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Cruising the South, the UA-cam channel for all your boating needs! Here you will find helpful tips for boat maintenance, amazing boating trips, and the latest tips and tricks to make your next boating adventure a success. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced sailor, we have something for everyone. Join us as we explore the best of the south’s waterways and discover what makes them so special. From cruising along majestic coastlines to finding hidden coves and beaches, let us show you how to make your next boating trip an unforgettable experience. So come join us as we cruise the south and make memories that will last a lifetime!
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Sea-rious Connectivity: How I Get Wi-Fi on My lil Yacht ( Netgear wi-fi router )
Stay Connected at Sea!
Join me on my little yacht as I share my simple and effective solution for getting Wi-Fi on the water! In this video, I'll show you how I use my Netgear nighthawk Wi-Fi router to stay connected, even when I'm miles from shore.
The best part? All you need is a SIM card with a working phone line to make it work! No more relying on marina Wi-Fi or expensive satellite internet plans.
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Simrad GO7 XSR - 7-inch Chartplotter with HDI Transducer, C-MAP DISCOVER Chart Card
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Topsolar 100W 12V Solar Panel Kit Battery Charger 100 Watt 12 Volt Off Grid System for Homes RV Boat + 30A Solar Charge Controller + Solar Cables + Brackets for Mounting
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12 Volt Fuse Block, Waterproof 6 Way Fuse Box with 6 Ground Negative Busbar[100 Amp Max] [LED Indicator]for Car Golf Cart Boat Marine RV DC 12-24V
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Salt-Away Concentrate Kit with Mixing Unit, Salt Remover, 32 Fl. Oz.
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50 FT Expandable Garden Hose, Water Hose with 10-Function High-Pressure Spray Nozzle
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Fuel Pressure Regulator Kit
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Exhaust manifold riser/elbow package compatible with Mercruiser 7.4, 8.2, 454, 502. (no spacer blocks between manifold and riser/elbow)
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18-8860 Sea Water Mechanical Fuel Pump Compatible with Mercury MerCuriser V8 454 7.4 502 8.2 Big Block 861677T 818383T
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Waterproof exterior security camera
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12v top loading freezer
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13% off 12 volts fan
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12v awesome little rice cooker
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Quicksilver by Mercury Marine 25W-40 Marine Engine Oil
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Quicksilver by Mercury Marine 866340Q03 Oil Filter, MerCruiser Sterndrive and Inboard Engines
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Permatex 84200 Underwater Marine Epoxy
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Replacement Distributor Cap Tune Up Kit - Compatible with Mercruiser GM V8 Engines with Thunderbolt IV, V HEI Ignition System - Replaces Parts 187523, 805759Q3, 805759T3 - Rotor, Cap, Gasket
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Quicksilver 8M0154755 Water Separating Fuel Filter for Various Marine Engines
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Seamander 4 Bow Marine Grade Polyester Boat Bimini Top
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#Netgear4G #WiFiontheWater #YachtLife #StayConnected #4GWifiRouter #SIMcard #BoatWi-Fi #MarineWi-Fi #OffGridInternet #YachtingTips #BoatingHacks"
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Join me on my little yacht as I share my simple and effective solution for getting Wi-Fi on the water! In this video, I'll show you how I use my Netgear nighthawk Wi-Fi router to stay connected, even when I'm miles from shore.
The best part? All you need is a SIM card with a working phone line to make it work! No more relying on marina Wi-Fi or expensive satellite internet plans.
Amazon affiliate links
NETGEAR Nighthawk M1 WiFi Mobile Hotspot (MR1100-100NAS) - Up to 1Gbps Speed, Works Best with AT&T and T-Mobile, Connects Up to 20 Devices, Secure Wireless Network Anywhere
amzn.to/4d8EHFT
Simrad GO7 XSR - 7-inch Chartplotter with HDI Transducer, C-MAP DISCOVER Chart Card
amzn.to/3yKBGMS
Topsolar 100W 12V Solar Panel Kit Battery Charger 100 Watt 12 Volt Off Grid System for Homes RV Boat + 30A Solar Charge Controller + Solar Cables + Brackets for Mounting
amzn.to/3LONgtn
12 Volt Fuse Block, Waterproof 6 Way Fuse Box with 6 Ground Negative Busbar[100 Amp Max] [LED Indicator]for Car Golf Cart Boat Marine RV DC 12-24V
amzn.to/4ceHfkB
Salt-Away Concentrate Kit with Mixing Unit, Salt Remover, 32 Fl. Oz.
