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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 24-11-2023, 13:13
Replies: 68
Views: 5,709
Posted By goodoldwoody
Re: Do engine fires happen? Naturally aspirated, small diesels.

Ive often wondered if a yacht engine would catch on fire if the raw water supply to the exhaust was stopped.
Raw water stops exhaust hose catches on fire burns a diesel hose then fuels fire of...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 15-01-2022, 11:48
Replies: 276
Views: 29,354
Posted By goodoldwoody
Re: Why are outboards so unreliable?

Love It.
Finally the truth!
Cheers ✅😊⛵️
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 14-01-2022, 13:09
Replies: 276
Views: 29,354
Posted By goodoldwoody
Re: Why are outboards so unreliable?

Mate “I’ll come on your boat and you can come on mine”
If one follows those simple instructions you won’t be replacing many spark plugs either.

Cape Fear sounds enchanting. Below Australia, in...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 14-01-2022, 12:43
Replies: 276
Views: 29,354
Posted By goodoldwoody
Re: Why are outboards so unreliable?

Oh well I can’t help but say this:
Lets put it this way “some humans should never touch machinery”
Look after it, it will look after you.
😊
Cheers Woody
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 15-06-2021, 14:38
Replies: 4
Views: 1,069
Posted By goodoldwoody
Yacht Dodger

Hi
Im looking for a marine trimmer in the Pittwater Area NSW.
Can anyone recommend a trimmer to build a new dodger from scratch including frame.
Ideally reasonably priced and reliable.
Thanks...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 15-05-2021, 15:34
Replies: 16
Views: 2,843
Posted By goodoldwoody
Re: Diesel Oil Analysis prior to purchase

Hi James

I have been looking for a new boat and just rejected one on the result of oil analysis. It has recorded 80hrs since last oil change. Total of 1500 hrs on the clock. It showed Fe,...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 23-11-2020, 11:52
Replies: 12
Views: 3,474
Posted By goodoldwoody
Re: Coolant drain plug(s) on yanmar 4JH4AE

Hi Cabo Jim,

What a good post, I’ve been hunting for my drains for almost a year but never thought of one near the water pump (which makes sense). The book and manual just doesn’t show enough....
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-11-2020, 22:30
Replies: 6
Views: 786
Posted By goodoldwoody
Thumbs up Re: Acid wash question

We’re in the Lower Hawkesbury, Parsley Bay. We get a lot of algae from the river and a lot of other stuff “pollution” including fuel and chemicals which I suspect is dumped into the river at night....
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-11-2020, 19:51
Replies: 6
Views: 786
Posted By goodoldwoody
Re: Acid wash question

Hi All
Thanks for the replies.
As its goes Ive been getting my work done by them, as I age, so I’ll ask only to do the acid wash to the bootstrap area.

Thanks
Woody.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-11-2020, 13:11
Replies: 6
Views: 786
Posted By goodoldwoody
Acid wash question

Hi All,

Im making the transition from wood to fibreglass.
Last year we bought a fibreglass boat we had the topsides polished professionally, they did a good job.
Now its time to antifoul and...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-11-2020, 11:32
Replies: 45
Views: 14,846
Posted By goodoldwoody
Re: Anyone have ocean/offshore experience with swing keels?

With boats and oceans use the KISS priniple!
Just don’t. :whistling:
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 03-11-2020, 12:18
Replies: 18
Views: 2,146
Posted By goodoldwoody
Re: Converting an anchor winch from 3 phase to single phase. Check my math. 😁

Exactly,
If its not broke don’t fix or you’ll “F” it.
This all about load, the power required is the same for both 3ph and single phase. 3ph gives a balanced load single phase adds new problems...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 13-10-2020, 21:36
Replies: 13
Views: 2,412
Posted By goodoldwoody
Re: Alternator output not constant

Hi Brian.....Not the same Woody
Thanks for your info I’ll try that.
Many thanks.
Woody.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 13-10-2020, 13:37
Replies: 13
Views: 2,412
Posted By goodoldwoody
Re: Alternator output not constant

