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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 29-11-2009, 10:55
Replies: 16
Views: 4,107
Posted By Lady Diane
Repowering my Brewer MT 46 cutter

Yes, I am going to repower her. So where do I begin? My first concerns are as follows:
1. find an engine with similar bed size - where can I get information about what bed size I have? Too...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 28-11-2009, 08:52
Replies: 16
Views: 4,107
Posted By Lady Diane
Bon Bini, Chief!

If you mean by using the big wrench at the front nut of the engine and at the fly wheel, the answer is NO. They have gone beyond that and taken most of the engine apart to ready it for removal. I...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 27-11-2009, 10:12
Replies: 16
Views: 4,107
Posted By Lady Diane
Thanks for your comments. It was not sea water,...

Thanks for your comments. It was not sea water, but fresh water in the cylinders. Mechanics are getting down to head now.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 27-11-2009, 08:10
Replies: 16
Views: 4,107
Posted By Lady Diane
Frozen Volvo

My 2o something yr old Volvo Penta TAMD40 130 hp is locked up after storage for 5 months without starting. Mechanics could not turn manually from the nut on the front nor at the fly wheel. They took...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 18-04-2009, 14:33
Replies: 4
Views: 6,752
Posted By Lady Diane
Jabsco Water Puppy Repair?

My Jabsco water puppy pump works til it is shut off, then plug it in again, and it does not work. I think the impeller stops in a way that shuts it down. What can I do to make it run properly? ...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 12-04-2009, 15:28
Replies: 273
Views: 608,691
Posted By Lady Diane
workshop manuals

Thanks, I did purchase a manual for my engine. You can now take me off this list!
Diane
Forum: Crew Archives 26-03-2009, 05:33
Replies: 7
Views: 2,698
Posted By Lady Diane
Love your quote...... I will look for you when I...

Love your quote...... I will look for you when I get to Spanish Waters. How many boats are anchored there now?
Forum: Crew Archives 26-03-2009, 05:32
Replies: 7
Views: 2,698
Posted By Lady Diane
Keelhauled, I am interested in talking about...

Keelhauled, I am interested in talking about this with you. Please advise as to how soon you could go, and how long you would have. I was thinking one month to enjoy the islands.
Forum: Crew Archives 24-03-2009, 16:45
Replies: 7
Views: 2,698
Posted By Lady Diane
Experienced Skipper Needed - Venezuela to Curacao

Departure Very Soon!...... This will be a great cruising area that includes Bonaire. I plan to take 4 to 6 weeks and enjoy the snorkling, fishing, diving, etc. Boat is 46ft Brewer. You need to be a...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 17-03-2008, 13:21
Replies: 273
Views: 608,691
Posted By Lady Diane
Thanks all. I THINK I have a manual now...it's...

Thanks all. I THINK I have a manual now...it's just that it was sent to my home address in Minnesota and guess where the boat is.......Venezuela.

It will come in handy, I'm sure, at a later...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 13-03-2008, 09:53
Replies: 5
Views: 4,559
Posted By Lady Diane
I am doing 3 of the side windows..... I am going...

I am doing 3 of the side windows..... I am going to replace the poor quality Lexan (?) with glass, I think, as the Lexan has discolored. I don't think I can get 3M here in
Venezuela..... but...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 13-03-2008, 06:44
Replies: 5
Views: 4,559
Posted By Lady Diane
Leaky Windows/pilot house

The latest project is to redo and/or replace large glass windows in my pilot house. 2 of them leak profusely and the rainy season is looming....One window needs replacing - 1.) should I use glass...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 12-03-2008, 10:14
Replies: 18
Views: 12,505
Posted By Lady Diane
Mark, I just wanted to say hello to a former...

Mark, I just wanted to say hello to a former South Dakotan from one (Sioux Falls).

Good Luck selling or keeping your Endeavor...... whichever it is!
Diane
s/v Lady Diane
Forum: Crew Archives 11-03-2008, 08:11
Replies: 2
Views: 2,109
Posted By Lady Diane
Skipper/Companion Needed for Winter 2008-9

If you have captain-skills and have several months next winter you might join me in sailing my 46 ft sailboat from Venezuela to the Chesapeake Bay. Island to island perhaps or a few long runs - can...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 09-03-2008, 16:18
Replies: 16
Views: 3,879
Posted By Lady Diane
Regarding the spring question, I am replacing all...

Regarding the spring question, I am replacing all the springs because they have been breaking one by one. Upon furthur questioning of the mechanic who said to use the washers, he now says he was...
Forum: Meets & Greets 08-03-2008, 11:45
Replies: 8
Views: 2,582
Posted By Lady Diane
Hola Finn, I am currently in Puerto La Cruz, VZ...

Hola Finn, I am currently in Puerto La Cruz, VZ and will be here for the next 3 months. If there is anything I can do from here to assist you, or give you information, please let me know. I am at...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-03-2008, 06:10
Replies: 273
Views: 608,691
Posted By Lady Diane
Thanks guys, but my engine seems a rare bird. ...

Thanks guys, but my engine seems a rare bird. None of these sites showed up a shop manual for the TAMD 40 a Volvo. I have not found the serial number, so that may help if I ever do find it!
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 07-03-2008, 01:06
Replies: 16
Views: 3,879
Posted By Lady Diane
washer or no washer???

I am about to begin to replace the valve springs in my Volvo Penta TAMD 40 engine. I have only a parts book to go by and it does not show a washer under the spring. However, a local Volvo mechanic...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-03-2008, 00:47
Replies: 273
Views: 608,691
Posted By Lady Diane
Does anyone know where I can obtain a shop manual...

Does anyone know where I can obtain a shop manual for a TAMD 40 A, Volvo Penta? I would be highly appreciative.
Forum: Meets & Greets 07-03-2008, 00:31
Replies: 8
Views: 1,751
Posted By Lady Diane
Aloha, John..... nice to hear form you there on...

Aloha, John..... nice to hear form you there on the Big Island. Regarding my boat, it is the same hull as the Pan Oceanic by Brewer, but this one was built in Taiwan and is called a Sun Sea....and...
Forum: Meets & Greets 03-03-2008, 23:27
Replies: 8
Views: 1,751
Posted By Lady Diane
Aloha to JohnL.... Thanks for the greeting.......

Aloha to JohnL.... Thanks for the greeting.... and from my other fav place. I lived in HI in the 70's.... loved it. I was in Lahaina for 7 months, and Oahu for about 6 years. I am sure it has...
Forum: Meets & Greets 03-03-2008, 17:32
Replies: 8
Views: 1,751
Posted By Lady Diane
Hola de Venezuela

Hi, I'm new to this forum and have never taken part in one before. I was searching the net for info on an exhaust system problem I have on my boat and found it. Looks to be very helpful.

I...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 03-03-2008, 16:26
Replies: 41
Views: 4,644
Posted By Lady Diane
I didn't mean to cause a problem, just trying to...

I didn't mean to cause a problem, just trying to solve one. I'll keep it to exhaust issues........
Forum: General Sailing Forum 03-03-2008, 13:48
Replies: 41
Views: 4,644
Posted By Lady Diane
There could be other alternatives. I have a...

There could be other alternatives. I have a boat, no skipper. 46 ft Brewer in Venezuela. interested?
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