amzn.to/4daBqWx
50 FT Expandable Garden Hose, Water Hose with 10-Function High-Pressure Spray Nozzle
amzn.to/3ynZ6Ys
Fuel Pressure Regulator Kit
amzn.to/4d8cwa8
Exhaust manifold riser/elbow package compatible with Mercruiser 7.4, 8.2, 454, 502. (no spacer blocks between manifold and riser/elbow)
amzn.to/3WRzOdB
18-8860 Sea Water Mechanical Fuel Pump Compatible with Mercury MerCuriser V8 454 7.4 502 8.2 Big Block 861677T 818383T
amzn.to/3AcfLig
Waterproof exterior security camera
amzn.to/4calKkE
12v top loading freezer
amzn.to/3Aj9MYL
13% off 12 volts fan
amzn.to/4c980a3
12v awesome little rice cooker
amzn.to/4dqZHaK
Quicksilver by Mercury Marine 25W-40 Marine Engine Oil
amzn.to/46t87fr
Quicksilver by Mercury Marine 866340Q03 Oil Filter, MerCruiser Sterndrive and Inboard Engines
www.amazon.com/dp/B0014499WG/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_8T3HENS6ZX5N2Y6PTXCA?linkCode=ml2&tag=cruisingthe0f-20
Permatex 84200 Underwater Marine Epoxy
amzn.to/4dpU5gT
Replacement Distributor Cap Tune Up Kit - Compatible with Mercruiser GM V8 Engines with Thunderbolt IV, V HEI Ignition System - Replaces Parts 187523, 805759Q3, 805759T3 - Rotor, Cap, Gasket
amzn.to/3WCQu8y
Quicksilver 8M0154755 Water Separating Fuel Filter for Various Marine Engines
amzn.to/3YMXbHR
Seamander 4 Bow Marine Grade Polyester Boat Bimini Top
amzn.to/3Sy9EuM
#Netgear4G #WiFiontheWater #YachtLife #StayConnected #4GWifiRouter #SIMcard #BoatWi-Fi #MarineWi-Fi #OffGridInternet #YachtingTips #BoatingHacks"
#YachtInternet
#BoatInternetSolutions
#MarineWiFirouter
#4G LTE Router
#MobileInternet
#OffGridWi-Fi
#YachtingTechnology
#BoatingGadgets
#Wi-FiontheGo
#RemoteInternet
#SeaLifeHacks
#YachtLifeHacks
#BoatElectronics
#MarineElectronics
#NetgearRouter
#4GWifiAntenna
#BoatInternetTips
#YachtInternetSolutions
#OffGridInternetSolutions
#MobileBroadband
#Wi-FiRouterForBoats
#YachtingInnovation
#BoatingInnovation
#MarineInnovation
#Wi-FiontheWater
#InternetAtSea
#YachtCommunication
#YachtMaintenanceTips
#BoatRepairHacks
#MarineMaintenanceSolutions
#SolarPowerForBoats
#WiFionYachts
#BoatElectricalSystem
#YachtElectricalSystem
#MarineSolarPanelInstallation
#BoatWiFisystem
#YachtWiFisystem
#OffGridYachting
#SelfSufficientYacht
#YachtEnergyEfficiency
#BoatEnergyEfficiency
#MarineSustainability
#EcoFriendlyYachting
#GreenYachting
#YachtTechTips
#BoatTechTips
#MarineInnovation
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⚡️Powering My Vessel with Sunshine⚡️
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Join me as I share my exciting upgrade to my boat's energy system - a brand new 100W solar panel! I'm thrilled to show you how this game-changing installation has transformed my life on the water. With my Topsolar 100W 12V Solar Panel Kit, I can now run BOTH of my fridges - a front-loading fridge with freezer and a top-loading freezer - effortlessly, using nothing but the power of the sun! But ...
