Recent content by shinsr

Looking for anyone running these engines for normal coolant operating temps - cruise and wot if known. Thx.

Thanks for feedback all. I will see the quality for myself on Wed along w detailed survey on Thursday and see what’s real and what’s myth!

I went from a 44DA w. conventional clutches and throttles to a 48DA w. the ETS - it took me a short amount of time to learn the "short throws" that another posted above, and once you get the hang of it is actually easier!

I spent a long time searching for a replacement NorthStar handset before breaking down and buying a new complete unit. The very few I found (a year ago), upon investigation, had the same problem I was having (broken cord, could receive and not transmit). Unless you have a strong handheld as a...

Thanks - I have been in touch w Rusty briefly - he was doing his recon on the hull # itself, like you said very busy right now so still awaiting his conclusions but initial thoughts on boat and CATS were, as you said, positive.

I’m on east end of Long Island - have same boat in my marina w exact same issue.

Thank you. Out of water survey was done w extra attention paid to any voids or delamination as I know other late model boats (510 in my Marina) had big issues - nothing was noted. Rest of boat will be done next week, boat had very little warranty history. Any specifics you may have heard of that...

No, the 590 is the zeus boat, the 550 is a straight drive CAT boat.

Getting out of my '08 48DA and now in contract on a 2018 L550 (coupe, not fly) - survey in a week. Anyone with experience about this model willing to share thoughts would be appreciated (positives, negatives, things to look out for specific to this model, etc) - and yes, I am aware Sea Ray no...

Rob- hope all is well. When I had my 44 I had a water issue in the aft cabin area floor in front of head (not sure it went in storage area though). For me it was the regulator at the forward shower leaking and running down the stb side behind the galley and pooling up in aft cabin. There is a...

Paul - that is a great upgrade - thank you for posting. Was it a direct replacement or did you have to modify the cabinetry? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yes, moved to single lever controls in 08. The 48da is actually ETS (not DTS made by mercruiser) - ETS (electronic vs digital)is the cummins designed system, and per my mechanic far superior to DTS. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2680 is spot on. Check the smartcraft for load - before I retooled props rpms were spot on but load was light, impacted speed and fuel burn. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Watch the area around the tappan zee - charted buoys may be moved for construction. Also watch for barges under tow and anchored in channel. I was advised back in May when I did the trip it was no wake approaching the construction zone until safely on the south side. Sent from my iPhone using...

My 03 formula with 496/bravo 3's had that adapter and I was advised by dealer at delivery to not run boat if using that adapter to flush while boat is in water. The drives in full tilt position were still below water line so running the boat would have defeated the purpose as still sucking water...