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Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 29-05-2013, 17:48
Replies: 84
Views: 55,271
Posted By Sunnygirl
Re: Yanmar SD50 Saildrives - Have the Cone Clutch Problems Been Solved ?

The recommended oil is Quicksilver / mercruiser / mercury. It's the blue oil. It's got an addiive which emulsifies water. Car gear box oil is the same spec but without that additive. When the oil...
Forum: Crew Archives 22-11-2012, 14:10
Replies: 5
Views: 1,402
Posted By Sunnygirl
Re: New Cal to Brisbane or Coffs Harbour - Nov.

Hello,
the 7 day wind forecast is perfect now with a high in the region. The Tropical depression of the last few days was benign. Some of the amateur weather routers were thinking this could have...
Forum: Crew Archives 19-11-2012, 01:56
Replies: 5
Views: 1,402
Posted By Sunnygirl
New Cal to Brisbane or Coffs Harbour - Nov.

South for Summer in a Seawind 1250 Cat. Basic skills required. My usual crew are unavailable for 10 days, so if there is someone interested sooner?!
Forum: Marine Electronics 26-10-2012, 07:12
Replies: 12
Views: 8,245
Posted By Sunnygirl
Re: e-mail via Iridium Phone, w/o X-Gate

Luis, that definitive! Paul knows why now, he's prob been wondering since 2008! well done and thanks.
Mike
Forum: Marine Electronics 26-10-2012, 05:17
Replies: 12
Views: 8,245
Posted By Sunnygirl
Re: e-mail via Iridium Phone, w/o X-Gate

Luis, legend status confirmed! I think you did that without taking a breath too.
Cheers mate
mike
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 22-09-2012, 05:45
Replies: 84
Views: 55,271
Posted By Sunnygirl
Re: Yanmar SD50 Saildrives - Have the Cone Clutch Problems Been Solved ?

Cone school!! It's scarry when the boat won't go into gear. The cones are the same as a clutch plate in a manual transmission car. You can 'play' the car clutch to take off smooth, also the wear...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 22-09-2012, 05:34
Replies: 84
Views: 55,271
Posted By Sunnygirl
Re: Yanmar SD50 Saildrives - Have the Cone Clutch Problems Been Solved ?

Cheers Mark, I agree, it seems that the cones will run up into the 1000's of hours and maybe never lose grip. I'f anything excasserbates glazing the failure will happen sooner. e.g. I got a rope...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 22-09-2012, 03:23
Replies: 84
Views: 55,271
Posted By Sunnygirl
Re: Yanmar SD50 Saildrives - Have the Cone Clutch Problems Been Solved ?

I was looking for the old thread and found this one. The problem is caused thru use and excasserbated by things e.g. when engaging into gear, a heavy prop, too fast off the mark etc. The cones...
Forum: Crew Archives 03-10-2011, 21:34
Replies: 1
Views: 1,742
Posted By Sunnygirl
Noumea to NZ Early November

12.5M Seawind catamaran. Mike and Tessa looking for crew to share watches during passage etc.. Departure early November depending on the forecasts, arriving NZ on or before 15 Nov.
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 11-08-2011, 01:20
Replies: 8
Views: 2,393
Posted By Sunnygirl
Re: New Caledonia or Vanuatu Yacht Minders

Jim, well done, thanks, really useful, we depart Qld. Southport Monday! We have a few weeks in NC then leave Sunny in Noumea for a few weeks and return by air to explore more - then - either sail to...
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 07-08-2011, 22:00
Replies: 8
Views: 2,393
Posted By Sunnygirl
Re: New Caledonia or Vanuatu Yacht Minders

Hi Jim
Thanks for that, is there any particular paper work require to enter NC?
Reference is made to: - The "acte de francisation" or "carte de circulation"!!??
Cheers, Sunny, Tessa & Mike
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 04-08-2011, 21:07
Replies: 8
Views: 2,393
Posted By Sunnygirl
Re: New Caledonia or Vanuatu yacht minders

cheers for that, the main concerns are security and someone trustworthy to look out for it, is that well assured? Plus checking the batteries have maintained charge. WA's is full of Kiwis, grown to...
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 04-08-2011, 20:27
Replies: 8
Views: 2,393
Posted By Sunnygirl
Question New Caledonia or Vanuatu Yacht Minders

We're sailing to New Caledonis and surrounds for the remainder of Winter. Any ideas where to leave a 12.5M cat if we go back to Aus for a few weeks. Marina's, minders, individuals companies?
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