My boat has Warner Velvet Drive Transmissions, model 10-18-008. 1. I haven't had to add fluid since I bought the boat a year ago, but I would like to know...
WE HAVE A CHB 34 1978 LOCATER IN MISSION BAY SAN DIEGO AREA. WE LIVE IN THE NAPA VALLEY WHICH IS 600 MILES AWAY WE ARE WORKING ON THE RULE-- SAIL BOAT,...
I've recently joined the CHB group and find it most informative. Thanks to all contributors for sharing their wealth of information. I have been shopping for...
The admiral & I completed the wiring today for the Techma Silence head we will install next weekend in the Aft Head. The old head and hose went into the...
I recently had my starboard salon door replaced and they lost the "Key" or Screw type thing. The inside part that goes through the bulkhead in screws into...
Hi, my name is Fred Parenti, my wife Lorie and I live on a 39' CHB in Mission Bay, San Diego CA. We have lived on our trawler for three years and love it. ...
Hopefully this little story will help someone else or at the very least create a chuckle or two. First of all, thanks to Andy Clark for telling me how to solve...
Just a couple quick thoughts on that: I have a fresh water flush system that should keep them cleaner, longer. Second, even with plugged holes I did not have...
I'm having trouble with my Espar D4L cabin heater. When I try to start it, it will usually run for about 30 seconds or a minute, blowing smoke out the exhaust...
I just had my two stern fuel tanks cleaned and coated inside. Based on a recommendation by someone in the group I used POR15 products with good success. If...
Good question Ed, I have read a lot about flopper-stoppers. Poles and cables and heavy plates....to much work for me. But once I did talk with a commercial ...
Stuart: I just spent the weekend working on installing the TV, a new stereo that the TV will be routed through and a Shakespeare 2025 UFO boosted antenna...
Rob...good insurance company you have there...it is mine too...very fair and concerned broker. the hot water heater on the canoe cove was installed into back...
Peter, Thanks much for the link to the informative article on: Importance of the pH Value in Engine's Coolant The following section was particularly...
Hello and Seasons Greetings to all ! It is now getting cold down here in the San Francisco Bay Area. My question is what are the brand names and pros and cons...
A number of our boats in the marina have Hurricane Hydronic systems. We had one for 3 years on our previous boat when we lived aboard. Thermostat on the wall...
I've been toying with the notion of installing a propane fired hot water heater (aka RV style water heater) in my boat. Has anyone tried it and how did it...
I am installing a 19", 12V TV/DVD centered in the forward overhead. I bought an under the cabinet swing up mount and I'm removing the old radar and basically...
I just purchased 2 new alumin 125 gal fuel tanks for a very modest...modest amount. Direct contact brings better prices. This group of folks bought out a boat...
Kirby, Ken, Mike, Peter, and others responding to my e-mail on coolant draining. I really appreciate the help and all your suggestions, guys! I did not mention...
We just had one of our first rains of the season. Hey, we love a little rain once in a while. When it was coming straight down, I had no problems but when...
I'm getting very conflicting info on replacing the coolant in our 120 Lehman, Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated! Bob Smih told me the info in...
here is a little article I found on antifreeze. you guys in San Diego can call it antiboil. I have indicator strips that I use to test the level of antifreeze...
I have to replace my autopilot and I am considering the Furuno 511. I would like to hear any feed back, for or against, from any of you who have experience...
I talked with Bob Smith at American Diesel this morning and he gave me the following advice based on my being located in southern California. When renewing...
I have successfully rebuilt my raw water pump, installed it back in the boat and ran the engine in gear at the dock for 15 minutes. All is well and no drips. ...
Anyone with a 48 Seamaster? We have seen a 1986 and a 1987 model with 3208 Cat engines and 12KW Onans. Curious as to pros and cons of this model and will...
I have tried to upload pictures of my boat to our photos site but when I do it will "ghost out". I have made the album on the site with the boats name and...
I've had much of the same trouble with the gallary that others have had. Moreover, when I uploaded the photos, the website did it randomly, so they are not in...
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