thanks for all the info. unfortunately i don't care for the cockpit layout of the newer 42-44 so that is not an option i would consider. i am getting an opinion and costs from our local CAT rep here in the great lakes area this week. i will let you know how the conversation goes.
i know this item has been discussed in the past, but i wanted to see if there are any new technical reasons i should not upgrade my 350hp, 2003, 3126 CATS to either the 385 hp or the 425 hp option on the engine. numerous friends now have the 42DA and 44DA with the 485hp Cummins and unfortunately...
Brannon, i am not positive this is the same boat, but, i looked at a 2004 42DA with 270 hours. i found out after some digging this boat was brought up from Florida, salt water. you might want to pose the question and see ...
thanks for the comments, i just installed new AETNA digital tachs, and they read the same as the old TELEFLEX tachs. i am reasonably confident of the RPM numbers. i am certain i have added significant weight to the boat since purchase. my thoughts are to strip down the boat of all added items...
I have an '03' 41 dancer with 350 hp 3126 CATS. looking at the engine specs, it looks like i can increase to 385 hp with very little part changes. my question is, is this something a weekend mechanic can accomplish? is there and downside to the increase in HP? I AM CURRENTLY RUNNING 200 RPM...
I just replaced my Tachs with the AETNA's, you do not need anything but the tachs. you have 3 wires attached to the existing Tachs and the same 3 wires will attach to the AETNA's. the TACHs are shipped with a default DIP switch setting. THIS MUST BE CHANGED TO PPR 126 DIP setting for the 3126...
I need some advice. i replaced my Tachs with the AETNA digitals on 41 dancer with 3126 cats. same wiring. ignition, ground and signal. but both tachs read 9999. any thoughts?