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Morse Controls - How Far Forward Should The Throttle Lever Go?

I swear when we brought his boat up from Pompano Beach, the throttle lever on both the flybridge and salon helms would go all the way forward. Now it ...

 
 

1983 Outer Reef 26, Holley, NY, $35,000

Our Tug 26 is located near the Erie Canal in Holley, NY. Awesome, tough, fun little boat. Paint is getting a little "rustic." Functions well. Length- ...

 
 

Old Transducer, New Garmins

Hello All, I recently purchased two new Garmin MFD displays and was wondering if there is a “fix” available that would allow me to use my old Furuno t...

 
 

Cal 52 Wiring Diagram

Anybody know where I can find a Cal 52 wiring diagram? And an owner's manual?

 
 

Insurance For Boats That Are Old Like Me

I'm looking at a 1983 DeFever 44 trawler. The listing agent said maybe I'd want to line up insurance before the purchase, which sounds like a sublimin...

 
 

Need Obsolete Parts, 1989 Onan MDKD Diesel Genset With A Kubota Diesel Engine

We cruise with a 1989 6.5kva Onan MDKD-53CR/26501B marine Genset. It is powered by a Kubota D950-B 3-cylinder diesel engine, rated at 21hp, 1500rpm. W...

 
 

WSJ - Boat/RV Market In Decline

WSJ article (paywall) article describing post-Covid hangover in boat/RV prices is manifesting itself. Granted, includes smaller towable boats, but tre...

 
 

Employment, Marine Tech And Electrician…

Hello everyone, long time fan of this community and all the shared knowledge. I’m kinda in a place where I’ve decided it’s time to relocate from my ho...

 
 

US Citizen Keeping Boat In BC

I am a US citizen (New Mexico) who would like to purchase a boat and keep it in BC. It appears I may have a couple of options for tax exemption. This ...

 
 

Hello From Yokohama Japan

Good day everyone! Considering a trawler for live aboard in Florida and understanding that many marinas restrict live aboards. I work onboard a ship o...

 
 

Monk 36 Side Window Replacement

Has anyone ever replaced the square port side salon window? Wondering what the exact dimensions of the window are without removing the wood frame. I’d...

 
 

Onan MDKAL With Kubota Engine Trouble Shooting

I have a couple of issues not sure they are related. able to start the generator after a few tries. seems to run ok although lots of black smoke and w...

 
 

Kohler 8EOZ Bleeding?

Hi guys. I need help. Will install a pre-filter and change the last resort filter on my Kohler 8EOZ. I downloaded the service manual. The instructions...

 
 

Throttle Control Cable Replacement

Hi all... need some help/advice on a Morse SR Twin control connected to two Perkins 6.354 engines. I replaced the cable with "like-for-like" cables, s...

 
 

Cummins Turbo Oil Leak

Hi all, I have a leak coming from the area near the oil return line on a Cummins T50 turbo charger. As it’s under the clamp so it’s hard to see where ...

 
 

Captain For Hire Needed

Hi All, We recently purchased a 32' Grand Banks and while I have a lot of experience sailing I am finding the transition to this type of boat to be mo...

 
 

Should I Upgrade Raymarine Lighthouse 3 To 4?

On our 2005 Albin 35CB, we have a Raymarine Axiom Pro 12 RVX running Lighthouse 3.16.84, which is the final version of Lighthouse 3. The electronics s...

 
 

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