Recent content by Sykes

What size generator?

I replaced it. The rotor face was worn and the black ( i think its graphite) looked warn almost to the water nipple. They changed out the cutlass, everything went smooth, the boats in great condition around the strut and rudder. They found a good amount of blisters and ground them out, should be...

175 v 500

Preparing to haul out to replace the cutlass bearing and paint the bottom. The PSS shaft seal has 6500 hours since installed new. Can it be saved with a maintenance kit or should I buy new one?

I got into a fixer upper. It was worth it to me. Needed cosmetics and electronics. I have also converted it over to do more fishing. My only suggestion is find a boat with good bones. For me it was the following - Motor / 3208N - Generator / Northern Lights - fiberglass tanks that drain from the...

Keep us updated, I am interested in your results. Thanks

I have a 1999 5kw NL with 4500 hrs. Mine smokes a little when I am pushing her, 24 amps consistantly, two 16000btu a/c's running. She runs for a few days in a row, I shut her down every 8 hrs to check the oil and make sure everything is fine. How much smoke are we talking?

3208N in So FL and Bahamas - 187 never changes.

This is great info, Thanks

Please keep updating!! How did it work crossing the bank?

You've got my interest, please follow up in a few days..

My go to list in the Bahamas: Southern Abaco - Petes Pub Spanish Wells - Sandbar and Ship Wreck Eleuthera - French Leave Exumas - Staniel Cay Yacht Club

I have a 42 Bruno & Stillman, 1 1/2 ft chop, 15 knots of wind on the bahama bank and I can not feel it. Bow has face the weather or you will rock around. I do have an aft cabin, that helps a lot.

Keys route 100% and then cut across. The current alone will make you happy!!

I do not know off the top of my head, sorry