Thanks for that dbltime, I've made a mental note of that. Now if I can just keep my memory on track :eek:;)
Preliminary Engine Check I realize that this is the procedure on a 'typical survey'. But what if one wanted to determine the general condition...
I think I might shy away from a vessel that was trying to pump that much HP out of each cyclinder (~80),...from what I am reading on several...
In these cases you site 'dbltime', how extensive were the engines surveyed? Could the problems that arose be connected to an incomplete survey, or...
I'm a little confused. What is the difference between 4-71TI and 4-71TIB?? Aren't most 71 series engines 2 cyc diesels? Don't 2 cyc diesels...
Perfect Man ...saw this on another forum....ha...ha A man walks out to the street and catches a taxi just going by. He gets into the...
I don't doubt you Olderboater, I get **** mad at the manner this modern folks have adopted to telemarket their things. And I get tired of this...
That was what I was wondering about these gearboxes in particular? Good point about shaft bearings.
Gas Engine Survey I would think the primary inspection items for the engines is of course the compression test, and the cooling system...
I was told that the shipping and handling fee for the first unit was 29.95. I then ask the fee for the second unit, as was not told.. But nothing...
Trumpy & Mathews Eric, I'm sure you are aware of a Trumpy yacht for sale up at Piney Narrows yacht yard ?? She is sitting right next to a nice...
Has anyone used these Nuwave units? Professional - Precise - Safe Efficient - NuWave PIC As Seen on TV
What is the general available of non-ethanol fuel for boats??
Engine Surveyor Anyone know of a good engine surveyor up in the Annapolis, Kent Island, Eastern Shore area??
Thanks for that Capt J. Now how about if you were just going to 'trawler around'. No top speeds here, just move the boat from place to place...
A vessel has been brought to my attention that is equipped with twin 4-71 DD engines' It quoted as have 660 hp total,....330hp each. Is that...
I saw a number of references to gas engine life expectancy in this article.... Marine Engines : Gas Engines - by David Pascoe, Marine Surveyor...
Marine Gas Engine Life I saw a number of references to gas engine life expectancy in this article.... Marine Engines : Gas Engines - by David...
Crusader vs Mercruser Gas Engines I'm actually considering the purchase of a Chris Craft motor yacht with gas engines, but I don't know much...
