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The engine only attempts to crank. It acts like the batteries are dead but they test at about 12.5 volts. They're only a year and a half old. Thought I'd borrow a load tester and see what that says. When we pulled it out of the water it did the same thing but after pushing the start button a...

Thanks for the input. I appreciate it. I have another question. I have a starting issue with one engine. Batteries all appear to charged and at 12 plus volts. All connections to batteries and starter have been cleaned and checked, but the engine barely turns over. So I'm thinking there is a...

My boat is an 81 CHB Europa, with duel Lehman 120 diesels. Located in SE Alaska. Looking for recommendations for winterizing on the hard and in the water. I know the water system is to be drained and pumped with RV antifreeze. My understanding is that antifreeze needs to be pumped into the...

Winterizing Thanks for all the replies. I gather RV antifreeze is the best, to use, as it is environmentally friendly. This will be my first season of winterizing, so this advise is greatly appreciated. Now if I could just get better at navigating my way around this site.

Wondering who might have knowledge of necessary steps to winterize a Lehman diesel. I've been told to shut the raw water petcock and pour about 1/2 gal. antifreeze in the filter, but that seem light on antifreeze. I don't know what cooling water capacity is in the engine or how much is retained...