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We like Harbor Island West marina. The rates increase about every year and are now about $14/ft. However, the facilities are well-maintained, management is responsive to complaints, and it is a couple of minutes from the Bay. There is a maximum number and minimum size for liveaboards, but I...

I have an E28 and my slip neighbor a couple of years ago had a 28+. He said the main difference is 6 inches in length.

Thanks. You have given me some good ideas.

I am looking for a spot in or near San Diego Bay where I can drop an anchor without getting in anyone's way and let a couple of teenage boys from the Midwest go swimming. It will be worth big time bragging rights for them back in Missouri. Any suggestions?

I had a puzzling leak following the removal, cleaning, and installation of the heat exchanger on my Universal engine. I could not figure out the problem, because it would be low on coolant sometimes and not others. I finally figured out that it was the coolant hose attached to the heat...

Folks, We may not like it, but it is simple supply and demand. The supply of desirable berths is limited and the demand is high. So, if enough of you bail out and move to BC or Mexico, my slip fees should go down.

Costco's green all-purpose cleaner works well, too. It is biodegradable and cuts grease like a champ.

I got mine three years ago from Torresen Marine, Inc. WWW.Torresen.com. I don't recall the cost, but it wasn't much.

Thank you all for your suggestions. I will get down to our boat on Friday and see what taking the exchanger off and cleaning it out involves. You have convinced me that is the best thing to do. (There is nothing I enjoy more than trying to wrap my aging, 6'4" body into the engine compartment...

My 1987 Universal MK 12 engine runs fine, and the heat exchanger appears to be doing its job. Recently, however, I decided to change the zinc in the exchanger. I do not know when it was last changed. When I took it out, there was no zinc left, only the threaded part. When I tried to replace...

Loren has described my setup. The anti-syphon port is directly above the exhaust port. I have looked at the hosing arrangement aft of the engine, but not too closely. I will do that next. I appreciate the good words from all of you. I will assume things are normal but will keep my eye on them.

My E28's Universal MK12 has water flowing out of the anti-syphon port as well as the exhaust at all attitudes, speeds, and sea conditions, i.e., whenever the engine is running. My boat yard foreman asked me if that was normal. I realized that I did not know. Is it normal, or is it an...

I appreciate the advice. I have decided to go with Driscoll on Shelter Island. The price is right, their location is convenient to mine, and they have a good reputation.

Thanks for the info. I am talking to another yard at the moment. If I don't like what I hear from them, I will give Shelter Island a call. The $70/hr. rate is the lowest I have heard of so far. Congratulations on your new boat, Jim. I am not surprised the hourly rates are higher in...

I am looking for a boatyard that provides good work and good customer service. I want my E28's bottom painted and an estimate on some other hull work. I called one yard and it took over a week to get an estimate. I called the yard that painted it last time, and they never even returned my...