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Happens at the dock and underway - Some RPM's and some days the problem seems worse than others. Yes you can notice the vibration by feeling cold parts of the engine (I hold both and compare ones side to the other), oscillation of the air breather, flag staff, seat armrest etc.

Yep - it is definitely the starboard engine!

That's the funny thing - NOTHING really happened 6 months ago. The issue just sort of showed up one day when I noticed the flybridge helm chair's armrest seemed to be oscillating. I checked the engines and noticed the starboard side was noticeably but only slightly more shaky than port. At...

We did not - However, this boat has the Aquadrive system which as I understand it, isolates the shaft from the engine allowing for softer mounts (minimizes normal engine noise/vibration) where precise alignment is not necessary.

What would you do next? I've had a slight engine vibration over the last 6 months and can't seem to resolve. 2006 Twin engine boat (Fleming 55), engine hours around 4500. We have...1) Dove on props and running gear, had divers check props and running gear, had boat pulled and had mechanics...

Just happened to me about 6 months ago. Only reason I learned it went bad was because I needed to run my generator while underway after my house bank was depleted. That said I ran without the regulator for the remainder of the run (6 hours or so) and suffered no issue. Normally with two 500...

BKF! Bar Keepers Friend. Excellent on non skid as well!!

Great info! I think we are settled on Narrows Point. Paperwork in process. Have any thoughts on the Diesel at cost benefit?

Anybody with recent experience with this school/class or another reccomendation in the Northeast for Cummins training? Not that the school is engine specific but I have researched a little and can't find anything but a tech school offering a year long program. Like many others I am looking to...

One important point regarding boat ownership/purchase. Really, just about anyone can buy a boat these days. You might even say that just about anyone can afford to buy a boat these days. BUT, (and its a big one). There is a big difference between being able to afford to buy a boat and being able...

Investigating marinas and came across Safe Harbor. Anyone a member on the East Coast? I am looking for a marina on the Chesapeake as a home base and became interested in learning more on a Safe Harbor option because of reciprocal arrangements as a transient. Perhaps the increased cost is...

Just acquired a new to us Trawler 60' LOA 16' Beam and looking to keep her in the Northern Chesapeake area for the coming year. I have dockage through March but it is a bit pricey with $1750 2023 monthly rates. Going to use the Chesapeake as a learning ground for shakedown, overnighting...

Silly question - One of my many winter projects on a new to me boat was to refinish the teak burgee and rear flag poles. Came out very nice by creatively using a drill as a lathe motor (secured in a vise) chucked into the mounting end of the pole with a large nail and the other side resting in...

Bought it A quick update on our path...We bought it! The right boat came up with (almost) the right price, solid survey and more features than we were expecting to be able to afford with the purchase validated by so many of the stories received/read from this post. Thanks to all - great...

Anyone know why the quote I got from my dealer is $2900 for replacement of a thermostat on Cummins 6CTAB8.3? I don't know diesels all that well but in the process of learning. Do you need to take apart the entire engine to get to them? Is this just price gouging?

I was wondering if that was a ludicrous proposition. And based on your website that is a pretty big tender to hang off the side as you suggest.

Of course not...but I am close to a big boat purchase with a 12' tender and 4 stroke engine. I have serviced many outboards over my boat owning life but am stumped on how to do this (let's say winterization) while docked at a marina. In the days of old I had a trailer and used my driveway...or...

Inflated dollars?....assuming I am still working and receiving an inflated salary! HA. I have also heard that the hedge against inflation is assets! A big boat is an asset - And I am not going to let anyone tell me otherwise...when you love boats!

All of your comments ring true for us as well. When family has asked what I did to be able to be looking at such an extravagant purchase my early answers were that I worked hard...not necessarily true. My new answer is that I managed our money well, giving credit to reading Rich Dad Poor Dad...

Love this - Our plan is 50% on and off as well. While I am on the east coast at one time I worked for a company out of Fresno and loved my side trips to the central coast SLO anyone! Great towns out there.

"BUT, I am happy to be where I am at" Sounds good to me!

I think a lot of shoppers get tunnel vision on a limited number of brands and models. Best of luck. I don't think we have tunnel vision....My wife and I have been " window shopping" for years and I travel extensively in business which has allowed me to visit so many boat shows at the tail end...