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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 26-05-2023, 08:46
Replies: 135
Views: 10,607
Posted By bharney
Re: Outboard decisions: 2 vs 4 strokes

I've had both merc 9.9 2 stroke and 4 strokes and I can say from my experience that the 2 stroke was a much better engine in every way. The 4 stroke is heavier and awkward, hard starting, less usable...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 15-05-2023, 08:29
Replies: 62
Views: 7,755
Posted By bharney
Re: Protecting Dyneema lifelines at stanchions

I use dyneema chafe sleeve over the dyneema lifelines at the stanchions, it comes in various sizes and is very tough.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 08-04-2022, 07:36
Replies: 24
Views: 4,652
Posted By bharney
Re: Looking for a good mast boot

I just wrap 4" white shrink-wrap tape around the mast and partners, quick and easy and lasts all season and doesn't leak.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 07-03-2022, 08:19
Replies: 37
Views: 4,786
Posted By bharney
Re: Engine won't crank if recently cranked

I had similar problem on my yanmar 3hm35. caused by voltage drop in yanmar wiring, adding a second solenoid to operate the starter solenoid as "billgewater" describes solved the clicking problem....
Forum: Marine Electronics 26-03-2021, 17:16
Replies: 61
Views: 5,452
Posted By bharney
Re: Powering Electronics Through Starting Voltage Drop

You need a dedicated starting battery that only starts the engine, everything else ie electronics connected to house bank. There are various devices like echo charge to keep the start battery charged...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 13-07-2020, 08:10
Replies: 49
Views: 8,492
Posted By bharney
Re: To Grease Or Not To Grease?

I've been soldering connections on my boat similar to Capt Coullion's method for decades and have never had one fail.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 12-04-2020, 09:56
Replies: 19
Views: 4,211
Posted By bharney
Re: Rust on windlass electric motor

Maxwell recommends coating the motor and other below deck components with lithium grease to protect against corrosion. I use the grease in a spray can, many years and no corrosion.
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 27-07-2019, 10:34
Replies: 33
Views: 13,832
Posted By bharney
Re: Yamaha 15 two stroke running on one cylinder

I think the new gas tanks are an explosion waiting to happen although I haven't of any. If they sit in the hot sun the pressure gets so high that they become shaped like a football. Just loosen the...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 21-07-2019, 05:47
Replies: 24
Views: 2,812
Posted By bharney
Re: Sea water back-flow through engine

anti-siphon valves are prone to failure which can cause backflooding of your engine. If you have one you can remove it and run a small diameter plastic hose to drain overboard and save yourself...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 14-06-2019, 08:16
Replies: 70
Views: 7,307
Posted By bharney
Re: Butt Splicing from Battery to Engine??

A butt splice should be ok if done right, however it would be better if you soldered the connections also and used a good splicing tape to cover it. I've heard that you should not crimp and solder...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 18-05-2019, 16:46
Replies: 22
Views: 5,147
Posted By bharney
Re: Flooded the diesel last night

I had the same thing happen on my Yanmar when the anti-siphon valve on the vented loop stuck closed and water siphoned from the intake and flooded the cylinders with seawater. When I tried to start...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 25-04-2019, 08:17
Replies: 44
Views: 8,138
Posted By bharney
Re: Anchor Chain Grip alternatives?

why use a chainhook at all, just tie rope directly to the chain with a rolling hitch
Forum: General Sailing Forum 24-01-2019, 09:09
Replies: 24
Views: 6,352
Posted By bharney
Re: plan for lift pump for bleeding diesel engine

An electric fuel pump like the Airtex E8012S can be easily installed in the fuel line between the Racor and the engine, It is a flow thru pump that won't affect fuel flow when off, Makes bleeding the...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 23-01-2019, 09:43
Replies: 27
Views: 22,519
Posted By bharney
Re: Varnish without sanding between coats

instead of sanding, I rub the surface down with acetone to clean and soften it, then apply varnish before it hardens up.
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 08-01-2019, 09:48
Replies: 23
Views: 11,646
Posted By bharney
Re: Dripless seal - water injection needed?

I would definitely go with water injection on any shaft seal. I had a lastdrop seal w/o water injection and ending up destroying it due to it overheating and put a deep groove in the bronze propshaft...
Forum: Our Community 23-10-2018, 09:20
Replies: 84
Views: 9,934
Posted By bharney
Re: Progressive Lenses on Deck?

I've tried 2 pair of progressives about 15 years apart and could never get used to them, they made me dizzy and nauseous. So now I have 3 pair of single vision glasses, reading, computer and distance...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 17-09-2018, 10:29
Replies: 43
Views: 5,086
Posted By bharney
Re: Will a larger battery bank maintain voltage level better than a single battery?

It's better to use a dedicated starting battery to power hi amp loads like starter or windlass to avoid voltage drops that affect electronics. Also, with the engine running the alternator should...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 13-09-2018, 10:35
Replies: 13
Views: 3,205
Posted By bharney
Re: Backup starter for Beta Marine

unlikely that the starter motor itself would fail, usually it's the solenoid which is relatively cheap.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 09-09-2018, 16:54
Replies: 13
Views: 6,605
Posted By bharney
Re: oil coming out the air intake

I had a stuck anti-siphon valve cause seawater to back flood into my yanmar which resulted in a bent connecting rod when I tried to start it. I got rid of the valve and now run 1/4 " tubing from...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 19-08-2018, 10:21
Replies: 15
Views: 3,040
Posted By bharney
Re: Caribe C9/Nissan 5hp Combo?

I have a Merc 9.9 2 stroke with doel-fins and an extended tiller on my c9. With this setup it jumps on plane and is crazy fast with 1 person.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 08-07-2018, 10:13
Replies: 11
Views: 7,186
Posted By bharney
Re: Question about mast boot replacement

I just use white shrink wrap tape either 2 or 4" width, doesn't leak and last all season.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 07-06-2018, 10:21
Replies: 18
Views: 2,728
Posted By bharney
Re: How did water get into my engine?

had same problem caused by stuck anti-siphon valve, I replaced the valve with plastic tubing led to an overboard drain.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-06-2018, 10:09
Replies: 31
Views: 13,387
Posted By bharney
Re: Centerboards - good or bad

I have a cb on my morgan 38, use it going to weather but mostly to balance the helm, boat sails well without it but better with it. The ss cable corrodes quickly in saltwater, if it breaks you can...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 24-09-2016, 09:59
Replies: 28
Views: 6,458
Posted By bharney
Re: Dripless Seals - Choices

I had a lastdrop shaftseal, after 1 year my shaft was so scored I had to replace it. I've now had a PSS shaftseal for 10 years with no problems, just be sure to use the water injection even though...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 09-07-2016, 18:37
Replies: 27
Views: 3,414
Posted By bharney
Re: Batteries putting off hydrogen

Hydrocaps capture the hydrogen gas and convert it to water back to the battery so you rarely need to add water. No fumes in the boat even with heavy charging. hydrocapscorp.com
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