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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 09-09-2018, 22:10
Replies: 6
Views: 3,111
Posted By Burge
Re: Engine problems in 30 knots - Volvo D55

Thanks for your thoughts JannW, I would much prefer a fuel problem than mechanical damage.

The oil test came back clear so no evidence of mechanical damage. I have decided to bite the bullet and...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 06-08-2018, 01:14
Replies: 6
Views: 3,111
Posted By Burge
Re: Engine problems in 30 knots - Volvo D55

Thanks Martin, Doug & Rickfit.

At this stage I have organised an oil sample to be tested for metal, water, silicon etc to determine if there is mechanical damage and I will go from there.

Its...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 30-07-2018, 04:35
Replies: 6
Views: 3,111
Posted By Burge
Engine problems in 30 knots - Volvo D55

Hi,

I am hoping to get some helpful advice on diagnosing an engine fault. 2005 Volvo D55 normally aspirated.

Last weekend I went to take my boat out after being overseas since April and as I...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 25-06-2016, 20:24
Replies: 15
Views: 4,858
Posted By Burge
Installing a fitting to a stainless steel water tank

Hi I have recently installed a watermarker and need to add a hose fitting to the top of the stainless steel water tank.

Does anyone know how to do this specifically do you thread the hole, i'm...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 05-05-2016, 21:38
Replies: 1
Views: 901
Posted By Burge
Crossing The Atlantic West Bound

Hi,

We are currently in the process of planning our circumnavigation and I am getting some conflicting information on best time to cross the Atlantic.

We will be coming out of the Med and...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 23-04-2016, 03:28
Replies: 2
Views: 1,394
Posted By Burge
Keel Bolts Torque Setting

HI I have a farr 44 with bronze Keel Bolts and laminate timber hull and would like to know what torque for tightening Keel Bolts.

Cheers Anthony
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 15-01-2016, 23:14
Replies: 27
Views: 11,631
Posted By Burge
Re: How Many Watts Of Solar For Offshore Cruising?

I have been consideline adding a 12v Hp pump to the WM setup so could run off solar and have also considered adding a 12v refrigerator system as back up to engine driven system but where do you...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 14-01-2016, 19:13
Replies: 27
Views: 11,631
Posted By Burge
How Many Watts Of Solar For Offshore Cruising?

Hi,

I am currently looking in to Solar panels with offshore sailing in mind and would like advice on how much Watt to go for.

The boat is a Farr 44 with engine driven refrigeration and...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 16-12-2015, 09:39
Replies: 10
Views: 4,074
Posted By Burge
Re: Winch Drum Roughness

Yep anodized.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 16-12-2015, 09:30
Replies: 10
Views: 4,074
Posted By Burge
Winch Drum Roughness

Hi All,

I have recently redone all my winches including putting new tailing jaws on but I am still having difficulties with the self tailing slipping and I am informed that it is probably due...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 20-11-2015, 17:36
Replies: 3
Views: 1,613
Posted By Burge
Engine Rpm For Water Maker HP Water Pump

Hi,

I am in the process of fitting my new open ocean engine driven water maker and I am at the stage of determining what size pulley to fit on the engine. This is determined by what rev range I...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 10-11-2015, 13:40
Replies: 9
Views: 6,297
Posted By Burge
Re: Mounting Fuel Filter Above Engine?

Hi All,


Thanks for your comments much appreciated and I am pleased to inform that you were all right, I moved the filter yesterday and ran the engine in neutral and under load without any...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 06-11-2015, 19:11
Replies: 9
Views: 6,297
Posted By Burge
Mounting Fuel Filter Above Engine?

Hi I need to move the primary fuel filter on my boat above the height of the engine to make room gor watermaker pump. My question is will the extra height cause pressure problems?

I would be...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 18-09-2015, 14:59
Replies: 6
Views: 8,274
Posted By Burge
Hydrovane Hydro Vane Reviews

Hi All,

I am just about to put a deposit down on a hydrovane for my Lidgard built Farr 44 built in glassed over timber.

I did consider servo pendulum type wind vane's such as the monitor but...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 08-09-2015, 20:25
Replies: 28
Views: 10,567
Posted By Burge
Re: Replacement Refrigeration Compressor (Engine Driven)

Hi Richard Kollmann,


Thanks for your post I will check out pully dia ratio and see what sort of RPM the compressor will be running at.


I am leaning towards the Sanden, do you think it would...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 07-09-2015, 22:46
Replies: 28
Views: 10,567
Posted By Burge
Re: Replacement Refrigeration Compressor (Engine Driven)

Hi Dougtiff,


Yes that is the exact model I have, well a Blissfield HGC1000 and I have had three different refrigeration companies replace the seal and one of them tried twice and it still leaks...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 06-09-2015, 18:33
Replies: 28
Views: 10,567
Posted By Burge
Replacement Refrigeration Compressor (Engine Driven)

Hi All,

I have had an absolute nightmare with my engine driven refrigeration compressor with four attempts to replace the leaking shaft seal to no avail. Each technician managed to convince me...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 03-09-2015, 17:39
Replies: 9
Views: 8,286
Posted By Burge
Re: How Much is Blue Water Cruising Insurance

Hi is that 5K USD?
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 02-09-2015, 19:27
Replies: 9
Views: 8,286
Posted By Burge
How Much is Blue Water Cruising Insurance

Hi All,

before I start getting quotes does anyone mind sharing approximate cost for blue water cruising insurance for a 44ft yacht with 4 crew one of which (skipper) has RYA YM.

This is...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 26-08-2015, 13:30
Replies: 0
Views: 886
Posted By Burge
Replacement Options For Bottom Rudder Post Bearings

Hi All,

I have a Farr 44 triple skin timber glassed and I have a leaky rudder post bearing. I believe the existing bearing is the original tufnol bearing and it lets water in particularly with...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 25-08-2015, 23:50
Replies: 7
Views: 2,006
Posted By Burge
Re: Wind Vane Self Steering (Monitor)

Hi interested. Please email details to anthony.burgess@downer.co.nz

Thanks
Forum: Classifieds Archive 18-08-2015, 22:20
Replies: 12
Views: 6,978
Posted By Burge
Re: Monitor wind vane for sale

Hi Do you have any pictures of the wind vane mounted so I can see what would be involved in mounting on my transom?


Regards Anthony
Forum: Classifieds Archive 18-08-2015, 15:01
Replies: 4
Views: 2,882
Posted By Burge
Re: MONITOR Wind Vane - $3000 - San Diego

Hi,


Please contact me regarding monitor.


anthony.burgess@downer.co.nz (anthony.burgess@downer.co.nz)
Forum: Classifieds Archive 12-08-2015, 21:59
Replies: 0
Views: 958
Posted By Burge
Water Maker (Desalination Unit)

Hi,

I am looking for a water maker preferably with engine driven water pump or second option 12V but definitely not 240V.

Boat is a Farr 44.

Must be in good working condition.

...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 12-08-2015, 21:55
Replies: 7
Views: 2,006
Posted By Burge
Wind Vane Self Steering (Monitor)

Hi,

I am wanting to but a wind vane self steering unit preferably the monitor model made by Scanmar and ideally one designed with swing gate mount to allow access to boarding platform.

...
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