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Forum: Gear & Maintenance 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 12
Views: 355
Posted By mbsl98
Adding filter to head intake to reduce odor

I just saw, in th thread about moving from a head to a porta-potti, a suggestion that adding a fresh water filter to filter the sea water being drawn into a typical head will make a big difference in...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 02-22-2013
Replies: 0
Views: 208
Posted By mbsl98
Autopilot selection advice

I want to install an autopilot this season, and would like some feedback on choices. I want an above deck system for wheel steering. Despite the small size of my 22' boat, it develops a lot of...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 01-30-2013
Replies: 8
Views: 298
Posted By mbsl98
Re: Stainless water tank conditioning?

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I don't have any idea. It was made for the prior owner, although he didn't actually get to use it before selling the boat. The tank seems to be very nicely made to exactly fit and...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 01-29-2013
Replies: 8
Views: 298
Posted By mbsl98
Stainless water tank conditioning?

I have a fairly new custom stainless fresh water tank that is out to have a leaking seam re-welded. Is there anything that I might consider doing to the inside of the tank to aid in keeping the...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 01-28-2013
Replies: 14
Views: 1,154
Posted By mbsl98
Re: Proper Sail Upkeep

I must be missing something in my techniques. How does one roll a sail without creasing it (unless you can handle a roll the length of the whole foot of the sail)? I have always folded the sail at...
Forum: Diesel Engine Forum 01-28-2013
Replies: 24
Views: 1,113
Posted By mbsl98
Re: Yanmar 3GM30F HP one-hour rating (??)

One simplified explanation of the 24/27 hp ratings is that the HP output of an engine is directly related to the RPM. HP rises with RPM up to a max, then tails off at the very end of usable RPM...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 01-25-2013
Replies: 6
Views: 307
Posted By mbsl98
Re: air in the line when emptying separator bowl

I never thought of it before, but has anyone ever tried draining the Racor at the nipple while the motor is idling? One thought is that the flow of fuel would eliminate the suction that keeps the...
Forum: Diesel Engine Forum 01-24-2013
Replies: 4
Views: 253
Posted By mbsl98
Re: Lengthening the prop shaft

Thanks, guys. Glad to know that this is not completely off the wall. Caleb, good points about mounts, new shaft, etc., but I had everything replaced and the real trigger for this space problem was...
Forum: Diesel Engine Forum 01-24-2013
Replies: 4
Views: 253
Posted By mbsl98
Lengthening the prop shaft

I have a somewhat unusual question. I had a new shaft installed several years ago on my Marshall 22 catboat. Power is a Yanmar 3GMD, with a 1" shaft running in a full skeg such that there is only...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 12-03-2012
Replies: 7
Views: 346
Posted By mbsl98
Re: need help to identify elec windlass!

Possibly not relevant, but my Dufour 35 came from the factory with a Goiot manual windlass, as well as mostly Goiot hardware, hatches, etc. All French of course, and very nice stuff back then. Not...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 12-03-2012
Replies: 2
Views: 712
Posted By mbsl98
Re: Gill OC1 vs OC2 Ocean Racer Jacket

The OS2 line is, I believe, being discontinued and therefore on a big sale with potentially limited choices of color/size. It is an evolution of their older Key West line that was Practical Sailor's...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 12-03-2012
Replies: 21
Views: 852
Posted By mbsl98
Re: Thumbs up for 303 Fabric Guard!

No reason not to apply it in place. I have used it for years on an old Mercedes SL convertible top - dark brown German cloth type. I just wash the top in usual manner, then spray one 16oz bottle on...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 12-03-2012
Replies: 15
Views: 862
Posted By mbsl98
Re: looking for dinghy/tender ideas

Like Baboon, I am a fan of the old Avon Redcrest. I have a 1976 with inflatable seat and a removable motor bracket (no hard floor) that is still serving well as a second denghy. I got it used in...
Forum: Diesel Engine Forum 11-27-2012
Replies: 38
Views: 1,136
Posted By mbsl98
Re: Replacing the Auxiliary

Slightly off topic at this point, but I am curious about the above statement, which seems to be a fairly common view. Is this actually an accurate statement? I have always thought that the current...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 10-16-2012
Replies: 44
Views: 2,670
Posted By mbsl98
Re: Foul Weather Gear

As mentioned earlier, Practical Sailor did an extensive test of mid-range (under $500 in 2008) gear plus a couple of other tests such as one just for ladies gear. They like Gill OS2 (then called...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 09-21-2012
Replies: 0
Views: 434
Posted By mbsl98
Winterizing raw water cooled Yanmar 3GM

I know this has been done before, but I come up with mixed views so asking for updated view. When winterizing a raw water cooled Yanmar 3GM in particular, is it best to remove the thermostat at some...
Forum: Diesel Engine Forum 09-02-2012
Replies: 8
Views: 530
Posted By mbsl98
Re: Yanmar 3GMD sudden increase invibration

In the interest of full disclosure and to add a little humor, the answer to my increased vibration is pure user error. Last week I was replacing thx oil pressure sender (previous thread) and left a...
Forum: Diesel Engine Forum 08-31-2012
Replies: 8
Views: 530
Posted By mbsl98
Re: Yanmar 3GMD sudden increase invibration

Thanks for the ideas. The motor is 1985, but only 500 or so hours. I have had it for past three years, and prior owner had it for around 8. Professionaly maintained by him, partly DIY by me. ...
Forum: Diesel Engine Forum 08-30-2012
Replies: 8
Views: 530
Posted By mbsl98
Yanmar 3GMD sudden increase invibration

Yanmar 3GMD issue: Yesterday, I was motoring along at around 2500 or so (mid-range anyway) and there was a sudden moderate increase in vibration. Seemed like it might have been picking up a block...
Forum: Diesel Engine Forum 08-09-2012
Replies: 11
Views: 765
Posted By mbsl98
Re: Yanmar buzzer ON

If the panel lights are similar to my 3GMD's, there are actually three lights, alt., oil and water temp. When cold, only the oil sends a signal to the horn, but I believe that both the oil and...
Forum: Diesel Engine Forum 08-06-2012
Replies: 9
Views: 632
Posted By mbsl98
Re: Diagnosing Yanmar warning horn failure

Just to close this thread, the final answer was a slowly failing oil pressure switch. Just grounding the sender contact to block sounds the horn, as it should when the pressure is very low. The key...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 07-27-2012
Replies: 10
Views: 773
Posted By mbsl98
Re: Run a macerator backwards?

Once the tank is pumped out, why not just fill it with water through the pump-out fitting (hose, buckets of sea-water, etc). Let it slosh around while you sail far enough to allow use of the...
Forum: Diesel Engine Forum 07-26-2012
Replies: 9
Views: 632
Posted By mbsl98
Re: Diagnosing Yanmar warning horn failure

Thanks for all of the suggestions. I won't be back to the boat for a week or so, but will update my solution. I remember not buying a new horn when I got the new panel because it seemed pretty...
Forum: Diesel Engine Forum 07-26-2012
Replies: 9
Views: 632
Posted By mbsl98
Re: Diagnosing Yanmar warning horn failure

That's a good idea about bypassing the switch. It's not related to starter draw because it should sound off as soon as the key is turned to on, before you press the start button to engage the...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 07-26-2012
Replies: 10
Views: 627
Posted By mbsl98
Re: outboard in a chop

In the past I have seen kits from motor manufactureres to add length to an existing outboard shaft (conversion from short to long shaft). If available for your motor, it would save buying a new...
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