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At 2200 I do about 4.5 kts. I max out at 3200 and 6.5 kts. Max prop set at 20 degrees. I can idle the engine down to 800 rpm and she goes into reverse with no problem. Did you buy this boat at Coneys in NY?

I have a Honda 1000 watt gen that runs my Truecharge 20 + with discharged batts with no problem. Will not fit in cockpit lockers, but perfect fit in anchor locker. A thought....

Ken, now that you have the prop coupling squared away, what kind of RPM and speed are you getting?

I always add Biobore , but is there something else required for the low sulfer fuel or cetane issues? 1988 25 XP. Thanks.

I had a terrible vibration between 1600-2200 rpm. Had to advance throttle quickly to get out of this range,it was so bad. Performed a really good engine alignment [ first time on this boat ], vibration in this range 99% better. A thought...

I made gaskets out of .125 neoprene and rebedded with Boatlife,so far so good.

On the  injection pump fuel inlet fitting, there is a valve with a knurled knob. It is connected to a line which goes to the the outer section of the fuel injectors, and then to the return line to the tank. What is the purpose of this valve, and what position should it be in for normal engine operation? According to the generic Unirversal manual I have, it should be open. In this position the electric fuel pump clicks quickly, as the fuel is bypassing all the time. Any thoughts?

Have you checked compression?

I would like a little more speed while motoring. With a 25XP and a 15" prop set to 20 degrees, I max out at six knots. Would bumping up the pitch to 22 degrees overload the motor? I have the 3 inch heat exchanger. Any thoughts?

I am with Jon...I stripped and refinished my panels and they looked great despite numerous dings and delaminations.

The yard stored Trinity on a rather tired looking cradle. During the winter, the whole thing settled and the two aft supports ended up supporting much of the weight , rather than the keel. Now the hull is deformed approx 1/4 inch around the L/H aft support. Yard says hulls are elastic and no problem. I am irate. How much damage was done? How should I proceed with repairs or whatever. L/H aft support is approx 12" by 12" and is located 12" fwd of through hulls for engine intake,toilet, etc. Thanks.

I used Irwin for the survey of my 1988 C34 " Trinity " and was very pleased.

After installation of a new strut bearing on a 34, what should I lubricate the drive shaft with to ease installation (rudder in place) ?

I live in Huntington and have looked at the 34 you are considering. As I understand the situation, there were engine/fuel tank issues with this boat. Last spring it was listed at $49,000. No offers. I have a guy that surveyed my 34 (at Coneys) this spring. Very pleased with his work. I can be contacted at PRH77@verizon.net. I live approx. 3 minutes from Coneys and know the sales staff way to well. Will be happy to help.

I am interested in the engine. How much?