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I have a 1985 Hoyt in Norfolk if you are interested.

Robert

Check your oil. Do you seem to have more than the last check?

If so, the diaphragm on the mechanical fuel pump has ruptured and diesel is getting dumped into the oil pan and thinning the oil.

Just thought that for those who have horizontal Propane Cylinders and have difficulty getting cylinders refilled. Here is the information document I keep on the boat and take to the propane filling station. It also helps to get the cylinders recertified, this need be nothing more than a physical ins...

I would also have a close look at the electrical connections, switches and relays in the supply to the winches, a poor connection with only a few ohms increase in resistance can significantly increase the current in the circuit as the joint heats up and the voltage drops.

George,

Do you mean the Chesapeake Bay area or Chesapeake VA (lower bay), or Chesapeake City, MD (upper bay).

If lower bay, I would suggest Cobbs Marina on Little Creek - (757) 588-5401, they and the surrounding businesses can provide all the services you need.

Have a house, 4 bed 3 bath standing in 1.25 acres in rural NC 15 mins from Oriental and 5 mins from the best hurricane hole in the mid atlantic area. will sell or exchange for Freedom 45 or similar. PM me for details.

Dale, When repacking did you notice the zerks for greasing the upper and lower bearings? that will remove a little more of the play. Don't forget, it only takes a small amount of play in the bearing to be exagerated into a large amount at the rudder tip (that's if you have your boat on the hill and ...

Rick In the last couple of months I have had both my horizontal propane tanks recertified, at that time one of the valves was rebuilt and the other replaced. If you wish, I can arrange to get your bad tank fixed for you. The cost was only about $45.00 and that included a refill. PM me to discuss if ...

Rick, On any engine I would consider the exhaust elbow, riser & nipple maintenance items and require replacement every 3 to 5 years, even on new engines engine manufacturers recommends regular replacement to prevent problems, I also guess, at the price of the exhaust manifold you probably have a raw...

I have one that will be on the market soon, have sent you a PM with contact information.......

Bob