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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 12-03-2023, 14:53
Replies: 37
Views: 8,633
Posted By KWISPEL
Re: abandoning a beneteau cyclede 50.5

For our Oceanis 40, a free kit from Benneteau is available to solve this issue. We applied for it and they sent it for free.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 16-10-2022, 02:39
Replies: 49
Views: 3,333
Posted By KWISPEL
Re: Volvo 2003NT series circulation pump question

I still have a new original pump on the shelf. If you are interested, contact me via a PM.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 12-05-2022, 05:34
Replies: 14
Views: 2,943
Posted By KWISPEL
Re: Fuel Tank Cleaning on Beneteau Oceanis 40

Open the 2 round plates and use the oil extractor to remove the water in the lowest part of the tank. If clean, then would you be fine.
I'm willing to do the same this weekend on the same model of...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 05-03-2022, 11:48
Replies: 11
Views: 2,221
Posted By KWISPEL
Re: Replacing seacocks, Groco IBV with base or FBV?

Why not Marlon true-hulls from Trudesign or another brand?

I placed them and for me were they perfect.
- Price was a lot lower and they work years later still perfectly fine.
- Les...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 08-01-2022, 14:46
Replies: 6
Views: 990
Posted By KWISPEL
Re: AC220-240V ~ 50Hz Space Heater on 60hz

If You buy one, buy a good one from EWT, AEG, ... .
Look for one with 6Amp. and 16 Amp. Some ports have 10 Amp as fuse. Depends on the where you are.
Forum: Dollars & Cents 05-08-2021, 21:08
Replies: 16
Views: 3,448
Posted By KWISPEL
Re: Is anyone else interested in historical / trending data for used boat sales?

Why are we not making a own list with buyers/selling prices on this forum?
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 18-11-2020, 14:58
Replies: 13
Views: 4,647
Posted By KWISPEL
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 10-11-2020, 00:15
Replies: 48
Views: 6,210
Posted By KWISPEL
Re: Hot water from PV?

https://www.green-yachting.online/solarwaterheating
Forum: Challenges 13-10-2020, 23:04
Replies: 49
Views: 18,588
Posted By KWISPEL
Re: Paint type for the bilge

A quiq response to Make My Day,

If you have condensation, special in a steel boat, is the solution to keep the condensation away not a dehumidifier like this one without compressor?
...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 30-09-2020, 00:32
Replies: 16
Views: 5,553
Posted By KWISPEL
Re: VP 2003 - Heat Exchanger Removal

Open your heat exchanger on the back side of the engine. You will now be able to have a look in the little pipes. If you are able to pass through and they are clean, you will be fine.
You can open...
Forum: Europe 17-08-2020, 09:02
Replies: 12
Views: 2,807
Posted By KWISPEL
Re: Winter Sailing in the Netherlands (crazy?)

We have been sailing around the NL, summer & winter, for the last 10 years... It's a lovely cruising ground, and as long as your boat has a heater you will enjoy it! It hasn't frozen over enough for...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 01-12-2019, 02:38
Replies: 84
Views: 18,824
Posted By KWISPEL
Re: crash bulkheads on production boats?

There are also boats like the ETAP 38i, completely 'unsinkable' due to its double hull filled completely with closed-cell foam. The foam is completely attached to the hull (part of the structure),...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 20-11-2019, 11:35
Replies: 42
Views: 5,405
Posted By KWISPEL
Re: want to buy Sailrite LSZ 1

Solent Sew - Sewing & Welding Solutions (https://www.solentsew.co.uk)
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 04-09-2019, 13:09
Replies: 27
Views: 7,273
Posted By KWISPEL
Re: Advice on cleaning fuel tank

scraping + steel brush
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 27-05-2019, 09:21
Replies: 30
Views: 5,785
Posted By KWISPEL
Re: Experience with Riggers in Grenada,Trinidad and Curacao

Le Marin in Martinique? Can't you sail with 1 sail? Slower, ... .
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 13-05-2019, 14:20
Replies: 21
Views: 3,244
Posted By KWISPEL
Re: Wauquiez 42PS Interior? Similar boats?

Etap 46 DS

3 big rooms, real deck salloon, a lot of practical storrage and significant better build!!
Forum: Navigation 04-04-2019, 11:37
Replies: 151
Views: 30,488
Posted By KWISPEL
Re: New Android Sailing App : SailFreeGPS

Thx, we will use him in the next weeks.👍
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 26-03-2019, 15:56
Replies: 34
Views: 6,642
Posted By KWISPEL
Re: Make sure your fuel tanks are clean ...

GTL Fuel works well but still not eassy to find out the Netherlands and Belgium.
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 12-02-2019, 14:34
Replies: 76
Views: 13,425
Posted By KWISPEL
Re: Snubbers and climbing rope

For the last few months I have used these lines as landfasts. They have integrated snubbers. ...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 06-02-2019, 14:28
Replies: 7
Views: 2,885
Posted By KWISPEL
Re: Espar D2 Exhaust Insulation

Rockwool 810. Cheap and there is no better isolation. Don, 't close it the first time if you heat it up, so dissipear the smell better. Later no smell and really great!
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 05-02-2019, 05:10
Replies: 46
Views: 9,642
Posted By KWISPEL
Re: How do I loosen the water strainer?

Make a tool -> place a plastic bag on top, then epoxi on top en place a mettal bar in the epoxi. A day later have you a nice working tool.
Or buy the tool by Vetus.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 20-12-2018, 11:35
Replies: 23
Views: 45,476
Posted By KWISPEL
Re: Planar / Chinese diesel heater exhaust length issue

The first meter need 10 cm. hose and after 1 meter can you reduce him to the standard 90 cm!!!!
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 19-12-2018, 11:10
Replies: 23
Views: 45,476
Posted By KWISPEL
Re: Planar / Chinese diesel heater exhaust length issue

I used for the exhaust isolation rockwool 810 insulation. First days give it a big smell, but after that it seems to be fine. My planer runs now 2 mounts all day long and still no problem.

I’m...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 04-11-2018, 14:48
Replies: 14
Views: 2,449
Posted By KWISPEL
Re: Spectra 380C - Can I Order Parts??

Spectra have a perfect after sale service. Contact them
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 07-10-2018, 03:23
Replies: 9
Views: 2,135
Posted By KWISPEL
Re: ICOM IC-7200 HAM / Maritime HF set 100W

I had the Icom 7200 for 5 years in the boat and it was a great radio and works well with the pactor modem! Looks nice in combination with the tuner.

Maybe not a marine version, but for ham a...
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