Recent content by bilgola

The fuel pump in our Halvorsen motor cruiser has sprung a leak. Not a good look in a petrol engine driven boat. We have tried to get a kit to replace gaskets etc but with no luck. Nor can we find a complete replacement here in Australia (so far). I wondered if there would be anyone over the pond...

Hi All, I remember seeing somewhere a Beaufort Scale of Music. That is music to sail by according to the wind conditions. As I remember it went something like Force 1= Brahms Lullaby up to Force 10= Really bad heavy metal rock. Can anybody tell me where I might have seen this or make...

I share your caution re mass produced yachts. I used to work for Jeanneau and while I think they are one of the better mid range production boats they are largely built for the charter market as are all their opposition. Because they have sold so many, ex charter boats tend to dominate the used...

Many thanks

[ QUOTE ] G'day Bilgola, Welcome to the YBW forums, a great site for all sorts of boating advice. I'm also in Oz and can tell you there are lots of Lombardini engines all over place, most in mobile welding machines and lighting plants. Sorry to hear the old Haversen has an engine problem, I...

[ QUOTE ] How much power is required? The Diecon 38hp Kubota based item is 620mm overall height - quite a bit less than average. [/ QUOTE ] We are looking at the Diecon also but my understanding is that these engines are sourced in Asia (low usage models) and then marinised by Daicon, so they...

[ QUOTE ] I have installed quite a few in slow heavy 20 28ft displacement boats and the owners loved them, very smooth, quiet and reliable with good torque. [/ QUOTE ] We would be looking at the 40HP which we think should be adequate for our 26 footer. What do you think? I am also interested...

Hi All, Many thanks for all your comments which largely support the way we are feeling. I re-engined a yacht about 15 years ago now with a Nanni. At that time they weren't very well known in this country. Luckily for me the distributor did a good job and they are now one of the leading brands...

Hi All, I'm new to this forum and wondered if anyone out there could help me. I have an old timber 26 foot Halvorsen cruiser. She's considered a classic in this part of the world. The thing is that her original engine (Chrysler Ace, petrol) is starting to become less reliable and I'm looking...

Thanks Paul I'll do that

Hi All, I'm new to this forum and wondered if anyone out there could help me. I have an old timber 26 foot Halvorsen cruiser. She's considered a classic in this part of the world. The thing is that her original engine (Chrysler Ace, petrol) is starting to become less reliable and I'm looking...