Search results

Skuza, thanks for the compliments! I replaced the rubber impeller on the sea water pump last year. The pump I replaced yesterday was the cast iron water circulating pump on the top front of the engine on over the timing cover. This pump lasts a long time and was the original from 1994. Man, you...

Finished the water circulating pump install with new belts today. Started up the engine and let it get warm to 140 degrees and there was not one leak, belt squeal or odd noise. It was good to see everything working fine as it should. Total for the repair was $300. The breakdown is follows...

After changing the fuel filter, starting the engine and checking the engine compartment for leaks I heard a funny noise coming from the circulating pump. Also the pulley was wobbling a little bit and I knew that shouldn't be happening. I turned off the engine and moved the water circulating...

Congratulations on the new boat. My boat is very similar to yours in size. The interior layout is different though. I have the 454 Bravo III drive and it is the right amount of engine for this size of boat. Have fun on the 4th!

My Boat has the same engine and it is carburated. I have to pump the accelerator handle several times to prime the engine. After pumping the handle, when I start the engine, I have the handle slightly above idle and it starts right up. If I don't prime the engine, then it will crank without...

How about this one... Travelling an hour to your favorite overnight location at a distant marina, you get there and the kids are hot and want to hit the pool and you just want to relax. As you dock in the slip, you ask your wife to get your wallet out of the cabin and she say's she can't find...

Conclusion of Windlass Story... I pulled the motor and gear box off the windlass and kept the top unit on the boat (gypsy and tensioner). This is one job you want to take back home with you and do not attempt it while on the boat. I repacked all the bearings with marine grease, installed the new...

Update to above post... The windlass motor came in today. I shall install it tomorrow. More to come if it works.

Fellow Boaters, My windlass finally went out after a long service life. I trouble shot and found out the motor is not functioning any more. The power to the windlass is good. I looked for a new motor on line and have not had any luck yet. I ordered a motor from Pyacht.com and they said it would...

Sounds Awesome about the hydraulic steering installation. I want to do this myself and get some smooth steering. I think that the cable in my steering system is going to need replaced soon anyway. Hydraulic steering without the play would be a great addition to my boat. Thanks.

Just Right, We have very similar boats. Does the back seat fold up (the one against the transom by the table)? Thanks!

Hey Folks, I am a beginning power boater and I just bought a 1994 270DA which was well maintained and is a beautiful boat. I took it on a sea trial and had a survey accomplished and it confirmed that the boat was well taken care of. I have spent the last two weeks winterizing the engine and...