Sad, she looked like a great ship. I'm sure the pictures are not current. Probably built like a Huckins. Sealed wood epoxied, fastened and fared....
Ran away. For stuff and giggles, what were you looking at? Broker or listing address?
Later diesels turn the same direction. It's the clutch (Transmission) that dictates the shaft direction when needed. Some older diesels (Detroit...
I think you found some strong replies.
You have not heard a loaded Cat pump then. I'm assuming you have the MAN engines and TD clutches. Usually not big racket makers and under the boat...
They are called Emergency engine shut down devices for a reason. Emergency could be a hint... Glad your running.
I just went thru that bridge today. It looks near new. Whiskey Tango Foxtrot???
If your trying to fish while making water, Most high pressure pumps may make to much of a racket thru the hull. For super quiet operation, the...
Sounds Greek to me... Yes, check the shut down flappers. Make sure they are open and locked open. The shut down solenoids have spring returns on...
Just reporting what I have observed local and commented on our threads. To ad to my observed customers misery; I have two customers going thru...
There is a guy in my area that removes the DDEC systems and converts the ship back to a manual/regular install. He charges a few good dollars. He...
Notice some porch is open also, wonder if it's a safety bar protecting the fold out deck. What a Beast!!
Can we get a color bar next to the smoke at idle (fast idle), under way, and heavy loaded? Blue, white, grey, black, steam dissipating quickly,...
Sure could us the Paul Harvey story on this...
Yep
Other than the Detroit 60 & 70 series (MTU own's Detroit), I am not a big fan of MTU's. Other performance folk luv them. Have a reliable MTU shop...
You have to be honest; Is this a dock queen? You run her at the dock and really run her off the dock rarely? When was the last time the engines...
The first consideration; Do you or your friend have a good MTU shop that can service this rig? The series 60 & 70 are a whole different beast and...
GM auto & truck owners have had problems with DexCool. Google thru the web for details. I have it in my van and truck with no problems. Quality...
71s use dry liners. You can not put regular stuff in wet (ie 92s) liner rigs. 92s also require care of the liner O rings, this is the usual...
