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RE "greasers on landing" Some aircraft spoilers pop out on main wheel spin-up, dump the lift and drop the whole load on the mains like right now. If you are on the proper airspeed it all works nicely.* If not you'll either slam it on or float forever. As to docking, there's a lot to be said...

The* old Exide needs replacing and my yard says that Magnum and a unit from FX are*their current favorites. Both are made by former Xantrax engineers, in fact "FX" is said to reflect their feelings about the former employer.* Anyone have these brands installed, and are you happy?*

Sea Ranger 47 Pilothouse. Wanted it for ten years, got it last October. Like KMA we've struggled with new-owner maintenance issues but overall very pleased with the design and functionality. It's our summer home/Northwest cruiser perfect for escaping the Arizona desert. The pilothouse results...

Well, the verdict is in: nothing at all wrong with my 6300 hr Lehman 135SP's. New oil pressure sensors properly*installed show 45-50 psi at the engines. A slight difference on pilothouse gauges but they're as old as the boat.*The oil analysis was clean. * Thanks to all for your help, and Happy...

Thanks for the input, guys. Still awaiting analysis results. Meanwhile taking medical merlot to keep the nightmares under control!

Pressure is being measured by gauges at the engine--remote gauges agree with engine gauges. Had a mech check it and he verified 20 psi on one and 30 on the other, said they should both be 40 at idle although my operating manual says minimum of 30 psi. He said problem could range from pressure...

Need some advice from you Lehman gurus:* I have two SP135's with about 6300 hrs on them. Port engine oil pressure is 20 psi at 1500 rpm, starboard is 30 psi--both read at the engine mounted gage. Engines run fine, don't use much oil, very little smoke at startup, and water temps are normal...