Diesel Dawg is growing! Not only do we have a "Accountant", Lona H, but we now have a second "Service Technician". Greg D joined DDYC three weeks ago after 5 years in the Navy fixing, you guessed it, diesel engines. He also owns and races a sailboat. Welcome Greg! Greg is also very knowledgeable in hydraulics, diving and Mopar muscle cars however did not learn it ALL in the Navy. Greg grew up working on farm equipment and I believe could fix a diesel engine blindfolded! He's fast which will save YOU money!
Fuel Polishing? yes, we still do it.
Larry B repowers his Hunter 40! Larry B, a HYC member, purchased a Yanmar 4JH4E from DDYC and installed it himself while at anchor . His boat did 7.7 knots during the Sea Trial with a dirty prop and bottom. Good job Larry and Thanks for buying your new engine from the Dawg.
Butch P repowers his Santana 30! Butch P took delivery of a spanking new Yanmar 2YM15 the day after the Cock Island Race June 21, was installed & running by July 3rd, AND all the work was done in his wet slip at Bay Point. Want to know how it was done? Email me and find out. The sea trial proved 6.8 knots at full throttle.
Mack Boring made Moppie! Check out these pictures!
Mack Boring is my supplier and the Northeast distributor for Yanmar Marine. In order to help promote the new Yanmar BY series engine line they repowered this 40 year old Bertram 20 and I was lucky enough to take a ride today. She goes like a bat out of hell! Try 47 MPH on Broad Bay. It felt like I was in a early 70's plain jane plymouth with regular tires and packing a hemi, yet this Bertram was so quiet I could talk at a normal level! My customers know me as a sailboat guy but after todays ride I'm going to look hard at repowering an old hull with a BY Yanmar someday because 3 gallons an hour at cruising speed is about the speed of the money in my wallet! Neat project Mack Boring and Thanks for the ride.
Feel the power sailboaters! Since fuel is so expensive many powerboats are staying in port. This means, our "blow boats" are being welcomed with open arms by many historically powerboat oriented businesses. I say make them jump through some hoops folks. They need us right now so don't let anyone treat you like "yo money don't count"!
"Sea Dawg", my Pearson 32
Pat H along with his wife K are taking a year off and going sailing, but first they must prepare the boat. Follow this link to my most recent engine installation. www.sailingwithsenara.blogspot.com/
Rob S. repowers this 1981 Tartan T33!
Rob S, a HYC member, called DDYC, claimed his Universal 5424/ M30 was toast and he needed a new engine. Rob then went on to say that he's rather handy but would need a little help installing one. The Dawg aided Rob by removing the old engine and aligning a spanking new Yanmar 3YM30 with a 110 amp alternator and a upgraded gauge panel. We did the sea trial today 3/14/08 and his T33, with a clean bottom, hit hull speed (7.1) under power. The engine fits wonderfully in it's space with minor stringer modifications. This is the perfect repower for a Tartan T33. Great Job Rob and Thanks for purchasing your new engine from DDYC!
Joe & Sarah F repower this Hunter 33.6!
Joe and Sarah F had bad luck with their old engine. Some mechanic/marina took them for over 3K before they came to DDYC. This is the story I hear over & over again from local sailors. If you are not getting ripped off you have to wait months for work to be complete! Joe and Sarah's old engine had major problems so they allowed the "Dawg" to install a spanking New Yanmar 3YM30. The sea trial almost hit hull speed (7.1), and was one of the least expensive repowers DDYC has ever done. Joe used his 10% off labor, military discount and saved bucks, not only by using Diesel Dawg but by hauling the boat at Virginia Boat and Yacht. Joe and Sarah did GREAT! Happy and Safe sailing you guys and Thanks for hiring DDYC! "Scott, you did a really nice job, Thank you." Joe F
Do you have a question for the Dawg? Please email me at scott.wolff3@verizon.net with any complaints, suggestions or questions.
FAQ: Will you do a pre-purchase engine survey? A: I don't do written surveys, however I can provide a verbal one.
