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Forum: Navigation 17-12-2021, 15:48
Replies: 7
Views: 2,270
Posted By mkinney716
Re: California to Europe options

It looks like we will do the Ca Panama Europe route. My thanks to all who replied. It is very helpful.
Forum: Navigation 13-12-2021, 22:23
Replies: 7
Views: 2,270
Posted By mkinney716
Re: California to Europe options

Two to three years at least
Forum: Navigation 13-12-2021, 19:20
Replies: 7
Views: 2,270
Posted By mkinney716
California to Europe options

We are planning to leave California and finally arrive in Europe. We have three options we are looking at.
1). South Pacific to Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam. Then on to Europe via South Africa ...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 03-12-2021, 18:00
Replies: 1
Views: 713
Posted By mkinney716
New Balmar alternator now engine won’t turn over.

I installed a new Balmar alternator and after wiring everything up I’m missing two connections to engine panel.. I have two brown wires that I don’t know where they go. The engine is a SABB 2h and it...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 03-11-2021, 19:20
Replies: 16
Views: 2,449
Posted By mkinney716
Re: Zinc replacement on steel boat

There is currently no space between hull and zinc. What is purpose of mounting zinc with space between it and hull?
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 03-11-2021, 14:00
Replies: 16
Views: 2,449
Posted By mkinney716
Zinc replacement on steel boat

I pulled out my new to me boat and while doing a bottom job, I pulled off the old zincs which had about a third of them left and noticed that although there are four bolts for each zinc, about 2/3 rd...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 01-03-2021, 20:21
Replies: 36
Views: 6,267
Posted By mkinney716
Re: Life of a Diesel?

We had some friends that had a 35’ sailboat and a Volvo engine. Their logbook showed many time to get it fixed in South Pacific and had problems with not only the parts but finding a mechanic that...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 12-01-2021, 11:47
Replies: 6
Views: 649
Posted By mkinney716
Tank cover removal

I have two steel tanks on a steel boat. I’m trying to remove cover on first tank so I can clean out tank and install a fuel level sensor. It is attached by 45 screws and silicone sealant. I have...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 11-12-2020, 15:22
Replies: 1
Views: 579
Posted By mkinney716
Rust in steel water tanks

I have a Roberts 43 in steel. It has sat in the water for 6 years and I purchased last year. I’ve replaced all fuel lines (old ones were clear plastic) and in the process of changing out water lines...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 07-09-2020, 10:53
Replies: 50
Views: 13,105
Posted By mkinney716
Re: Seacock & thruhull replacement

Any recommendations for which ones to use on a steel hull ? Mine are marlon and I cannot close a couple of them. I’m going into yard in a couple of months and will change them all out.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 21-08-2020, 11:21
Replies: 8
Views: 1,618
Posted By mkinney716
Re: Raycon fuel filter problem

I finally fixed the problem. After tearing everything apart, it turns out that both fuel pumps would not pump unless primed first. I purchased a new one that will self prime up to 48” and it is...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 12-08-2020, 13:53
Replies: 8
Views: 1,618
Posted By mkinney716
Re: Raycon fuel filter problem

There is a mechanical pump on the engine and an electrical one after the Racon filter. I have a 3.5 gal day tank as well as 2 110gal fuel tanks. The way I have it configured is as follows.
Main...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 12-08-2020, 13:12
Replies: 8
Views: 1,618
Posted By mkinney716
Re: Raycon fuel filter problem

I have the electric fuel pump after the filters. Should this be moved to before the filters?
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 08-08-2020, 17:38
Replies: 8
Views: 1,618
Posted By mkinney716
Raycon fuel filter problem

I installed a new 500 Dual filter and when I fill the filter housing with fuel, close the top and seal then when I engage the fuel pump, somehow I'm getting air into the filter housing. I even tried...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 26-02-2020, 14:16
Replies: 21
Views: 10,042
Posted By mkinney716
Re: Holding tank questions

Here is another question.
I purchased a steel boat with two holding tanks that have not
Been touched for at least 6 years. I haven’t opened either one yet but have a fear that everything has dried...
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