I have twin 1997 5.7 EFI Crusader engines with Velvet transmissions. Engines have enclosed cooling. There are 525 hours on them. Maintenance records are sketchy. Records at previous marina show storage and annual maintenance performed. No other details. Based on this unknown I am looking for advice on what to check/perform. My new to me marina did annual before heated storage with no previous records. They changed oil and Recor fuel water separator filters elements on engines and generator. They did not change transmission oil, check coolant chemistry, or change the secondary fuel filters at injectors?

I have purchased the Crusader engine service manual, parts manual, and training manual for diagnostic information. A CodeMate was also purchased.

I was spoiled with a great mechanic/tech for most of my 350 I/O boating years. He got the boat in October, looked at hours and made recommendations base on great knowledge and good record keeping. He is no longer available.

Let's say I feel like a dog who caught the chased car. Now what? Are there recommendations on picking your battles? What should be done dry, what should be done in the water. What is critical to do prior to season use? What can be done as a" get to " during season.

Any help would be great. Dan

Need help identifying which caulking to use on boat. I am hoping someone can give guidelines on when to use the different 3M products. Per 3M 5200 is for permanent bonding. ie bonding hull components together. To me that would be factory use. Anything I would be bonding would have to be disassembled and 4200 would be used. Do I have this right? I have been told 5200 can pull gelcoat from fiberglass base before releasing. Dan

Where is the dip stick located on our 1981 Carver with V Drives we want to change the trans fluid Thank you!

Hi, does anyone know what transmission/V drive assembly is in a 1988 Carver 3697? Can't make it out to the boat to check but need the information. Thanks!

I have a 3297 carver mariner I have a port side front hatch that has a crack in the window HELP where can I get a new window?..... can I take the window apart???........do I need to to replace the entire hatch?..... notopfun@yahoo.com
thank you BOB

My Windows leak. Has anyone ever replaced and upgraded thes RV type sliding windows with custom designed Windows. I've been told rebuilding/restoring the original Windows will not entirely solve the problem. They are all currently caulked sufficiently to stop the leaking but are non-functional in this state. Any direction/suggestions are appreciated. I fully expect to spend what it takes to resolve this problem.

Would appreciate help in tracking down the original MSRP for a circa 2004 444 (ES or standard is fine)

Thank you.

We have a new to us 2000 396 Motor Yacht. We are trying to decide on furniture. What have other owners done? Anything we should avoid?
Thanks

I have a Black umbrella canopy with frame for a 2000 396 motor yacht Attaches to the cockpit canvas and has a SS frame. Was used to shade cockpit from the sun. Best offer

I found a matching pair of counter rotating Crusader CH270s on Kijiji, and they were only 45 minutes from me.
I may be a bit off my rocker, but they are now in my garage waiting to be torn down.
The plan is to build them up nice and fresh, then swap these in place of the existing CH220s in the boat.
Fresh engines with a total bump of at least 100 HP. Wish me luck......