Port engine smokin like a crematorium with two fat guys in it.

[Steve500dancer]

The oil prior to the rebuild on the port engine was Delo Sae 40. After the rebuild the mechanic insisted on Delvac Sae 40. The starboard engine still has the Delo Sae 40 until Friday when he is going to drain it and replace it with the Delvac Sae 40.


Steve

 

[Steve500dancer]

I spent part of Saturday at the boat putting the cockpit carpet back in and checking everything that the mechanic had to hook back up. Seeing less and less people at the docks. The restaurant is still open but they have gone to fall hours. Hard to see the summer turn to fall and the fall to winter. Thankfully, I don't have to deal with the winter weather of the " Old Country" (Canada). Here in middle TN we are still seeing mid to high 70s this week and a drop to 60 and rain for this coming weekend. We typically boat off and on till Thanksgiving and then we are out till mid March.

Now the decisions are whether or not to winterize or use the engine room heaters and heat lamps that are everywhere on the boat from the previous owner and what repairs, maintenance and upgrades are in store for next season. Oh crap...I forgot I have to pull the boat at some point to get the repairs done from the accident where the house boat hit my boat three dang times. (Not going to think about the disasters that are in store for me)

This past season was a little tough to say the least.with trying to find a boat, selling the 340, getting hit by a house boat, blowing up a motor, having to take a baby in and last but not least getting bit in the face and foot by spiders and almost loosing a foot.I have a feeling that next year is going to be a much better year for me. I am glad I got all of the crap out of the way this year.


Steve

 

[Pyrojodge]

Great attitude Steve,

Best wishes for the rest of this year and the next!

 

[endless seas]

Don't forget to spray for those darn spiders. I do my lines,pileings,and boat several times a year.

 

[Steve500dancer]

We have a huge spider issue on our docks. We have talked for a few years now about having all the boats pulled out for one day while the marina cleans the ceilings and all the supports, the problem is that we do have several boats on our docks that haven't run in years and will have to be pushed out and pulled back in. Personally I don't give a spiders ass about the people that don't or can't move their boats. I say let the marine clean the ceilings and let the spider **** fall where it may (on the boats that can't move) then we can bomb the entire dock.


Steve

 

[AMFM3]

Steve,

good to see you're up and around and back on the boat. I have to say, we have quite the issue with spiders in our marina...I'll be spraying everything a lot next season!

stay well...

mark

 

[Steve500dancer]

Thanks AM/FM. Hopefully the weather will cooperate for a few more weeks or a month. It has been 80 here all week and now they are calling for 50's for the weekend and warming up again next week.


Steve

 

[Steve500dancer]

Ok so I finally got some pictures back from the diesel mechanic that overhauled my port motor. I need the pictures to document the failure after the "Engine Survey" that Jacksonville Florida Detroit Diesel did for me as they "Represented" me during the purchase of my 500.

I am posting these pictures for you guys that are considering a Diesel engine boat and can't understand why spending big money on a top notch diesel surveyor is so damn important. It is up to you to do the research on the surveyor and to make sure you get the best guy in the area and if there isn't one there... then fly one in.

I just thought that by calling Detroit Diesel for my Survey...I couldn't go wrong. Well I sure went wrong....to the tune of $25,000.00.

I know that education is expensive. So take my advice and learn from my mistake. I can only hope that my experience and my post can save someone the grief and expense that I have had to endure.

Steve

 

[IanBat]

Gee those photos bring back some memories!
I did my apprenticeship as a mechanic and served 5 years as a tradesman, in the Army. Same motor as what was fitted to the Armoured Personnel Carriers, and looks like about the same amount of room to service them !

 

[Saverio]

Steve,

How are the detroits doing? did you rebuild the second motor?
I know its an old boat but I was considering a boat with Detroits in them but they look to be a lot of funds to keep running

Saverio

 

[Steve500dancer]

Steve,

How are the detroits doing? did you rebuild the second motor?
I know its an old boat but I was considering a boat with Detroits in them but they look to be a lot of funds to keep running

Saverio

She has been running like a champ, both the motor we re built and the starboard didn't miss a beat this year. My only issue has been a turbo gasket that had to be replaced. I would not be afraid of a detroit at all. I think my boat had just sat around for to long without being run. We absolutely love it...however, I would sell it and step up to a 63' if the right buyer came along.

Steve

 

[Saverio]

Steve

thanks for getting back to me. After reading ur tread i have to agree with one of the other guys on the forum u need to do sand up lol!!!

the boat I was looking at stated one motor was rebuilt the other had new injectors on it. 2100 hours total on boat and motors

Saverio