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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 29-06-2018, 22:16
Replies: 6
Views: 1,443
Posted By Captsteve53
Re: Oyster 71 Foot furling main mast

COUPLE OF POINTS:

1) Most radar companies dont recommend mounting to high on the mast due to accelerated movement moments the higher you go,

2) Radars can only really see approximately 6%...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 29-06-2018, 19:14
Replies: 0
Views: 830
Posted By Captsteve53
Village Marine SPW600

Having trouble finding what i believe are not the original element membranes on my SPW 600 , the three element/membranes are marked as made by WEATHERFORD A&M COMPOSITES part number 10812 on one...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 10-09-2017, 05:58
Replies: 24
Views: 3,899
Posted By Captsteve53
Re: Aluminium setscrews

Adelie,

Hope you will allow a final note,

Highlighting in writing never conveys Anger as per the Webster dictionary
Quote
If someone or something highlights a point or problem, they emphasize...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 09-09-2017, 20:35
Replies: 23
Views: 10,695
Posted By Captsteve53
Re: Buildup in exhaust manifold

Bob, Forgot to say your picture actually looks like a riser (not a manifold) also any spraying water is done at the exhaust riser (not inside or near the manifold?

Cheers Steve
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 09-09-2017, 20:32
Replies: 23
Views: 10,695
Posted By Captsteve53
Re: Buildup in exhaust manifold

Sorry Bob, thought you were looking at replacing the Riser, (to many names being used I guess?-or may be just getting old:facepalm:,


There's usually no need at all to replace the manifold...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 09-09-2017, 20:14
Replies: 23
Views: 10,695
Posted By Captsteve53
Re: Buildup in exhaust manifold

Ann, would like clarify a point here (may be I'm reading it wrong?)

Surely you are suggesting running the Muriatic acid through the running engine?

Thanks Steve
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 09-09-2017, 20:09
Replies: 23
Views: 10,695
Posted By Captsteve53
Re: Buildup in exhaust manifold

Uncle Bob ,

In Australia here's the link for a stainless unit: https://www.marineenergy.com.au/collections/yanmar-spare-parts-yanmar-2gm-3gm

Cheers Steve
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 09-09-2017, 19:46
Replies: 24
Views: 3,899
Posted By Captsteve53
Re: Aluminium setscrews

Adelie,

I welcome your input, how ever i Feel a PM in this situation would have been a more professional manor to approach this issue rather than publicly or at least places me in a position to...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 09-09-2017, 09:28
Replies: 23
Views: 10,695
Posted By Captsteve53
Re: Buildup in exhaust manifold

Would like to make a comment here, The Electrolysis system as above is based on Galvanic Corrosion and stray electrical current corrosion and there's one big hole in that theory (and eventually in...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 09-09-2017, 06:55
Replies: 18
Views: 6,118
Posted By Captsteve53
Re: Kanzaki KM35P ; ATF fluid??

Small remaining portions of ATF wont be an issue, if you feel happier flush with an oil cleaner (the one you use for flushing engines prior to an oil change)

Cheers Steve
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 09-09-2017, 06:45
Replies: 9
Views: 1,966
Posted By Captsteve53
Re: Safe to run generator without box insulation?

The insulation will be there for noise rather than heat,

Standard GRP has a safe operating temp as 540 C OR 1000 F so by that time I believe your gen set will be toast!

If your still worried...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 09-09-2017, 06:03
Replies: 9
Views: 1,966
Posted By Captsteve53
Re: Safe to run generator without box insulation?

No issues, apart from more noise, Many generators are sold with the sound shield as an optional extra, Im actually running my Onan right now due to an black out from the mains with both sides removed...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 09-09-2017, 05:57
Replies: 1
Views: 2,758
Posted By Captsteve53
Re: Treadmaster anti skid

Have used the original Tread master and worked real well(even after 10 years) if any thing it was too non slip! if you went down on the deck in a fall (not a slip) it would take lumps of flesh with...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 09-09-2017, 04:32
Replies: 34
Views: 6,122
Posted By Captsteve53
Re: I want to buy an insurance

Possibly a bad time to talk to any insurance company at the moment?

Have you tried these guys:https://www.navandgen.zurich.co.uk/en-gb/our-cover/third-party

or

Insurance for Yacht Owners by...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 09-09-2017, 04:19
Replies: 23
Views: 10,695
Posted By Captsteve53
Re: Buildup in exhaust manifold

All marine Risers have a limited life (3-5 years) is the recommended replacement (I personally would rather say case by case) that said it shows they indeed a normal replacement part,

Dont forget...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 08-09-2017, 06:30
Replies: 7
Views: 6,386
Posted By Captsteve53
Re: Torque

Now regarding your drive plate plate, I would have said 90% of them have the raised section facing the transmission, BUT in these pictures it would seem Im wrong!, This is an attempt to remove the...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 08-09-2017, 05:52
Replies: 7
Views: 6,386
Posted By Captsteve53
Re: Torque

When torquing down head bolts a couple of additional points to note

1) Always put few drops of oil on the threads and under the bolt head
2) Cylinder bolts should be torqued in three steps (not...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 08-09-2017, 05:00
Replies: 21
Views: 4,830
Posted By Captsteve53
Re: To sleeve or not to sleeve

Wow now careful Wotname, I got lam-blasted publicaly on this forum by a moderator for mentioning that PRODUCT to many times!!!!,

The mast sleeve!

1) Definitely DO NOT use to many rivets (it's...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 08-09-2017, 04:12
Replies: 42
Views: 5,268
Posted By Captsteve53
Re: Puzzled...

Certainly a beautiful Classic (to look at) BUT: From a Surveyors point of view here goes:

1) Would need a full out of water survey or have had one very recently, by a qualified WOOD savvy...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 08-09-2017, 03:38
Replies: 18
Views: 6,118
Posted By Captsteve53
Re: Kanzaki KM35P ; ATF fluid??

Nathan, I was intrigued with the above statement re the use of ATF in Kanzaki Transmissions, I have checked back to 1986 with all models which actually started in 1966 Centralized production of...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 07-09-2017, 22:50
Replies: 18
Views: 6,118
Posted By Captsteve53
Re: Kanzaki KM35P ; ATF fluid??

Nathan,

For got to say, I wouldn't worry to much about the wrong oil (change it YES) but dont loose any sleep over it, placing Trans fluid in a manual box is not any real issue, its the other way...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 07-09-2017, 22:35
Replies: 18
Views: 6,118
Posted By Captsteve53
Re: Kanzaki KM35P ; ATF fluid??

Nathan, No Changes or updates , Must be: either 20 or 30 weight SAE regular [B]engine oil

ALSO NOTE: this is either 20 or 30 not a multi grade oil, SAE 20 Engine oil is some what difficult to find...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-09-2017, 22:27
Replies: 45
Views: 9,519
Posted By Captsteve53
Re: Urgently need advice ( Irma in BVI )

Sorry typo there, meant to say Mono Hull OWNER is there
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-09-2017, 22:26
Replies: 45
Views: 9,519
Posted By Captsteve53
Re: Urgently need advice ( Irma in BVI )

Many issues there and with out pictures nearly impossible to advise, there's legalities as well with the Mono hull should you attempt to move and do further damage etc, especially if the mono hull is...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 07-09-2017, 22:16
Replies: 21
Views: 4,830
Posted By Captsteve53
Re: To sleeve or not to sleeve

1) Drilling the holes at the end of the crack is a absolute must do!!
2) Galvanic Corrosion has a major issue here (Stainless screws and Aluminium)
3) So you must use some thing like Duralac Paste...
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