Recent content by Jimfish

Thanks for replying Moonbeam, looking forward to your help which is much appreciated.

Hello Finnbar 30 and Moonbeam, I have an Easyreef on my Moody 336. I've been searching for diagrams/instructions explaining how to remove the bottom furling drum which it sounds like you both have done. Would you be able to offer step by step instructions or perhaps take a phone call to...

Angus503. I have not found anything I'm afraid. Annageek said they had found a source of knowledge about this and would publish details of servicing experience, but I have heard nothing. If you have more success I'd be most interested in what you discover. Cheers

Hello Annageek, I too have an Easyreef fitted to my Moody 336. It works very well and I would also like to service mine. Like you, I am looking to understand how to disassemble the bearing mechanisms and would very much like to hear what you learned from the seller you mentioned . I sent you...

I have a 2012 VP d1-30F with a MS10A gearbox shaft drive on my Moody 336 'Escapade'. When I engage forward gear there is a distinctive whine which is not present when in neutral (under any revs) and is present but less pronounced in reverse. Can anyone offer some guidance on what the cause may...

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I have recently bought a moody 336 with easyreef system. Can anyone tell me how to replace the reefing line? It is a single line the end of which disappears into the reefing drum. I don't know how it is secured. If it is a stopper knot then I don't see how to access inside the drum. Any...

Hello jazdow I have had my Merlin for 3 years now and would be pleased to share my views with you. If you are still considering this marque and want to discuss then just t send me a mail or call me. I will send my phone number by PM. Interesting how the replies to your original enquiry stray...

Does anyone have experience of this prop which a recent YM review suggested significantly reduced prop walk ? Many thanks Jim

Tranona, thanks for replying. I will check but, the seal/gland assembly is below the waterline, as it must be to function. If there were a problem with the clamps would this not result in water leaking into the boat as opposed to air entering the gland. My assumption in asking this is that...

Air in Volvo stern gland Nigel, Thank you very much for taking the time to reply. In my post I tried to explain that the engine mounts had been replaced and that there appeared to be little lateral movement of the shaft. Misalignment I believe would present as lateral movement. Would this...

Hi, I have been browsing the WOA & YBW forums for posts relating to air getting into Volvo shaft seals and have found some entries but no obvious solutions. My circumstances are as follows and I would very much appreciate any help anyone could offer. I have a 1990 Westerly Merlin with a Volvo...

Thanks to you all for the very fast and helpful replies rgds jim

I recently bought a Merlin following 3 years ownership of a Hunter Horizon 23. The choice was made on a ix of criteria incl cost, cost of mooring, sailability (on my own) and more space below for my wife and I to spend more time aboard. I was considering sailing the boat to the med or canaries...

In September I bought a 1990 Westerly Merlin (Bilge Keel) after owning my first little yacht ( HH 23) for 3/4 years. I did this after my wife's view of sailing went from extreme negative to a bit more positive after moving my beloved little Hunter from the Exe to Torquay last year. The Merlin...