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Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum 06-20-2012
Replies: 0
Views: 304
Posted By Domknotty
1980 H-Boat

Trying to sell.
Forum: Diesel Engine Forum 05-21-2012
Replies: 1
Views: 402
Posted By Domknotty
Question Air compressor for Yanmar YSM12

Do they (whoever they are) make a compressor that can run off of the petite power plant of a motor I have so as to be able to fill a scuba tank? I have couple places on the motor itself that looks...
Forum: Diesel Engine Forum 05-17-2012
Replies: 18
Views: 908
Posted By Domknotty
Re: Yanmar yms12 wont idle

The gods are with the little boats. She runs, idles, spits water, does not smoke. I guess the fuel additive had a chance to work overnight and broke up whatever was causing the issue. I did not need...
Forum: Diesel Engine Forum 05-17-2012
Replies: 18
Views: 908
Posted By Domknotty
Re: Yanmar yms12 wont idle

looking at the motor from the front on top of the motor are two levers, one connected by a spring to the throtle cable and the other to a pull/push cable that leads to the cockpit. before the cable...
Forum: Diesel Engine Forum 05-16-2012
Replies: 18
Views: 908
Posted By Domknotty
Re: Yanmar yms12 wont idle

also, if I put an electric fuel pump inline before the fuel filters, would it blow the diaphragm out of the manual fuel pump or should I bypass the manual fuel pump all together? Just an idea, I...
Forum: Diesel Engine Forum 05-16-2012
Replies: 18
Views: 908
Posted By Domknotty
Re: Yanmar yms12 wont idle

due to a broken choke cable I am hopping from cabin to cockpit to adjust the choke and hit the engine kill lever.

Could it be my fuel pump, when I took it off I bench tested it and got a good...
Forum: Diesel Engine Forum 05-15-2012
Replies: 18
Views: 908
Posted By Domknotty
Re: Yanmar yms12 wont idle

I have no rpm gauge but if a idling motor runs at 600rpm and full throttle is around 3500 I would say it chokes out (for lack of better words) at about 1000-1200 rpm, ALMOST slow but above idle. If I...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 05-15-2012
Replies: 104
Views: 5,823
Posted By Domknotty
Re: engine-less

sea-hunter, you are correct. Sailing in an area you know is high in commercial area intentionally is way off base, but knowing HOW to sail without an engine is categorically important, if not THE...
Forum: Diesel Engine Forum 05-15-2012
Replies: 18
Views: 908
Posted By Domknotty
Yanmar yms12 wont idle

Help, I just refurbished (cleaned like new) the fuel tank, replaced the filters, bench tested the fuel pump...works. No leaks that I can detect. Cranks like a jem at 1/4 throttle, to keep it running...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 05-15-2012
Replies: 104
Views: 5,823
Posted By Domknotty
Re: engine-less

Medsailor, I hear you on the light wind sailing. I have a small spinnaker I have thrown up in the lightest of winds to give me control of steering (cant steer sitting still) and have made it back to...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 05-10-2012
Replies: 3,056
Views: 225,691
Posted By Domknotty
Re: Sailnet Members from around the world check-in please.

Avalon Beach Florida 32583
Forum: Diesel Engine Forum 05-10-2012
Replies: 12
Views: 1,430
Posted By Domknotty
Re: Yanmar YSM 12 Not Spinning Fast Enough to Start

waves from across the pond ...Hey there Sailingking, I am on Escambia Bay East bank, I have a ysm12 too! Fighting with mine since the day I got it, but it is still a labor of love. First it was the...
Forum: SailNet FAQ's 05-09-2012
Replies: 30
Views: 3,813
Posted By Domknotty
Re: Mast (Climbing)- No Halyards

Then there is this idea, rent an arborist. Most tree trimming companies have a 40 foot lift bucket and very few would ever turn down a chance to make money. If they do not have a handy lift or you...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 05-05-2012
Replies: 104
Views: 5,823
Posted By Domknotty
Not sure if i qualify but my sailing depends on...

Not sure if i qualify but my sailing depends on engine-less operations OFTEN, I have the worse luck with motors, inboard, outboard, electric...they all seem to fail me at "just-the-wrong-time". I...
Forum: Latitudes and Attitudes 05-05-2012
Replies: 123
Views: 11,678
Posted By Domknotty
scratching cuba off my list

scratching cuba off my list
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 05-05-2012
Replies: 7
Views: 715
Posted By Domknotty
Re: Yanmar YSM12 Waterpump

Can you send a link to the $100 rebuild kit please?
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 05-04-2012
Replies: 19
Views: 1,297
Posted By Domknotty
Re: Mooring in Florida

I thought it might, I have heard for years that Florida waters are like this while most other states have very strict laws on mooring. Can anyone confirm?
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 05-04-2012
Replies: 7
Views: 715
Posted By Domknotty
Re: Yanmar YSM12 Waterpump

HEY SAWINGKNOTS!

I see you and I share an identical boat, well yours looks much nicer but I just got mine, its in rough shape but nothing I cant handle. Might have some specific PY26 questions as...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 05-04-2012
Replies: 7
Views: 715
Posted By Domknotty
Question re: Yanmar YSM12 Waterpump

Agreed, the pumps are outrageous for such a simple pump...$400+ bucks makes me inventive.

I have a small water pump (12v) I use as my hand bilge pump, my concerns on an electric pump is how long...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 05-04-2012
Replies: 7
Views: 715
Posted By Domknotty
Yanmar YSM12 Waterpump

I need a waterpump for a YSM12 Yanmar Diesel motor. Does anyone have one I can acquire cheap?
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 05-04-2012
Replies: 19
Views: 1,297
Posted By Domknotty
Mooring in Florida

I just found this article

http://www.boatus.com/gov/GA005FLAnchoring.pdf

From what I am reading Florida Residents with a land address can essentially moor wherever they want in Florida waters...
Forum: Diesel Engine Forum 05-04-2012
Replies: 5
Views: 518
Posted By Domknotty
Re: YSM12 water pump

ok, replaced everything, still leaking from the weep hole, was told by a mechanic the shaft may be worn enough to let the mainseal leak. Any way to test this OR a way to make the mainseal more...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 04-30-2012
Replies: 394
Views: 26,807
Posted By Domknotty
Re: Would a sailboat be a good place to be

Though i do not claim to be an expert, zombies are a concern. 1st, don't be too causious. If it does happen the sailboat will be the place to be, even with an anchor, simple solution is grease the...
Forum: Diesel Engine Forum 04-30-2012
Replies: 5
Views: 518
Posted By Domknotty
Re: YSM12 water pump

so far so good, found the bearings (10 bucks each) and the seal (5 bucks) and the impeller (15 bucks). Bearings and spacers installed, everything lubed waiting for the inner seal to come in tomorrow...
Forum: Diesel Engine Forum 04-29-2012
Replies: 5
Views: 518
Posted By Domknotty
YSM12 water pump

Hello everyone. The motor started today, much to my and the rest of those rooting for me at the little neighborhood marina. Then I get the call to shut her off! Shes sprung a leak...my heart sank....
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