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Forum: Forum Tech Support & Site Help 30-03-2024, 17:03
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Posted By Jacana
Yanmar Japan spares prices

Hi All ,Off to Japan for holidays in July and would like info on Yanmar spare part prices .3ym30 exhaust elbows complete with joiner and manifold .Aussie price is double USA price and wondering if...
Forum: Forum Tech Support & Site Help 29-03-2024, 17:11
Replies: 1
Views: 242
Posted By Jacana
Anchor winch soleniod

When engaging anchor up down switch the solenoid clicks however winch doesn’t move .Seems like power is good as it’s a loud click on the Muir unit .Suggestions please or is it time for a new solenoid...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 15-02-2024, 18:11
Replies: 22
Views: 19,551
Posted By Jacana
Re: Yanmar 3YM30 Alternator Belt Replacement and Adjustment

Just changed after 1000 hours, serpentine and impeller belts .
Yes very tight to get on/off ,make sure all bolts loosened including the adjustment bolt which is a new addition on the 3ym30 . I then...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 01-01-2024, 16:43
Replies: 51
Views: 7,395
Posted By Jacana
Re: Runaway diesel engines

Had a 3gm30 where a mechanic decided to remove injector pump unnecessarily while replacing leaking o - ring on outlet.Upon restarting it went from a cold start nothing to an absolute racing engine...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 22-12-2023, 19:59
Replies: 8
Views: 593
Posted By Jacana
Exhaust elbow yanmar

What is the best way to separate the elbow,manifold joiner.Thanks and Merry Xmas.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 09-09-2023, 03:16
Replies: 0
Views: 273
Posted By Jacana
Yanmar 3ym30 not powering off

Running with newish 3ym3o Yanmar engines and starting to have difficulties with shutting down. Keyless Soft touch pads for power on works instantly however when I want to power off I have to keep...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 24-06-2023, 14:03
Replies: 25
Views: 2,658
Posted By Jacana
Re: Best way to get last 1/2 inch out of bilges.

Toy shop , get water blaster toy gun. You can reach into tight/low spots and suck out water.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 22-06-2023, 02:23
Replies: 10
Views: 913
Posted By Jacana
Boom bag

Hi All , Just received quote for new boom bag .My previous boom bag was $800.00 new quote $1700.00 . Seems a smidge overpriced Ha . Ha (new people have taken over) .Anyone have a recent price from...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 29-12-2022, 15:34
Replies: 7
Views: 1,271
Posted By Jacana
Re: Saildrive partial blockage

Problem now solved. I connect garden hose inside engine room onto saildrive water inlet tap and ran water down saildrive while using wire underneath saildrive poking it up inlet managed to dislodge...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 08-12-2022, 22:20
Replies: 7
Views: 1,271
Posted By Jacana
Saildrive partial blockage

Would like hints on cleaning critters out of SD25 sail drive raw water passage ,also is it feasible to unscrew raw water tap from saildrive while boats in the water .Thanks Geoff.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 01-10-2021, 14:35
Replies: 11
Views: 1,378
Posted By Jacana
Re: Westerbeke W 100 propulsion engine

Let me know if you need some help as I live in Queensland and can make some calls to try and source the pan for you .
Forum: Our Community 03-05-2021, 03:01
Replies: 0
Views: 460
Posted By Jacana
Boat swap Australia -America and the Med

Food for thought -contemplating swapping my catamaran in Australia with same in America or the Med as next on my bucket list is a no time limit sailing trip both places . Have had the good fortune to...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 03-05-2021, 01:52
Replies: 20
Views: 2,488
Posted By Jacana
Re: From Canada and want to buy a boat from an estate in Fiji...

I’m available to fly to Fiji for work related issues .Let me know if you are seriously interested and I’ll check this boat out for you as it’s just a short hop from here to Figi.Cheers Geoff.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 05-12-2020, 13:54
Replies: 24
Views: 3,435
Posted By Jacana
Re: Sealant to install toughened glass with no screws

Currently researching a fix for my windows ,tempered glass on 12mt catamaran to fix a leak.Seems best to remove and reinstall.3M VHB tape appears to be the way to go to use for seating and holding...
Forum: Our Community 05-09-2020, 13:38
Replies: 5
Views: 928
Posted By Jacana
Re: Boat stuck in Australia

During the last 4 weeks I’ve had a boat sent to South Australia a boat sent to Victoria and a boat sent to New Zealand.
Boats are still allowed to travel and in some circumstances so are we.Happy to...
Forum: Our Community 05-09-2020, 01:31
Replies: 5
Views: 928
Posted By Jacana
Re: Boat stuck in Australia

Do you need some assistance with your boat ?
Forum: Our Community 03-09-2020, 04:22
Replies: 5
Views: 928
Posted By Jacana
Boat stuck in Australia

Let me know if you need assistance if you have a boat left in AUSTRALIA/NZ/FIJI/NEW CAL etc due to lockdowns and you need to arrange storage movement or sale .Regards Geoff .
Forum: General Sailing Forum 13-08-2020, 14:49
Replies: 31
Views: 52,896
Posted By Jacana
Re: Bad decisions

PM if you need any help getting either the boat checked out or transport ideas and quotes etc. Regards Geoff.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 23-05-2020, 17:56
Replies: 0
Views: 611
Posted By Jacana
Yanmar 3gm30 for sale

In current boat until 2nd June so you can test drive . Good condition runs well 8000 Hours $1500. Located Gold Coast QLD comes with SD20 sail drive and prop.
Forum: Our Community 28-07-2019, 22:12
Replies: 5
Views: 1,118
Posted By Jacana
Re: Yanmar prop size

No different horsepowers 3gm30 24hp @3400 27hp@3600 3ym 26hp@3480 27hp@3600.14” prop revs out to easy need larger prop to increase load on engine though didn’t want to waste money buying 2 props 14...
Forum: Our Community 28-07-2019, 12:25
Replies: 5
Views: 1,118
Posted By Jacana
Yanmar prop size

Any suggestions welcome.Just installed new 3ym30 to replace 3gm30 .current prop fixed 3 blade 14”.Should I go to 14.5” or 15”.Cheers Geoff.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 18-06-2019, 12:48
Replies: 4
Views: 602
Posted By Jacana
Re: Simmons Maxim Yanmar installation

I’m about to replace my port side engine and will have to partially dismantle the original 3gm30 to be able to remove it . Yanmar said if I partially dismantle new engine 3ym30 to install it it will...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 17-06-2019, 22:20
Replies: 4
Views: 602
Posted By Jacana
Simmons Maxim Yanmar installation

Hi all , would like to talk to someone who has repowererd from 3gm30 to 3ym30 in a Simmons Maxim 11.39mt catamaran.Thanks Geoff.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 15-06-2019, 13:35
Replies: 22
Views: 9,635
Posted By Jacana
Re: Yanmar SD25 sail drive oil change

Mine are SD20 sail drives.I use the same extractor pump as per previous photo.It has a thick tube going into a thin tube ,when putting tube into oil filler if I wiggle around I can then slide it...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 08-06-2019, 13:54
Replies: 10
Views: 4,711
Posted By Jacana
Re: Maxim/Voyage 380 Head Room

Mine is identical to the photos shown by Steadman,At 6ft1 the headroom is okay but I would like more at 6ft4 probably pushes the limit.Bed wise a bit sideways sleeping however headroom in bed is very...
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