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Forum: Marine Electronics 14-03-2024, 20:59
Replies: 2
Views: 298
Posted By kapnd
Re: Alarm / Bed Shaker

I find bed shakers easily at the waterfront dive bars.
What a way to wake up!
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 29-02-2024, 20:23
Replies: 31
Views: 3,208
Posted By kapnd
Re: Looking to buy a boat but a lot of rust on the engine!!

A poorly maintained engine room points to poor maintenance throughout.
If you’re handy with tools, and want to take on a project, make a very low offer.
Don’t worry about insulting the owner, what...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 07-02-2024, 21:59
Replies: 11
Views: 1,679
Posted By kapnd
Re: Boat slip in Honolulu

I would urge you to get on the waitlist for a slip asap, and do so at all state harbors on the island. Once you get a slip, at any harbor, take it. Then it’s easier to transfer to a harbor nearer...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 28-01-2024, 17:42
Replies: 8
Views: 637
Posted By kapnd
Re: Newish Northern Lights generator leaking oil

Be careful not to overfill the oil sump. This can make a mess in a hurry!
Remember that it is not imperative to fill the oil to the high mark on the dipstick, and maintain the level at that point. ...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 02-01-2024, 22:47
Replies: 31
Views: 5,099
Posted By kapnd
Re: Red Diesel - Can I use it after approx 3 years

You’re referring to “road tax”, which means it is applicable to motor vehicles that use highways, not off road vehicles like farm tractors, heavy equipment or boats.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 23-12-2023, 22:35
Replies: 3
Views: 670
Posted By kapnd
Re: Problem with Morse-type shift/throttle control

Isolate the components and move them independently to locate the source of the problem.
If you need to replace cables, buying the cheapest available parts is not the best option, as quality cables...
Forum: Powered Boats 18-12-2023, 10:55
Replies: 29
Views: 21,051
Posted By kapnd
Re: 50 ft Willard Navy utility boat

With such a rounded hull, I thought it was important to keep things light up high, so that was my best shot with the skills I have.
Forum: Powered Boats 17-12-2023, 15:46
Replies: 29
Views: 21,051
Posted By kapnd
Re: 50 ft Willard Navy utility boat

Pics:
Forum: Powered Boats 17-12-2023, 11:59
Replies: 29
Views: 21,051
Posted By kapnd
Re: 50 ft Willard Navy utility boat

I loaded up a handful of photos, but they somehow didn’t make it with the message, I’ll dredge back through and post them up later.
Forum: Powered Boats 16-12-2023, 18:22
Replies: 29
Views: 21,051
Posted By kapnd
Re: 50 ft Willard Navy utility boat

Old thread, but I couldn’t resist an update.
I bought it, and sailed fromLahaina to Haleiwa immediately.
This was right after the tsunami wrecked many of the piers, so our harbormaster was happy to...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 21-11-2023, 00:16
Replies: 6
Views: 1,032
Posted By kapnd
Re: Aftermarket LED for Nav Lights--DON'T

LED festoon bulbs are no improvement over the incandescence bulbs, they’ll suffer the same corrosion problems due to poorly waterproofed housings.
I’ve learned to appreciate the sealed LED fixtures,...
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 15-11-2023, 20:21
Replies: 17
Views: 3,660
Posted By kapnd
Re: Yet More Sailing Amongst The Breakers

No credit to the captain for the boats survival, that was purely luck that the boat stayed high on the wave and did not broach immediately.
What concerns me is that it appeared that they headed...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 28-10-2023, 19:06
Replies: 40
Views: 4,917
Posted By kapnd
Re: Turbo Questions, Yanmar 4JH2-TE

While you’re there, have a look at the hot side of the turbo. And condition of the mixer elbow. Any rust or buildup on the exhaust side will negatively affect boost, and may be a sign that the...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 17-10-2023, 16:53
Replies: 21
Views: 2,533
Posted By kapnd
Re: Is this considered gelcoat? How do I fix?

Might be easier and cheaper to cover the whole area with Starboard or similar product.
Gelcoat and glass will be messy, stinky and costly, as well as labor intensive.
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 12-10-2023, 16:54
Replies: 11
Views: 656
Posted By kapnd
Re: Split Coupling Shear Pin

What Len said!
Time to check all alignment and fit, from propeller to trans output, possibly even torque coupler.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 12-10-2023, 16:29
Replies: 7
Views: 904
Posted By kapnd
Re: Nylon hose barbs below waterline?

As long as you’re being picky, you should insist on flanged seacocks and substantial backing plates, as well as bronze fittings and reinforced hoses.
The sink drain does look very fragile!
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 09-10-2023, 12:48
Replies: 7
Views: 873
Posted By kapnd
Re: Stuffing Box Question.

Modern packing materials correctly installed can make a stuffing box dry without the inherent dangers of dripless seals.
The farther you sail from civilization, the more important it becomes that...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 07-10-2023, 20:57
Replies: 7
Views: 873
Posted By kapnd
Re: Stuffing Box Question.

Hose in a hose for reducer?
It’s worked for me, I used Rector Seal#5 from Lowe’si. It is slippery enough to help with installation, and then becomes sticky.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 27-09-2023, 23:31
Replies: 5
Views: 519
Posted By kapnd
Re: Blister repair when are you done? What can be left as is?

You’re too deep into it to quit now, yes you need to grind out every blister, and wash the wounds with water many times over then solvent before you start filling them in, or even thinking about...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 13-09-2023, 15:52
Replies: 8
Views: 736
Posted By kapnd
Re: Engine won't increase RPM in gear, Only in Neutral

Does the shaft turn when you engage the gear?
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 13-08-2023, 21:41
Replies: 15
Views: 1,472
Posted By kapnd
Re: Inline strainer between Raw Water pump and Heat Exchanger?

The strainer downstream of the pump is a great idea, and will collect all that moves that way, but contrary to what you’d think, not all impeller debris will migrate downstream.
I’ve tracked down...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 06-08-2023, 10:53
Replies: 65
Views: 9,484
Posted By kapnd
Re: Diver applied underwater paint?

Any paint job is only as good as the substrate below it, and it’s pretty difficult to achieve a properly clean surface underwater.
So even if there was a great underwater anti fouling paint...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 24-07-2023, 20:00
Replies: 25
Views: 2,523
Posted By kapnd
Re: What's Under Those Engine Mounts??

A flex coupling is not going to help your vibration issues.
Accurate alignment must be accomplished BEFORE inserting any flex spacer.
Good luck drilling out that stainless bolt, use a slow drill...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 23-07-2023, 19:03
Replies: 25
Views: 2,523
Posted By kapnd
Re: What's Under Those Engine Mounts??

A spacer in between the coupling flanges would move the engine forward.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 23-07-2023, 17:14
Replies: 3
Views: 1,563
Posted By kapnd
Re: Heat Exchanger Cleaning

Don’t forget that your raw water system begins with the intake grating and ends at the exhaust outlet, and the whole thing demands diligent inspection.
Inspection interval is probably listed in the...
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