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Fuel problem - Perkins 4108
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Glad its all sorted now, but said the leak was between the fuel return line and the top of the engine fuel filter. I think that the...
13 Jun 2024
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yotter
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Avon A7 valve to fix ...
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I got the whole kit, so did it all...or did I, might of just been the diaphragm, will have a think. There are U tube videos of course
12 Jun 2024
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Avon A7 valve to fix ...
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I did one last week, a PITA, but it sealed first time so happy:-)
12 Jun 2024
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yotter
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Balmar regulator failure.
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I would be worried about high voltages upsetting the boats electronics and possibly causing damage. I have seen 16V from a defective...
9 Jun 2024
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yotter
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Mounting a solar panel on a wind generator pole
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I fitted one of these (40mm pole I think), it is well designed and constructed, I did add extra fittings to make the lower fixing point...
5 Jun 2024
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yotter
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Fuel consumption for a Nicholson 32/perkins perama
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We have a 34 foot boat at 6 tons, VP2030 (29HP) and cruise at 2500 rpm, 2 litres an hour. It will be more in a seaway or headwind. We...
27 May 2024
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Lower prop shaft for Volvo saildrive 110S repair/replace?
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A second hand saildrive may be an option? volvo penta 110S saildrive Sail Drive | eBay Ops already posted by Tranona:-)
15 May 2024
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What anodes required for Vp2030
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I have a VP2030D with a SD130 from 2005 which is 2.47:1. I agree the wire should be investigated, hopefully not connected to the engine...
10 May 2024
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What anodes required for Vp2030
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It that not a 130S. I see a wire attached to one on the bolts on the SD gearbox, do you intend to attach an anode to this or the...
10 May 2024
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Refilling 4.5kg Butane
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We We only use perhaps 2 x 4.5kg a year, wish it was more, since that would mean more sailing. When I hopefully get more time for...
9 May 2024
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yotter
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Refilling 4.5kg Butane
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Kip have them in stock (£26 I think), so just swapped back from Flogas to Calor. Looks like Calor is going to be more available than...
9 May 2024
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yotter
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Arcona 460 sinks
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I have agree. Is it not possible that the failure was at the lower rudder bearing, and the increased mobility of the stock caused...
16 Apr 2024
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A tube does not have a higher bending strength than a solid cylinder of the same diameter. The strength of each depends on the second...
15 Apr 2024
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Arcona 460 sinks
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That's my perception (looks to be wrong), I am probably crazy as you say! Perhaps its weight for weight for weight. We need Viv Cox to...
14 Apr 2024
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Arcona 460 sinks
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I hate to create drift, but I recall rudder failure during the the 1979 Fasnet with OOD34 carbon fibre rudder stocks,. Standing by to...
14 Apr 2024
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