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    AC Delco Oil filter

    Not sure if this is already well known or not, but I got myself in a bind and needed an oil filter after west marine closed. I typically use the Quicksilver 35-866340Q03 on a 4.3L w/ a remote oil filter. Anyway I had the remote filter in hand and took it to Advanced auto and found that the...
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    How to: Cabin Door tracks 280DA

    As we well know the cabin door tracks suck on the 280DA, Mine has been sticking recently then at the start of the season my top track sliders separated from the door and popped out of the track, so I had to tackle this issue. I didn't see much info out there so here is the basic procedure...
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    Sudden Prop "Slip"

    First it wasn't real prop slip but I had no other way to title the post. On plane doing about 28 knots the boat all of sudden pulled to starboard dropped in speed and came off plane. The RPMS on both engines didn't change and were in sync there was no straining or cavitation noise. It was...
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    Mechanic not working on boat recourse

    I took my boat to a marina for repair work on monday 8/6, was told it would take about 20 labor hours, I should have the boat back that friday. That friday came and they called and said they didn't get to it but can start it monday and I'll have it back friday 8/17. I understood and told them...
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    Dumbest Anchor Rode questions

    Filed under there are no stupid questions just stupid people.... I bought a new anchor rode for my 280 DA with a windlass. What is the best way to feed it into the anchor locker? 1) Through the anchor lock hatch remove the old then drop the new one in and thread the chain through the windlass...
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    Toilet/Head Crack Repair

    I have a slight crack in the upper portion of the head. I replaced my share of toilet bowls to know it's just easier to replace and porcelain can't really be repaired. In this case though I don't want to replace it if I can avoid it. Does anyone know 1)If there is a way prevent the crack from...
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