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My air conditioner needs service. By that I mean find the leak, fix the leak and recharge the system. I have been quoted a price of about $350. Does that sound about right? Also, what kind of warranty can I expect on this type of work?

Does anyone have a source for custom made sheets for my 32 Sundancer?

I'm not sure where I read this, but it seems copper can be used in our a/c system to eliminate algae and barnacles. 1/2 inch copper elbows, available for Home Depot, etc, were specifically recommended. I have recently placed several in my a/c strainer, but it's too soon to make an evaluation...

My Sundancer is buttoned up most of the time. Although I use the dehumidifier sitting on the air conditioner, the interior still has less than a fresh smell. I do use air fresheners, but they just seem to mask the problem. I was thinking there must be some type of a “bomb” that can be used over...

What technique do you use to clean your vacu flush toilet? Water leaks out of the toilet and I believe the ball/seal is not working properly. I read where the ball may develop a buildup of mineral deposits thereby breaking down the seal with the rubber gasket. If this is the case then replacing...

I recently had my air conditioning hoses cleaned, and I was surprised to see such a large amount of barnacles. Now I am wondering about the cooling hoses to the engines and generator. How often do you have them cleaned as well?

Does anyone have a part number and know where I can purchase a couple of these plastic toilet seat hinges?

My air conditioning system is working great, but what I do not like is when the compressor turns off the fan continues to operate. Is there an adjustment to where the fan will shut off and only run when the compressor is running?

I have had this problem before. I turn on the a/c - heater, but no water is coming out of the boat. What I have done in the past is disconnect the exit hose from the pump, blow through it to dislodge any obstruction, and then it works fine. A couple days ago everything worked fine. Now I have...

I am thinking of purchasing a 42 foot boat with twin Cummins diesel engines and a diesel generator. How much can I expect to spend to have the engines and generator surveyed? How much can I expect to spend to have the hull surveyed?

My starboard engine will only start at full throttle. Of course, once the engine starts to fire I immediately bring it back to idle. Once running, it continues to run perfectly. I would think it must be a fuel issue. The marine repair facilities have a several week waiting list, so I would like...

While boating recently in a no wake zone, a deck boat was coming toward me with 3 children - about 5 - 9 years old - sitting on the bow, without life jackets, with their feet dangling just above the water. While still some distance away, I turned in front of his boat and made a large X...

I noticed after a rain that the port distributor cap was wet. Just above is a hole in the deck where wires and hose enter, along with some water. I could not find a place where the water would enter from outside, so my thought is to cover the distributor cap with a piece of plastic sheet. I cut...

I have read a tread on this, but am still having problems removing my steering wheel and hope to find more help here. I have loosened the nut and although there does not appear to be any rust, I have applied some liquid wrench and have let it sit a couple of days. I am now using a spray lube...

I'm looking to purchase a 2004 Sea Ray Express Bridge with V-Drives. Any thoughts as to weather V-Drives would be a detriment to this boat? I would imagine they would take up more room, making maintenance on the engines harder, as well as adding more mechanics to the drivetrain. Also, any...

I had a mechanic change the raw water impellers and fuel filters on my 2 Mercruiser 6.2L engines. He billed me for a total of 5 hours labor. I believe this is excessive. Although I am not a mechanic, I would think a fuel filter could be changed in 1/2 hour and an impeller in an hour. Wadda U think?

Sometime both 6.2L Mercruiser engines are hard to start. They will turn over but fail to fire. I then turn the ignition on and off a few times to make sure the fuel pump is getting as much fuel to the system as possible. Then I advance the throttle and turn the engine over till it starts. I have...

One of my 6.2L Mercruiser engines is hard to start, and I have been told a new IAC will fix the problem. I contacted my Mercruiser dealer, and he has one for about $200. A discount marine supplier has one for about $100 Amazon has one for about $27, with free shipping, that is made in China -...

The top hatch on my 06 - 32 Sundancer snapped back in a strong wind and shattered the glass. Can the glass be replaced or do I need a whole new hatch? if I do need a whole new hatch, any idea where I can find one?

One of my engines is hard to start and I am getting a TPS system fault read out. Is this something I can change myself? If so, how do I find the TPS? Are any special tools or knowledge needed? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.