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Cast iron risers on Caterpillar 3208 only last 3 or 4 years we are told. Just replaced at over $NZ 3500 each plus installation. The fresh water flush will add significantly to the life of these risers - we are advised. Most inclined to agree but guess time will tell.

We inserted a "T ' fitting into the raw intake hose just before the raw water filter i.e between the hull intake skin fitting and the raw filter. The fresh water flush pipe (which is a reinforced hose) runs from a quick connect fitting near the transom and then forward through the bilge to a...

Well, we have installed recently a fresh water flush system on our trawler style motor yacht which has a Caterpillar 3208NA diesel.. The flush system tees into the water intake just before the raw water strainer. This has its own seacock. We connect a 3/4 inch hose to the marina water supply...

For the specifications of both 2 and 4 stroke outboards check the Tohatsu NZ site. Comparing the 9.8 hp models I see that the 2 stroke is about 57 lb while the 4 stroke is 81.8 in weight.

Hi Our Cat 3208 NA is wired "energize to run". How do I change to "energize to stop". I presume I need a new solenoid and if so where would I source one of these? Grateful any advice please.

Thanks for suggestions. I found that our hydraulic steering lines were rubbing on a newly installed bilge hose. Hopefully this is the issue. Will checkout today on sea trial. Thanks again

Hi On our last trip out we noticed a rattle audible inside the aft lazarette which seems to come from the prop shaft. We hear it only at about 1500 rpm. Below that there is no noise. And as we throttle up above 1500 rpm it disappears also. We motored home at 1900 rpm and all seemed well. I...

Here's Pip our cruising schnoodle. That is 3/4 schnauzer and 1/4 poodle. Loves the boat

We have a Nespresso Pixie machine. This uses capsules which consistently make the best possible coffee.