Recent content by Amp1ng

Hi all - this is the first time I've posted on this particular forum. I have recently purchased a wooden top Twister 28 which is the first boat I've owned with any real wood to take care of. She's in reasonably good condition but I'm looking to improve the cosmetic appearance in the cabin by re...

I'm looking to get back on the water this year and mulling over a few possibilities. I'm drawn to the idea of a long keel and both Co 26 and Twister stand out to me for sea keeping credentials, looks and budget, What I'm not sure about is performance. On paper the Co26 promises better...

Thanks all for the feedback. Just a couple more points regarding those stats I put in the original post: Correct the Co32 did beat the folkboat, however the elapsed time (not corrected) showed that the fastest Contessa 32 completed the race 12 mins quicker than the fastest Folkboat which is...

Interesting, this might explain certain variations to the expected. I'm interested in the Contessa 26.

Prior to making my next boat purchase I have been attempting to assess the performance of potential boats against one another. With an appreciation of the fact that an individual’s view on boat sailing performance can be very subjective I’m trying to combine various owner feedback with some data...

Thanks all for your comments, very usefull and put a lot in perspective for me. Regarding cost reduction, for me its not the type of mooring its more the amount of money tied up in the value of the boat. I'd rather have something 10K or less tied to a pontoon or swinging around a buoy as opposed...

Hi All, “Good Sailing Performance….” - What does this term really mean? After 3 seasons ownership I have parted company with a very nice Westerly Fulmar Twin Keel and I’m now looking for her replacement. The Fulmar was sold due to cost versus the amount of time spent aboard especially since the...

Hi All, What's the best thing to prevent oxidisation of electrical contacts in a marine environment. Thanks.

Thanks all for the suggestions. Yes I did get the reduction ratio wrong it is infact 2:1 as was previously suggested in one of the replies. Will contact Paul at first marine for further advice

Hi all, I'm in the process of re engining. I'm replacing the Volvo Penta 2002 with a new Beta 25 and need to re evaluate the prop size and pitch. I believe the new gearbox is 1:1.91 reduction, max engine speed is 3600 rpm, the vessel in question is a Westerly Fulmar twin keel. I'm interested...

Hi all, Last winter I replaced a Volvo shaft seal that was of unknown age (older than 6 years). During this season I forgot to burp the new seal when returning to the boat on a drying mooring (I’m normally always afloat on a marina berth). During the 45 minutes of dry running that followed the...

Hi Scottie, Thanks for the reply. The smoke is white/blue. Engine mounts were replaced mid season last year with genuine volvo parts and I rechecked em again last weekend. No obvious signs of tearing, no fractures in any of the associated brackets and everything is tight. The vibrations have...

Hi all, I have a Smokey VP 2002, think its oil (smells like its oil), plus its running very rough on idle and at various stages in the rev range. The vibrations through the hull are getting progressively stronger on each outing. Engine is on 3000 hours so I'm expecting the worst will come to...

Just looked at a Volvo schematic for penta 2002 installation and it shows the rear mounts oriented athwart ships, seems like my hopes of a solution to vibration have been dashed once again. I spoke to the technical department of a Volvo dealer earlier today who advised that the rear mounts...