Working, eating, sleeping, working, eat... Well I am going to the boat this weekend with cleaned aftercooler elements to fit. - My last effort in trying to...
Hi Stephan you are certainly busy. I am retired, but still find the boat chores a drag. I have to take out two windows and have them refurbished this winter...
The only time I get oil spilling is when the crankcase breathers are clogged on my 71B's. They are supposed to last 1000 hours I think but I've discovered...
We have TAMD71a's and are getting oil or diesel coming out of the exhaust. Where would this be coming from? It seems to happen more when going astern or...
Mark, Both engines? Is there black smoke from the exhaust (usually easier to see from a following boat)? Also does the transom get sooty deposits on it? If...
Marine Projects originally state the weight of Princess 55 to be abt. 15,5 tons. Not very much considering the size of the boat. Therefor i was happy to get...
Well I try to keep the cork in my bottles so it's not from the inside. But I haven't calculated the weight of my G&T department that of course add considerable...
thanks for the badges received saturday. i have noticed on the membership list for princess boats that i am listed but you do not have a picture of toby tobias...
Hi Chris The carbs you need are twin Solex PAI 44 as fitted to most of the VP OHC 4 cylender engines. They were all the same carbs just the jets were different...
Hi, Although not new to boating, I'm just about to complete my first purchase - a Princess 33. She is fitted with two new Stainless Steel Holding Tanks but the...
Hi! if you have the tanks installed they should have all the relevant take off so investigate where they are and what size they are and come back to this ...
... Thanks for the info Rob. I'm taking ownership in two weeks so will revert with what I find. Rod. ... relevant take ... back to this ... extends ... and is ...
I am considering the purchase of a 1980's boat from France and would then have it transported to the UK. If anyone has tried this before, can you advise what...
Dear Mike Brady I have imported boats from France and Spain by canal and wagon. If I can be of any help I can be contacted on 07833583300. Regards Ian Lumley...
Dear friends, I have been trying to replace the rubber lining around my P 45. ( I am lacking the english word here but I mean the rubber lining that prevents...
Hi from FL, I just replaced my rub rail that was damaged due to a hurricane. I have a '87 385 (she's for sale) and had the same double rub rail. I replaced...
Michael, Thanks for your reaction . It certainly is an idea to replace it this way with stainless steel / rubber. The advantage is that when you replace the...
i have just replaced the rubber and as you said it is a odd shape however seals direct came up with it @ £3.50pm Tel 0845 2263345 its worth it the old one...
Please remember when doing this check the seal between the hull and the topsides as water will find its way into the boat and manifest itself on the transom...
Thanks Rob , good advise Seals Direct was recommended by another member, they seem to have the right rubber. As always , the comments and advise given on this...
Dear all, For anyone who needs to replace the rubber fender insert, whether twin insert aluminium or single insert stainless steel please give me a call....I...
the systems used for these are quite crude. There is no reason why, if you need to replace them, you can`t strip them down and have new Delrin or bronze type...
It is common knowledge that electric cables shouldn't be wired in the bilge. - My boat has a couple, feeding the engine room bilge pump. In the autumn before...
You don't say which model you own and also if it has a stern drive. If it does have a stern drive it is a possibility that the water is entering via the ...