Recent content by Dwk

A respected member of this forum said to me “ an auto pilot makes a slow boat far more enjoyable”…. So true.

Now that’s a great idea! Certainly less expensive than buying retail plus the benefit of readily available when needed. Another example of forum useful info.

You’ll need the model # of the Perko for replacemens of either cork or rubber. I found ours on EBay and have seen them on Perko site.

Now this I know this! It’s a Gardner !! I’ve been following since cast off …most interesting,informative,thread! Waiting for the canal pre-transit ,transit postings.

I would give these folks a call https://millersislandprop.com/. Long established foundry operation on site.

I often look at Napa first for filters, various fittings,oil,gaskets,O rings etc with success and lower cost.

. “They are back on the boat now and instead of replacing the Raymarine logos, I added the vessel name.” Great idea to add vessels name,looks great!

FWIW, Our Si-Tex SP 70 has preformed without a hitch since the installation 6 yrs ago thanks to forum member boomerang. I had no knowledge of autopilots and mentioned to Shawn (aka boomerang )that I found a never installed Si-Tex SP-70 on EBay. After the purchase Shawn advised that I send the...

Seriously! Why would anyone consider doing business with someone in Indonesia for a BIG ticket item or any item that only accepts wire transfers!

I also had/ have no bulk head within salon and didn’t want a permanent seat. (Different boat same seating wants.)All the seats,chairs etc I researched would not give me the height to view beyond bow. I settled on 40” from floor plus leaving plenty of head room.Im short 5’7” but 6’ 4” heavy...

Starboard bulkhead mounted lower helm seat I often use the lower station in our Mainship MK1 when cruising especially when weather turns bad.i couldn’t find a chair high enough to see over the bow and didn’t want a fixed mounted helm chair that would take up salon space when at anchor. I made...

Used on ebay Have a look at this on Ebay… item # 176154420234 listed as Ford Lehman 2715E…..could be a drop in replacement…..

I’ve had success with finding turbo aftercoolers and transmission coolers from Seakamp Engineering 800 734-4438.

Dont have a Monk 36 but do have a Perkins T6.354 in a 34 Mainship. Our normal cruising RPMS are 1650-1850 with 2450 being WOT. If we push it to 2000+ fuel consumption increases dramatically with little increase in speed. (you'll have heard this before!).

Film it! Absolutely do a video!