Aft tank supply is about 18 feet to the T, 5 & 7 to the selector valve, return line 5 & 7 from the valve, then the T and 5 feet back to the tank....
The old fuel system on our Ole Bertram can use some updating. Currently a single pick up from the glass tanks, down a 1 inch hose, to a T in the...
Hot day, boat not moving, family and friends get upset in a hurry. Tempers get short quickly and usually the wife starts her gripping first. All...
14 years? Yes , cheap insurance. But why rely on spares? Replacing an old impeller on a hot motor, on a hot day, with family and friends...
I would not push past 1 year fresh or salt. That said, I have seen fresh water impellers last longer. I would only assume less hours. I have...
So, total fuel and trip would be the same numbers? until ??
Total fuel use is kind of like hours on the motors. In some of the old circles, it really is the measure for maintenance and rebuilds. There...
C r s?
How fine of filters were you replacing on the Racors? 30, 10, 2 mic? Were the filters just stained or covered in mud? Bowls drained? Any color in...
I still just can not punch holes in ye ole hull for a light. Has anybody found a light mounting system that clamps on swim platform or trim tab...
Were these the luger blocks? Larger gen-set I would think offer a long life including easy rebuilds. May I ask why you did not rebuild? Just older...
SOFT is the magic word in soft groundings. Where there is NO peril to people, boat, equipment or ENVIRONMENT. It was salvage in removing boats...
OR, bring them south.
The Bert 58 MYs starts life near 18 feet wide. We have one ourselves. I have studied these same boat stretched over 80 feet with two extra state...
Good, you take the blame. And, Yes, another show is soon.
In the last popular magazine, another boat test. Azimut 64 with the same short comings. Can't get on/off the boat. Of course, the author talks...
My bean pole step-son is doing very well. Where I can not reach, he can. I sub him out to other shops. Ah to be young, strong (smart?) and...
Capt J Your notes are what this forum is all about. Thank you. Here in South Georgia (Jacksonville FL), I do not work on many Big expensive...
So, Capt J, You just talked more kind about a Sea Ray than some post here on the SunSeeker. Does the Ferrari & Lamborghini aspects of the...
ouch!!!!
