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Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 11-07-2023, 03:21
Replies: 29
Views: 3,674
Posted By Marekaofholland
Re: Diesel in Fresh Water Tank - The Cardinal Sin

Just to make you feel better: also 50+ years sailing and it did happen to me as wel. Felt very stupid… had it emptied and cleaned by professional company. They told me it even happens to...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 11-07-2022, 06:31
Replies: 51
Views: 7,121
Posted By Marekaofholland
Re: Variable Speed Freshwater Pump...Suggestions?

Oh oh, we are also in our 20th year With this excellent pump. (6 months per year on board) Just hate to see ours gone soon, reading your post…. I think I Must have à spare one somewhere i thing. Will...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 30-04-2021, 06:29
Replies: 49
Views: 7,407
Posted By Marekaofholland
Re: Got a Dripless Shaft Seal?

Ours is now 15 years and still working perfect.
Forum: Powered Boats 22-03-2021, 06:36
Replies: 96
Views: 14,746
Posted By Marekaofholland
Re: How often do you change oil.

During the 40 odd years I change (currently a Perkins M90 from 1994) every year regardless the amount of hours. Every 5 years I send some oil to the lab for an oilanalyses to check on the state of...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 12-03-2021, 06:33
Replies: 58
Views: 6,460
Posted By Marekaofholland
Re: Oceanis 44 CC tilted 3.5deg to port! Why??

Haha, this happened to me too. Got me very worried. Proofed to be a disbalance between my water and half full fuel tank both 1000liters. Also my battery bank is not centered.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 19-02-2021, 06:32
Replies: 96
Views: 22,286
Posted By Marekaofholland
Re: Standing Rigging Replacement - How Frequently?

We dail a 1994 Oyster 49. Only coastal sailingbinbthe Med. I check every season the Rigging and once every two years have acorifesdional rigger do the same. I checked with my insurance to make sure...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 01-02-2021, 06:38
Replies: 90
Views: 15,435
Posted By Marekaofholland
Re: Silver in the water tank?

Hi, we have been using silverballs for years and years. Never a problem. Well known for keeping water fresh and clean. We als use charcoal filter for extra security abd better taste. We use our boat...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 02-11-2020, 07:16
Replies: 96
Views: 17,978
Posted By Marekaofholland
Re: How Old Is Your Standing Rigging

Boat is from 1994, all oversized. Only coastal sailing. Inspect rigging by professional every two years and every year bij myself. All original. Ok-ed by insurance company.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 25-04-2020, 09:09
Replies: 51
Views: 12,429
Posted By Marekaofholland
Re: Must Oil Filter Be Filled After Oil Change?

Hi, I have never done it as it is not necessary. Might save some time pumping the oil thru the system but you willl spill putting the filter back on. Hate that....
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-11-2019, 09:35
Replies: 126
Views: 15,795
Posted By Marekaofholland
Re: Closing Seacocks

Hi All, It depends where you keep your boat and the season you are in. We are based in the Med and water is very salt and there is no risk of freezing seacocks. So we leave them open and close all...
Forum: Our Community 17-10-2019, 08:58
Replies: 208
Views: 37,891
Posted By Marekaofholland
Re: Cruising Anchor Chain Length

I don't want to burn my fingers on the topic "what's best". Been sailing since my 20-ies (now 70) and had all kind of anchors. With that experience in mind we now have 100m of 12mm chain, a 35 kg...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 14-08-2019, 05:32
Replies: 63
Views: 9,381
Posted By Marekaofholland
Re: Biggest Job Yet. All the damn TEAK.

Well you did proceed already, so further comment is fruitless. On our boat we have bare (grey) teak. I just clean with salt water and once a year with Boracol. It is pretty silver-gray
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 03-08-2019, 03:47
Replies: 102
Views: 12,094
Posted By Marekaofholland
Re: CF Members Survey - Batteries Used Currently - 2019

7AGM and serious thinking about replacing them for lithium when the time comes...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 03-08-2019, 03:38
Replies: 73
Views: 14,360
Posted By Marekaofholland
Re: Do you leave your boat unlocked?

When behind Anchor we leave all open and keys in slot. But have a “beware of the dog” sign out.... in harbour we lock door and hatches (had a downpoor once...)
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