Recent content by dominic221

I had a simular problem last year with props - see post at this link for history http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=232002 I dropped two prop sizes on my DPE and used the Volvo Prop guide to get to that...

no nothing smelling. no trips or fuses blowing. All negatives goto a bus bar, only switching on positive. So I'm thinking that the socket is somehow shorting the negative to the panel light bulbs. just havent the foggyist of where to start. except maybe just plug the cig socket up with some...

Let me try and explain a bit better. setup Cig socket, no on/off switch. Panel Switches = wiper, bilge, horn, nav lights. etc. All panel swiches illuminate when switched on. Normal state = Off When I plug, say a 12v vacum in, which worked fine all last year in the same socket, and power it...

Hi There I'm looking for a pointer in the right direction, as I'm sure this needs to be looked at to be fixed. Boat has been out of water since December. No modifications that would interfere with electrics has been done. I have issue now that when I plug anything into the cigarette socket at...

I'm also looking for one of these; I've trawled through google and amazon, but can't find anything specific for KAD32 that isnt intended for an experienced mechanic.

Guys I thought I would just let you all know; that the boat is now performing as i would have always expected. Jumps straight on plane; speed even with a bit of chop; 28knots no issue and will still give a little more. Cruises on plane nicely at speeds between 14-20knots. Its like a anchor has...

MapisM I dont have any trib tab indicators so he couldn't check if they were fully down, (or up I suppose). I'm going to get my diver buddy back again see if he can check this out and also going to investogate if I can get a indicator panel for the tabs. CX54WEK Do you know how much you boat...

Performance Problems Crownline 242 - Any Suggestions Reply to Thread:/Update Hi All, thanks for all the advise. I had someone dive down and check under the boat at the weekend. Could not find any part numbers on the prop. Only marking was VOLVO PENTA stamped behind one of the blades. So Im not...

Question on using regular diesel from a temp. tank... 1) I thought that green/red diesel was high in sulphates and that regular diesel cause a problem with engine? 2) Is it just a case of disconnecting pipe from main take to temp. take? Do I need to worry about bleeding the line or anything? I...

I'm in Cork, Ireland. I have a buddy thats giving me a lend of his dry suit so should be able to get prop part numbers this week, work and weather permitting.

I wouldnt be an expert in this, but I did have a similar problem. Where I would get a leak from the calorifier. I suspected that the tank was expanding when heating up and causing a pin hole to start leaking water. Spent an age taking all the fire extinguishers out to finally be able to remove...

Thanks guys, didnt expect responses so soon. The outdrive and props I'm assuming are the standard factory fitted ones as previous owner hadnt seem to do anything with her. On a receipt I have the transmission is DP-E195 and the transmission assembly is TSK-DPE (290). Im not sure what that...

Hi my first boat last June was a Crownline 242 with Volvo KAD32 (2001) and Duo prop with 300 Engine hours. I have always noticed it was a bit slow to get to plane; (around 60-90secs) in calm conditions. 2+ mins in anything other than calm. Would get about 30mph at WOT 3300rpm once planning in...

Looking for some advice on an idea I am thinking of persuing. I have a crownline 242 and have the camper cover on it pretty much all the time. The cover leaks like hell and no matter what I do always end up with water coming in. So I thought how about converting it to have an enclosed hardtop...