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Forum: Gear & Maintenance 03-31-2011
Replies: 15
Views: 3,310
Posted By LittleWingCA
Trantor12020: Sure, I will post pictures. ...

Trantor12020:

Sure, I will post pictures. Yes, my headliner has two zippers that run a good 6 feet or so on both the starboard and port sides to gain access to deck fittings, cables, etc. Real...
Forum: Diesel Engine Forum 03-31-2011
Replies: 11
Views: 3,996
Posted By LittleWingCA
On Yanmar 2QM15 engines, the "word on the street"...

On Yanmar 2QM15 engines, the "word on the street" is that they start to rot at the bottom mounting bolts on the exhaust manifold first, so you need to keep an eye out for corrosion there. I was...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 03-30-2011
Replies: 15
Views: 3,310
Posted By LittleWingCA
MarcHall: Can you share the name of the...

MarcHall:

Can you share the name of the vendor? I am in San Diego as well. Maybe they are one and the same.
Forum: Diesel Engine Forum 03-28-2011
Replies: 11
Views: 3,996
Posted By LittleWingCA
I agree. Some parts you can't get anymore. I...

I agree. Some parts you can't get anymore. I had to have my Exhaust Manifold reworked and cleaned up to get a corrosion problem fixed. Make sure you can get parts in your area.
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 03-28-2011
Replies: 15
Views: 3,310
Posted By LittleWingCA
Turbulicity: No worries, all inputs welcome....

Turbulicity:

No worries, all inputs welcome. Maybe going "natural" would be better. :)
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 03-28-2011
Replies: 15
Views: 3,310
Posted By LittleWingCA
Centaursailor: I have not had any mildew...

Centaursailor:

I have not had any mildew issues other than in the water tank. During the summer it is so dry even any water that finds its way into the bilge doesn't last.
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 03-28-2011
Replies: 15
Views: 3,310
Posted By LittleWingCA
Turbulicity: Yea, taking them off would be...

Turbulicity:

Yea, taking them off would be easy, the quote has a line item for removal separate from the rest in case I wanted to go this route. Mine are not cloth but vinyl, and Im sure once...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 03-28-2011
Replies: 6
Views: 1,243
Posted By LittleWingCA
Sail Cleaning & Inspection & Repair

Hi Guys:

How often should you take the sails off the boat and get them cleaned and inspected? Here in southern California the boat is in the water the entire year, and I was wondering how often...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 03-28-2011
Replies: 15
Views: 3,310
Posted By LittleWingCA
Headliner Replacement Cost

Hi Everyone:

I am in the process of updating quite a few things on Littlewing, one of which is the headliner. I received a quote from a local company that specializes in marine / car headliners...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 03-22-2011
Replies: 30
Views: 4,424
Posted By LittleWingCA
Latest update: Bought the head rebuild kit. ...

Latest update:

Bought the head rebuild kit. In the meantime I had the head hoses replaced. The vent line was completely plugged solid. I had to have it cut out. The line from the head to the...
Forum: Pacific Seacraft 02-04-2011
Replies: 4
Views: 1,393
Posted By LittleWingCA
You might want to contact the factory in NC and...

You might want to contact the factory in NC and see if they can sell you one as well.
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 01-19-2011
Replies: 17
Views: 1,463
Posted By LittleWingCA
So the question still stands, how does one design...

So the question still stands, how does one design a proper bilge pump system? I understand the small maintenance pump and the higher capacity pump for emergencies, and the manual pumps in the cabin...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 09-20-2010
Replies: 23
Views: 1,021
Posted By LittleWingCA
I lost stearing once motoring into our marina. I...

I lost stearing once motoring into our marina. I used the throttle and transmission lever to stop my forward progress and keep from hitting anything as my wife got the emergency tiller out and I...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 09-17-2010
Replies: 11
Views: 904
Posted By LittleWingCA
The drains go out at a slight angle to match the...

The drains go out at a slight angle to match the slant of the stern. Looks like a previous owner just drilled them in, and put on some plastic PVC fittings, or maybe the boat was built that way. ...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 09-16-2010
Replies: 11
Views: 904
Posted By LittleWingCA
I would say I have about 3 ~ 4 inches from the...

I would say I have about 3 ~ 4 inches from the drain holes to the waterline.
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 09-16-2010
Replies: 5
Views: 943
Posted By LittleWingCA
I agree. I have a wetvac as well, and will use...

I agree. I have a wetvac as well, and will use it to remove the 1" of water, but now I need to reposition the float switch as well. Question is, can you adjust the turn on and off settings to try...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 09-16-2010
Replies: 9
Views: 1,676
Posted By LittleWingCA
Erps: Technically yes, but I wonder if that...

Erps:

Technically yes, but I wonder if that is wise? Is there a reason shower sumps are plumbed out above the water line? Since the shower pan drain is lower than the thru-hull, that could be...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 09-16-2010
Replies: 5
Views: 943
Posted By LittleWingCA
Proper Float switch positioning for bilge pumps

Hi Everyone:

After washing down the sailboat this past weekend, after a great day of sailing, I noticed the bilge pump was running but no water was exiting the boat. Further inspection showed...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 09-16-2010
Replies: 11
Views: 904
Posted By LittleWingCA
Proper Cockpit Draining

Hi Everyone:

While looking at some of the treads on autopilot installations below decks in the Pacific Seacraft section, I noticed that cockpit draining is done differenctly on many different...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 09-16-2010
Replies: 9
Views: 1,676
Posted By LittleWingCA
oceanscapt: Yea, my preference would be a...

oceanscapt:

Yea, my preference would be a proper seacock, but I don't know if I can find one that will fit the space. I have to do some looking. As a short term fix until I haul out for my next...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 09-16-2010
Replies: 9
Views: 1,676
Posted By LittleWingCA
Erps: Yea, I have a proper seacock on the...

Erps:

Yea, I have a proper seacock on the sink drain in the head for this reason, but was shocked to see the shower sump didn't have one, even though the exit is at or slightly above the waterline...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 09-16-2010
Replies: 9
Views: 1,676
Posted By LittleWingCA
Shower Sump Thru-Hull

Hi Everyone:

While gathering information on a toilet problem posted in another thread, I noticed while fishing around the plumbing of my toilet, that the hose from my shower sump pump to the exit...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 09-16-2010
Replies: 30
Views: 4,424
Posted By LittleWingCA
Sapperwhite & all: Yep, I checked last...

Sapperwhite & all:

Yep, I checked last night, and it is a Wilcox Crittenden RH Head Mate 90 model number 37001. So it might be original. There is no anti-syphon valve in the water inlet path at...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 09-16-2010
Replies: 26
Views: 2,695
Posted By LittleWingCA
Great information. Thanks to all. I was unaware...

Great information. Thanks to all. I was unaware of the "puking" at start up and shutdown. I wonder if this gets more prevalent as the engine ages or not? By the looks of some of the life...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 09-15-2010
Replies: 30
Views: 4,424
Posted By LittleWingCA
Thanks for the input so far. Lots to check out. ...

Thanks for the input so far. Lots to check out. I will check the vendor of the marine head when I visit the boat tonight. The holding tank was emptied last year, but I have no idea how full it was...
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