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Forum: General Sailing Forum 24-10-2022, 18:12
Replies: 323
Views: 66,365
Posted By Davo1404
Re: Day Shapes while Anchoring

Had a few laughs last year while cruising the Queensland coast. Would be showing a black ball while at anchor. Other vessels would arrive & the occasional one would be seen rummaging around in a...
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 14-10-2022, 15:24
Replies: 31
Views: 4,420
Posted By Davo1404
Re: Yacht rescue nearish Brisbane, Aust.

Reminds me of a post on a sailing fb page around 4 months ago. A lady who had just bought a 50 ft production yacht was asking "what weather do we need to sail from Sydney to the Whitsunday Islands".
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 20-07-2021, 17:29
Replies: 61
Views: 13,673
Posted By Davo1404
Re: Best knot for tying stern line to rocks when med mooring

After many years of stern lining in the Marlborough Sounds in New Zealand. I always returned the line to the boat. This was a safety requirement that I was taught. If you have to leave in a hurry,...
Forum: Marine Electronics 27-04-2021, 18:22
Replies: 31
Views: 15,875
Posted By Davo1404
Re: B&G WIND SENSOR ISSUE

I installed the wireless wind unit in 2019. No issues with signal dropping. Did some research before buying. Was concerned about the solar power rechargeable battery. A guy in Norway had no issues...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 26-04-2021, 20:08
Replies: 26
Views: 7,214
Posted By Davo1404
Re: 12 volt refrigeration repair or replace?

You will be very happy with your choice of Ozefridge. They provide excellent service and advice. We have been sailing around the Queensland coast since 2007. That is when we fitted our first...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 19-04-2021, 21:58
Replies: 56
Views: 10,864
Posted By Davo1404
Re: Arnold's Boat Shop Sydney Australia

This is not about a phantom Website. It is about a company that has been in business for years & were a reputable marine store that many boaties used. Over the last few months they have not been...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 19-04-2021, 21:47
Replies: 45
Views: 9,425
Posted By Davo1404
Re: Raymarine - Never again.

Great outcome.
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 19-04-2021, 21:40
Replies: 56
Views: 10,864
Posted By Davo1404
Re: Arnold's Boat Shop Sydney Australia

Website still taking orders?? 236899
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 09-04-2021, 17:16
Replies: 32
Views: 5,003
Posted By Davo1404
Re: Dead AGM's, need help,

As others have correctly stated, 600 amperes of deep cycle batteries will struggle to get fully charged with a 50 ampere alternator. Especially so if you don't have a smart regulator hooked to it. My...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 05-04-2021, 15:29
Replies: 44
Views: 12,275
Posted By Davo1404
Re: Magic Dragons run out of Puff

Thanks very much for sharing this Mike. I used to read all of the De Ridders articles. I would have to say that these articles helped to grow my desire to cross oceans & explore the Pacific Islands.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 15-03-2021, 23:19
Replies: 69
Views: 11,485
Posted By Davo1404
Re: Galley countertops

Yes replaced our formica with the floor tiles in 2003. Still looking really good today.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 12-03-2021, 17:39
Replies: 12
Views: 1,258
Posted By Davo1404
Re: Trudesign fittings

Straight threads are the only ones to use, especially for under water valves. Tapered only allow around 15 mm of thread to enter before binding. Straight allow the fitting to access the full length...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 01-03-2021, 14:45
Replies: 16
Views: 3,919
Posted By Davo1404
Re: Can Yanmar Starter Solenoid be Repaired?

Yes have had the clicking noise when trying to start my 2gm20f. Went through all the wiring, even found the hidden fuse. As others have said it is voltage drop along the undersized wire &...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 25-02-2021, 20:21
Replies: 39
Views: 6,440
Posted By Davo1404
Re: dumbest fuel filter question EVER.

You are dead right about the CAV filters. Archaic design and really hard to change. Bought one of these. A Racor knock off. So much easier to change a filter and no mess.
...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 21-02-2021, 18:17
Replies: 56
Views: 10,864
Posted By Davo1404
Re: Arnold's Boat Shop Sydney Australia

I wouldn't leave it to long before taking it up with the office of fair trading. Or better still try and reverse the credit card payment.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 20-02-2021, 12:56
Replies: 4
Views: 659
Posted By Davo1404
Re: Maxwell 800 windless

Okay use a hammer & punch to undone the large nut that holds the gearbox. Have you soaked it with CRC. I had a similar problem with the salt getting into the alloy spline. The spring that holds the...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 20-02-2021, 03:05
Replies: 8
Views: 2,541
Posted By Davo1404
Re: Watermaker-Rainman

We have the petrol driven unit with the compact membranes. Fantastic unit. Been using it for 2 years now, the little Honda never misses a beat.
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 20-02-2021, 02:58
Replies: 56
Views: 10,864
Posted By Davo1404
Re: Arnold's Boat Shop Sydney Australia

They used to be great to deal with. You could phone them to discuss a piece of equipment. Not now. Many complaints from customers who have been waiting for months & difficulties with refunds. The FB...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 20-02-2021, 02:36
Replies: 5
Views: 652
Posted By Davo1404
Re: Best outdoor tabletop varnish

Awlwood is the answer.
https://www.awlgrip.com/products/varnishes/awlwood-clear
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 20-02-2021, 02:32
Replies: 4
Views: 659
Posted By Davo1404
Re: Maxwell 800 windless

Have you undone the large nut that holds the gearbox to the spline? Are you trying to remove the gearbox?
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 17-02-2021, 01:47
Replies: 9
Views: 1,020
Posted By Davo1404
Re: Yanmar Mystery Raw Water Pump

Mine looks the same as yours. I reckon that it will fit your engine. You just need to swap the pulley & bracket over.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 17-02-2021, 01:43
Replies: 9
Views: 1,020
Posted By Davo1404
Re: Yanmar Mystery Raw Water Pump

My reconditioned spare for my 2gm20f 232726
Forum: Marine Electronics 06-02-2021, 21:56
Replies: 62
Views: 18,955
Posted By Davo1404
Re: wireless masthead wind instrument

No, as you said now part of Raymarine. I think that Raymarine only bought Tactic for their wireless technology.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 29-01-2021, 13:31
Replies: 24
Views: 9,643
Posted By Davo1404
Re: Need help with water temp sensor install on Yanmar 3YM30

This is the far simpler solution. I have one on my Yanmar 2gm20f. One probe hose clipped to the exhaust elbow just below the water injection. The other probe is placed under a bolt on the thermostat....
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 25-01-2021, 13:41
Replies: 44
Views: 6,009
Posted By Davo1404
Re: Heating options for Cape Dory 27 Sailboat

We have a Force 10 cosy cabin heater. 1 inch Chimney runs on LPG. 6000 BTU on high. We installed it 20 years ago. Easily heats a 32ft yacht. 231238
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