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Forward shower sump in 405 my
- dsolo
- First Mate
- Posts: 193
- Joined: October 24th, 2016, 2:56 am
- Vessel Info: 1997 Carver 405 MY
454 EFI Crusaders
Name: La Belle ll - Location: Onekama, Michigan
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Re: Forward shower sump in 405 my
He knew the boat was 160 miles away from him once it left him at spring launch. I lived in Gaylord, Michigan and had a summer home in Bruce Mines, Ontario. The western tip on the North Channel, Lake Huron.
He would give suggestions on proactive maintenance. He talked age of equipment, how things looked, sounded, and what normally failed on this particular model. If he said the bellows looked like they are starting to crack which is typical for them being XX years old, I would change them. If he recommended rebuilding the Rochester carb based on the hours and their problem with fuel pump baffles, we rebuild it.
Bottom line, I put 1700 hours on the boat and never broke down.
Today I found a dirty shop rag under one of the engine's troddle body covers. Must have been left by a mechanic during winter prep? Had I not been crawling all over the boat to learn her, it would not have been found. I was inspecting the secondary fuel filters they failed to change and found the rag. Not sure what it would have done?? But a rag with oil on it isn't a good thing on a hot engine.
I miss my prior mechanic! This forum gives some of what I lost.
Vessel "LaBelle"
Portage Point Inn & Marina, Onekema, Mi
1997 Carver 405 MY
454 EFI Crusaders
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- Joined: July 10th, 2015, 9:58 pm
- Vessel Info: 1989 Carver 3807 Aft Cabin
- Location: Ontario, Canada
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Re: Forward shower sump in 405 my
The loss of a good tech is becoming a common occurrence. Unfortunately they are few and far between. If you find a good tech, hang on tight to him. Whether you're a DYIer or not, you should maintain a relationship with him, you never know when you'll need him, and he'll likely go the extra mile for someone who smiles, says hi, and doesn't think of him as an insignificant trade. You can bet I'm not going to jump or share much with someone who says, "Ya but my car mechanic says..."
- mjk1040
- Admiral
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- Joined: July 30th, 2015, 8:15 am
- Vessel Info: 1998 355 AC/MY "Deja Vu"
- Location: Savannah, NY
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Re: Forward shower sump in 405 my
I'd Rather Be Boating!
1989 Sea Ray Seville
1986 Carver Mariner 32'
1990's Thompson 22' Cuddy Cabin
1990's 4Winns 245 Vista Cruiser
1980's Thompson 19' Open Bow
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