Mercruiser cold start and freshwater rinse 
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Cold startup on my twin setup Mercruisers 454 and how I do the engine freshwater rinse after a day out. Thank you for watching and here are some of the links of the products we use. Amazon affiliate links Salt-Away Concentrate Kit with Mixing Unit, Salt Remover, 32 Fl. Oz. amzn.to/4daBqWx 50 FT Expandable Garden Hose, Water Hose with 10-Function High-Pressure Spray Nozzle amzn.to/3ynZ6Ys Fuel...
Mercruiser 🛥️ hesitation in one engine, loss of power on the other. great to know stuff..
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Double Trouble on the High Seas! Join me on a tale of two Mercruiser engines, each with its own secrets and surprises. In this episode, I'll take you through the twists and turns of troubleshooting two seemingly unrelated issues on my SeaRay yacht. Engine number one was playing hard to start, with a frustrating hesitation that had me stumped. But was it a faulty fuel pump or something more sini...
Fort Lauderdale to Isla Morada run and everything in between ⚓️🛥️🌊
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Join me on an unforgettable journey as I embark on a thrilling boat trip from Fort Lauderdale to Islamorada! In this video, I'll take you along with me as I explore the crystal-clear waters and hidden gems of the Florida Keys. We'll make stops at secluded bases, private beaches, and tiny islands that only a select few get to experience. From snorkeling in the vibrant coral reefs to soaking up t...
“Sail Away Worry-Free: Essential Boat Security Camera Systems”
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“Worried about leaving your boat unattended? Discover the ultimate boat security camera system that gives you peace of mind whether you’re anchored or away. In this video, we dive into the features and benefits of our top-rated security setup, perfect for any boating adventure. From high-definition video to real-time alerts, see how this system keeps your vessel safe and secure. Don’t let secur...
Great Bimini top for any boat size
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Thank you for stopping by! My two cents on this non-expense $200 Bimini top that I found to be great and it will do the trick for this summer! Amazon affiliate link :  Bimini top amzn.to/3V7yVO3 Stainless steel anchor chain  amzn.to/3WOzDRx 18ft floating mat amzn.to/3V8yjb1 Fuel water separator quicksilver filter amzn.to/4bMu4Yk Onan generator circulating water pump mechanical seal  amzn.to/...
pump update
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Here at Cruising the South you get personalized comment replies 😄 this episode I am answering a question from a subscribers about a electric circulating pump installed on my Onan mcck generator. Thank you for watching and as always here are some Amazon affiliate links to facilitate your search 🔍 ( Cruising the South is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate ad...
Difference between Half and Full fresh water cooling kits ( marine engines )
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Here at Cruising the South you get personalized comment replies 😄 this episode I am answering a question from a subscribers about my freshwater cooling kits and the difference between them. Thank you for watching and as always here some Amazon affiliate links to facilitate your search 🔍 Amazon affiliate links We make a small commission if you buy anything through the affiliate links 😉 Sierra V-...
Draining oil through the dipstick tube but does it all come out?
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Thank you for stopping by! This video is about me answering my own question, does all the oil come out through the dipstick tube or should you also open the oil pan drain? Amazon affiliate links We make a small commission if you buy anything through the affiliate links 😉 oil extractor pump amzn.to/3dWPGZL Quicksilver 25W-40 Marine Engine Oil amzn.to/3folB5x MERCURY Marine Mercruiser Oil Filter ...
Marine generator cooling system upgrade
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Marine generator cooling system upgrade
2 Bilge pumps not working problem fixed! Wires explained
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2 Bilge pumps not working problem fixed! Wires explained
Boats and Rv and the curse of vapor lock
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Boats and Rv and the curse of vapor lock
Onan generator end bearing re-grease. Grease it now so you don’t have to replace it later 😉
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Onan generator end bearing re-grease. Grease it now so you don’t have to replace it later 😉
Onan generator mcck troubleshooting, timing, compression test, ignition coil = Back in business!
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Onan generator mcck troubleshooting, timing, compression test, ignition coil = Back in business!
Mercruiser Stalling? Check these things first!
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Mercruiser Stalling? Check these things first!
