Looking at the New Sitex T-760 4k Radar w/ 18" sensor. Thought about Furuno 1715 but its a 2k unit and monochrome. Thinking about a Sitex SVS 880C Plotter as well. I like buttons and simplicity. Thoughts? Currently running Standard cp150 chart and Furuno FCV600 bottom machine which I'm...
Even on marine distributors. Happened to me on my 98 Chevy Silverado 5.7 Bought a Napa replacement cap and it came with New screws with Locktite on them. I put one in and it stripped/cracked the plastic housing. Googled problem and the fix was to remove locktite or use old screws. Now it has...
We have an 85 260da w/out A/C. I have thought about adding as well. I also have a Honda EU 2000 and it even powers my window unit a/c in my 8x10 office down the boat yard.
For those of you who are using Merc filters, buy the Quicksilver equivalent. Same filter less money. I change many filters , and have been using Quicksilver on all the Merc powered customers boats. I have heard Fram is one of the cheapest made filters. I go to Trade Shows and Seminars from...
Good suggestion above. Also make sure you through bolt the swim platform brackets to the hull. This Summer, I was stepping onto the platform from inside the boat on a customers 85 25' DA and the self tapping bolts pulled out and dropped me and the platform to the ground.
I own a marine business and hands down its Corrosion X, regular and their Heavy Duty formula. I've used them all, believe me. WD-40 is garbage. ITS first ingredient is water. CRC not too far behind. I don't like products that dry to a film, like Merc Corrosion Guard and some of the others. I...
Go to Arco.com. They are an aftermarket suppier of marine electrical parts. Technical support is good as well. Make sure you get a gear reduction starter. Half the size and weight of a full size GM starter. New mounting bolts are a good idea as well.
Matt
As mentioned, that is how you fill it. I have done hundreds of lowr units. I don't measure anything. Fill from the drain/lower til it comes out the vent/top. Make sure you use New gasgets on fill/vent screws. Do you have the drive reservoir on the motor or one mounted in the boat?
Which water-based are you using? AquaGuard, Hydrocoat{ Pure Oceans by West Marine=private label} Interlux? Do you use less paint per gallon with the water based?
As I'm finally progressing on repairing/replacing of items, I Need some suggestions on this one.
The original Seaward combo elec/alcohol stove needs some attention.
Here goes:
missing 2 knobs on left side
1 loose shaft on right side
Not sure of alcohol operation. Pump needs rebuiding. Are...
Being in the marine business, I deal with many vendors and when there is deals to be had, I jump on them. I just installed a New Standard GX 3000s on my 85 26 260da. No AIS on this discontinued model but it is a Commercial Grade VHF with a Class D DSC, Built-in 30 Watt Hailer with listen back...
Replace it. Not worth repairing. As mentioned. Ray radios are mediocre. Look on any party, charter,commercial boat. Most are Icom/Standard. I have one of each in my pilothouse.
We sell all electronics at the lowest prices.
Capt.Matt