Search results

  1. H

    Im putting a new VHF radio in where the old northstar was installed, what do you all use to close in the hole and install the new radio?

    Im putting a new VHF radio in where the old northstar was installed, what do you all use to close in the hole and install the new radio? What material have you used and whats the source? do yo try to match the beige color? Thanks
  2. H

    Mold on Vinyl seats

    Is there another option to get rid of some black mold spots on the seats aside from the Starbright mold spray. I did repeated applications of that and the mold doesnt seem to go away, it lessens it for a week and when I come back there are spots again. Its a 2006 and the seats are original and...
  3. H

    Tipping in Ireland

    If anyone has been to Ireland This is the 2nd go round in Ireland, first time was 2017 and I drove with family around the country, very nice experience. This time we're going on a bus tour with a company for 5 days. The company suggests a tipping amount for the driver, Seamus. They "suggest"...
  4. H

    2006 Kohler generator

    I have the 5kw generator that was repaired last year with a new control module, old one got fried. I ran it every weekend for 20 mins at the dock, as the mech suggested, it ran fine.winterized it in the fall. After launching and slipping the boat I started the generator and it started right up...
  5. H

    Rub rail sealant

    What product is a good choice for resealing the rub rail. Im talking exterior seal. When hauled out and power washed the sealant was knocked out of spots and is hanging in threads off the side. Im thinking it was original and needs to go. I've heard good things about boat life products.
  6. H

    Rub Rail recaulk product.

    What is to be used for a rub rail recaulk? Any suggestions
  7. H

    Port 5.7 Horizon motor hot

    The port engine's inside exhaust riser , elbow gets hotter than the out board riser/elbow one, is this a lack of flow issue. Impellar on that engine has just entered its 3rd year of service. I probably put about 75 hrs on these engines per season for some perspective.
  8. H

    New seawater housing question

    Good afternoon folks, I bought a new housing since min was leaking behind pulley. The new kit cam with a stainless washer that fits down in housing, it has a rubber gasket on one side and the other side is just stainless. Do i need that washer? I compared height of old impeller to new and they...
  9. H

    Tow Boat USA

    Here's a hypothetical question regarding a boat tow. Does Tow Boat USA consider you disabled and towable if just one of your engines goes bad? Also how far will they tow you with a basic membership.
  10. H

    Cool fuel filter replacement.

    I apologize if this was answered here before, but. When replacing the cool fuel filter and screen, how do you remove or de pressurize the unit. I opened yesterday and the fuel was spilling out at rate I wasn't comfortable with in my engine compartment. I though it would slow, but it really didnt.
  11. H

    Click from fuse box under Helm when pushing vent window pad

    tried installing a new actuator on Vent window up front, I get a click at the fuse box, but the new actuator does not move. swaped connections to no avail. Does anyone know why the fuse box is clicking? Those are resettable fuses in the box correct?
  12. H

    leak showing up in cabin/mid berth

    How do you reseal a portlight or someone mentioned tightening some screws on the hinges??? I removed the cushions from mid berth in the fall to find a significant amount of water in molded compartment beneath, i dried and shrinked boat. This spring its back in the same spot, so I am assuming...
  13. H

    water distributer.

    what's it mean when your antifreeze is running out that ball's orange tube? I ran motor on hose and then drained an tried antifreeze and was pouring out water distrib?
  14. H

    Pulled Altenator

    My alt was seized up a few times this year, had to break it free and it worked fine, but im being proactive and replacing it. I pulled it out and taped over wires separately, I thought if the ignition breakers and keys were off there was no power to engines, I was wrong. Had an arc in engine...
  15. H

    Train bridge on innercostal south of AC

    Can anyone confirm that the train bridge is out of commission and impassable north of Rt 30
  16. H

    tool of choice for the rub rail up.

    Whats everyone's buffer tool for the top half of boat. It has to be smaller than the hull 7incher. I was looking at hand or palm buffers to get the nooks and crannys. I need a compound and then a wax to get the topside in bristol condition
  17. H

    Battery/Shore power question

    Quick question, again. Thanks in advance. I left my battery switches on, and a comp button on starboard touch panel for a week, not on purpose.I was connected to shore power the whole week. Upon arriving at the boat, I could not lift the hatch and the left touch panel wouldn't work, it would...
  18. H

    Heat exchanger end gasket

    I replaced what may have been an original end gasket on my star engine because it had a weep going on. Its an OEM mercruiser part. The issue I have now it leaks worse than the weep. Ive tightened the bolt all the way with a little apprehension since its a brass or bronze material and it got...
  19. H

    Wiper/TV

    delete duplicate post:oops:
  20. H

    Wiper motor. / TVs

    Have to ask, How do you access the wiper motor? My starboard makes one click and thats it. And ,while I have your attentions. Is there a link for installing a TV on space above mid berth, where everyone puts one. Also, i've seen a replacement TV setup for the small set up forward on the slide...
Back
Top