Recent content by Marcus E

This is good information. I put zincs on the shafts. I also grind down the trasome zinc each year. Still plenty left, saves $$$

Is windshield gasket the same gasket used around the window vent

Caught in 6ft tight seas for 40 mins crossing the Albermeral Sound...not a fun experience. Just loosen the bolts, push back in place and tighten?

While bringing my boat up the ICW we hit rough seas. I noticed the radar arch moved about 1/4 inch. Is it easy to move it back in place? How do you do it?

I first wash with boat soap, then use roll off where needed. Seems to work. I agree boat soap alone doesn't get the tought spots

Gel coats in good shape. If not boat soap, what soap do you recommend?

I've used cleaner & wax in the past, ok results. Last year Meguiars Flagship, one application, again nice result. Should I wash, polish, and wax for the best results?

Thanks

Combined. Usually run at 3300 RPM's. Boats on plain and trimmed out. Someone told me I need to run at a higher RPM....another said to tune the props. Not sure what to tweak.

It seems as though I'm burning a lot of fuel....much more than 30 GPH. What steps can I take to improve GPH?

Thanks everyone...very helpful

Boats still in the water. I suppose I can follow the same procedure but leave the strainer top off...the water, the antifreeze will come out of the strainer. It's easy to vac up the bilge. As far as the pumping the antifreeze thru the system, I was planning on using one of those pump that...

It's very difficult to get the antifreeze to the sea cock and maneuver. Hard enough just getting to the sea cock

It's difficult to get to the ac strainer to winterizing the unit. A guy at my marina told me the easiest way is to reverse the process by first closing the sea cock, undo the strainer cap, and pump the pink stuff thru the discharge hole on the side of the boat. thoughts?

The trim, or gasket around the power window is shot. Called Taylor, $150 , crazy. Has anyone had to replace this..any alternative to the OEM part?