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An odd issue developed with my port side fuel fill / tank over the weekend. I went to get fuel and the port side tank would only take about a gallon of fuel. Fuel was actually all the way up to the fill plate. According to my logs, there was around 1/4 tank of fuel. At the same time, port...

Hoping to get some ideas from the forum experts before calling Ransome CAT... I observed over the last couple of weekends that my port side engine appears to burn about 25% more fuel than starboard (even with genny running off the stb tank). Also, it appears that port side runs about 150 rpm...

I will be moving my friend's new boat from Brick NJ to the Chesapeake next week. I haven't been to the Barnegat Bay area since before Sandy so some current local knowledge would be much appreciated. This is a delivery trip so our primary goal is safe and quick navigation, not sightseeing. -...

I work from my boat frequently and having reliable cell signal is very important to me. Since cell coverage at my home marina was spotty at best, I was going to install this booster over the winter so I can continue to play hooky and not loose my job or clients. Fortunately, after many, many...

We're taking some friends to Annapolis for this weekend it didn't occur to me that this was the blow boat show weekend until I called for slip reservations. Seems like the whole town is booked up on Spa Creek and Eastport side of Back Creek. We can get couple fo slips for our group at Port...

FOR SALE - High pressure inflatable floor for Mercury 310 Airdeck dinghy. No leaks, no patches - hold pressure perfectly some minor stains $400+ new on Defender $200/OBO

My 2002 Westy 7.6 BTD with approx. 600 hrs on it has been slowly losing coolant this season. Expansion tank goes from "full" mark to nothing over about 15 hrs of use. No obvious leaks on the outside, oil looks and smells normal. Running temps are normal and steady. I had 500 hr service...

I am considering moving my boat out of the Chesapeake Bay for a season or two. Just feel like we could use a change of scenery, explore new places, meet new people... My initial thought is Barnegat Bay for this season and maybe LI Sound for next. Lighthouse Point in Toms River looks like a...

Looking to sell a used High Pressure floor for Mercury 310 Airdeck or Sport dinghy. Will fit any 310 made after 2004. No leaks, no patches, clean condition. I'll send detailed pics on request. Price for new one on Defeder is $409.00. Best offer plus actual shipping will take it...

I am taking a Labor Day weekend trip to Schooner Island in Wildwood. We have been there a few times and always enjoyed the trip. We will have a rental car to help us get around the shore towns. My questions is should I bring the dinghy? Are there restaurants / bars with dinghy access or...

While running at cruising speed over the weekend, temp gauge instantly pegged at 245 deg. I stopped, shut down the offending engine and checked the ER. Engine mounted gauge showed 185 deg and there was no visual (and quick IR scan) indication of actual overheating and connection at the temp...

During my regular pre-trip ER inspection this weekend, I found a broken bonding wire. This particular wire ties a connection block on the transom to a large bolt which I assume to secure the main hull zinc to the transom. While I didn't trace all the bonding wires running to that block - it...

After some false starts early in the season, it appears that I will be finally going diesel! Have a deal worked out on a 2002 410DA with 350HP 3126TA's. Hull and mechanical surveys revealed no issues of concern and we are scheduled to close on Thursday. She's now in Somers Point, NJ getting...

In my quest to join the serious torque club, I will be taking a look at 2000 Searay 460DA with Cummins 6CTA 8.3M 430hp motors. Boat was just traded in and (according to the dealer) is well maintained and in excellent cosmetic and mechanical condition. I'm going to check it out this Wed...