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Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 30-03-2019, 22:00
Replies: 8
Views: 2,302
Posted By chphotographic
Re: ZF hbw 150v engine alignment procedure

Some photos if that helps.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Qqfbd-z-DFYB1HYiPwQUuhI_S-wTonvG/view?usp=sharing
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Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 30-03-2019, 18:57
Replies: 8
Views: 2,302
Posted By chphotographic
ZF hbw 150v engine alignment procedure

Hi all, sorry if this has already been covered but I could not find it.

Can anyone explain to me how to do an engine and shaft alignment on a ZF hbw 150v "V-drive" gearbox. Because the shaft...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 14-07-2018, 18:52
Replies: 0
Views: 1,024
Posted By chphotographic
ZF V-drive leaking ATF from main seal

Hi,

I have 2 ZF V-drives (HBW 150v-20) one is from the 90's one was replaced in 2014 (Not sure why).

Both leak ATF from I think the main seal. The newer one leaks more then the old one but...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 25-06-2018, 17:44
Replies: 31
Views: 10,213
Posted By chphotographic
Re: So I have low Oil Pressure, now what?

Just an update, My idle was low (<600rpm) so I brought that up to 900, and I switched to a straight 40 weight oil and added some snake oil (STP additive) . She is harder to crank when cold, but...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 11-05-2018, 20:48
Replies: 31
Views: 10,213
Posted By chphotographic
Re: So I have low Oil Pressure, now what?

Thanks all, I'm going oil shopping now. this drop in pressure happened the first time I ran her for 4 hours straight. before that I only used the engine for getting on and of the pick, and the like.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 11-05-2018, 18:06
Replies: 31
Views: 10,213
Posted By chphotographic
So I have low Oil Pressure, now what?

Hi all,

Long story short I have low oil pressure. I have tested this with a mechanical gage. *The problem is real. *At start up the pressure is normal. *At cruising RPM as the engine heats up the...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 25-12-2017, 15:36
Replies: 2
Views: 2,670
Posted By chphotographic
Diecon Marine conversion parts Kubota v1505

G'Day,

Just bought an Easton catamaran with 2 Kubota v1505, the Marine conversion was done by Diecon some time around 1992 I believe. So far I have taken off the raw water pump to find it is...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 18-11-2017, 22:39
Replies: 13
Views: 6,359
Posted By chphotographic
Re: Opinions on Owen Easton 40

Thanks, really appreciate all the advice I can get - hard to know if the price is right considering the amount of work she is going to need... Was having a look at her today, the hull is a real...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 18-11-2017, 05:35
Replies: 13
Views: 6,359
Posted By chphotographic
Re: Opinions on Owen Easton 40

Hey, yes I assume there is some corrosion going on. She has been left sitting for a while in the marina, by the looks of it, certainly bears closer inspection... I will take your advice & start a...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 18-11-2017, 01:03
Replies: 13
Views: 6,359
Posted By chphotographic
Re: Opinions on Owen Easton 40

This boat is back on the market, new name "Ocean Rover" Can anyone tell me about anode tests? With a multi meter and a silver half cell it reads 0.6v dc. I'm pretty sure that means the anodes are...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 05-09-2017, 13:17
Replies: 2
Views: 1,087
Posted By chphotographic
martzcraft 35 in Brisbane

Hi all, My wife and I are looking at a martzcraft 35 overseas, but before we travel to see it we would like to look at one here and get an idea of how big (or small) it feels. 35 is smaller than we...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 04-09-2017, 16:24
Replies: 1
Views: 1,597
Posted By chphotographic
martzcraft 35 in Brisbane

Hi all, My wife and I are looking at a martzcraft 35 overseas, but before we travel to see it we would like to look at one here and get an idea of how big (or small) it feels. 35 is smaller than we...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-08-2017, 15:35
Replies: 25
Views: 9,099
Posted By chphotographic
Re: Cat ketch built along the lines of the Garry Hoyt 'Freedom 40'

Cheers Mate! That is great info, mast is worth many time more than the boat....... I feel for the owner I think that boat is unsellable.....
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-08-2017, 12:10
Replies: 25
Views: 9,099
Posted By chphotographic
Re: Cat ketch built along the lines of the Garry Hoyt 'Freedom 40'

Hi all, this is more of a technical question for the armchair Naval Architect out there.

This boat is based on the freedom 40, but is not a freedom 40, I just wondering if it is as good, worse...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-08-2017, 02:24
Replies: 25
Views: 9,099
Posted By chphotographic
Cat ketch built along the lines of the Garry Hoyt 'Freedom 40'

Hi,

I have been looking at this boat for a wile. It caught my eye years ago, was sold but is now for sale once more for a fraction of the price. Here is a description:

This interesting...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 19-08-2017, 18:07
Replies: 12
Views: 7,637
Posted By chphotographic
Re: Considering a Swanson 38 for sale in Australia

Cheers Sue & "Hasbeen"

I am looking at a 1972, does anyone know if the hulls changed over the years?
Forum: General Sailing Forum 18-08-2017, 02:20
Replies: 12
Views: 7,637
Posted By chphotographic
Re: Considering a Swanson 38 for sale in Australia

Looking at one too, Any comments on how they sail?????
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 17-08-2017, 16:44
Replies: 18
Views: 4,872
Posted By chphotographic
Re: Fore and aft traveler position - effect

I have since found some Pasific 38's and one compass 38 (same boat, one made in NZ one in OZ) that have forward travellers. The roof is ply core so I'm not 100% sold, some knees and a backing would...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 16-08-2017, 11:33
Replies: 18
Views: 4,872
Posted By chphotographic
Re: Fore and aft traveler position - effect

Thanks heaps Bill, any chance of seeing some photos?
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 15-08-2017, 11:42
Replies: 18
Views: 4,872
Posted By chphotographic
Re: Fore and aft traveler position - effect

Thanks, your replies make perfect sense.

If I understand you I will basically loose leverage. As such I will need more winch power to hull in the sheet when the sail is loaded up-- requiring me...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 15-08-2017, 00:27
Replies: 18
Views: 4,872
Posted By chphotographic
Fore and aft traveler position - effect

HI, novice question here. Basically the traveler in the middle of the cockpit, it would be great if it were not. what would happen if I moved it to in front of the dodger? (compass 38 if anyone...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 04-06-2017, 20:03
Replies: 15
Views: 4,832
Posted By chphotographic
Re: Compass 38 hp requirements

Great info Dash-Robo,

I have been looking in to re-power options. I am keen on the Bata 38 right now, but I have always seen value in having more hoarse power up your sleeve should the need arise....
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 02-06-2017, 16:01
Replies: 15
Views: 4,832
Posted By chphotographic
Re: Compass 38 hp requirements

Found this on another thread (see below) I have experienced very strong currents in the area I will be sailing (and no wind too) and don't what to get called out.....

As said, sea trial is the...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 02-06-2017, 15:35
Replies: 15
Views: 4,832
Posted By chphotographic
Re: Compass 38 hp requirements

Any compass 38 owners out their???
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 02-06-2017, 14:13
Replies: 15
Views: 4,832
Posted By chphotographic
Re: Compass 38 hp requirements

It is supposedly a new Vetus M.328 with 10 hours.
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