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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 02-02-2023, 18:56
Replies: 52
Views: 29,444
Posted By tackdriver
Re: Cole 43 Yachts

There is an early post about this - sounds like a messy job, the OP had to get in there with an angle grinder.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 26-11-2013, 18:25
Replies: 22
Views: 16,564
Posted By tackdriver
Re: Volvo Penta 2003 overheating - THE ANSWER

Haha, this old chestnut. The answer is that there is a plastic restrictor (un-documented) in the turbo cooling line that moves and blocks the main cooling circuit. Details here:
Old Marine...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 12-06-2013, 15:26
Replies: 4
Views: 1,596
Posted By tackdriver
Re: Asymmetric Material Advice

OK, thanks for that - in answer, yes its on a furler. What is Code 0 ?
cheers
JMB
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 12-06-2013, 04:05
Replies: 4
Views: 1,596
Posted By tackdriver
Asymmetric Material Advice

Hi all,
the boat I'm sailing on at the moment needs a new asymmetric headsail. Its actually called a Gennika on this boat. We've got some quotes all for different materials and hoped that someone...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 25-01-2012, 17:32
Replies: 30
Views: 3,981
Posted By tackdriver
Re: Am I dreaming or can this be done

Yes, doable, but I wouldn't pick either of those boats, well certainly not the Hunter. Your budget is good enough. I did a similar thing 2 years ago, but I didn't sail the boat back to Aus, happy...
Forum: Marine Electronics 25-01-2012, 17:16
Replies: 9
Views: 4,105
Posted By tackdriver
Commiserations on the x-5 purchase

I hope you boat is fairly small. The Raymarine x-5 is a very light duty autopilot. I went through 3 of them in 8 months on a 38 foot boat that was not heavy to handle. The gearboxes are woefully...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 25-01-2012, 01:31
Replies: 40
Views: 17,169
Posted By tackdriver
Doing it again

Just for the record, The Office was sold a year after I left the US for $12k less than I paid for her. Shame the US Peso went from AUD$1 = US$0.83 to AUD$1 = US$1.10 in the time I owned her. I lost...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 18-03-2010, 04:06
Replies: 52
Views: 29,444
Posted By tackdriver
Bowtie Lady

I met a fellow Aussie in Plymouth, Massachusetts on a Cole 43. It used to be 'Global Challenger' I think, now its Bowtie Lady. The current owner Peter has single handed from Aus through the Indian...
Forum: Marine Electronics 02-03-2010, 17:24
Replies: 69
Views: 10,792
Posted By tackdriver
Thanks to Eric who breathed some sanity into this...

Thanks to Eric who breathed some sanity into this ridiculous thread.



Of course your handheld GPS allows you to set the sensitivity/range, in addition you can use the MOB function when you...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 18-02-2010, 19:15
Replies: 66
Views: 23,482
Posted By tackdriver
Nope, and you don't go to windward either. ...

Nope, and you don't go to windward either.

;)
JMB
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 18-02-2010, 19:04
Replies: 56
Views: 24,268
Posted By tackdriver
If your main filter (the one on the engine) is...

If your main filter (the one on the engine) is not brimming with fuel, then you have a fuel supply problem. After a year, probably no surprising. Prime it with the finger lever on the lift pump. ...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 05-02-2010, 18:14
Replies: 6
Views: 2,468
Posted By tackdriver
OK, that sounds like a reasonable suggestion, but...

