Hi Steve,
I used Ritchie Sommers at SHore Power Solutions on Kent Island. He is certfied and has all the equipment and knowledge to give you a good survey, and they are right there. Not to say Cummins wouldn't but they were real backed up when I had mine done last year. Ritchie is reasonable...
take away the leagues anti trust exemption and I guarantee the owners will take notice.
but we all know that will never happen with all the wussys we have in congress.
Ritchie Summers @ shore power solutions Does cover that area and is very good. IMO the best on the island for what he covers. Did some work for me earlier this year and i have been a loyal customer since. Call Dana she sets up all the appointments 410-827-7810
Rule of thumbs. Twin screws- hands on the gear levers port forward boat turns to starboard. Starboard forward boat turns to port. Same in reverse. This assuming the opposite motor is in neutral.
Hey Joel,
Cn yousend me the contact info for Mike.
I have some seperation, not the discoloring you have and I want to see if he can do some repairs / replacement.
Thanks
Mark
Hey guys GREAT thread loads of info. I have 1 question though. We all seem to be cruising right around 2000-2200 RPM'S with a varying speed due to prop pitch. I get that. My question is how much fuel are you burning at cruise ???
Man I sure am glad to hear that I am not the only one with this problem.
I have had to develop much patience in the last few years as my Admiral is totally lost when it comes to the dock lines.
I found hand gestres work better than yeling as she always thinks I am getting mad at her. Every time...
Hello everybody,
I am also Mark and have been boating on and off for 30+ years in the Potomac river / Chesapeake bay area and currently have the boat at Spring Cove Marina in Solomons. I am an avid fisherman and beach bum extrodinaire. Our last boat was a 28ft Carolina Classic , but sadly the...
Nothing easy about buying a used boat. Went through roughly the same thing you are going through. Even if you get the records that does not mean there won't be issues. The previous owner of the boat we just purchased did all his own maintenance. Thought he was a diesel mechanic, at the sea trial...