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Engines and Propulsion Systems
10-02-2022, 20:20
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Saildrive shaft seal replacement -- "pro" only?
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Glasshopper
Re: Saildrive shaft seal replacement -- "pro" only?
The seals are removed by pressing INWARDS, (because there's a lip in the housing outwards of them), per the Bavaria manual but contrary to what my professional had (yes i read his manual to satisfy...
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Our Community
29-07-2021, 17:54
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Need to abandon crew
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Glasshopper
Re: Need to abandon crew
I got 'cured' from the enthusiasm to take-on unknown crew the last time I did it, so have since been giving this some thought.
My latest ruminations were to advertise for travel companions or 'ride...
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Engines and Propulsion Systems
18-03-2021, 16:03
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Gaskets for Yanmar 3GM30F mixing elbow
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Glasshopper
Re: Gaskets for Yanmar 3GM30F mixing elbow
I'm having trouble zooming in on your pics on my phone.
BUT on my volvo exhast elbow, the gasket is between exh manifold and the elbow/riser (the latter is seawater cooled).
Instead of a gasket...
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Engines and Propulsion Systems
09-03-2021, 15:50
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Volvo D1-20f raw water pump
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Glasshopper
Re: Volvo D1-20f raw water pump
I've overhauled my d1-30 seawater pp twice. Never replaced the shaft or bearings. Now 2400hrs.
Easiest to remove entire pp from the engine and do it on the bench. As i recall, the shaft needs to...
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General Sailing Forum
04-03-2021, 04:19
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Rotary drive Auto Pilot
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Glasshopper
Re: Rotary drive Auto Pilot
G'day Bones,
I have a Lewmar Integra (Constellation?) installed on my Bavaria 37.
The steering on this boat was designed by Lewmar and all other parts are Lewmar; so the sprocket on the wheel has...
Forum:
Marine Electronics
31-01-2021, 16:08
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One N2k network or two (Yanmar LY3 network)
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Glasshopper
Re: One N2k network or two (Yanmar LY3 network)
I'd be thinking robustness ;
In the interest of reducing RISK of damage from lightning strike i would keep this network separate
anything atop the mast.
Rob.
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Multihull Sailboats
11-11-2020, 19:21
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Lightning Protection for Electronics
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Glasshopper
Re: Lightning Protection for Electronics
A few years back whilst a storm was brewing and clouds getting purpler, I disconnected my VHF coax at the base of the mast, thinking I was soooo clever, then subsequently heard a 'clicking' noise...
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Monohull Sailboats
10-10-2020, 03:55
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questions about anchor chain
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Glasshopper
Re: questions about anchor chain
* or whichever direction the deep water is. Rob
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Monohull Sailboats
10-10-2020, 03:50
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questions about anchor chain
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Glasshopper
Re: questions about anchor chain
I like the idea of combo chain/rope rode , because it has given me a fast method of getting the boat afloat after grounding. I.e. easier to take the heavy bit (anchor plus chain) upwind in the...
Forum:
Construction, Maintenance & Refit
06-09-2020, 19:07
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Need some help Good people!!
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Glasshopper
Re: Need some help Good people!!
Assuming that you intend using galv shackle, then you can replace the pin with a galv hex head bolt and rust then becomes the poor man's loctite. Also, try get a bolt with the longest possible...
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Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting
06-09-2020, 16:43
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Low friction rings on the main as reef points
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Glasshopper
Re: Low friction rings on the main as reef points
See attached pic. I retro-fitted the anti friction ring to eliminate the grinding noise and evident chaffe, which was mostly a problem when becalmed and mainsail was flip-flopping left-right.
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General Sailing Forum
05-08-2020, 04:09
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Porta Bote shortening
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Glasshopper
Porta Bote shortening
Has anybody out there shortened a Porta Bote?
Is it do-able? I've got a stowage problem which I'm working through.
(I'm thinking only of the later square cornered transom models. Chop the transom...
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Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
07-12-2019, 04:00
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AGM batteries, PSOC and sulphation
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Glasshopper
Re: AGM batteries, PSOC and sulphation
Could those who've observed lower AGM lifespan being a peculiarity of cruising use, could you please confirm if you'd modified your engine alternator charging circuits such that the AGMs are not...
Forum:
Engines and Propulsion Systems
11-08-2019, 20:30
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My Volvo D1-30s both limited to 2200 RPMs after alternator install
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Glasshopper
Re: My Volvo D1-30s both limited to 2200 RPMs after alternator install
I have this same motor in my Bavaria.
You mentioned above that you have just 'let' your boat.
Could it be that another renter has run your motors too cold/short and blocked your exhaust elbows? Ive...
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