I remember a customer's 58 SB with the factory hydraulic swim platform. The factory weight spec for a RIB back there was rather light. I believe...
I started to question myself. Nothing on the Cat website. Then Da Duck found this; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caterpillar_3126 The Caterpillar...
Ouch,, I know the Volvo is the better engine. I know the Cats have a larger service network. The Volvo is as solid as it was when released. The...
Update Working with TGUN It is a NSO, EVO2 box with two big touch operated screens. He purchased an active GPS receiver, Installed a N2K...
One with 8.3 Cummins? Should be a nice boat.
Well, tell us more about her.. Your thoughts? What you like? What da boss likes?
Great pictures. I'm afraid that is teak. The way it is splintered around the old bungs and screw heads. I think mahogany would splintered more...
Uh Oh, I know not to try these things. Falling on my face and a human bowling ball into a crowd or wall (Wile E Coyote) come quickly to my mind....
That just finished its break in cycle and starting to wear in. A good fresh engine like this should not smoke unless it is a dock queen.
I rebuilt a boat years ago that was full of mahogany. On some frames, shelves and trim, I used red-oak furniture wood and min-wax when to light.
Engine parts directly from a Mitsubishi industrial part jober is a great path for saving bux. Sadly, not much generic or cheap for the...
Ya going for her?
I have witnessed patches fitted back in wood also. Is there a real wood crafter around you?
Past that and the original is really messed up, are you replacing one of many parts? And of course, we like pictures, at least one of a wood close...
Been here. Drilling out old bungs is heck with out the correct tool. The real wood part gets burgerd. To put it back together and still look good,...
No, you did not say anything, just blasted out your opinion and expected somebody else to understand, Come on.. There ya go. I do agree and...
I'm sorry brother, that kind of tickled my funny bone. [ATTACH] When you get your desk finally figured out; can you tell us about your gizmo...
Other than just coming on with a blast of methane, would you care to share your thoughts and examples? Yes there are some modern styles of...
The bolt pattern can not be much of a spread. Are these real installer techs?
Real estate issues on the back of your big boat? I'm assuming no room on the inside for the motor. Years ago (years) I remember units that...