FAQ: Diesel Dawg, do you work holidays and weekends. A: I do not work weekends or holidays, however if a "regular" customer is in trouble I try to help.
FAQ: Do I have to be at the boat while you work? A: If you are a novice boat owner I prefer that you be present so I can show you a few things about your engine, otherwise call or email your instructions and once the work is done, I'll send the bill via email. Then, you can pay by CC or send a check..
FAQ: Hey Diesel Dawg, will you work on my Atomic 4? A: Sorry, I don't work on gas engines, however I will replace it with a shiny new Yanmar, Universal or Westerbeke for you.
FAQ: Hey Diesel Dawg, why don't I see you at the boat yards? A: Most yards want a labor fee of 10-15% of the bill. Unless requested I won't work at these yards.
FAQ: Hey Diesel Dawg, will you work on my prop shaft? A: Greg D is also a diver. He can do work in the water if need be.
FAQ: What is Petrodiesel and Biodiesel? What's the difference? Petrodiesel is made from petroleum, yet most Biodiesel is made from Soy. Low sulphur petrodiesel (like you buy at the marina) has low lubricity yet biodiesel has plenty. In fact, if you add 1% biodiesel to petrodiesel, it will increase it's lubricity by 60%! That BD is some good stuff, but it does have it's problems. It decays quickly and gets thick when cold. This can cause filters to clog and hard to start conditions. Don't be surprised if you soon see a BD/PD mix at the pump. "B5" is now available at some pump!
FAQ: Hey Dawg, the guy down the dock says this...is he right? Take dock talk with a grain of salt. I found most of it is dated information or just wrong.
FAQ: Do you do rebuilds? Yes! "Rebuilding a engine" is a very vague term. Some mechanic will open the engine, replace one or two parts and call it rebuilt. We open it up, tell you what it needs, make suggestions to make it better and let the you decide. I prefer to call them "Reconditioned".
BE AWARE! So, you think your mechanic is "factory authorized"? Be AWARE of the facts! Some folks have "Trade" accounts and others have "Dealerships". Some can do "authorized" warranty work and others can't. Make sure and be sure your guy is what he says he is before allowing ANY warranty work done to your engine. Just because he displays a certain logo does not make him a dealer. Much like car dealers, Marine Engine dealers have to stay up with product changes by attending yearly classes/seminars and we also receive factory service bulletins. What does this mean for you? IT means a dealer will know MORE about your engine...and in the end will save YOU Money!
Diesel Dawg is growing! Come visit me at my shop location at 309 Maxey Dr, VA Beach, right off VA Beach Blvd! I will remain a mobile service, but now that I have the space will increase my inventory two fold and offer small-medium diesel engine rebuilding! Just exit 264 at VA Beach Blvd (& Laskin) and take the 3rd left! Please call before you come and make sure I'm not on a service call. 757-651-1315
Know your engine model. Please save yourself some money and know your engine model information. There have been times when DDYC has shown up at a appointment with the wrong parts because the owner did not know his engine model number. Please give me the correct info when making an appointment or you may be charged for a useless trip the boat. Other obvious thoughts are: Make sure the ignition key is available and the boat is open or entry is possible! Starting July 1st I will charge a service call fee for a any wasted trip to a boat.
By October 2007 all marinas in Virginia will be selling low sulphur
(500PPM) diesel fuel.
Three things to remember about this fuel are:
- adding a lubricant/fuel additive is not a bad idea if you have a old engine
-it starts to go bad much faster than the present fuel so only buy what you'll need for the season
-it has a lower flash point so be careful.
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It's all about the fuel: Diesel Fuel Cools, Cleans, and Lubricates your fuel system. Over 60% of it returns to the tank, mixes with the cooler fuel, runs through the filters and back to the engine. It helps seal and clean the injectors. If the fuel is dirty, the fuel system will crud up causing rough starting and running conditions. Replacing the injectors is only a temporary fix!!! You must clean the fuel, not just filter it.