You can mess up flushing your inboard engine! Mercruiser engine fresh water flush
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You can mess up flushing your inboard engine! Mercruiser engine fresh water flush
Marine Onan Generator installation and what was wrong with it! ( Finally have a working genny )
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Marine Onan Generator installation and what was wrong with it! ( Finally have a working genny )
Brand new engine stuck at 3000 RPMS problem fixed!
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Brand new engine stuck at 3000 RPMS problem fixed!
Big block full fresh water cooling kit and break-in first start
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Big block full fresh water cooling kit and break-in first start
Dock side big block engine drop. Harbor Freight truck bed crane mounted to seawall
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Dock side big block engine drop. Harbor Freight truck bed crane mounted to seawall
Sea ray transmission removal (Hurth) Can you do it by yourself? Well...
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Sea ray transmission removal (Hurth) Can you do it by yourself? Well...
Mercruiser build. Simple trick saved me 2 hours on installation
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Mercruiser build. Simple trick saved me 2 hours on installation
How to easily install exhaust manifold by yourself ( Mercruiser engine )
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How to easily install exhaust manifold by yourself ( Mercruiser engine )
Mercruiser Engine cutting off out of nowhere ( great to know stuff)
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Mercruiser Engine cutting off out of nowhere ( great to know stuff)
Simple thumb rule on how to drive a twin engine boat and backup a trailer like a pro!
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Simple thumb rule on how to drive a twin engine boat and backup a trailer like a pro!
Why i switched from a 750cfm to 600cfm carburetor on my mercruiser 454
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Why i switched from a 750cfm to 600cfm carburetor on my mercruiser 454
Mercruiser 454 First Start and break in
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Mercruiser 454 First Start and break in
Mercruiser fresh water cooling kit installation ( no more salty water in the engine )
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Mercruiser fresh water cooling kit installation ( no more salty water in the engine )
Mercruiser engine swap (Putting her back together)
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Mercruiser engine swap (Putting her back together)
What's the arch speaker called? With the mount
The ones I have are JL marine 6.5 on the arch
@Cruisingthesouth That black bracket come with the speakers?if not where can i find that setup?
What year is your boat and length? Did you learn to be a mechanic before you got the boat? Did you have to convert to and freshwater-antifreeze system.
Are you brasilian? I'm having the same issue with my 5.7, I changed fuel pump, cleaned the carburetor and still stalling end flooding.
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I like your video. Your videos are interesting. but Your videos are not getting more views. the main problem is SEO section. Your video SEO area is not perfect. If you fix these problems then you get more views. if you want. I will help you with that.
I thank you for you input.. what would that intel ?
@@Cruisingthesouth thanks for your feedback!! please clear me about your talk. What do you mean "intel"? For, SEO and optimization, I will help you! if you want. Are you interested in SEO Services?
What's the point of all that when you are wasting hundreds of kg of petrol to power your boat...? Just get a battey, charge it with an alternator and stop trying to show that you care about pollution.
Hi you don't have a bikini cover?
I do. I have installed a very nice one from Amazon Great Bimini top for any boat size ua-cam.com/video/huW-6xXpjOs/v-deo.html
@@Cruisingthesouth great thank u and love your videos
Thank for watching bud!
Nice build. Will pay itself off quickly by not running the generator as often. I'd be a little concerned about someone hurting themselves on the corners of that panel though.
Thank you bud! I keep adding to this one 3-D printing list 😅 added ( round corners for the solar panel )
Hi, great video! I was wondering what modifications have you made on the raisers. Did you use a blind joint or they are dry joint risers?
Thank you for watching bud! For the risers, all I had to do was add a block off gasket separating the bottom part and the riser so anti-freeze flows through the bottom, half and the salt water gets dumped on the top part and out the exhaust. Like this one amzn.to/3Am7rwu
@@Cruisingthesouth thanks for the info! Enjoy the boat !
If it has rust it is not aluminum. Possibly tin .. more than likely cheap metal. Find a friend that has 3d printer and ask him to make you some brackets. Make sure the material is coated with u.v. protectant.
