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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 11-08-2023, 16:15
Replies: 39
Views: 13,839
Posted By gruffa
Re: ZF SD10 Sail Drive Replacement

It's worth trying to obtain some generic seals. At least in Australia.
My replacement set from the Nanni/ZF supplier were about $300 !
I took them to a seal place before I installed them and was...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 16-07-2023, 22:45
Replies: 49
Views: 21,021
Posted By gruffa
Re: Saildrive Prop Shaft Repair

Thanks Jochen.
When I got the shaft out in our haulout, luckily there was only the faintest wear at one point so I've just cleaned it up and put the new seals in.

I'll attach photos here of the...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 30-06-2023, 05:09
Replies: 40
Views: 20,311
Posted By gruffa
Re: Alternatives to propspeed.

Hi Paperboard,
Did you etch prime first or do any other prep before the zinc spray?
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 25-06-2023, 04:39
Replies: 49
Views: 21,021
Posted By gruffa
Re: Saildrive Prop Shaft Repair

I notice on some of these photos of the shafts with the speedi sleeves in place that there is often a gap between the sleeves.
My shaft seal instructions are that they should fit back to back, as I...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 11-04-2023, 18:19
Replies: 39
Views: 13,839
Posted By gruffa
Re: ZF SD10 Sail Drive Replacement

Parallax Cat, thanks for your comment.
Which trick did you mean for the shaft? Sleeve or coating?

How thin are the sleeves and where are you likely to obtain them? ( I'm in Australia)
How is the...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 09-10-2022, 15:30
Replies: 4,969
Views: 1,265,361
Posted By gruffa
Re: Trimaran - Especially Searunner - Owners

Oh, interesting.
I think the ad said it was built with epoxy.
It's tempting.
But I already have a boat...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 08-10-2022, 23:52
Replies: 4,969
Views: 1,265,361
Posted By gruffa
Re: Trimaran - Especially Searunner - Owners

Well, 75k in Aussie dollars is about 50k in USD so maybe not as ambitious as it might sound.
The second hand boat market has been quite hot for the last two years too. But may be cooling now.
Looks...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 01-10-2022, 19:37
Replies: 4,969
Views: 1,265,361
Posted By gruffa
Re: Trimaran - Especially Searunner - Owners

Thanks Roy, and thanks Pat.

Gives me more confidence to go ahead.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 28-09-2022, 02:08
Replies: 20
Views: 2,852
Posted By gruffa
Re: New Sail Wrinkles

Thanks for the extra pictures.
That definitely looks bad.
A new sail should not have that many wrinkles.

You say the sailmaker is putting in a warranty claim. Meaning it was manufactured...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 27-09-2022, 05:00
Replies: 4,969
Views: 1,265,361
Posted By gruffa
Re: Trimaran - Especially Searunner - Owners

Thanks for your reply Roy.
How do you key the old non skid before painting? (Assuming you are not sanding off all the old non skid.. or are you?)
Forum: General Sailing Forum 27-09-2022, 04:26
Replies: 20
Views: 2,852
Posted By gruffa
Re: New Sail Wrinkles

I'm a sailmaker.
Definitely something weird going on there.
The lines of wrinkles don't coincide with all seams, battens reefs or whatever.
They just seem regular, roughly parallel with the foot....
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 14-09-2022, 05:29
Replies: 4,969
Views: 1,265,361
Posted By gruffa
Re: Trimaran - Especially Searunner - Owners

Hi Roy,
Your boat is looking real good.

I was wondering about your non-skid, as I am going to need to redo ours.
(We've got a 1975 Tristar)
Our non-skid looks to be done with sprinkled grit on...
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 11-08-2022, 05:00
Replies: 43
Views: 7,807
Posted By gruffa
Re: Melbourne Solo Sailor Survives Falling in Water

Yeh, fishing off the swim platform, untethered, single handed was foolish, and I'm sure he realises that now.
I'm sure the 60 Minutes payment will cover his expences.

I want to hear the details...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 09-08-2022, 03:10
Replies: 31
Views: 18,610
Posted By gruffa
Re: Quick Raw Water Pump Sea Water Seal Replacement

Thanks for the great tips on doing the lip seal replacement. I just got mine done today.
I have a Johnson F4B-9
Got the lip seal, plus spares, at a local shop specialising in seals and industrial...
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 18-10-2021, 02:03
Replies: 77
Views: 8,865
Posted By gruffa
Re: BRUNTONS PROPELLERS GIVEAWAY - ends Oct 18th

Thanks for the opportunity!
I would love a APS-H5 for our Sail Drive on our trimaran.
Other props don't seem to have enough drive.
I like the idea of variable pitch to suit conditions.
...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 19-04-2021, 18:49
Replies: 49
Views: 9,614
Posted By gruffa
Re: Perkins no start overnight, no leaks!

Yes, mine is (or was..have now sold the boat)..I didn't have hot water at all!
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 19-04-2021, 18:42
Replies: 49
Views: 9,614
Posted By gruffa
Re: Perkins no start overnight, no leaks!

oh I see.
Sorry for the thread drift, but that is interesting. Where do you feed the water back in?
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 19-04-2021, 18:27
Replies: 49
Views: 9,614
Posted By gruffa
Re: Perkins no start overnight, no leaks!

Good to hear. May not be the perfect solution but at least it's working.

What's that red hose, that attaches above the injectors, do?
Forum: Cruising News & Events 08-04-2021, 17:10
Replies: 44
Views: 12,273
Posted By gruffa
Re: Magic Dragons run out of Puff

Lovely photos of them here:
https://dardens.smugmug.com/Year-2014/New-Zealand/Jane--Shelly-DeRidder/
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 13-02-2021, 01:59
Replies: 93
Views: 9,308
Posted By gruffa
Re: BRUNTONS PROPELLERS GIVEAWAY - ends Feb 16th

We would Love an Autoprop!
https://www.bruntonspropellers.com/autoprop
I think either an H20 or H5.
We have a 35' Tristar trimaran with a tiny folding prop with hardly any pitch. Doesn't give much...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 13-02-2021, 01:49
Replies: 49
Views: 9,614
Posted By gruffa
Re: Perkins no start overnight, no leaks!

I feel your pain DoldrumDayz. Have done plenty of 4-108 bleeding in my days.
Perhaps you can just bypass the lift pump, if you have the 12v inline pump after the Racor primary. No real need for the...
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 23-10-2020, 22:00
Replies: 97
Views: 9,222
Posted By gruffa
Re: BRUNTONS PROPELLERS GIVEAWAY - ends Oct 26th

We would love a Varifild prop
https://www.bruntonspropellers.com/varifold
We have a 35' classic trimaran, but it has some weird square edged folding prop in plan and cross sections (yes, it's...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 24-09-2020, 22:13
Replies: 4
Views: 880
Posted By gruffa
Re: Weird electrical Gremlin

Thanks for your help Jim and Smac.
Problem with checking the voltage is that when it happens it is usually when you are in the middle of anchoring, or leaving an anchorage, etc, so not always ready...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 22-09-2020, 20:44
Replies: 4
Views: 880
Posted By gruffa
Weird electrical Gremlin

Wondering if any clever people can help me out here..
I have a strange, intermittent problem with the ignition circuit for my diesel engine. (Perkins 4-108)
So what happens sometimes is, after I...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 21-09-2020, 06:16
Replies: 45
Views: 13,122
Posted By gruffa
Re: Which multihull would YOU choose for mostly solo long distance cruising?

Ejlindahl, jdazey, thanks for your added information!
I am super keen to find the history and story of this boat. Between Al and the previous owner to me, I know not much so far.
Ed Horstman said...
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