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I had a strong gas smell. It was a small leak coming from the fitting on my fuel pump. Tightened a little and never leaked again. You need to find the leak before something bad happens. Any wetness around a fuel fitting or line is a problem. Let us know what u find.

Is the white smoke while you are cruising? If so, that’s steam from the cooling system which is normal. If it happens when you first crank, that’s a valve seal leak I would assume. No big deal. Mark your flywheel timing mark with a white metal marker. Makes timing way easier. Tune your carb idle scr...

Ed what happened to you? Dropped a big question and haven’t heard from you in a long while

Welcome aboard Ed. I’m assuming you purchased “Sea Harmony”. If you don’t have much of a crosswind and both engines you can handle the 32 no problem. If you lose an engine just call ahead on the radio to the fuel dock and they will grab a line to help you in. Best to come in to the end of a dock wit...

Glad to hear that. I fought a starting issue on Mr. Port for 8 years and never cured it, so I appreciate your achievement. Jeff Funny you say this Jeff, I have the same issue with my port engine. Have done all the basics and still takes a long time to wake that engine up after it hasn’t been starte...

Ouch! Better be ready to pay the price
https://www.marinepartssource.com/thermostat-chrysler-3527765?gclid=EAIaIQobChMInYPIwZGa4wIV17fACh1VzAF1EAQYAiABEgKqs_D_BwE

The dehumidifier should do a good. I use one of these https://www.amazon.com/Davis-Instruments-Air-Dryr-1000-Dryer/dp/B0014TMXVA/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=marine+dehumidifier&qid=1559654495&s=gateway&sr=8-2 . No need for drain. Also use a small fan on a timer to circulate the air 4 times a day...

Sherwood G7 pump info. Seal part # Sherwood SH12859. Most seals are made in China...

Pump leaking. Here is US company for seals. They make seals for lots of types of pumps.

PS-447 U.S. Seal Mfg 5/8" Pump Seal
MFG: U.S. Seal
MFG Part Number: PS-447

Wax has come a long way since the 80's......... Wash boat with Dawn dish washing liquid. That takes all oils, etc off. Zaino Clear Seal http://www.zainostore.com/product/Z-CS.html Then use Zaino Z-8 for every other wash maintenance. http://www.zainostore.com/product/Z-8.html This stuff wipes on and ...

Orpine This seems to be the best soap per boating forums. Very concentrated and goes a long way. I've used it for the last couple of seasons and it does a good job. Dissolves spider poo if you apply and let sit for a couple of minutes. Orpine Boat Soap & Wax https://www.amazon.com/OPW2-Orpine-B...