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Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 25-12-2018, 15:26
Replies: 53
Views: 6,882
Posted By bradandnatalie
Re: free spinning shaft makes whirring noise

Thank you everybody for your replies and yes GILow I'm still here enjoying the banter of fixed versus free spin drag, very interesting really. The props I replaced were 3 bladed Maxi Props that...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 18-12-2018, 01:18
Replies: 16
Views: 3,344
Posted By bradandnatalie
Re: Max prop and shaft brake?

I have just recently swapped out my worn Maxi Props for fixed. The manual states to turn the engine off whilst in forward gear to allow the blades to feather. Then put the gear into reverse. If...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 18-12-2018, 01:07
Replies: 53
Views: 6,882
Posted By bradandnatalie
Re: free spinning shaft makes whirring noise

Thanks Uncle Bob that was a great article.
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 18-12-2018, 00:56
Replies: 53
Views: 6,882
Posted By bradandnatalie
Re: free spinning shaft makes whirring noise

Thanks for the reply. I just changed out my Maxi feathering props for fixed. The maxi props were worn and clunky and constantly needed cleaning to insure they opened fully. If I was racing I'd...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 17-12-2018, 11:37
Replies: 53
Views: 6,882
Posted By bradandnatalie
free spinning shaft makes whirring noise

Hello all.
I have recently fitted new 3ym30ae Yanmars to my catamaran. These replaced the 3hm35f Yanmars that I bought it with. The older engines has the KBW10 gear boxes and when sailing you...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 28-06-2018, 03:47
Replies: 16
Views: 2,311
Posted By bradandnatalie
Re: Help needed to identify my oven/stove

Thank you everybody for your suggestions. I will work through them and let you know how I go.
cheers Natalie and Brad
Forum: Forum Tech Support & Site Help 26-06-2018, 04:48
Replies: 2
Views: 1,282
Posted By bradandnatalie
Re: Photos upside down in post

Thanks - making a small edit and then resaving the image was the key. Photos were the right way up when uploaded again.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 26-06-2018, 04:46
Replies: 16
Views: 2,311
Posted By bradandnatalie
Re: Help needed to identify my oven/stove

I have managed to invert photos - much easier to look at now :biggrin:
Forum: General Sailing Forum 26-06-2018, 03:53
Replies: 16
Views: 2,311
Posted By bradandnatalie
Re: Help needed to identify my oven/stove

Thanks for your reply Copacabana.
The stove part works fine and we get a full flame.



Have used an external thermometer however the oven will not get above 150 degrees - there is possibly...
Forum: Forum Tech Support & Site Help 26-06-2018, 03:42
Replies: 2
Views: 1,282
Posted By bradandnatalie
Photos upside down in post

I have just done a post and have attached some photos of my stove. However all my pics are upside down. I have followed the instructions in youtube video but there is nothing about this. Any help...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 26-06-2018, 03:20
Replies: 16
Views: 2,311
Posted By bradandnatalie
Question Help needed to identify my oven/stove

Hi all,
thank you for your help in advance :flowers:
We have a 1992 Privilege Catamaran which came with a 2 burner stove and oven. Unfortunately the oven will not get past 150 degrees Celsius and...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 13-03-2017, 15:08
Replies: 0
Views: 919
Posted By bradandnatalie
Help needed identifying Portlights

Hi All,
I am having trouble identifying the portlights on my 1992 Privilege Catamaran. The deck Hatches are Goite but not sure what these are.

I need to replace 3 as the pins have broken.
...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 12-03-2017, 14:40
Replies: 21
Views: 4,408
Posted By bradandnatalie
Re: Freezer won't stay cold

Thank you all for the responses. If I bypass the thermostat by jumping the C+T terminals how do I stop the compressor from running 24 hours a day while I'm not on the boat. I won't be on shore power...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 12-03-2017, 04:35
Replies: 21
Views: 4,408
Posted By bradandnatalie
Freezer won't stay cold

This freezer is driving me nuts. I recently bought a catamaran with a non working freezer, it only had an evaporator in it but all the seals were good. I had a refrigeration company install a Danfoss...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 27-02-2017, 10:08
Replies: 18
Views: 10,861
Posted By bradandnatalie
Re: Chirping alarm from Yanmar panel

My 3hm35f did exactly the same thing. It turned out to be a faulty oil sender switch. You can simply check by removing the wire from the switch (on mine it's located just below the oil filter) and...
Forum: Navigation 04-01-2017, 13:00
Replies: 0
Views: 1,395
Posted By bradandnatalie
Advice on an old Garmin GPSMAP 130 g card

Hello all,

I have a Garmin GPSMAP 130 (chartplotter) installed on my yacht which I recently bought. The unit works very well but doesn't have a card in it. They take a G Card, but these cards are...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 01-11-2016, 01:23
Replies: 0
Views: 900
Posted By bradandnatalie
Navionics cards 50XG (Australia) & 34XG (Pacific)

Hi All,

We have just brought a new chartplotter and are heading off up the east coast of Australia next year and then to off to to New Caledonia and Vanuatu.

We are looking for a Navionics...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 25-10-2016, 00:31
Replies: 0
Views: 935
Posted By bradandnatalie
Navionics Gold MicroSD 34XG and 50XG

Hello all,

I'm looking to buy Navionic Cards for Australia and New Cal / Fiji area. The Australia card is 50XG and the pacific is 34XG.

If anybody is interested in selling please let me know.
...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 04-10-2016, 19:58
Replies: 27
Views: 8,527
Posted By bradandnatalie
How to remove mould from mainsail

Hello all, I looking to see if there's a simple solution to removing mould from a white mainsail. I recently bought a cat which had a spare main stored deep in the bowels and when I pulled it out it...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 30-08-2016, 18:03
Replies: 13
Views: 2,245
Posted By bradandnatalie
Re: Faint CW warning buzzer on 3hm35f

I have that exact motor and I had that exact problem. Turned out to be a faulty oil sender switch. It would intermittently come on and sometimes only very faintly. Not a huge problem to fix they...
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