Marinette Boat Forum

Take a look at the Garmin 276cx, this is the re released version, strongly considering this one myself. Have an old 376c that always worked great, used it on the boat, truck and motorcycle. Look it over and let me know what you think.

I'll second Fast Jeff's post, I too have learned through experience there is no substitute for dedicated chargers. Have used Newmar Chargers for years.

On a one wire alternator isn't the voltage regulator internal, thus completely bypassing any external regulator?

Replaced both of mine last year with Arco's, wired them directly to the positive battery lead, they've never missed a beat.

Have seen people put bags of concrete in houseboats to level them out. At 2000 lbs. you've got about a $1000 stash.

I would immediately be suspect something is wrong. When I purchased mine it ran so well I elected not to do a compression check, bad mistake. In the two years of ownership both engines have been replaced and it was not cheap. If the boat is in good shape make him an offer less the cost of two engines.

5 degrees is correct, just had mine recheck and adjusted. Port engine kept stalling at idle, set at 5 degrees then a slight twist to fine tune.

Currently mine is in good condition but looking down the road have thought about having them redone in sheet aluminum and powder coated. Not only the lower but the fly bridge also. Take the strips or the whole pieces and have them copied, edges smoothed, powder coated and you'd never have to fool wi...

Yes John Althouse's father still sells parts, spoke with him this morning about rudders, rudders and struts are made to order. He said call him at 619-208-6458 and leave a message if he doesn't answer. Said son is doing better and attending therapy on a regular basis.

Mine came directly from Marinette, that was a good year and half ago. The father was handling all affairs at the time.