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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

29-04-2012, 21:40

Replies: 9

Westerbeke - Oil Pressure Drifting Downward

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Posted By rick2718

Re: westerbeke - oil pressure drifting downward

OK, thank you.

I guess the more important question is what-to-do-about-it?
anyway. It took me 13 years to put on 1400 hours, so maybe I'll likely be dead by the time that motor has another 5000...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

29-04-2012, 21:10

Replies: 14

Removing Vinyl Lettering from Hull Exterior

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Posted By rick2718

Re: Removing Vinyl Lettering from Hull Exterior

The problem is the difference in UV attack, which you really can't do much about at this point. My guess is that you will have to repaint to truly hide it.

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

29-04-2012, 21:08

Replies: 9

Westerbeke - Oil Pressure Drifting Downward

Views: 3,275

Posted By rick2718

Re: westerbeke - oil pressure drifting downward

I'm using 15w 40, and I do have the filter which was on at the time. I'll be chopping it open tonight to look for bearing bronze. why would the oil pressure
start out ok, then drop to near zero......

Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

29-04-2012, 18:45

Replies: 2

how to run a new main halyard in mast?

Views: 3,997

Posted By rick2718

Re: how to run a new main halyard in mast?

I have tried the fishing line/weight trick twice, and it worked like a charm for me.
When replacing a fair existing one, I stitch loops to join the new to the old, end to end
and pull it through.

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

29-04-2012, 18:38

Replies: 10

44' Brewer CC Sloop vs Gulfstar Hirsh 45'

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Posted By rick2718

Re: 44' Brewer CC Sloop vs Gulfstar Hirsh 45'

I second that notion, go with the Brewer. I built and have been sailing one for 20 years.

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

29-04-2012, 18:34

Replies: 9

Westerbeke - Oil Pressure Drifting Downward

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Posted By rick2718

Westerbeke - Oil Pressure Drifting Downward

I have a 38B4 Westerbeke with 1400 hours on it which I bought new and installed in 1999. I was crossing the Coral Sea... well, skipping the story, I ran it without oil until I could smell/hear...

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