Recent content by cwiert

Awesome. They loved them! Unfortunately they’re coming off this weekend to have a long nap in the basement. At least that should keep them in good condition for a few more years!

Been quite a while since I’ve been on here. Just saying hi. Spent the majority of our summer living on the boat in Block Island, RI. Pic is from the 4th when it was pretty crowded.

thanks for the info. Yeah, I’d love the hydraulic platform, but I also know they cost tens of thousands of dollars. That would not be an admiral-approved purchase, unfortunately. Water got into my current platform and it’s a bit spongy in 1 spot and when I put the dingy on it it looks like...

Hi. Are there any other companies that do extended swim platforms other than swimplatforms.com??? i got a quote from them. 4200 for the platform and 2200 for crating and shipping to Ct. and I don’t think I love the platform. I think it looks even less beam length than the stock one...

it used to be 2750. Now I’m just a tick over 2800. I forget what my speed is at WOT. 25-26 knots I think.

hi Larry. I used to get only 19 knots at 2400. Then I had the bottom media blasted. Well worth it in my experience. After blasting, I barrier coated and painted. It’s like having a brand new hull. After that I got 20-21 knots at 2400. Then last year I had both props refurbished. Now I’m at...

Hi everyone. It’s been a little while since I’ve been on here (probably missed reading the last 100 pages or so - lol). Anyway, I’m sure this has been asked recently so I apologize for asking again, but does anyone have fuel flow meters installed on their CAT 3116 boat? I know every case is...

I just drained all my coolant and bought 16 gal of new CAT ELC coolant to replace. Before I do that, is there any recommended maintained or things I should check out while the engines don't have coolant in them?

So for me, the relay was the issue. Got one at Napa for $13 and all works as it should again. Napa Part # AR174

Does anyone know if the fuel solenoid on the 3116 is controlled by a relay? and if so, what part # that relay is???

I broke down yesterday traveling from Newport RI to Chester, CT. About 30-35 miles from home. Lost the stbd engine. Just shut off without warning. Seas were pretty nasty too. Limped to shelter behind Fishers Island on one engine and tried to troubleshoot. A marine mechanic friend told me...

1998 With the westerbeke gene. The impeller is in the back of the gene and nearly impossible to get to. I’ve owned the boat 6 years and never changed it. It’s time. Any tips or tricks on getting to it? I’ve heard I need to remove 3 motor mounts and swing it out. That sounds like an...

Anyone have any recommendations on who to use for a boat loan? Considering upgrading, and doing my homework first. Thanks.

Which is only a few minutes from our yacht club. Although I usually try to avoid that spring sale because, A) it's super-crowded, and B) I end up buying a bunch of stuff that I didn't go there for but "needed" once I was there. :/

Thanks Bill. I bought the parts and the faucets. Now I'm just waiting for them to come in. I'll share some pics here when the new ones are in.