Search results

The wire is going back to his ignition switch. It’s hot when he turns on the ignition. I can’t say what the wires purpose was. I would have guessed that it’s a field activation for the alternator.

More likely there is an on/off toggle switch for instrument lights.

I have not had good luck with Shurflo pumps. The motors have never been the problem. The problem has always been with the pump head. I switched to Marco pumps.

Yes. Try here High-Air Performance Air Filter (CAT 3208 375HP) -Walker Part# 1001094

2w6155

Which 3208? Natural, 3208T, or 3208TA.

Likely a defective cell. This caused the remaining cells to be over charged which boiled all the water out. Also possible that you have a defective battery charger that just continuously cooks the battery.

I have 54’ of boat and a 1500lb crane. While the weight is not an issue the length would give me trouble. I currently have a 12’ dingy. Even at 12’ I have 18” sticking off the back deck. There is only enough room for me to walk around the rest of the dingy. I could add 5 more feet of dingy...

I can make up scenario's that could explain what you were told and what you experienced but then it would mean your boat was leaking AC current. What is more likely is that you weren't told everything or weren't told correctly what was found and what was changed.

This is the most common scenario.

As Fleming said this is a complicated subject. I often need to refer back to my training notes to refresh my memory on everything. A boat that has a lot of running gear and zinc can find itself protecting the entire marina which would lead to excessive zinc consumption. Usually, a galvanic...

It is so easy for an inexperienced individual to see so much boat for what on the surface appears to be a reasonable price. No one ever thinks to ask what would this boat cost new and why such a big depreciation difference. Well this boat would cost close to $2,000,000 if bought new today...

Call Puget Sound Canvas & Upholstery. If they can’t do it they will know who can.

We are talking about a boat that can do 22 kts if you can afford the 125 gallons per hour. Granted, you can slow down to 9kts and it’s probably a 1 gallon per nautical mile boat. I am assuming that you will still be in the MAN’s allowable operating window. Big diesels like these have minimum...

We know it's not a Hatteras. The boat was identified in post #35.

Agree. A stuck piston is my initial guess but I like to not jump to conclusions too quickly.

My first thought is clogged filter but with two issues occurring simultaneously I suspect there is a very serious issue. You start by removing the injectors and seeing what happens when you turn the engine by hand. If it easily turns by hand and no fluid comes out of the injector holes then...

I once repaired a gasoline tank. The tank was removed from a race car neutralized and the crack was grounded and tig welded. I once repaired a diesel tank. The tank was removed from its location but could not be removed from the boat. Because of the location welding was deemed unwise. After...

So POR-15 does make a gasoline tank repair kit. The only negative I have hear on POR-15 is that it hardens and becomes brittle. This leads to hairline cracks which can allow moisture penetration which could lead to future leaking. As regards to safety, I wouldn’t have a boat like that with...

Fortunately, docks built to RCD regulations will come with a 50a 125/250v outlet so no Y needed.

I find this boat to actually be well priced and appears to be well maintained. It is a Bill Garden design, originally built as an Ocean 54 which is 60’ if you measure the bow sprit and swim platform. However those High Performance diesel engines come with a less than stellar reputation. They...

Just my opinion, if you can’t afford the down payment, you can’t afford the boat. Maintenance and moorage will run you $3,000 a month. With boats you either pay now with cash or you pay later when you try to sell. Either way you will be paying. The way you are approaching this you will be...

Your title says 1999 Viking 60’ sport yacht . Your picture is a Viking Ocean 54 designed in the 1980’s Two very different sized boats designed for two different purposes with two very different maintenance costs. What engines? What systems? Is it stabilized?

Yes, you are right. I thought I had agreed with your original post.

Yea, and who in their right mind would own a boat and an Italian sports car?