OK, that sounds like a reasonable suggestion, but I don't think so. Its got a wire that comes out of the regulator and piggy-backs onto the main + terminal, I'd assumed this is the exciter circuit. ...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 05-02-2010, 17:52
Replies: 6
Views: 2,468
Posted By tackdriver
Further info

I found one previous post, but no real solution there. My setup is wired directly to 4 x 6v Golf Cart wet cell batteries (two groups of 12v). A hygrometer test shows them to be varying a little in...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 05-02-2010, 17:21
Replies: 4
Views: 1,788
Posted By tackdriver
Possible lead

The guy who owns the Nassau Harbour Club Marina is a dog nut. Maybe if you left the boat there he would look after it? Maybe worth a call.
cheers
JMB
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 05-02-2010, 17:16
Replies: 6
Views: 2,468
Posted By tackdriver
Too Much Voltage from Alternator

Hi all,
I've tried to search for this problem, as I'm sure I'm not the first, but its a tricky one to find, so perhaps someone has seen it before.
My alternator died, so I had it 'fixed'. Some...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 22-11-2009, 20:14
Replies: 114
Views: 17,667
Posted By tackdriver
We got boarded by the local Sheriff in north...

We got boarded by the local Sheriff in north Florida. They were trying to catch people with their plumbing out of order. They and came screaming up and jumped aboard without much introduction. They...
Forum: Marine Electronics 22-11-2009, 08:44
Replies: 19
Views: 13,806
Posted By tackdriver
I wouldn't be putting the x-5 on a 36 footer...

I wouldn't be putting the x-5 on a 36 footer after my experience.
I'll post how I go hooking up the linear drive, even if you buy the x-5 and stick the linear drive on it (assuming its feasible)...
Forum: Marine Electronics 19-11-2009, 09:39
Replies: 19
Views: 13,806
Posted By tackdriver
Can I connect a linear drive to my X-5 head?

Hi all,
Further to the X-5 saga I have some more news about this product, and I need some advice on my plan to rig up a linear drive to the X-5 controller.

First, the X-5 product. It seems I am...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 16-11-2009, 13:55
Replies: 11
Views: 3,339
Posted By tackdriver
OK, solved!

It has been identified as a battery isolator which was a) unnecessary and b) wired up incorrectly. Just one of those things that you discover and say "What were they thinking of when they did...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 16-11-2009, 11:55
Replies: 11
Views: 3,339
Posted By tackdriver
Haha, they don't know either. I've sent them a...

Haha, they don't know either. I've sent them a photo as they don't believe what I was telling them.

https://lh6.ggpht.com/__vBgUvd0cIk/SwGs9BkUMDI/AAAAAAAAATk/6Xry-tF9W7M/s144/Battery_gizmo.jpg
...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 16-11-2009, 10:14
Replies: 11
Views: 3,339
Posted By tackdriver
I'm getting 13.9 - 14v at 1500 revs which I guess...

I'm getting 13.9 - 14v at 1500 revs which I guess is about right. So still wondering what the thing was doing, if anything.
cheers
JMB
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 16-11-2009, 09:51
Replies: 11
Views: 3,339
Posted By tackdriver
Bill, agreed, that this is normally what is...

Bill,
agreed, that this is normally what is called an isolator, however this thing is labelled as I said, and has a (very faded) wiring diagram as I describe, hence the question. I don't know what...
Forum: Marine Electronics 16-11-2009, 09:07
Replies: 16
Views: 4,092
Posted By tackdriver
Skip, yeah its not brilliant in direct...

Skip,
yeah its not brilliant in direct sunlight, but it is viewable if you shade it with your hand. The really bright ones probably suck quite a bit of power, and are more expensive. I was going...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 16-11-2009, 08:46
Replies: 11
Views: 3,339
Posted By tackdriver
Why Do I Have an Isolator with Only One Battery Bank?

Hi all,
I have been having some issues with my motor not charging the batteries. I don't have a separate starter and house bank, the engine starts from the house batteries. The back up is the...
Forum: Marine Electronics 15-11-2009, 06:13
Replies: 19
Views: 13,806
Posted By tackdriver
Agreed. The X-5 isn't able to steer if the rig...

Agreed. The X-5 isn't able to steer if the rig isn't balanced. It is easily overpowered if there is too much weatherhelm or if a big wave pushes the stern.
I didn't leave mine to fight with the...
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