Motoryachtlover, Thanks for the positive thread. Everything you mentioned, along with the items on the other threads, are on the top of my mind to...
Mapism, thank you for your insight and encouraging reply. I am more comfortable with mechanical versus electronically controlled engines. Capt...
Question, Looking at a 1996 Viking powered with MAN D2840LE401 with 2600 hours. Does anyone have any pros or cons regarding these engines? Also...
boatwerks, The contact info I have is, Taylor Made Products 65 Harrison Street Gloversville, NY 12078 518-773-9400 I do not recall who I met...
Hello all, it has been some time since I posted on this issue. Early this year I did make contact with Ryan Earls at Mid-Shore Diesel....
Yes it is a Yanmar engine. Thank you for the info. I will order the parts this afternoon. I will be using the same coolant as in the mains. I did...
I am having the heat exchanger cleaned and replacing the coolant in the system. The radiator cap is showing rust signs. I want to replace it but I...
It was suggested that I should try using two 115AH AGM batteries in parallel, using a dedicated 20amp (10/10) 2 bank charger. I was told that...
Thanks Pascal, You along with Capt. Ralph and timvail make perfect sense and I have decided to go with a larger battery and charger.
Thank you both for your suggestions/recommendations. Looks like I was wishful thinking a 100W panel would suffice. Sounds like a larger AH battery...
I have a straight inverter to run the refrigerator and a dedicated 100AH battery for the inverter. I have a dedicated 10A marine battery charger...
I'm planning to add a 100W, 12v solar panel and mppt, 20A controller on my hardtop. My questions is can I also run a dedicated battery charger to...
All comments were positive and not bad news. A couple of issues turned me away. One was "re-proping" to meet the curve. Second was in talking...
Thanks to all for the information. I've decided to pass on this vessel based upon all the information I have received.
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Thank you for this information. I'll post more if I proceed with the survey and purchase.
Thank you. I have not heard that. I have heard some talk about the QSM-11 having wet or dry exhaust and turbos. Do you know if QSM-11 engines...
It has been about 7 months since my last post on this. Since that time I met up with representatives from Fiat Power Train (FPT) at the Ft....
Looking into a purchase of a 2003 vessel with twin Cummins QSM-11. Shows under 700 hours but was last serviced in 2013. Any advice would be...