That’s a very good approach now that you mentioned I do have a friend that messes with 3-D printer. I may ask him to redo those pieces for me. Thank you bud! 🙂
Beautiful install , very clean . Great to have 100 watts . I'm watching from BC , Canada🇨🇦 , Our last boat was a 28 footer . Over the years in BC many online owners talk about taking out their 5.7 and replacing with electric buying conversion kits . I'm looking to go ALMOST 99% off grid , mind you Having a bit of fuel to have generator would be wise imo. I'm looking to have a hybrid sort of .
Little by little inching into that goal. The conversion kits are getting crazier and crazier, so many cool stuff coming out
i would be more worried about sinking the boat with those plastic thru-hull fittings.
Very true! There is a lot of working with what you got and upgrading it later 😄
Are those Throttle body injected? You mention "fuel rails" , so are rhey MPI or carbureted?
Sorry for the confusion. My English is good when he wants to be. 😅 they are carbureted, but I do use an adjustable pressure fuel return apparatus. that are technically for MPI but as well multipurpose, but it works great for generators and my main engines too. I had All kinds of vapor lock issues and on the generator particulation on the pump until I installed this thing, from that point on never had vapor lock problems again. I don’t know if the link will work right here, but man this thing fixed so many problems amzn.to/3yFTokD
Well done video, especially being short and to the point. I'll check out your other vids. Why are you on your boat for 50hrs per month? Sounds nice.
lol on those days, I was new into a relationship and kind of new to that boat so I was pushing some fuel through that baby 😅
I'll make the whole roof hold 1kW worth of panels, 3-5kW worth of batteries(You could just also get a power station, ecoflow) , MPPT charge controller and a 2kW(continuous) sine wave inverter. I'd bring a microwave and minifridge. Heck with that amount of power storage I'll bring any electronics I can bring.
Wow, that would be enough even to run the TV and everything right? because when I want to run the air conditioning and TV I turned on the generator.. hopefully a bigger boat soon that I can do all of this 😅
@@Cruisingthesouth The TV definitely. The AC, depends on how much power it uses I'd say on that size of a boat it uses around 200-300W but I might be wrong. If it is then you'll be good running it overnight.
Very nice, Though I'm more of the nerd side of things. I would not be able to only sit with 100 watts haha. I would be pumping out as much as I could fit on the boat.
😂😂😂 I think it’s a boater thing lol on the back of our mind, There is always that little voice “where can I fit another solar panel
is it a wellcraft?
She is a 330 express cruiser SeaRay
How are you, I have a 2012 mer cruiser 5.0 Blown head (Water in the spark plugs) how much a repair like that cost.
If thats all it is and you trust the diag probably a thousand. But heads dont blow on these lazy v-8's. It could have froze or your getting reversion from the manifolds or lots of other stuff. If it has like 500 hrs on it id probably get a new motor
I agree with mzimm ! Is the diag solid is the question really.. if is freshwater cooled maybe some options open but if the engine is raw water cooled then definitely a crate engine on my opinion
Great diagnosis of the issue! Thanks for sharing!!
Thank you for watching my friend
Maybe you didn't cover this but I do believe you have to run the blowers to circulate new air into bilge before firing up the engines. Especially if it's a cold start and the boat has been sitting. Nice boat 👌
There is horror stories of not running your blowers you are so right.. the sticker only calls for it to be ran on anything below cruising speed, but I just run mine all the time, if the engines are on, the blowers are on, I like the idea of the fresh air down there at all times. 😄 thank you for watching bud.
Looks clean.
I know right.. thanks bud! I’m actually very happy how it came out and how it looks because even my neighbor had mentioned that it was probably going to look weird, that he doesn’t see boats like mine with solar panels but this solar panel fit just right and I actually love the way it looks. I almost didn’t do it because of his comment 😅
@@Cruisingthesouth I live in Miami, I studied pure electronics when I was in Cuba and still do it here, I have worked in boats like yours so, yes, you did a pretty clean job, I actually prefer 2 panels and always in the very top where nobody can see it, and your anchor light with a light sensor so it will turn on automatically…. But of course that’s up your you. Wish some day shake hands with you brother.
Great idea for the anchor light sensor, now I want to rig up something like that 😄 I live in Fort Lauderdale but I’m always going down to Miami, either down there or up here I’m sure we can link up somehow. Past couple of weeks I passed by coming back from Islamorada on the boat, last weekend, I went up to Hillsboro Inlet and dove some reefs around that area, but I kind of wanna go back to Miami again.
