual battery voltage. The new alternator is slight different in configuration perhaps....
Just a few additional comments, fuel in Turtle can be around 7/gallon, fuel in Mag Bay (San Carlos) close to the street price in Mx plus a little...
The IR guns are cheap at Harbor Freight, about $20 and are a good tool to have on-board for trouble shooting.
On my 44 it is located under the crew or mid ship stateroom, center line bunk near the forward end. Access by lifting the mattress and lifting out...
I thought the rule was, once you are the overtaking vessel you remain the overtaking vessel until well clear. So for this situation you are the...
I would guess the leak is somewhere on your deck and running to that location.
Yes both engines
According to the J&T chart a 6-71 485 HP engine burns 24 gallons per engine at WOT, 2550 rpm. Mine burn close to 35 GPH at 1900 RPM @ 18 kt...
It really is not that hard to check the stat if you can get to the top of the engine. Drain a little coolant, pop out the stat and inspect. If...
Chesapeake46, you are basically correct. On my 71s the stats are nearly 100% closed when below the operating temp. When I got my boat, one engine...
On my 6-71 TIs the t-stats open at 170, will regulate temp around 175 to 180 dependent on load but even at 700 rpm for trolling, maintain 170.
The FCC route is not too expensive and it is good for 10 years if my memory is correct.
I had a Honda 50 with carbs and it was quiet and very smooth and worked great until sold. Also had a 15 hp Tohatsu with carbs, but it was not as...
