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This is slightly perplexing to me. My friend's boat has 8.1's in it (2006 40DA). One month ago the port engine would startup fine and immediately the tach would drop to 0 rpms (for a quick second) and then return to normal idle. It typically does this just once at start, then idles fine. It...

I hope the owner isn't on this board. I really don't want to offend him, but I sure wish he would have waited for the correct answer to be posted before this happened! I found this owner on FB asking how to replace a water heater on a 400ec. His Pic for reference... . . . Then the after...

I haven't personally looked at this problem, but my slip neighbor has a 2006 40 DA. He gets a small bit of water in the bilge in the aft cabin. Apparently there is a small access panel that you can remove and it's filled up after a small cruise on the water. Any ideas what are the common...

Quick question... I have an older Raymarine R11xx radar on my boat. When I power the unit up for the day, it works fine. What I visually see, I can verify against the screen, and it matches. As the unit stays on over time, say within 15-30 mins, I notice that what I see on the screen does not...

I just wanted to give you folks a heads up that Jescar Power Lock Plus is an AMAZING sealant. This stuff takes the place of traditional wax and is supposed to last much longer. It comes from Germany which usually means it's half decent. You apply the stuff by hand or with a machine, let it...

Does anyone here have experience with STRs? Specifically ones that aren't close by from a management point? I have an opportunity to invest in a brand new unit in a beach town about 5 hours away from me. It's about 300-500 yards from the beach. It's a 2/2 with a loft that can easily sleep...

Last weekend in DFW, I decided to do the maintenance and take the boat out afterwards for a quick test. My son was itching to take the helm but the wind was definitely whipping. I checked the weather app and it said 34 mph+ but out of the NW. Usually even when the wind is great in the DFW...

Can someone tell me what the correct way is to time a 1997 Gen 6 - 7.4L with the TBI setup? I only see directions for carb or MPI, neither of which mine is. I believe I need to need either ground or unplug some connector? Again, it varies and I can't seem to find anything remotely similar to...

How do we have a president with the worst approval rating ever, the highest recorded inflation on record, some of most 'woke' policies I've ever heard of, and yet the Dems remain in control? I'm just blown away.

My buddy has a 2006 40DA with the 7.3 Ecd generator. From what we can tell it has a small oil leak. I confirmed the oil dipstick is tight, the oil filter is tight, and rhe valve covers don't appear to be leaking (nor the oil cap). It appears to be underneath the unit but you can't really see...

Does anyone know of a company that offers rental insurance if I rent a small boat while on vacation? I'm headed to Destin and I signed up to rent a small center console. The company sent me the contract and I read the entire thing. They literally want to transfer all risk to the...

What is the insurance legalities or responsibility on 'paid for charter' opportunities? I have been approached by others and thought about offering my captain services to small groups. What happens if it's a paid for charter? I assume I'm responsible for others and their safety? Is this...

Let me start off by stating, I don't own a Sea Ray, but rather a Cruisers. Something has perplexed me from day one and I like to get some feedback. Specifically regarding the engine bilge. The engine bilge has a pump in the very rear. The lowest part of the bilge does not stop at the...

I saw this pop up on my feed shortly ago. 1990 Custom Vic Carpenter 56. I've never seen one before but it sure is beautiful! Does anyone know anything about the boat or brand? https://www.boattrader.com/boat/1990-custom-vic-carpenter-56-7856297/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=paid...

Question for anyone that has recently completed their insurance renewal... Has anyone asked to increase their agreed value to compensate for the market fluctuation? If so, how did you come up with your number? Did your rate significantly go up?

Just read this in the April/May issue of the BoatUS Magazine. Figured the FAQ may be worth it to post for others. Couple new pieces of info.

I need to redo my anchor to chain splice. It has been giving me fits for the past year which gets me riled up while out on the water. It just happened again while my folks were in town and it jammed BAD. The rope was pulled up through the gypsy over top of itself and the chain. It took me...

Finally had a chance to redo my cockpit upholstery after putting it off for quite some time. Originally I was going to do it myself, but I just couldn't seem to find the time. I had a rough design in my head and put it down on paper. I ran my design by the local upholsterer and he had one...

Seems like a fairly simple issue but I'd like to get some feedback before I start looking into the problem. 1. Came to the boat and found a nasty stink which I traced to the FWD bilge. 2. Appears when my shower is on full tilt, it will overflow the show sump box. Shower sump box says it's an...

Has anyone used these Dometic Breathe Easy filters? They claim - Enjoy cleaner, improved air quality on your boat with Breathe Easy™ Air Filters Breathe Easy micro-particle, anti-allergenic air filters are rated Merv 7, making them seven times more effective than ordinary air filters Breathe...