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    Boat names that just have to be shared.

    My boats name when originally commissioned back in 1988 was PATROT, then sold in 99 and renamed MERIDIAN, then again in 2012 to DOCTAIL and in 2020, after a year of ownership I decided to host a few close friends and we conducted the de-naming and re-naming ceremony and she is now once again...
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    Wanted: Davit support.

    Oh my, Sorry I havent responded. I will measure the diameter this evening. and length.
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    Wanted: Davit support.

    I have a 1988 FuHwa 42' sundeck trawler and looking for the pole that supports the davit from the lower deck to the roof of the aft deck.
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    Not sure what this is.

    Absolutely, I'll get a better picture today. I have used Rotella 30 weight diesel oil in the TAMD41A's and treat the fuel. I also use an oil additive that I have used for years called risilone. When I bought the boat last year the engines were quite smoky at start up and for about 5 minutes...
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    Not sure what this is.

    I’m guessing that the “ACC” is abv for access? These engines are TAMD41A’s very low hours and well maintained but I just bought the boat late last season and I’m a maintenance freak. Do want to make sure I know what these are. I have a schematic on the motors but don’t see these on there?
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    Not sure what this is.

    Does anyone recognize this and what it’s purpose is? I change my engine oil religiously, razors and fuel filters. But I’ve been curious as to what this is?
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    Power Steering question.

    Thanks. I was hoping it would be a simple procedure and it looks difficult only by position and location, but not by procedure. I did notice the fittings under the flybridge steering were a little wet but no mess on the floor. I will trace all the lines back. I wasn't sure if there was...
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    Power Steering question.

    I have a 1988 42' Fu Hwa Sundeck Trawler. I have located the fluid reservoir under the floor in the rear cockpit. There is a bicycle tire type valve stem next to a gauge on the tank. It reads 25Lbs currently, I believe the tank says 30Lbs, and i am pretty sure the fluid is low. Does anybody know...
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