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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

09-04-2019, 20:51

Replies: 9

Engine makes clicking sound and won't start

Views: 10,978

Posted By chips

Engine makes clicking sound and won't start

Need advise please.

When I start my diesel engine first time (Yanmar 2gm20) i get a clicking sound and engine won't turn over, if I try again engine just turns over and starts, mostly !
Battery...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

28-05-2016, 17:56

Replies: 16

Overheating diesel engine

Views: 3,349

Posted By chips

Re: Overheating diesel engine

OK,will do

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

26-05-2016, 15:21

Replies: 16

Overheating diesel engine

Views: 3,349

Posted By chips

Re: Overheating diesel engine

Thanks guys for all that feedback. Can't find suitable entry into waterway for a sensor so will mount engine surface type. TM4 looks good for my panel mounting.

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

17-05-2016, 18:01

Replies: 16

Overheating diesel engine

Views: 3,349

Posted By chips

Overheating diesel engine

My Chico 30 yacht has a Yanmar 2GM20 seawater direct cooling engine. Overheat alarm sounded when beating into wind, motor sailing.
Later found that thermostat had jammed half closed!
Thought I...

Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

16-11-2015, 13:26

Replies: 13

Lazy jacks which design ?

Views: 7,658

Posted By chips

Re: Lazy jacks which design ?

Great diagram, it tells me everything. Thanks!!

Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

15-11-2015, 20:23

Replies: 13

Lazy jacks which design ?

Views: 7,658

Posted By chips

Re: Lazy jacks which design ?

Yes, great ideas as want to avoid tangle when raising sail !!

Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

15-11-2015, 20:16

Replies: 13

Lazy jacks which design ?

Views: 7,658

Posted By chips

Re: Lazy jacks which design ?

Many thanks !!

Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

15-11-2015, 17:56

Replies: 13

Lazy jacks which design ?

Views: 7,658

Posted By chips

Lazy jacks which design ?

Hi...which is the best system to use on my 30ft monohull?
I'm generally singlehanded. Would like build one myself!

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

11-05-2015, 23:24

Replies: 1

Rewiring connections to Bosch Alternator

Views: 1,315

Posted By chips

Rewiring connections to Bosch Alternator

Am trying to restore my old Drofin 12,5 CV diesel, the zealous mechanic cut out the bosch alternator wiring connections when removing the engine from my Chico 30.
The Bosch alternator 0120339521...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

14-01-2015, 14:44

Replies: 3

Starting current for Yamnah 20GM20

Views: 1,947

Posted By chips

Re: Starting current for Yamnah 20GM20

Thanks GordMay and deckofficer for your help (especially that 240 page manual, GordMay, am working my way through it).

Good sailing !

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

13-01-2015, 21:28

Replies: 3

Starting current for Yamnah 20GM20

Views: 1,947

Posted By chips

Starting current for Yamnah 20GM20

Having trouble with my 3 year old battery starting my Yamnah diesel 20GM20. Does anyone know the "cold cranking amps"(CCA) for my engine, please ?

Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy

05-09-2014, 21:46

Replies: 11

Windvane self steering with trim tab

Views: 6,755

Posted By chips

Windvane self steering with trim tab

I own a Gary Mull Chico 30, they have a transom mounted rudder, which lends itself to using a trim tab for self steering,. Has anyone experience of using a rudder trailing trim tab linked to a...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

14-04-2014, 04:19

Replies: 1

Wind vane self steering transom hung rudder

Views: 1,909

Posted By chips

Wind vane self steering transom hung rudder

Any advise on a suitable trim tab design for my Gary Mull design Chico30 and where to go for fittings and bearings etc ?

Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy

13-04-2014, 21:44

Replies: 0

Johno nz

Views: 1,018

Posted By chips

Johno nz

Self Steering for CHICO 30
Can anyone recommend a wind vane self steering system for a transom hung rudder that will suit my Gary Mull designed Chico 30. Lends itself to a trim tab on the rudder ? ...

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