hot mess I was wrong! I didn't see any water in the oil when I checked the dip stick, but when I drained the oil and tore down the motor I...
Pulled the motor Pulled the motor today. It's rotten to the core. I started to tear it down but couldn't find the mounting bolts for the engine...
Nope, the oil looks good but thanks for the heads-up.
update! The guy that wanted the boat backed out of getting it. I figured, I might try to turn over or start the motor. After looking a little...
Thanks for the suggestions. I started calling around to a few of the local boat shops to try and find out if the boat would float, missing the...
Looks like it's about 7.5'. You all are a great help. I poked around and found that the floor is indeed in worse shape than I thought, where I...
Thanks for the feedback. That's a shame, probably not worth the effort. I'll try to take a better look at it today, perhaps poke around with an...
Hello everyone, Been 10 years sense I posted here. Don't know why, guess that's just the way it goes. I just picked up this boat and trailer for...
Good news update, I wired from 24v to an inline fuse then through a new switch to the solenoid and yippy-ki-ay she started right up and purred...
Thanks Mike Thanks for your reply Mike. Yes, I agree that the magnet could be called a solenoid. The switch will be replaced anew in short order...
Hello, I recently purchased a boat with a BMW D150, 6 cylinder, turbocharged marine diesel. The wiring was a mess and when I attempted to clean...
Thanks Craig & RHough, Wow! 600 CC amps! Mayhap I should have gone with 2/0? I have purchased 1/0 wire and lugs but have not installed it yet....
2.7kw starter, what batteries? OK! I’ve opted for 1/0 wire. Question now is battery/batteries? The starter is a 2.7KW. 2,700watts divided by...
update Hello everyone, I have purchased a few books by Payne. I’m in the process of educating myself, in the hopes of rewiring my boat. There...
Hello Everyone, I’m new to tinkering with boats and have jumped in with both feet so to speak. Project 1 is a recently purchased 24’ glass...