Hi Stormalong

I’m having the same issue of alternator dropping out with fully charged batteries. So I've added various loads to keep it ( the tacho) going. Running fans and so on.
I’ve been...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 01-10-2020, 14:45
Replies: 41
Views: 6,794
Posted By goodoldwoody
Re: Cutting fiberglass liner during sinking

Hi Esarrat

I hope you enjoy your boat.
Fothering is very difficult to perform.
Smashing fibre glass, with even an axe, is very difficult.
I don’t think you’ll ever hit anything hard enough to...
Forum: COVID-19 | Containment Area 04-08-2020, 14:17
Replies: 305
Views: 33,398
Posted By goodoldwoody
Re: Yachties Stuck In New Zealand - Facing Expulsion

Kiwis are pretty savvy. They say; what do you think sex is for, keeping warm in winter and putting an end to boredom.

Ha!
Forum: Powered Boats 07-07-2020, 16:39
Replies: 16
Views: 20,560
Posted By goodoldwoody
Re: How best to calculate weight needed for a new mooring?

Hi Kit_L,
Looks like your mooring is not adequate.

https://api.ecan.govt.nz/TrimPublicAPI/documents/download/3203763

Across the ditch in NZ they do have some ideas. Maybe you can get an idea...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 23-06-2020, 15:29
Replies: 14
Views: 2,844
Posted By goodoldwoody
Re: anyone used a Reef Rite Furler

Hi Carioa

We had one on our last boat. And had it for 14 yrs. rebuilt it once when the rig was replaced. We’ve done many offshore cruises, not a harbour boat. Made in NZ very fast reply with spare...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 09-10-2019, 13:03
Replies: 197
Views: 34,029
Posted By goodoldwoody
Re: What do single handlers do at night?

Hi,
Right on, been there.
In the end your body takes over on strange autopilot. No matter how hard you try the horizon won’t stay in its right place, you can’t think or make sense of anything,...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-10-2019, 13:54
Replies: 2
Views: 789
Posted By goodoldwoody
Re: Hunter 41 construction

Thanks Cooper43. I’m hoping it is Vinyl.

Thanks Woody
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 06-10-2019, 13:05
Replies: 2
Views: 789
Posted By goodoldwoody
Hunter 41 construction

Hi All,
Does anyone know what resin is used on 2006 Hunter 41? Is it Polyester or Vinyl ester?
Coming from a NZ Kauri Dynel epoxy I’m not looking forward to osmosis that may be associated with...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 11-09-2019, 15:12
Replies: 31
Views: 9,858
Posted By goodoldwoody
Re: Hard dingy- pool noodle fenders

I use them. They do need to be covered as they will decay quickly in sun. So canvas is the go. I used canvas drop sheet. Fire hose is a really good idea if you can get it. By covering it has lasted...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 26-07-2019, 14:21
Replies: 95
Views: 30,555
Posted By goodoldwoody
Re: Are wooden hull boats a viable option or should I steer clear?

Hi Ann,
Our double diagonal NZ Kauri yacht was launched in 1980 so it’s been mostly in the water almost 40 yrs. It’s never had a problem except when damaged after a collision with a submerged rock...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 04-04-2019, 02:41
Replies: 14
Views: 1,349
Posted By goodoldwoody
Re: Bukh 32 rear main oil leak

Hi Compass 790

Thanks for the comments.
BTW the Holden puller has pretty much had it now.
I've been watching Tally Ho since stumbling on the first episode. He's a very competent tradesman and...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 03-04-2019, 13:25
Replies: 14
Views: 1,349
Posted By goodoldwoody
Re: Bukh 32 rear main oil leak

Hi Compass790,
I made a puller for extracting the seal which consists of a small pair of vice grips withe the adjuster screw welded to a temporary slide hammer. Photo attached. The idea comes from...
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