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Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures

28-06-2013, 05:26

Replies: 7

Replacing Vented Loop

Views: 1,366

Posted By CaptainRoss76

Re: Replacing Vented Loop

Boiling hot water will soften the hose.
Also if the hose has an internal coil, metal or plastic, twist the hose as thought you'd be screwing the coil on. This will expand the I.D. of the hose and...

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

27-06-2013, 13:04

Replies: 4

Autopilots

Views: 1,404

Posted By CaptainRoss76

Re: Autopilots

From an experienced marine engineer and delivery skipper;

Fit lazy jacks -- if not already got,
hove to
drop main sail
enjoy your traditional way of sailing with out AP ;-)
hope this helps

Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems

27-06-2013, 12:45

Replies: 3

Stuck folding prop?

Views: 2,696

Posted By CaptainRoss76

Re: Stuck folding prop?

From an experienced marine engineer and delivery skipper;

It is unlikely to be marine growth unless its extreme build up even then a couple of gear shifts will clear this.
Most likely you have...

Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems

27-06-2013, 12:35

Replies: 2

Install Yanmar 3JH and SD50 without engine bed

Views: 3,797

Posted By CaptainRoss76

Re: Install Yanmar 3JH and SD50 without engine bed

From an experience marine engineer and delivery captain;

You must consider the seal around the drive will become an integral part of the hull.
I wouldn't even be considering anything other than...

Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems

27-06-2013, 12:27

Replies: 14

Saildrive Stuck in reverse

Views: 6,351

Posted By CaptainRoss76

Re: Saildrive Stuck in reverse

From an experience marine engineer and delivery skipper; (and volvo trained transmission engineer)

You have to start the engine. Trust is required here, the yoke (clutch cone) that MARINE ENGINNER...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

27-06-2013, 12:09

Replies: 2

How Many Microns Filter For Steering Hydraulics?

Views: 1,287

Posted By CaptainRoss76

Re: How Many Microns Filter For Steering Hydraulics?

From an experienced marine engineer and delivery captain;

Rig a engine (not pre-filter) fuel filter to filter the oil if you think you need to.
I've never had to do that in twenty years as marine...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

27-06-2013, 11:43

Replies: 6

BONDING THE STERN TUBE .

Views: 3,098

Posted By CaptainRoss76

Re: BONDING THE STERN TUBE .

From an experience marine engineer and delivery skipper;

As senormechanico says "bond it". The tube is conected to the stuffing box
- Eye terminal under a 2nd nut on one stud of the box
- Job...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

27-06-2013, 10:58

Replies: 5

Zincs or not on trim tabs ?

Views: 1,256

Posted By CaptainRoss76

Re: Zincs or not on trim tabs ?

From an experienced marine engineer and delivery captain;

You need to confirm that they are definitely Aluminium?
- Magnet test will confirm
-If it sticks, its steel - fit anode - zinc in salt -...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

27-06-2013, 10:46

Replies: 52

Which Fuel Filter

Views: 7,859

Posted By CaptainRoss76

Re: Which Fuel Filter

From a very experienced worldly-wise marine engineer and delivery captain.
Are you going to sail far and wide?
If yes;
CAV - every time! - you will find replacement parts literally at the end of...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

27-06-2013, 10:38

Replies: 4

Ranger 28 - Help Needed - Engine Alignment and Packing Gland replacement

Views: 1,895

Posted By CaptainRoss76

Re: Ranger 28 - Help Needed! Engine Alignment and Packing Gland Replacement

Hey Flying Cloud, Sounds like you enjoy work!

Does anyone out there know what diameter the prop shaft is for the Ranger 28? Additionally, has anyone out there every done an engine alignment on a...

Forum: Meets & Greets

27-06-2013, 02:37

Replies: 2

Hola!

Views: 721

Posted By CaptainRoss76

Hola!

Captain and Marine Engineer on sail/power vessels up 100’ and 300gt respectively
Self-employed Delivery Captain / small business owner
Diverse range of experience which allows me to operate, repair...

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