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Forum: Our Community 01-01-2022, 08:59
Replies: 100
Views: 15,165
Posted By Teknishn
Re: Success stories from inexperienced buyers of large boats

Learned to sail way back in '79 when I joined the US Navy sailing on Lasers and such. Bought a 21' O'day and sailed that for a few years then retired from the USN at 37 years old. Ended up spending...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 01-01-2022, 08:12
Replies: 5
Views: 796
Posted By Teknishn
Re: Yanmar Gearbox

Agree with Keith001's answer as well as a starting point.

If that doesn't solve the problem, I'd remove and disassemble the gearbox and inspect the cone clutch and drive gears. With the cone...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 06-12-2021, 07:37
Replies: 13
Views: 4,607
Posted By Teknishn
Re: Hunter (Cherubini) 27 possibilities

A bit late in responding here I know, but I've lived on my '81 H27 for the past 5.5 years. You asked about possibilities, so here goes. As everyone has previously stated, these are simple, basic...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 18-11-2020, 06:46
Replies: 2
Views: 509
Posted By Teknishn
Thoughts on temporary roller furling jib idea.

Hi everyone! Bouncing around an idea for a replacement for my roller furling jib (destroyed by Hurricane Zeta). Boat is an '81 Hunter 27 (Cutter rigged). Insurance is replacing the lost sail and...
Forum: Our Community 04-11-2019, 20:23
Replies: 30
Views: 4,813
Posted By Teknishn
Re: The cabin is never clean no mater how much I clean

No pets here, no girlfriends (but am looking ladies! ;-) ). Coastal cruiser and have to wipe down my interior at least once daily when at anchor. Am currently in a marina with a highway bridge and a...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 03-08-2019, 12:25
Replies: 102
Views: 12,094
Posted By Teknishn
Re: CF Members Survey - Batteries Used Currently - 2019

6 12-volt Deep Cycle size 24 SLA's as 3 separate house banks, 2 size 31 Marine Cranking batteries. Overkill on a 27-foot sailboat with a Yanmar 1GM, I know. Went with the size 24's for the house...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 16-07-2019, 19:09
Replies: 23
Views: 7,574
Posted By Teknishn
Re: Avoid Egypt

I feel for you on this one. However, I will say that Egyptians in general are rather wonderful people once you know them and they know you. I spent 14 of my 19 years in Egypt living in Alexandria (I...
Forum: Destinations 16-07-2019, 18:16
Replies: 13
Views: 2,825
Posted By Teknishn
Re: Newby On The Chesapeake - Goin South

For the Norfolk, Va. area you can either anchor in Willoughby Bay and dinghy into the two marinas on the east side (watch your depth departing the Elizabeth River into the Bay's southern channel)....
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 06-07-2019, 19:49
Replies: 75
Views: 12,363
Posted By Teknishn
Re: Yanmar 1GM Overtemp Alarm / Thermostat

Remove the thermostat and then run the engine. No alarm? You've got a bad thermostat (replace as necessary). If not, check your salt water intake thru-hull strainer on the outside of the boat....
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 04-07-2019, 06:01
Replies: 123
Views: 16,919
Posted By Teknishn
Re: The Live aboard stereotype.

No disrespect intended, but your post indicates that you may have not actually been out checking marina slip fees for liveaboards. My liveaboard neighbors here in the marina seem to be able to afford...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 03-07-2019, 19:39
Replies: 31
Views: 10,219
Posted By Teknishn
Re: Leaky portholes HELP!

Don't know the age of your boat, but are you sure the leaks are coming from the outside of the boat and not from water intrusion into the coachtop sidewalls? When you pulled out the portlights was...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 01-07-2019, 17:39
Replies: 123
Views: 16,919
Posted By Teknishn
Re: The Live aboard stereotype.

I've just signed my first marina lease agreement as a liveaboard today (3-month lease). I have been a full time coastal cruiser for the past two years and I too have felt some of the negative...
Forum: Meets & Greets 26-06-2019, 05:37
Replies: 3
Views: 936
Posted By Teknishn
Re: World of free help!

