rondds
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- Oct 3, 2006
- 8,859
- Boat Info
- 2001 380DA
- Engines
- Merc 8.1s (2008)...Hurth ZF 63 V-drives...WB 7.0 BCGD (2013), Garmin 8208 & 740 MFDs, GMR 24xHD dome
Yes, boiler valves! I'd prefer ball valves. Someday. All the other parts are bronze. Brass is probably not the best for salt water applications (dissimilar metals in an electrolytic environment). Still another reason to climb in the bilge, work the seacocks and take it all in at least once a week.
Man you've got a TON of room btwn those engines! How's that? What's the beam on your boat? I'm 12.5" and can barely get my forearm btwn the risers!
BTW, with all the restrictions, the flow from the exhaust is visually the same as when pumping seawater. I do not rev the engines at all. Run at dead idle speed for about 3-4 minutes.
Man you've got a TON of room btwn those engines! How's that? What's the beam on your boat? I'm 12.5" and can barely get my forearm btwn the risers!
BTW, with all the restrictions, the flow from the exhaust is visually the same as when pumping seawater. I do not rev the engines at all. Run at dead idle speed for about 3-4 minutes.
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