Recent content by Michael Mirra

I use 4 group 31 DP. Rarely use my generator and have had not problems

I had the same problem with my westerbeke. Tried everything mentenioned above with no luck. Eventully took the carb off and had my marina send it out to be rebuilt. Runs perfect now. Much quiter with no sheen or soot.

There are screw (i think 3) coming thru the bottom base the the TV is sitting on.

Winshield washer works off fresh water tank

i did the same a few years ago. Painted it flat black. Has held up good and i like the way the flat blak looks.

On my 360 if i fill the fresh water tank all the way full i will get some water in my front bildge compartment

Where is the drain plug located?.

I have 2002 8.1 horizons. I have the boat for about 5 years now trouble free. Should I be changing my coolant.

Did most of you take an online course or an in person one? I would prefer an in person one but the availability of classes isn’t agreeing with my schedule. Any thoughts on online testing?

Im curious about the captains course you guys are talking about I looked in to taking it, not because i plan to operate a commercial boat but just for the knowledge. I plan on doing the loop in about 5 years. From the info i found on the website it states you need to log hours on a commercial...

I am starting to have trouble starting my port engine due to the transmission no recognizing it is in neutral. I have to shift it back and forth to get it to work. I’m worried it is going to quit for good one of these days while I’m away from the dock. Anyone else experience this. If so would...

You might be right. It starts easily and sounds like a like it’s running smooth. After it runs for awhile I start getting a lot of black soot in the water. Plus it doesn’t put out the 7kw like it should. I thought maybe it wasn’t running at the correct speed. I did spray the carb with carb...

My gas Westerbeke 7.0 is putting out a lot of black soot from the exhaust. Do you think it could be just the plugs needing to be changed? Any ideas where to start? I usually do my own maintenance but will need to find a tiny mechanic to change the plugs

How do you reset the breaker? I found it in the bilge but none of the breakers down there toggle like a normal breaker