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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 28-04-2023, 07:00
Replies: 30
Views: 3,261
Posted By colonel
Re: What to do after an engine got waterlocked?

The engine was flooded again in flat seas. So it was not because of rough seas pushed through the exhaust.

This time I didn't have any more oil left. So I filled it with diesel fuel.

Actually...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 22-04-2023, 19:48
Replies: 30
Views: 3,261
Posted By colonel
Re: What to do after an engine got waterlocked?

It happened while sailing upwind in really rough sea (engine is shut down of course). For 2 days non stop. Exhaust on lower leeward side.


When I sailed in similar conditions but for shorted...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 21-04-2023, 13:08
Replies: 30
Views: 3,261
Posted By colonel
Re: What to do after an engine got waterlocked?

UPDATE #2.
The engine is running. But sounds not normal and vibrates. RPM seems to be OK. Oil in saildrive is not clear, probably water was pushed into it somehow.

So I thinks the problem is...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 21-04-2023, 10:04
Replies: 30
Views: 3,261
Posted By colonel
Re: What to do after an engine got waterlocked?

These days we have Starlinks. Thanks to Saint Elon.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 21-04-2023, 10:02
Replies: 30
Views: 3,261
Posted By colonel
Re: What to do after an engine got waterlocked?

UPDATE. Cranked w/o injectors for few seconds, changed oil 1 time and it runs fine now. Control panel was beeping for 20 seconds due to low oil pressure.

I didn't have any more oil. Will changed 3...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 21-04-2023, 07:36
Replies: 30
Views: 3,261
Posted By colonel
What to do after an engine got waterlocked?

Volvo Penta d2-75 got water inside cylinders after sailing in rough seas.
Doesn't crack. Water in oil.

I removed injectors and it does crank.

What's the best to do to recover the engine?

...
Forum: Americas 15-03-2023, 05:15
Replies: 4
Views: 780
Posted By colonel
Re: Miami or West Palm Beach? Finding a place to stay for a month.

I decided to go to Dinner Key marina's mooring. $500/month for for the ball. Parking, dinghy dock and address to receive packages included. Per day in the marina seems to be $200-300 for my size.
...
Forum: Americas 21-02-2023, 18:32
Replies: 4
Views: 780
Posted By colonel
Re: Miami or West Palm Beach? Finding a place to stay for a month.

I called them (Dinner Key marina) and they say that the mooring fields is for up 40ft. I'm 51 and 29ft wide.
But it looks like I can anchor just behind the field.
Forum: Americas 21-02-2023, 17:14
Replies: 4
Views: 780
Posted By colonel
Miami or West Palm Beach? Finding a place to stay for a month.

I'm heading to Florida to stay for a month before a trans-Atlantic back to Med.
I'm looking for a place to stay on anchor for about a month, my draft is 6ft (1.8m).
During that month I'll be busy...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 04-11-2022, 06:37
Replies: 10
Views: 1,203
Posted By colonel
Re: Adding new halyard exit

UPDATE: I decided to make the new exit on the port side. There's now 2 headsails exit and plenty of space.

The new halyard is supposed to be a backup halyard but on the port side it's harder to...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 04-11-2022, 06:33
Replies: 10
Views: 1,203
Posted By colonel
Re: Adding new halyard exit

The Z-Spar's website looks like it have been forgotten 20 years ago. I asked them anyway. No answer for a week.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 31-10-2022, 08:44
Replies: 10
Views: 1,203
Posted By colonel
Adding new halyard exit

Hello, I plan to add another halyard exit. The mast is from Z-Spars. The only fitting instruction I was able to find is from Selden which recommends each exit should be 300mm apart.

Please look...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 18-10-2022, 14:58
Replies: 4
Views: 951
Posted By colonel
Watermaker. Low pump RPM = high PPM?

TLDR;
1) Is it possible that 20% lower HP pump RPM can cause higher PPM? From 200 to 1000?


2) Do some new membranes have lower quality?


3) Can you shot a membrane by running it at high...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 28-02-2022, 06:10
Replies: 2
Views: 610
Posted By colonel
Honda bf15 rough running sometimes. Failed coil?

My Honda bf15 is running rough sometimes. It doesn't sound for me like a carbourator/fuel issue. Is it a failed coil?

https://youtube.com/shorts/Ktk6BMOUr2Q...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 22-10-2021, 23:13
Replies: 2
Views: 609
Posted By colonel
Re: Volvo Penta D2-75F starting in half throtle

Loss of compression was my first thought but the engine is only 400hours.
There is no RPM/power loss and no any smoke.
Everything is fine if started according to the manual.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 22-10-2021, 02:33
Replies: 2
Views: 609
Posted By colonel
Volvo Penta D2-75F starting in half throtle

The manual of Volvo Penta D2-75F recommends to start a cold engine in half throttle.
I used to start it always in off position. Now it starts only in half throttle. Or it takes few attempts if I try...
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 03-03-2021, 12:12
Replies: 5
Views: 992
Posted By colonel
Salina 48 and non-closing doors while on hard

I'm looking for a boat and recently saw a Salina 48. I'ts a Maestro Evolution version. She stays on a hard in a boatyard. In the guest hull both doors misaligned and cannot be closed. A broker says...
Forum: Marine Electronics 07-02-2020, 09:15
Replies: 62
Views: 38,493
Posted By colonel
Re: How to connect Matsutec HA102 AIS transponder to Raymarine

Matsutek doesn't have a silent mode.
When I set up mine last year it worked instantly as expected. Other ships could see me. But marinetraffic showed with a delay up to 30mins.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 29-09-2019, 14:06
Replies: 1
Views: 589
Posted By colonel
eSmart3 MPPT and panels in paralell

I have 12 battery, 6x100w panels and Chinese MPPT called eSmart3.
It has some problems or features and I'm looking into other options of MPPTs.

1. Panels are 18V. When all in parallel it cannot...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 09-07-2019, 01:39
Replies: 1
Views: 698
Posted By colonel
Boiler leaking from insulation

I have a Isoterm Basic boiler and its leaking just from the insulation layer. The rubber gasket looks dry. I don't want to open the window to check what's inside because I afraid it wouldn't seal...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 04-06-2019, 11:14
Replies: 58
Views: 20,092
Posted By colonel
Re: Registering a boat in EU fast and simple - which country?

You better ask in that Spanish forum. Here most are not interested in Belgium flag.
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 04-06-2019, 11:01
Replies: 58
Views: 20,092
Posted By colonel
Re: Registering a boat in EU fast and simple - which country?

Where did you get that from?

You only need to be an EU citizen (or Belgian resident probably). As an EU citizen with no links to Belgium I've registered my boat w/o any problems.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 04-06-2019, 07:43
Replies: 11
Views: 4,281
Posted By colonel
Re: Use genset while sailing?

I've already gave it a try. Now the genset is ceased. Doesn't rotate.
When I bought this boat the agreement was to fix the genset among other small things. Genset was fixed by re-machining some...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 04-06-2019, 03:52
Replies: 11
Views: 4,281
Posted By colonel
Use genset while sailing?

Is it safe to use a genset while sailing? Normal sailing, no excessive healing.

The boat is monohull and getset is Whisper 3.5.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 03-06-2019, 11:22
Replies: 83
Views: 5,324
Posted By colonel
Re: Genset cranks up at 14.5v but not at 13v

The genset was properly diagnosed by a proffessional mechanic and his conclusion is that it ceased. Where exactly and why is not known yet.

Mechanic removed starter and tried to rotate manually -...
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