Can Paddlewheel Tran be removed whilst alfoat

[Guest]

Stowe got taken over by Simrad.

I always take the impeller out when not using the boat. Dead easy really, just takes a bit of confidence, that's all.

If it gets bunged up whilst under way, don't bother with the plug, just put your foot over the hole. Leaves both hands free to dig out the weed, little wrigglers etc.


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[peterb]

Re: Can Paddlewheel Tran be removed whilst afloat

There's no real problem. The pressure isn't high (about 0.1 bar or 1.4 psi if the transducer is a metre down). Although the water seems to come in at a fair old rate, in fact you would be very unlikely to take in more than a few litres before you could get a hand onto the end of the tube. Remember, I said not to leave it unattended.

In terms of whether it's safe to do afloat, that's how I've always done it. But I find it easier to do in two stages. First remove the impeller from the tube with the right hand, and immediately cover the top of the tube with the flat of the left hand. Put the impeller down, pick up the blanking piece, take your left hand away and replace with the blanking piece. This way both the important actions are done with the right hand (obviously vice versa if you're left handed). I found that trying to do it in one stage was a recipe for disaster; maybe I'm just too strongly right handed.

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[pvb]

Speechless....

I can't believe all this stuff about log transducers. Don't any of you bother to antifoul them? It's not rocket science, just common sense. As for taking them out when you're not using the boat, well - isn't life too short for that?

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[Guest]

Obviously you have better a/f ...

than others !!

No seriously I tried this myself, being careful to not allow gobs of a/f to collect anywhere. What happened ..... I still had then up in the housing of the wheel, the wheel still had its axle pin gunged up ...... it only reduced my maintenance by possibly 50% ??

Pulling on the mooring is simple, easy and certainly works.


<hr width=100% size=1>Nigel ...
Bilge Keelers get up further ! I only came - cos they said there was FREE Guinness !

 

[alanducker]

Re: Speechless....

I agree. I antifoul my paddle wheel, making sure the metal bar is not covered and that it rotates freely when the paint has dried.

It stays in position for the whole season from March to November with a light mid season clean when the boat is dried out to remove slime. So far the only time I have had a problem is when I covered the metal bar by mistake.

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[rex_seadog]

Re: Speechless....

I also antifoul my paddlewheel but it still needs frequent cleaning. It's not just the usual nasties that are supposed to be deterred by the antifoul but bits of weed and other debris which is drawn in by the paddlewheel as it rotates with the current/tide. In the Dart I also seem to attract a colony of tiny worms whenever the boat is left for a week or so.
Removing the transducer is no big deal, just a question of getting organised and being confident. In my case it's more of a nuisance as I have to remove chart table, bunk cushions etc. Also, I have no real bilges and to contain the couple of pints of water I have surrounded the transducer with a large plastic (ice cream) box. After completing the chore I then sponge out the water into a bucket. I have to be cautious because my battery box is only a few inches away. For boats with a proper bilge that can be emptied with the bilge pump I can't see what the fuss is about.

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[Gunfleet]

rocket science....

Oh well, if it's not rocket science, I'll just get on with it. You see, I thought it was rocket science, so I was just taking it out every time I leave the boat and put the plug in instead.

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[alan12345]

Hi, try Alan Williams at A.W.Marine now owned Stowe marine electronics info@awmarine.com 02392 501207

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[rayjkeane]

Re: STOWE Depth finder problem

Can anyone help? I have a stowe depthsounder that is powering up fine and all connections appear good to the transducer - the display is registering the digits 105P on any depth range -

Any ideas welcome!! /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

 

[oldharry]

Re: You should have ....

Its quite scary the first few times seeing all that water pouring in. Its actually quite good practice, because of you are used to seeing it then you will respond that much more quickly and correctly should you ever have the bad luck to hole your boat.

I remember reading once that seeing water in the 'wrong' place - like pouring in to the cabin - actually shocks many people into near panic. They are then unlikely to be able to deal quickly or appropriately with the problem which easily push a serious but manageable mishap over in to a life threatening situation.

 

[Stork_III]

Alan Williams died recently, company still going though. Hopefully customer service/interface (in your face?) should be better.

 

[oldharry]

[ QUOTE ]
Actually, my log still doesn't work properly after cleaning it three times in one weekend(Navman multi) - and it isn't even two years old :after trying to calibrate it, it came up with readings half the actual speed, or double, but never anything even approaching reality (GPS).

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[/ QUOTE ] You have lost a magnet out of your log transducer paddle wheel - see the Navman site FAQs. There are 2. If one is missing it reads an erratic half speed. If you then try to compensate by recalibrating +100% to get the correct speed, it just goes erratic. Fit a new paddle wheel, recalibrate, and all should be well (according to Navman!).

Its quite a common fault, sometimes caused by the yard lads spinning the impellor with the power wash to see how fast they can make it go! /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif

 

[pvb]

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