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Definitely a BMW - 'BMW' moulded onto the engine - unless BMW sourced another manufacturers engine. It was new in 1989. Ideally we want a new or reconditioned identical engine. We know the D-tronic diesel currently fitted to Mercruiser Diesel is a VM sourced engine. In 1989 the...

No, its a BMW based 5 cylinder diesel. <hr width=100% size=1>Geraldine

Serious internal problems with our Mercruiser 150hp 530DTA. Anyone know of a supplier of reconditioned engines/new engines/equivalent engine to fit a Bravo II leg - Falcon 23spc. Geraldine <hr width=100% size=1>Geraldine

Thanks for all your comments. Think we know which way to go now. Next question - anyone know who does the best deal in SS props? Geraldine

We are considering replacing an aluminium prop with a SS prop on our Falcon 23SPC 150hp Mercruiser Diesel with Bravo 2 leg, because we keep hitting the bottom in our marina and continually damaging the aluminium prop with small knicks. We have heard from several sources that a SS prop because...

Does anyone have any opinions on the pros and cons of a stainless steel -v- aluminum propeller. Geraldine

See if the pump works by bypassing the raw water strainer (joining up the two rubber hoses with a piece of pipe), this will at least eliminate whether the strainer is at fault, or try fitting two hoses directly to the suction and outlet of the raw water pump, to see if the pump actually pumps...

I have danced with Dr Spock (the doctor with the book about babies, not the Mr with the pointy ears) in 'The Pub' on Tortola; and was on the same quiz team with the drummer from Supertramp at a music quiz night in the 'Virgin Queen' - we won that night..... , we have raced past Timothy West and...

Thanks everyone for your advice (bit disappointed at the lack of alternative offers to crew on a translantic yacht though...), so armed with my garlic pills, Citronella candles, Skin so Soft (Does the Avon Lady still ring the door bell?) and a boat that can probably just about outpace the Midge...

We are new to this forum, but are fellow trailboaters and friends of the Newports who have used the forum for advice on launching and mooring in Southampton and the Isle of Wight for our holiday in June. Cindy will probably be posting soon for advice on anchorages and moorings in the Western...