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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 22-07-2022, 09:10
Replies: 20
Views: 1,421
Posted By sinnerman
Re: Old engines little used

My two cents:

I would NOT even attempt to crank the engine if it has been sitting for three years idle on the hard. I would fear internal corrosion in the cylinders.

I would remove the...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 22-07-2022, 08:58
Replies: 12
Views: 429
Posted By sinnerman
Re: 1985 tartan 34 shower drain troubleshooting help

Use a piece of VHF coax antenna cable as a snake. Computer Cat 5 cable may work as well. It is stiff yet flexible.

Using muriatic acid is insane. It is dangerous (the least) and can damage all...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 22-07-2022, 08:39
Replies: 43
Views: 2,932
Posted By sinnerman
Re: Standing rigging cost guesstimate

About $4K for a 30 ft Catalina with one upper and two lower shrouds each side plus fore & aft stays. New turnbuckles.

Not including crane fees and yard layup fees for mast if required..

Don't...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 18-07-2022, 12:42
Replies: 10
Views: 567
Posted By sinnerman
Re: help on work cost budget

If the boats have screwed down teak decks, take caution for "leaky teaky" decks where water has seeped down into the core material (balsa..?) of the deck, rotting the material creating soft spots.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 18-07-2022, 05:51
Replies: 25
Views: 1,838
Posted By sinnerman
Re: dealing with Jabsco poor quality control

One word:

RARITAN

Much better product.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 18-07-2022, 05:50
Replies: 25
Views: 1,580
Posted By sinnerman
Re: step up transformer to run air con

[QUOTE=smac999;3654717]even with a transformer the AC system might only want 50hz


VERY GOOD POINT!!
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 15-07-2022, 09:49
Replies: 8
Views: 682
Posted By sinnerman
Re: Water in bilge and maybe keel

Often bilge water comes from outside rain water leaks (windows, loose deck fittings).

I would be more concerned with the oil...

cheers
Forum: Our Community 15-07-2022, 09:46
Replies: 62
Views: 4,982
Posted By sinnerman
Re: How to deal with aggressive ducks...

This is the new DoorDash delivery service.

They now deliver fresh ducks right to your door or dockside.

It is called Duck Dash.


cheers
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 12-07-2022, 10:05
Replies: 43
Views: 2,466
Posted By sinnerman
Re: Messenger Line to Halyard Join

My two bits for the whipping.

West marine sells the whipping twine at $8.00 a roll, more ($$) if you want the needle as well.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 08-07-2022, 07:08
Replies: 39
Views: 3,445
Posted By sinnerman
Re: Major prop walk in forward

Dumb question but maybe the yard installed the prop on backwards. (??)

The shaft is tapered, but the taper is slight.

The yard may have just slapped it on, torqued down the retaining nut and...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 08-07-2022, 07:06
Replies: 39
Views: 3,445
Posted By sinnerman
Re: Major prop walk in forward

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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 07-07-2022, 14:08
Replies: 48
Views: 3,946
Posted By sinnerman
Re: The Universal M25 is winning the battle

To free up the piston rings, I would pull the injectors and pour low viscosity oil into the cylinders through the injector ports (Marvel mystery oil / Kroil oil / trans fluid) then let it sit for a...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 30-06-2022, 05:52
Replies: 21
Views: 2,690
Posted By sinnerman
Re: Bad Review of Dream Yacht Charters

I think a lot of these charter companies have difficulties retaining competent people.

So they hire misfits to "maintain" the boats (or the management/ actual boat owners do not want to spend the...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 29-06-2022, 10:41
Replies: 32
Views: 2,462
Posted By sinnerman
Re: Modifying a mini split A/C with marine condenser?

I would question whether the house unit would stand up to a contstant salt air environment, and not be eaten alive in a season or two.

This is what happens when people install RV units on their...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 22-06-2022, 09:44
Replies: 13
Views: 687
Posted By sinnerman
Re: Universal diesel surging problem in my sailboat

more info
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 22-06-2022, 09:37
Replies: 13
Views: 687
Posted By sinnerman
Re: Universal diesel surging problem in my sailboat

Stu (above) is the go-to guy for these diesels..
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 22-06-2022, 09:33
Replies: 13
Views: 687
Posted By sinnerman
Re: Universal diesel surging problem in my sailboat

When you set the throttle on the diesel engine, you are actually setting an engine "Speed" for the motor to regulate at.

If the speed drops below the set speed, the governor system , through...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 22-06-2022, 09:19
Replies: 13
Views: 687
Posted By sinnerman
Re: Universal diesel surging problem in my sailboat

Info(PDF) in the Universal engines (which are made from Kubota tractor engines as you stated:


Parts breakdowns for the universal engines:

...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 14-06-2022, 06:08
Replies: 25
Views: 3,257
Posted By sinnerman
Re: how much should this worry me

On the first pic of the corroded thru-hulls, to me (IMHO) it looks like salt water corrosion on the bronze (brass?) fittings. Maybe the boat had some salt water in this area at one time. Note the...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 13-06-2022, 06:08
Replies: 48
Views: 3,673
Posted By sinnerman
Re: Best filler for worn out woodscrew holes

Glue some toothpicks or pieces thereof in the hole with Titebond wood glue.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 08-06-2022, 07:17
Replies: 14
Views: 820
Posted By sinnerman
Re: Yanmar 3gm35h cooling problems

Dumb question, but did you verify that your raw water thru hull fitting / valve is not plugged?

My story:

After installing BRAND NEW thru hulls and valves , when I went to fire up my air...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 07-06-2022, 08:05
Replies: 14
Views: 1,092
Posted By sinnerman
Re: Engine seawater flow with engine off

I am pretty sure this is why it is necessary to install the the anti-siphon loop (between the HX raw water output and the exhaust manifold nipple.) as high as possible.

You want to keep the loop...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 06-06-2022, 11:02
Replies: 50
Views: 5,008
Posted By sinnerman
Re: What would you do with a (pretty) good running 29 Year old Diesel?

Overlooked diesel maintenance items:

-Adjusting the valve clearance (lash)

Periodically removing the fuel injectors and taking them to a good diesel shop to inspect:
-The spray pattern
...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 02-06-2022, 16:38
Replies: 5
Views: 450
Posted By sinnerman
Re: Protecting a Daggerboard from Rubbing

There is a self adhesive, low friction tape called "Jap Tape" that people install on dagger boards/center boards, basically to keep the sides from rubbing and reduce friction.

Hard to find and...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 01-06-2022, 13:15
Replies: 48
Views: 3,946
Posted By sinnerman
Re: The Universal M25 is winning the battle

Learning things about Universal diesels. The M25 is a different bore and stroke than the M25xp. The Kubota dealer wants to know the tractor model and engine serial number.[/QUOTE]

It is a Kubota...
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