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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 28-12-2023, 21:21
Replies: 3
Views: 510
Posted By rhirwin
Re: Yanmar 4JH2 engine mounts

For clarity, the Mason sailboat is already on the hard and the rudder does not need to be dropped as the propeller / prop shaft can be pulled through the propeller aperture. There are two set screws...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 28-12-2023, 14:27
Replies: 3
Views: 510
Posted By rhirwin
Yanmar 4JH2 engine mounts

I need a marine tech professional opinion.....

I wish to have a marine yard replace my two Morse cutless bearings and the four engine mounts on a Yanmar 4JH2 engine

Received a quoted estimate...
Forum: Marine Electronics 16-05-2022, 16:31
Replies: 17
Views: 5,636
Posted By rhirwin
Re: Connecting iPad with Boating HD app to Raymarine autopilot

Yes, very easy to do. I have done it and the process works perfectly. Download “Aquamaps” from the App Store and pay the $10 / year for the Aquamaps Master account. Best deal for marine...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 07-01-2022, 09:50
Replies: 17
Views: 36,792
Posted By rhirwin
Re: Can you identify this?

Analog cellular antenna- time to ditch it.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 04-02-2021, 10:53
Replies: 24
Views: 6,704
Posted By rhirwin
Re: No Heat from Dometic Cruisair 16K

Sea temp makes a huge difference in heat output. At 50F sea temp you are right at the limits of heat output for your Cruisair Dometic. I have the same unit. One trick the distributor showed me for...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 13-11-2020, 09:58
Replies: 29
Views: 8,507
Posted By rhirwin
Re: How to integrate a portable generator?

I have a Honda EU2000i and made a cable that plugs into the 115v receptacle of the Honda and to the 30A shore connector of the boat. I can charge my house 540Ahr LFP pack at 120-140A/hr. ...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 02-10-2020, 12:50
Replies: 22
Views: 6,265
Posted By rhirwin
Re: Yanmar 4JH2E struggles to start

I took a Diesel engine maintenance / repair course and learned two key things:
(1) In troubleshooting pick the most likely suspect and either find the issue or COMPLETELY eliminate it as a cause....
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 02-10-2020, 12:30
Replies: 22
Views: 6,265
Posted By rhirwin
Re: Yanmar 4JH2E struggles to start

I took a Diesel engine maintenance / repair course and learned two key things:
(1) In troubleshooting pick the most likely suspect and either find the issue or COMPLETELY eliminate it as a cause....
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 26-09-2020, 21:57
Replies: 36
Views: 12,202
Posted By rhirwin
Re: Purchasing a boat... what price for re-rigging standing rigging? Should I?

I just had my 44' cutter rigged keel stepped sailboat surveyed by a professional rigger on the East coast. Replacing all of the standing rigging and running rigging including the lifelines was just...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 24-09-2020, 11:01
Replies: 47
Views: 10,201
Posted By rhirwin
Re: Adding Circulation Fan to Refrigerator Box

Somewhere I saw a reefer box fan unit for improving circulation that was made from a small 12V computer fan which was installed in a kitchen sink PVC J tube trap vertically mounted. The J was...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 26-08-2020, 11:19
Replies: 23
Views: 4,464
Posted By rhirwin
Re: Yanmar 3GM30 over heat

You nailed the cause - the coolant is air blocked which leads to the coolant not flowing properly the heat exchanger. I took a diesel maintenance course and they specifically advised 3GM30 issues...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 20-08-2020, 15:10
Replies: 91
Views: 14,810
Posted By rhirwin
Re: Boat Insurers: Cartel or not? Time to leave BoatUS?

My BoatUS policy increased by 18% from 2019 to 2020. In reading the coverage they also reduced the replacement value of the hull by $40K. All of this with no claims ever. I called them and they...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 17-08-2020, 15:42
Replies: 21
Views: 4,804
Posted By rhirwin
Re: What is the least complicated mast/sail system?

A Trawler
Forum: Marine Electronics 27-07-2020, 11:19
Replies: 28
Views: 4,336
Posted By rhirwin
Re: Looking at doing a DIY capacitive black water tank sensor

I also installed a BlueSea ultrasonic sensor on my black water tank and am very satisfied with it. Works perfectly. If you decide to go this route, you could take a hybrid DIY approach and...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 26-05-2020, 11:23
Replies: 12
Views: 3,572
Posted By rhirwin
Re: Yanmar fuel bleeding question

The primary bleeding point is on the very top of the engine fuel filter. This works for all air issues upstream of that location. Given that your issue was further downstream of that bleed point,...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 18-05-2020, 09:35
Replies: 40
Views: 29,014
Posted By rhirwin
Re: Chinese Diesel Heater Challenge!

Sounds like a lack of fuel problem, an air lock in the fuel line. Ensure the fuel line runs up at an angle with no high loops btwn the pump and the heater itself. The lack of fuel prevents it from...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 22-04-2020, 11:31
Replies: 37
Views: 4,094
Posted By rhirwin
Re: Unexpected behavior from AC electrical system.

Hi Chotu, The behavior your seeing is normal. Indeed, the Heart charger/inverter throttles back the charging current based on the house loads. With no other house loads it will charge the battery...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 23-02-2020, 10:07
Replies: 11
Views: 3,402
Posted By rhirwin
Re: Yanmar 3YM30 workshop manual

I have an original SELOC Yanmar Inboards 1975-1998 Repair manual which covers all QM,GM/HM, 4JH and 4JH2 Yanmar marine diesels. These used manuals can be purchased on Amazon for $200+ owing to...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-09-2015, 14:43
Replies: 114
Views: 13,376
Posted By rhirwin
Re: Trouble getting in and out of slip

Were you trying to turn in reverse to starboard? My boat will not reverse to port (CCW) due to prop wash w RH turning Max Prop. Its a 44' 38,000 lb displacement full keel boat but will rotate in...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 22-08-2015, 20:09
Replies: 16
Views: 5,278
Posted By rhirwin
Re: Why are these two fittings on my mast?

My guess is they are for running backstays when using the staysail. Under heavy weather conditions a staysail puts a forward & side strain on the mast that could bend it sufficiently to buckle it. ...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 20-08-2015, 04:54
Replies: 43
Views: 6,030
Posted By rhirwin
Re: Sheen on the water

Cottontop,

Would it be illegal for him to wash the topside of his boat at the marina with a dilute solution of dishwashing detergent?:trash:
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 19-08-2015, 11:13
Replies: 43
Views: 6,030
Posted By rhirwin
Re: Sheen on the water

:trash:Very simple. Take some liquid dishwashing detergent and mix in a ratio of about 1 to 5 and put in a squirt bottle. (BTW adding more detergent or using straight is less effective!!). Spray...
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