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Forum: General Sailing Forum 10-06-2014, 09:30
Replies: 2
Views: 1,804
Posted By jlogan
Re: New Orleans Sailors - West End to Gulfport?

Thanks, Greg...I was thinking it was more like 60nm, and didn't know if flow through the Rigoles would make a difference, which is why I am asking. If its really only around 50, then probably could...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 10-06-2014, 08:53
Replies: 2
Views: 1,804
Posted By jlogan
New Orleans Sailors - West End to Gulfport?

:confused:I've got a 37 Gulfstar at Orleans Marina that I cruise at 7 knts, motorsailing if I have to. Is it reasonable to leave at dawn and get to Gulfport Yacht Harbor in one day before dark,...
Forum: Meets & Greets 06-05-2013, 18:40
Replies: 14
Views: 996
Posted By jlogan
Re: Greetings from Cajun Country!

Where do you folks dock your boat? I have had a sailboat for many years in the New Orleans area - but sailing in Lake Maurepas? Lots of stumps out there in that shallow lake..

Good luck going...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 29-04-2013, 18:25
Replies: 27
Views: 9,485
Posted By jlogan
Re: Perkins 4108 Overheating/Steaming

One other thing you might check is the hint mentioned in one of the posts above, the one about disconnecting your water heater from the circuit...for some reasons some installations like this with...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 29-04-2013, 16:55
Replies: 32
Views: 4,475
Posted By jlogan
Re: Bad temp guage or sending unit?

You might also check the entire wire, connectors and all, that goes from the sender to the gauge. I had one like that that ran me nuts with its inconsistency, turned out to be an intermittent...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 29-04-2013, 11:47
Replies: 27
Views: 9,485
Posted By jlogan
Re: Perkins 4108 Overheating/Steaming

If you search this forum for the last few years, you will see that the "overheating 4.108" is one of the most popular thread titles. Lots of causes, most of them fairly easily fixable/explainable. ...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 09-05-2012, 17:59
Replies: 12
Views: 10,659
Posted By jlogan
Re: 4108 Perkins ?- Route Crankcase Breather Tube To...

Dynamo, here is a picture of what I did. Works fine for about 200 hrs so far
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 09-05-2012, 14:44
Replies: 12
Views: 10,659
Posted By jlogan
Re: 4108 Perkins ?- Route Crankcase Breather Tube To...

Search the forums under "Perkins 4.108 Air Filter" and you should find several references to this. In short, many folks have done it and it works fine for engines in good condition. Not sure what...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 26-07-2011, 11:43
Replies: 6
Views: 2,568
Posted By jlogan
Re: Needing Crankcase Ventilation on My M40

One way to do it...K&N Filter, 5/8" hose and Auto Zone Positive Crankcase Ventilation parts...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 29-06-2011, 10:43
Replies: 0
Views: 4,032
Posted By jlogan
Perkins 4108 Air Filter Installation

As an owner of a 1991 vintage Perkins 4108 I often looked at the orginal "bug catcher" air filter (not a filter, just something to keep bugs from being sucked into the engine) and thought that can't...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 23-05-2011, 14:58
Replies: 2
Views: 3,330
Posted By jlogan
Perkins 4108 Tachometer Reading High

:confused:
I have a strange problem that has cropped up. I've owned this boat for several years so I am very familiar with the engine and systems. I went for an overnight cruise the other day,...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 28-12-2010, 08:38
Replies: 31
Views: 45,631
Posted By jlogan
Some thoughts on the discussion above and Perkins...

Some thoughts on the discussion above and Perkins 4108

If you really want to get into the mysteries of propping a boat, you could go to www.boatdiesel.com (https://www.boatdiesel.com) and look at...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 27-12-2010, 11:38
Replies: 7
Views: 8,258
Posted By jlogan
The Walker Air-Sep on the Perkins is definitely...

The Walker Air-Sep on the Perkins is definitely the way to go if you have the bucks, I am somewhat more "thrifty" and mechanically inclined, so I went with a K&N filter for about $30.00 - I used one...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 27-12-2010, 09:47
Replies: 7
Views: 8,258
Posted By jlogan
The reason for the change was that the Perkins...

The reason for the change was that the Perkins has no air filter, wanted an air filter for a number of reasons to include increased engine life and less noise from the intake...seems to do that.
...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 27-12-2010, 09:41
Replies: 31
Views: 45,631
Posted By jlogan
4108 in a 37ft gulfstar - 20,000 pounds - works...

4108 in a 37ft gulfstar - 20,000 pounds - works fine - many boats were set up like mine, large prop - can't really run the motor over 2000 rpm or you overload it...using not more than 30 hp, more...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 27-12-2010, 09:30
Replies: 7
Views: 8,258
Posted By jlogan
Perkins 4.108 'Puke Bottle' Breather Tube

I´m a long time subscriber to Boatdiesel, so I am very familiar with the common practice of running a "puke bottle" to handle the condensed oil/water gunk from the breather on the Cummins B - did...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 12-11-2009, 15:57
Replies: 4
Views: 9,589
Posted By jlogan
Thanks, that is the post I was looking for. I...

Thanks, that is the post I was looking for. I appreciate the effort.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 08-11-2009, 05:00
Replies: 4
Views: 9,589
Posted By jlogan
Looking for something cheaper than the Walker Airsep

I appreciate the reply, and the Walker solution will work, but I was looking to make something for a LOT less than $500. The basic filters are around $40-$50, and can be cleaned and reused many...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-11-2009, 07:55
Replies: 4
Views: 9,589
Posted By jlogan
Air Filter for Perkins 4.108

I would like to fit an air filter to my 4.108 Perkins that currently has the stock dome-shaped "bug strainer" type of non-filter. I thought there was a thread about this, but I can't find it with...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 01-09-2009, 18:01
Replies: 19
Views: 2,786
Posted By jlogan
Jeez Guys - I was just trying to remind people to care for their boats

Didn't mean to start a rant thread....personally, my boat, that I had worked on for 9 years and had just about perfect, was stripped and tied in a way that had seen it through two...
Forum: Meets & Greets 31-08-2009, 08:16
Replies: 16
Views: 2,396
Posted By jlogan
Did not mean to hijack the thread - but Thanks

I didn't mean to hijack the welcome thread for Nice n Easy, but thanks to everyone who has posted or emailed me their recommendations on the New Orleans to Pensacola anchoring spots and marinas. ...
Forum: Meets & Greets 30-08-2009, 08:07
Replies: 16
Views: 2,396
Posted By jlogan
Facilities you used going east from Slidell

Easy..I'm thinking of a fall trip from New Orleans over to Pensacola or so. Could you tell me which facilities (marinas, fuel, anchoring spots) you use in your trips east?

I haven't done it...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 29-08-2009, 14:48
Replies: 19
Views: 2,786
Posted By jlogan
Lest We Forget...

Since today is the 4th anniversary of Katrina, I thought I would post a couple of pictures to remind everyone that Mother Nature is the real boss when you have a boat - Pictures are of South Shore...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 29-08-2009, 13:59
Replies: 43
Views: 24,494
Posted By jlogan
Thumbs up I have 2 of the EU2000i Hondas

I have two of the Eu2000 Hondas, ran them around 300 hours last year with the aftereffects of Gustav here in Louisiana. I have the extended run tanks, and you can literally run for days with the 6...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 29-08-2009, 13:36
Replies: 73
Views: 29,703
Posted By jlogan
Doesn't it depend on the transmission???

The factor that we seem to have strayed from in this discussion, is that different TRANSMISSIONS can be damaged by freewheeling, while some cannot.

For example a Borg Warner "VelvetDrive", a...
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