Recent content by johnf

My watermaker needs looking at. It is 12 volt low volume 25 litres per hour model and has never worked great but 2 years ago after pickling it would not start again. i now need for an extended cruise. Any recommendations for an engineer in preveza area. I am at cleopatra marina but not sure...

I am trying to find a replacement impellor for my mercedes om616 but despite multiple intenet seaarches have had no luck. Any ideas how I can get one of these? Thanks

Thank you I think it i must be the thermal protection, but I find it hard to translate the diagrams to what I am seeing. presumably if I use without the thermal protection the risk is it could overheat but otherwise should function as normal?

I have a 14 year old Vetus 75 kg Bow thruster that was not working well so I changed all the carbon brushes and it works great now on testing. However I discovered this wire which attached to the body of the motor at the top but just was hanging down and I cannot work out where it should attache...

I need some advice to secure diesel tank lid in my yacht. The tank is stainless and about 2 years ago cleaned out and larger access opening made. the tank was secured with bolts epoxied inside the tank with threads out through a hole in the lid and then a bolt over the exposed thread...

HI I am booking in for a 12 month period at Cleoptra marina (Preveza) starting in August this year. I will need the basic anti fouling work done and am happy to use the yard for this but have some carpentry which I am keen to use outside contractor, ( I already have a recommendation who is...

I have rust on the engine support mounts in my sail boat. This was treated with rust inhibitor and painted about 2 years ago but is getting rusty again. Access is very difficult. I had wondered about underbody seal, but I see some people say this just seals in the moisture. I cannot really...

Hi I have a Raymarine autopilot 5 years old that is giving me problems. are their any recommendations for technician help in Gouvia marina either Raymarine or independent

Many thanks Very helpful

After a few frustrations with oil and water in diesel I asked the boat yard to fit a fuel polishing system. The problem is the tank is v shaped and the pick up for the fuel polishing is only slightly below the engine fuel pick up. at sea with a good shaking this may not be ideal. I am now...

I carried out my first oil change on Mercedes OM616 and discovered this pre-filter and washer. The filter has a number on it and I have ordered from a Mercedes supplier but he has not heard of this washer.It is slightly damaged and needs replacing, Any ideas where I could find one like this??

I posted recently about my outboard which is near end its useful life. I am ordering from UK a Yamaha 25hp to have fitted oto the tender when I arrive in Gouvia in early July. Ideally I would like to find a company I can send motor to and then have them fit it when I arrive. Any...

Many thanks as always appreciate all this advice. And yes my mistake it is 2 cylinder!!

HI I have a Tohatsu 3 cylinder 2 stroke that is about 15 years old. It has been working fine but the mechanic has gone to replace the head gasket as there was some salt water leak in this area and said the block face surface is very corroded and this will probably leak. The question is whether...

We are looking to move our 13 metre yacht to Gouvia next year. It is all looking more expensive with poor sterling rate and probable cruising tax. Is the published rate at Gouvia best rate or is there discounts for example being member of cruising association?? Also in my current marina in...