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Probably not fitted with the Balmar 110Amp Alternator like our boat. Tremendous load when the field coil is fully magnetised for its...

Nice hot and sunny

I put up over 2,000 hours on my 2 x 4JH3TE engines on my previous boat over a period of 6 years and never changed either belt.

Yanmar service parts are a crazy price. I bought 2 x original service packs for the first service since I bought the boat. The bits we...

To the op, are the engines under warranty? If so, I would follow the ‘rules’. Otherwise I’d not be too concerned about it. For me, it’s...

There appear to be quite a few philosophers on this forum.

Now there's a surprise 😮

When I did my own servicing, I'd pull the impeller and examine it, bending the paddles to look for cracking. Anything less than perfect...

Cloudy here this morning, but the fire on Samos seems to be under control.

Who's moaning. I asked a legitimate question which interests me from a technical point of view, and I've given certain facts to prompt...

I replace mine every engine service, which is every year (average 50hrs as wind is the primary motive force) and every year I ask myself...

Impellers: Admittedly, some replace this part way too early, others too late. Again, I'll share my practice for your inspiration...

As far as belts go, you might be able to upgrade the "Yanmar" belts to heavy-duty Gates belts. You'll need to find the right size for...

WTF has that got to do with anything?

The view from my house tonight unfortunately shows what looks like a large wild fire on Samos Island