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Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 07-06-2023, 14:58
Replies: 0
Views: 275
Posted By PolarisOne
Icom M710 SSB, AT-130 antenna turner, Kiss ground plane

Working when removed from my Bristol 47.7. $800. Located Casco Bay Maine. John Lyman 914.953.2985 cell
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 20-11-2020, 10:46
Replies: 7
Views: 2,904
Posted By PolarisOne
Re: Beneteau 473 Water leak near shaft

You certainly could have a drip from the Volvo seal but I had a Beneteau 473 for 7 years and I had an annoying leak in the aft end of the boat that turned out to be a leak from the transom lazarette...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 12-11-2019, 22:04
Replies: 107
Views: 121,917
Posted By PolarisOne
Re: Sailing from the US to Europe right now. What do you think about the timing?

Is this question related to Greta Thunburg and Sailing La Vagabond? I personally hope they have a really good weather router.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 14-06-2019, 05:01
Replies: 17
Views: 3,058
Posted By PolarisOne
Re: Westerbeke W70 head crack

Hi Rudder,

Unfortunately, all the parts have found homes.... Most went to an older Hylas owner with a W70. I left the Hurth transmission with Horizon Marine in Little Creek, VA.

The...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 02-06-2019, 08:51
Replies: 71
Views: 8,109
Posted By PolarisOne
Re: Blown engine. Need advice.

I second the call for a new Beta Marine.....I could not be happier with my new Beta compared to the old Westerbeke. Also, don't underestimate the effect of worrying about or working on your old...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 30-01-2019, 16:26
Replies: 21
Views: 5,651
Posted By PolarisOne
Re: Bristol 51.1 - What do I need to know?

Terry,

The centerboard is very nice to have, especially in skinny water places like the Bahamas. Bristols sail pretty well upwind with the board up..... but you do notice the improvement with the...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 30-01-2019, 13:13
Replies: 21
Views: 5,651
Posted By PolarisOne
Re: Bristol 51.1 - What do I need to know?

Just to emphasize what Orion Jim said..... Get it thoroughly checked out.
Additionally, Water and fuel tanks will have to be replaced eventually if original (very expensive). Teak decks are nice...
Forum: Our Community 31-12-2018, 06:45
Replies: 76
Views: 7,307
Posted By PolarisOne
Re: New adventure at 70

If you are located on the east coast I have a two-owner 1989 Sabre 30 MK3 for sale in NY. Shoal draft (4 feet), Raymarine Evolution below decks autopilot, Tides track Mainsil with stack pack, Garmin...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 23-12-2018, 06:08
Replies: 17
Views: 3,058
Posted By PolarisOne
Re: Westerbeke W70 head crack

Forgot to mention the Transmission (and engine) only had 2600 hours on it before the rebuild.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 23-12-2018, 06:04
Replies: 17
Views: 3,058
Posted By PolarisOne
Re: Westerbeke W70 head crack

Here are some pictures.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 22-12-2018, 12:01
Replies: 17
Views: 3,058
Posted By PolarisOne
Re: Westerbeke W70 head crack

Cracked head update:

After long painful consideration, I have decided to pull out the W70 and install a new Beta Marine 70. I just couldn't bring myself to spend another $4K on the old engine. ...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 10-12-2018, 12:13
Replies: 9
Views: 2,057
Posted By PolarisOne
Re: Perkins 4108 water in #4 cylinder

Its salt water in the cylinder not coolant? After having a head crack in my Westerbeke W70 and speaking to a cylinder head repair place in MA... They mentioned that they do lots of head repairs to...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 08-12-2018, 06:52
Replies: 17
Views: 3,058
Posted By PolarisOne
Re: Westerbeke W70 head crack

Thanks Jim and Keepondancin,

My mechanic found a new and used head (without valves, etc.) from a Mazda diesel place in the mid-west.... So it appears there are options. One problem is that they...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 07-12-2018, 04:25
Replies: 17
Views: 3,058
Posted By PolarisOne
Re: Westerbeke W70 head crack

Thanks RBK. Tony at Parts4engines already responded and said that particular model is very rare so no luck. Will try TAD today.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 06-12-2018, 17:51
Replies: 17
Views: 3,058
Posted By PolarisOne
Re: Westerbeke W70 head crack

Thanks Sailmonkey,

Engine is relatively low time (2600 hours) and the bottom end seems good. Has new manifold, heat exchanger, main seal, overhauled injector pump, overhauled injectors and new...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 06-12-2018, 16:24
Replies: 17
Views: 3,058
Posted By PolarisOne
Westerbeke W70 head crack

After spending way too much money replacing accessories on the Westerbeke W70 in Rhode Island getting the boat ready to take south, the engine started to overheat offshore 40 miles north of Norfolk. ...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 12-09-2016, 16:51
Replies: 1
Views: 2,968
Posted By PolarisOne
Autohelm 800 tiller pilot for sale $200

Never used Tiller Pilot for sale. Cleaning out the basement

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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 24-07-2016, 19:11
Replies: 25
Views: 21,653
Posted By PolarisOne
Re: Flexible Solar Panels on Dodger and Bimini

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017OMTAV6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 22-07-2016, 08:35
Replies: 25
Views: 21,653
Posted By PolarisOne
Re: Flexible Solar Panels on Dodger and Bimini

I just did 2 x 100 watt semi-flex panels (Amazon $188 each) on a bimini as described above.... Works great so far. 10 amps plus in full sun.

-John
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-06-2016, 09:21
Replies: 8
Views: 3,573
Posted By PolarisOne
Re: Oceanis 423 Saltwater Leaking into Aft Cabins

Here is a blog that discusses the issue:

Boat Fixing | Beyzano (https://www.beyzano.com/2013/06/boat-fixing/)
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-06-2016, 08:46
Replies: 8
Views: 3,573
Posted By PolarisOne
Re: Oceanis 423 Saltwater Leaking into Aft Cabins

Not sure if the 423 is the same as the 473.... but I had a insidious leak that turned out to be in the drain tube from the transom locker to the thru-hull..... learned later than it is a known...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 12-11-2015, 18:18
Replies: 10
Views: 3,288
Posted By PolarisOne
Re: Where is A/C raw water strainer on Beneteau 461.

On the Beneteau 473 the factory installed A/C strainer is under the starboard aft cabin floorboard...... Not easy to access and unfortunately the intake seems to be a magnet for Seagrass and other...
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