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I have twin Mercruiser 8.2 Mag enignes, ser #2A444488 and 2A444506, 506 being the problem child. This is on a 2015 34 PC, with Axius. Went to take the boat out for the 1st shake down cruise of the season. Both engines started fine. While warming up the starboard engine shut down, no alarm...

I just wanted to throw this out there. I started my winter maintenance today, and as an older person I really appreciate the ease of access to the engines and other necessary maintenance parts, on my 34 PC. Formula Obviously put a lot of thought into maintaining their boats. It's wonderful to be...

Does anyone know the part number or replacement for the gasket that is above the cabin door, on a 34 PC. Seems like mine is drying out and falling apart.

Just an interesting note. I thought it might be time to do some maintenance on my MSD. Head and vacuum generator. The vacuum generator on my boat is a VG4, no issue there, just as listed in my build sheet. When I looked up parts for the vacuflush itself I found my build sheet called out a series...

Has anyone replaced their Fireboy CO detectors. Looks like I have model CMD4 models, both have reached end of life. I don't see this model anymore. I guess it's been replaced. Anyone know the new model? Thanks in advance.

I've been having issues with my drive trim and in troubleshooting, I've determined the the switch on the throttle handle is bad. The down button is sticking. The drives trim fine using the individual buttons. There is 1 screw on the inside of the port throttle handle, this releases the top part...

So, I noticed, during my normal checks, that the bilge pump in my engine room wasn't working. In trouble shooting, I found that the splice, using a water resistant connector sits all the down in the bottom of the bilge. Yes, right where there is normally water left over when the bilge pump turns...

It looks like the caulking between hull sections is drying out and crumbling. Probably the source of rain water in my bilge. Anyone run in to this before? If so what type of caulk did you use to fix this? I remember reading somewhere, that silicone caulk shouldn't be used. Not sure why. Thinking...

Anyone have this problem? On my 2015 34PC, when hauling the anchor, if the anchor twists, on the way up, and comes up backwards/upside down, it hits the very forward part of the anchor pulpit, and damages the fiberglass there. When hauling the anchor from the helm it's not possible to see the...

Years ago we started adding a little mineral oil, to lead acid batteries, in substations, at work. This significantly reduced evaporation and thus maintenance on batteries. I was wondering if anyone had ever tried this on marine batteries. I know there are companies who sell oil specifically for...

I have Bravo 3 drives on my 34 PC, a few months ago I noticed water in the drive lube reservoir, on the port drive. Had the boat hauled and the drive tested. They pressure tested the drive and determined that there was no leakage. Then they used a jig to drive the prop into the drive, to...

Does anyone know where I can obtain a set of "as built" drawings for my boat. I spoke with TAG, this afternoon, and was told that the only existing drawings are those that come with the boat. These drawings are generic, do not reflect what's actually in the boat, and do not show all components...

I think I attached a photo of the flush hose on my 2015 502 HO Mag engine. I was working on my boat today and heard a dripping sound. After some investigation I noticed water dripping from my starboard engine, down low, under the exhaust manifold. Crammed self down in there and discovered that...

Not a good summer, so far. We've had more problems this year than I thought possible. The latest...my battery charger decided to quit, Saturday. Here's my issue. Charger should be under Formula Guard Warranty. That being said, local dealer can't look at it until next week, then Warranty company...

Hoping to get pointed in the right direction here. 2015 8.2 Liter mag ho with 157 hrs. We were out on the hook today, finished up and hauled anchor, just as the anchor settled in I get an alarm for low system voltage on the stbd engine. Vessel View and both Raymarine units show 14.1 vdc. Fluke...

So, tried running my genset. Kohler 7.5 EKD The generator started then shut right down. Engine Fault alarm. According to the troubleshooting manual that would be fuel related. Low pressure pump was not working. Replaced same. I now get approx. 55 psi to the injector, and good flow. I...

I need to replace my HD TV antenna. It was broken by the wonderful shrink wrap guys, a few years ago. The original model was a Shakespeare 3020, 15" Diameter. I can't seem to find that model now, they have a 3015 and a 3019, 15" and 19" diameter respectively. Does anyone know if there is a...

What is everyones thoughts on the new electronic flares, used to replace the old handheld or shell type flares? I see a few benefits and a few faults. 1. Electronic flares don't expire. 2. You need to make sure you always have fresh batteries. (I think a unit that had rechargeable batteries...

Hey Jersey folks! We've been going to Shelter Harbor, on LBI, for the past few years. Always had a great time, beautiful marina, right in the middle of everything. Alas, I called the other day to reserve a slip for later in the summer, only to find out that they don't have any transient slips...

I always thought that replacing the impeller on a raw water pump, (bravo 3), every 2 or 3 years was the requisite maintenance. Now I'm being told that I should also be changing out the shaft seals, and possibly the whole drive shaft assembly. What does everyone else do?