Hi John Engineer and Welcome to CF.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 26-06-2019, 04:06
Replies: 34
Views: 6,458
Posted By Teknishn
Re: Yanmar YSM8 handcranking problem

The owner didn't disconnect the alarm and the sensor tested good. Broken wire in the harness. Temp sender was bad though.

Yep, busy retiree here. Now have a "real" job (pays in $) working for a...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 23-06-2019, 18:34
Replies: 137
Views: 16,117
Posted By Teknishn
Re: How many anchors do you carry?

I carry four. Would normally only carry three but someone gave me the fourth one (a 25-Danforth) as payment for getting his engine running (Hurricane boat liveaboard in Florida, don't ask). Anchors...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 15-06-2019, 19:00
Replies: 34
Views: 6,458
Posted By Teknishn
Re: Yanmar YSM8 handcranking problem

Oops! Sorry, not preheater..should have been the precombusion chamber.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 15-06-2019, 18:12
Replies: 34
Views: 6,458
Posted By Teknishn
Re: Yanmar YSM8 handcranking problem

Not a 1GM10. Regular old 6.5 hp 1 GM. Good compression. New piston, rings, bearings done last year. Re-lapped the valves and replaced the oil seals as well. Doesn't smoke so I didn't replace valve...
Forum: Meets & Greets 15-06-2019, 06:36
Replies: 75
Views: 7,360
Posted By Teknishn
Re: Looking for an "IN" into the sailing world.

pyr8gfx, Welcome to CF!
You've already received some good suggestions from a few of the people here on the forum. There is a HUGE knowledge base here. Keep perusing the forum and you will quickly...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 15-06-2019, 05:07
Replies: 34
Views: 6,458
Posted By Teknishn
Re: Yanmar YSM8 handcranking problem

Burned out my starter last year and now do this on my 1GM, spinning the engine until I hear the injector pop about 10 times. Rarely have to hold the start button more than 5 seconds in warm weather...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 14-06-2019, 20:18
Replies: 34
Views: 6,458
Posted By Teknishn
Re: Yanmar YSM8 handcranking problem

I'd previously read you YSM8 mission while researching this engine. Have passed it on. He already has a line on a running Beta 3-cylinder and gearbox from a local boatyard.

Many thanks to both...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 14-06-2019, 18:24
Replies: 34
Views: 6,458
Posted By Teknishn
Re: Yanmar YSM8 handcranking problem

Update on the YSM8 "adventure". Pulled the piston and connecting rod out this morning and now the hand crank rotates freely. 2 cracked piston rings and the oil compression ring is just plain worn...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 13-06-2019, 18:28
Replies: 34
Views: 6,458
Posted By Teknishn
Re: Yanmar YSM8 handcranking problem

Might be on the way to a success story here (and I will admit that I misunderstood the big-end access reference early on...language barrier? :biggrin: ). Am ready to pull the piston tomorrow as the...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 13-06-2019, 17:12
Replies: 34
Views: 6,458
Posted By Teknishn
Re: Yanmar YSM8 handcranking problem

(Sigh) Just when I thought my day was done and wanted to go sailing you posted this about the access cover. Would be thinking about it all night and wouldn't get any sleep. On my way back to the boat...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 13-06-2019, 15:55
Replies: 34
Views: 6,458
Posted By Teknishn
Re: Yanmar YSM8 handcranking problem

Okay, head has been pulled and the cylinder liner looks to be in good condition. I will concur with Wotname in that it is probably stuck rings as the valves operated smoothly while rotating the...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 12-06-2019, 19:41
Replies: 34
Views: 6,458
Posted By Teknishn
Re: Yanmar YSM8 handcranking problem

Compass790, went back over to the boat and removed the front cover (again) and attempted to rotate the engine directly at the camshaft. Wouldn't turn. Still rotates when the ring gear is moved. And...
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