Recent content by KILMAINE

It might do as a last resort. Currently negotiating for a new old stock box of the wrong ratio and plan to swap the gears as necessary.

I have had a catastrophic failure to this gearbox after the engine over revved due to a stuck fuel rack. The casing has split and the clutch shaft snapped! However all the gears are good. Has anyone got a broken gearbox that might provide me with the parts to make one good one? Any other...

Thanks for your interest! A few years ago in calm seas the unit would steer a reasonable course. However since being based in Rome we noticed that although she would normally work OK going South to the Pontine Islands she was hopeless when we headed back North. This season it wouldn’t hold a...

My 1965 Van Lent is fitted with its original Pinta self steering system. This worked tolerably until a couple of years ago when it became very erratic and unusable. Kind members have e mailed me copies of their manuals but my compass unit (original) appears to work differently to those...

Re: Pinta Autopilot I realise it's a long time ago but I too require a manual for a Pinta, mine is playing up on my 1965 Van Lent TSDY If it's possible to e mail my address is crowntask@aol.com. Much appreciated. Kilmaine

Thanks for that, the Tri Ark people are trying to find some information for me. Your help appreciated.

My 1965 Van Lent, twin OM 352 Mercedes Diesels, is fitted with Stork Raw water pumps marked BUS 49 and V501721. These are corroded beyond repair so I am seeking advice for suitable replacement pumps preferably bronze. Does anyone have the specifications for either the Stork pumps or the water...

Thanks for your swift response. The boat is based in Heeg Freisland, where it has lived in a boat house all its life. I motored in her for 5 or 6 hours last week and the engines seemed fine, maybe a little smokey but she has not been used for 5 years so needed a good blast! I will bear in mind...

I have very recently purchased from the first owner a 1965 Van Lent Super Holland 51 ft, fitted in 1983 with twin Mercedes OM 352 but otherwise all original. As the owner is ill and unavailable for advice I am interested in corresponding with anyone with experience of these craft and any tips...