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Turns out this unit doesn't fit. It's approx 13" tall and the vertical distance to the bench seat crossbar is 11 3/4". This unit is a Whale F600 6 gallon unit. Can anyone tell me which model water heater will fit under the aft Salon bench seat?

Thanks for posting all this information. @dtfeld the layout for the parts is a good idea that I'm going to copy. At the pricing for this stuff, wastage needs to be kept to a minimum.

Thanks. Here is what T&S Marine sent me this morning:

Frank, thanks for the quick response. There is CAT ELT coolant in the pressure tank and it was run on a test stand. I was referring to the raw water side and what is the best approach to drain any water (not ELT coolant) from the heat exchanger, transmission oil cooler, fuel cooler and raw water...

The question was asked specifically because I can't start it. It's sitting on a pallet.

Winterizing question for a 3116 engine not in the boat. Got the starboard 3116 back from T&S Marine. Given how the boat is now buried amongst other boats for the winter, won't be installing the engine until March. So, wondering what/how to winterize the engine as it's in an unheated garage...

Having rebuilt the transom on mine, I highly discourage anyone from cantilevering a dinghy on the stock swim platform, unless support struts are added. For the 380 (and possibly others), SeaRay thought it was wise to add the transom coring material over top of an inner layer of gelcoat, then...

I don't think NERYC had the concrete floating docks then. My understanding is there was a plan to replace the aging docks, when a storm came through and did a lot of damage. They were able to get loan guarantees to greatly expand the dock plan and move everyone from mooring balls to floating...

Yes. Engine was rebuilt by T&S Marine in Crisfield MD. They bench tested it before I picked it up. Have a marine diesel mechanic friend who's going to stop by next weekend to take a look. This happens to be a bad weekend to ask for a favor, even if I've known him for 40 years. Going to do the...

Thanks. Throttle and governor stop good. Fuel hoses good and air filter brand new. Will check other items. 3000 rpm no problem in neutral. Will check the other items. Engine under warranty so it will get fixed.

North East River Yacht Club 80 Bayside Dr, North East, MD 21901

Wrong end of the season but better late than never. The boat is finally in the water, after 15 months of refit. CAT 3116 engines removed and serviced (one rebuilt), generator removed and rebuilt, fuel tanks replaced, transom core removed and replaced with Coosa. New swim platform, Vacuflush...

Should have specified. Under load. Had to make an appointment so didn’t have time to troubleshoot. The port engine had no issues. May be able to get down there tomorrow to investigate.

Today was launch day, after a year of refit. Of course there's a very long list of things remaining, but they can be done at the dock. Couple of questions for the group. First, how the heck does one get the 6" exhaust hose over the horn as shown by the yellow circle in the attached picture? I...

Finally got both 3116's started on the hard. They both purr like kittens.:D Frankly, wasn't prepared for how much water they suck up, even at idle. Had a 10 gallon bucket with what turned out to be an inadequate garden hose. Since the fuel tanks had been replaced, the Racors and the fuel...