Recent purchase.
After changing, fuel pumps, shift cable, re- pitching of twin duo props, thought I was done for a while spending a lot of money ( except on fuel ) & marina fees.
Power steering developed leak. Steering actuator piston leak.
This boat is a challenge too work on. NO ROOM
Twin engines packed so tight that anything below top of engine is tough too work on
Boat is a 2003 Regal Commodore
Twin Volvo Penta 4.3 GXI engines
I have a trailer . Leave boat at a marina ocean side here in Florida . I have had many boats Smaller,
My Ford F 350 tows fine , but find this boat is not fun too tow. . With platform 30 ft with 9.6 beam. 9000 lbs with fuel. Lot of boat too tow ,
After a few no call no show mobile marine repair guys, I am done. I have zero tolerance for knuckleheads .
Hooked up trailer and towed boat 65 miles inland too a new shop that was recommended . Speaking with shop owner he says he works for himself. One boat at a time. Actuator has too be ordered but once received not a big job will install.
Month too month at marina and saving marina fees .
Now boat is sitting 6 weeks.
Speaking with shop owner, the excuses are starting, sick, truck broke down, part not in on time., BLAH BLAH BLAH
I hate bullshit artists . I am paying for a service I expect this too be done but for some reason this has become acceptable in the marine industry.
MY QUESTION
I did not want too change since I find any engine work challenging on this boat.
If I loose it and put boat, change actuator what can I expect ?
Anybody done this job on a twin engine Regal with no room too get too anything
Actuator I can view but feeling and attempting too remove a good amount of starboard engine has too be removed too get too actuator .
Any special tools.? Removal of engine hatch cover will help but what parts of top of engine has too come off.
Not looking too take off more then I have too .
Any advice and pit falls is appreciated
I am in Fl and use my boat weekly and okay taking a month or two off but I see this project dragging on.
Happy Holidays
After changing, fuel pumps, shift cable, re- pitching of twin duo props, thought I was done for a while spending a lot of money ( except on fuel ) & marina fees.
Power steering developed leak. Steering actuator piston leak.
This boat is a challenge too work on. NO ROOM
Twin engines packed so tight that anything below top of engine is tough too work on
Boat is a 2003 Regal Commodore
Twin Volvo Penta 4.3 GXI engines
I have a trailer . Leave boat at a marina ocean side here in Florida . I have had many boats Smaller,
My Ford F 350 tows fine , but find this boat is not fun too tow. . With platform 30 ft with 9.6 beam. 9000 lbs with fuel. Lot of boat too tow ,
After a few no call no show mobile marine repair guys, I am done. I have zero tolerance for knuckleheads .
Hooked up trailer and towed boat 65 miles inland too a new shop that was recommended . Speaking with shop owner he says he works for himself. One boat at a time. Actuator has too be ordered but once received not a big job will install.
Month too month at marina and saving marina fees .
Now boat is sitting 6 weeks.
Speaking with shop owner, the excuses are starting, sick, truck broke down, part not in on time., BLAH BLAH BLAH
I hate bullshit artists . I am paying for a service I expect this too be done but for some reason this has become acceptable in the marine industry.
MY QUESTION
I did not want too change since I find any engine work challenging on this boat.
If I loose it and put boat, change actuator what can I expect ?
Anybody done this job on a twin engine Regal with no room too get too anything
Actuator I can view but feeling and attempting too remove a good amount of starboard engine has too be removed too get too actuator .
Any special tools.? Removal of engine hatch cover will help but what parts of top of engine has too come off.
Not looking too take off more then I have too .
Any advice and pit falls is appreciated
I am in Fl and use my boat weekly and okay taking a month or two off but I see this project dragging on.
Happy Holidays