@@Cruisingthesouth I’m the one with the hat
I sub to your channel 👍 love Miami
Awesome content thanks bro
My pleasure
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How much does a yacht that size cost? Ish?
Thank you for watching bud! Well I would say 80k will buy you something really close to turn key that you will be happy with it but 120k I would say is the sweet spot but one with all the bells and whistles missing even as low as 30k and under.
I love love love this thing
Would you know how to adjust the carburetor flap. With the engine off the flap stays open and doesn't close by itself. Seems to be loose and I don't know how to tighten it so that it closes when the engine is turned off.
Hello my friend thank you for watching the video but the first set of butterflies is the automatic choke that opens and closes them so make sure that your choke is working properly. Of course they will only close back up when the engine is fully cold because the choke works as a heat element, when you turn the engine on, 12 V is introduced to the choke warming it up slowly and that triggers the opening effect and when you turn off the engine that will slowly close back up as the heat element cools down, but if your engine is fully cold and and the front butterflies are still open, you need to do a check on your choke assembly, make sure the wires are connected good and a little bit of WD-40 do wonders for these things, and that is assuming that your carburetor has a electric choke, but if not the same thing applies, the mechanical choke is also triggered by heat, I hope this helps. Let me know what you come up with.
@@Cruisingthesouth Tried your recommendation and issue seems to have worked. Can't thank you enough for your advice. Happy boating!!
@@clintperez905 outstanding my friend!! Awesome to hear that
I have something similar going on. It only happens when I’m above 3,700rpm, the motor goes off then back on like flicking a light switch. I’ve been going crazy as this thing has run flawlessly for the 10 years I’ve owned it. Thanks for giving me something new to check.
Man, I just had one of those of something driving me crazy, I had the same exact thing that you are describing, only or high RPM the freaking engine flicking like a light switch on and off and I originally thought was my fuel pump so I went and replaced the fuel pump but guess what the problem did not go away just slightly differed, so guess what? I chased my tail for two weeks looking at things Thinking of internal intrusion or something, I couldn’t really figure out what was going on, turned out that the brand new fuel pump that I bought was already bad, brand new fuel pump defective, after chasing my tail for two weeks I put in a new new fuel pump and the problem simply disappeared. Go figure.
Wish i seen this video 10 mins earlier i just dropped my boat off at the lechanic 😂😂
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It's awesome video! I got a problem like you. But my case was not cabrator issue.😢
Low power creeping up?
Check your exhaust elbows. I had it where inside of the tip of the elbows was blocked off enough because of rust that the engine wouldn’t go past 3100 RPMs because at low rpm the engine kind of pulsates back a little bit ingesting a little bit of water that eventually builds the wall inside of the exhaust elbow tip.
Thanks a lot about this simple example, you should contribute to the book :Drive boat for dummies
That would be sooo cool 😄 thank you for the comment, my friend
mercruiser 4.3 engine stall when RPM pass about 1200. cleaned the carburetor already, run it without the flame arrestor, still the same. no backfire. how to check if it's fuel pump issue or the ignition coil? want to know how to test these items before buying it. thanks.
