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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 12-12-2019, 13:57
Replies: 126
Views: 15,324
Posted By sailorboy53
Re: running the engine to charge the batteries

No one says you have to run the snot out of any diesel. My diesel runs 3600RPM and I am usually cruising it at 2000RPM but after a few hours (4) I slowly raise the RPM to the governor run it there 5...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 11-12-2019, 15:20
Replies: 126
Views: 15,324
Posted By sailorboy53
Re: running the engine to charge the batteries

If your engine isn't getting to temp change your thermostat but I have found most marine diesels have TOO low thermostats as the hotter you can run your diesel below 100C the better and more powerful...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 11-12-2019, 14:52
Replies: 126
Views: 15,324
Posted By sailorboy53
Re: running the engine to charge the batteries

I can not comment on your diesel but all the diesels I have owned idle in the 600 to 650 range and that is what I call idle,1000 is NOT idle RPM, idle RPM your oil pressure is at it's lowest if your...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 11-12-2019, 14:48
Replies: 126
Views: 15,324
Posted By sailorboy53
Re: running the engine to charge the batteries

They glaze up so the rings cannot wipe down the cylinder walls causing oil consumption.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 11-12-2019, 11:06
Replies: 126
Views: 15,324
Posted By sailorboy53
Re: running the engine to charge the batteries

After owning and driving trucks for over 40 years and a few million MILES TRUCKERS DO NOT IDLE THEIR ENGINES, we run them up to 1000 RPM and most will tell you the first hour or so after that the...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 26-09-2018, 21:29
Replies: 8
Views: 1,655
Posted By sailorboy53
Re: Detroit 71 injectors doing my head in

I was in trucking over 40 years and owned numerous 2 stoke Detroits and will tell you Relibuilt parts are crap especially injectors. A far better choice is Korody-Colyer parts. As an example if you...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 01-02-2018, 15:23
Replies: 37
Views: 5,148
Posted By sailorboy53
Re: Pulling the trigger on new motor...help please.

You are totally right Jim but the main word in 12 is assuming which from my experience with a boat is not a good practice and that was all I was trying to get across on my post.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 01-02-2018, 14:35
Replies: 37
Views: 5,148
Posted By sailorboy53
Re: Pulling the trigger on new motor...help please.

Are you sure about the 9 tons or is that manufacturers weight.My boat listed at 7.5 ton but with all gear aboard and empty water and black tanks and full fuel I weighed 10 ton.Repowered from a...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 16-01-2018, 15:37
Replies: 58
Views: 13,489
Posted By sailorboy53
Re: Theft Of Outboard Motors.

I took off the L shaped locking bolts and installed 2 regular SS bolts that require a socket and ratchet then 3/8 chain and heavy lock for the tender
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 29-11-2017, 21:03
Replies: 9
Views: 3,801
Posted By sailorboy53
Re: New Regional Piracy Interactive Infographics and Precautions

Correct me if I am wrong but my understanding of the word PIRACY is the boarding of a vessel at sea and stripping it and sinking it or commandeering it and holding said vessel, cargo and crew for...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 24-01-2017, 21:13
Replies: 80
Views: 10,029
Posted By sailorboy53
Re: Gas in Diesel - help!!

I am no mechanic but owned trucks for 40 years,I had the misfortune to get 25 gallons of gas in a 35 gallon step tank on a Mack I owned.Drove it 4 hours getting home then found the problem.Mack had...
Forum: Destinations 13-02-2016, 08:32
Replies: 22
Views: 11,361
Posted By sailorboy53
Re: Sailing to Bermuda

Hi Peter
I left Lunenburg late October and sailed down the coast with very light winds.They picked up in the evening and by mid afternoon the next day was in the worst storm I ever sailed in.Hove to...
Forum: Destinations 13-02-2016, 08:21
Replies: 22
Views: 11,361
Posted By sailorboy53
Re: Sailing to Bermuda

Hi Alberg
As was said to me many times "SCHEDULES KILL SAILORS".Best piece of advise I got.
Forum: Destinations 30-01-2016, 05:57
Replies: 22
Views: 11,361
Posted By sailorboy53
Re: Sailing to Bermuda

Halifax to Bermuda was rough,ran into 40 knot winds and 25' seas in Gulf of Maine for 36 hours but finally made Bermuda in 10 days.Now I am in Antigua getting ready to sail to Dominica.How you doing?...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 14-01-2016, 13:04
Replies: 37
Views: 8,727
Posted By sailorboy53
Re: Which Diesel Fuel Filter

With my setup and 3 way valves ! points 1 way the other opposite but if you just use ball valves on in and out lines it is easier as you close off 1 filter open the other.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 14-01-2016, 12:35
Replies: 37
Views: 8,727
Posted By sailorboy53
Re: Which Diesel Fuel Filter

I have dual Racors on my boat and if you install some ball or 3 way valves you can change 1 filter while the other keeps the motor running
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 12-01-2016, 11:12
Replies: 44
Views: 5,476
Posted By sailorboy53
Re: Technology which may be of interest.

You must be in St Martin then LOL
Forum: Mantus Anchors 01-01-2016, 08:54
Replies: 128
Views: 44,243
Posted By sailorboy53
Re: Giveaway January 2016 - HopCar

Would love 200' of chain rode
Chains (https://www.hopkins-carter.com/chains.html)
Forum: Marine Electronics 13-10-2015, 21:18
Replies: 5
Views: 1,224
Posted By sailorboy53
Icom 802

I have installed an Icom 802 on my boat with a Pactor 3 USB modem,I am using a Mac Pro laptop with Parallels and Windows XP.I downloaded Airmail but can't seem to be able to send emails or download...
Forum: Crew Archives 04-10-2015, 16:57
Replies: 10
Crew Available: Experienced Lady Sailor
Views: 4,021
Posted By sailorboy53
Re: Experienced Lady Sailor

Hi Linda

Would you be interested in sailing a CS 36 from Halifax to the Windward Islands in the Caribbean via Bermuda?

Jim
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 30-09-2015, 13:21
Replies: 5
Views: 2,062
Posted By sailorboy53
Re: Dinghy Placement

Would still be in the davits tightly strapped to the boat just upside down so it doesn't become a water tank in following big seas.

Jim
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 30-09-2015, 08:56
Replies: 5
Views: 2,062
Posted By sailorboy53
Dinghy Placement

I have a 10' 6" Aluminimum bottomed inflatable dinghy with no room on the foredeck without removing my cutter stay and am leaving Canada for Bermuda.Can I carry my dinghy upside down on the davits on...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 02-08-2015, 07:57
Replies: 6
Views: 1,527
Posted By sailorboy53
Re: Pur 80 E

Gord the links you sent are the new 80 E.My water maker is 20 years old and my membrane tube is much shorter and bigger diameter.I am hoping another cruiser will have knowledge of the older units.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 02-08-2015, 07:36
Replies: 6
Views: 1,527
Posted By sailorboy53
Re: Pur 80 E

Thanks for your replies,I am in Ontario.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 01-08-2015, 17:32
Replies: 6
Views: 1,527
Posted By sailorboy53
Pur 80 E

I bought a boat that has a Pur 80 E water maker onboard that hasn't been run in at least 8 years.I bought a rebuild kit and new membrane.The membrane tube on my boat is 2.5 inch diameter and the...
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