Hey my friend, thank you for the comment. I really appreciate it. If a Mercruiser 4.3 engine stalls when RPMs exceed 1200 and the carburetor has been cleaned, there are a few possible causes to consider, including a fuel pump issue or an ignition coil problem. Here's how to test these components to determine which one might be the issue.. Fuel pump test: To test the fuel pump, you'll need to check for fuel pressure. One way to do this is by using a fuel pressure gauge. Connect the gauge to the fuel rail or fuel filter and turn the key to the "on" position without starting the engine. The fuel pressure should read between 3-6 psi at idle and 6-8 psi at full throttle. If the fuel pressure is low, it could indicate a problem with the fuel pump. Another way to test the fuel pump is by listening for the sound of the pump when you turn the key to the "on" position. You should hear a strong, steady humming sound coming from the pump. If the sound is weak or intermittent, it might indicate a problem with the pump. Ignition coil test: To test the ignition coil, you'll need to check for spark at each cylinder. You can use a spark plug tester to do this. Remove the spark plugs, connect the tester to each plug, and crank the engine. The tester should produce a strong, consistent spark at each cylinder. If the spark is weak or intermittent, it might indicate a problem with the ignition coil. Another way to test the ignition coil is by checking for continuity. You can do this by using a multimeter to test the primary and secondary windings of the coil. The primary winding should have a resistance of 1-2 ohms, while the secondary winding should have a resistance of around 10,000 ohms. If the resistance is outside of these ranges, it might indicate a problem with the coil. Let me know what you find out my friend, also a couple other spots that could cause problems. I’ll give you an example no longer ago one of my engines started to lose power gradually to the point where one engine was way stronger than the other, and then all the sudden I started having high RPM issues, after chasing my tail for a very long time turned out that my exhaust elbows was partially clogged up by the very tip, I didn’t really think that it could clog up like that but it does. Also, a little trick that I use chasing down a fuel problems is a little glass filter that you can add before your fuel pump and after to see if you have air leaks anywhere., Remember that before the fuel pump is a vacuum Side of the pump after the pump is the pressure side of the pump so before the fuel pump issues, you will see bubbles in the line and after the fuel pump you would see fuel dripping Also, I know that this goes without saying because it’s usually the first thing that people will tell you to look for, but make sure that the vent for the fuel tank is not clogged up. Also, the fuel pick up tube inside of the tank are notorious to crack or develop small pinhole leaks or that screen on the very tip of it gets clogged up, I hope this helps at all my friend once again thank you for the question
@@Cruisingthesouth thanks for the tips, i will let u know once i found out the problem.
Buy the manual book for it u need to get rid of the stator first off and replace the seals for the water pump in the front of the motor
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Im an automatic but i have to ask. Why are the crank case vent hoses open? An since there pretty much open why not just filter plug it?
Hey bud, thanks for the comment, well, for as far as I understand it the only difference for the automotive is that the gases are rerouted to a charcoal chamber or filtration system because of emission regulations where the cruisers the gas is just get sucked up by the carburetor and it spit it out on the exhaust, I think the cars are just different because of emissions, but there could be more to it
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Or you can invest in a 30 g gas caddy
Way to keep it fun, thanks for sharing!
At 2:40 that is not a breather. That is a quick disconnect for fresh water flushing.
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Hi, why do you have a cracked cylinder head? I have same engjnes.
Bro next you should get Holley EFI kit and get rid of those carburetor. I running computer timing of my holley.
I bet is so much better
Thank you so much for explaining
Mine dies after it’s warm, usually on the way out, just stops. Replaced ignition coil, still happens, only when warm, usually starts right up again, but only runs a few minutes, I’m thinking vapor lock? Online filter and water/fuel filter replaced… still no go, electrical or fuel?? It’s a 4.3 GMC OMC Four winns 1988 with 137 original hours
Did you ever find out the problem? Mine is now doing the same thing
Mate that is an explosion waiting to happen , so so dangerous , it’s a miracle it has not already gone bang
@@Cruisingthesouth much safer now then with no fuel tank down below , is that an air cleaner on top some body has added or is that a flash back arrestor to stop spark exiting if engine misfires
The spark arrested is usually not the problem ☆ my boat ran perfectly ☆ later on I checked the spark arrestor for being dirty * it was not only dirty,, it was totally clogged up * it took me over an hour to clean it up ,using gasoline to clean it ☆ gess what? It didn't run any better than before .... but it did run perfectly as it did before 😊😊😊😊 however, I recommend cleaning it now and then ☆ it will make you feel better to .....
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Great job dude I have 21.5 express cruiser I'm working on. Ithas 350 hours on a 305 mercruiser/chevy not so bad what a tough time getting A new starter in with no space 😢 everything is a mission when your used to working 2 strokers
Thanks for the video, I need to replace the impeller on my generator. It’s the same model as yours. How do you go about doing that, do you remove the pump to replace the impeller? Any feedback would help? Thanks, Tony.
Thank you very much for this suggestion! My port side cuts off for a second under way, along with the gauges so I will check this and also replacing start/ignition switch (370DA Inboards).