Jabsco raw water pump servicing East Coast?

[Colvic Watson]

I think the Jabsco cooling water pump needs servicing or new bearings or something, not perfect last year and I think we're still down on water flow. I heard Jabsco are based in Suffolk? Who would you take it to? We're out for three weeks in June so it needs to be someone we can rely on. Advice very welcome!

 

[sailorman]

I think the Jabsco cooling water pump needs servicing or new bearings or something, not perfect last year and I think we're still down on water flow. I heard Jabsco are based in Suffolk? Who would you take it to? We're out for three weeks in June so it needs to be someone we can rely on. Advice very welcome!

any of the local engineers would do it
do a forum search ( Peter Norris works with Larkmans)
http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?393861-My-engine-woes!
if you have the pump number asap supplies will have the parts

Also haul out @ Fox`s is cheap on their summer deal also if one is a berth holder one gets a deal too

 

[Colvic Watson]

Already booked old chap, very good deal indeed. Any other specific engineer suggestions if Peter can't help in the time frame?

 

[sailorman]

Already booked old chap, very good deal indeed. Any other specific engineer suggestions if Peter can't help in the time frame?

I would assume that Peter will have lower overheads than most others.

 

[Sniper]

John Davey (Davey engineering, cullingham road) in Ipswich is excellent 01473 255575

 

[sailorman]

John Davey (Davey engineering, cullingham road) in Ipswich is excellent 01473 255575

It is also an easy DIY job

 

[Cantata]

It is also an easy DIY job

...unless you need a new shaft (oo-er :redface-new but even so there's one local engineer down here who refurbs them for half the price of a new one.

 

[Tomahawk]

Even if you need a new shaft, worry not. The UK agents are based in Dunstable and do an order service. The shaft will cost about £30. The bearings are about £8 each and a bit less for the wto seals. You will need a pair of circlip plyers.

I have done both of mine. (twin engine cat).,They took about a couple of hours each.

 

[Colvic Watson]

Can you do mine? Costs, case of beer and I'll spend the two hours polishing your hull, like an old fashioned barter system. Plus I'm good with electronics.

 

[sailorman]

Can you do mine? Costs, case of beer and I'll spend the two hours polishing your hull, like an old fashioned barter system. Plus I'm good with electronics.

How did you learn how to polish

 

[Colvic Watson]

When we did The Kipper two years ago the works manager saw the result but not the effort - he came over to have a quiet word - just to let you know Simon we do hull polishing here and you're supposed to ask us before getting other companies in to do work on your boat - I still don't think he believed we'd done it

 

[sailorman]

When we did The Kipper two years ago the works manager saw the result but not the effort - he came over to have a quiet word - just to let you know Simon we do hull polishing here and you're supposed to ask us before getting other companies in to do work on your boat - I still don't think he believed we'd done it

So now have a go at that pump, its the only way to become a Practical Boat Owner

 

[Colvic Watson]

So now have a go at that pump, its the only way to become a Practical Boat Owner

No way, I can't do mechanical things, I'd make it worse. I polish, paint and do electrics. Otherwise I'm great at RIY (ruin it yourself).

 

[Davegriff]

No way, I can't do mechanical things, I'd make it worse. I polish, paint and do electrics. Otherwise I'm great at RIY (ruin it yourself).

Really? Were you not the one asking about trans-Atlantic trips, liveaboard for a couple of years. Probably best you learn at least a bit of mechanic-ing before you go surely. Anyone with half a brain would probably you'd find it very easy anyway - I'm sure you'd find it a doddle.

 

[Athene V30]

I can fully understand how Lazy Kipper feels about mechanical things. They are a complete mystery to me. If I look at a handbook my eyes just glaze over. However if I watch / do it under instruction I can usually repeat the task. Some of us just dont have brains that 'get' mechanics!

 

[Colvic Watson]

Yes, and I'm afraid I don't have half a mechanical brain; plus ham fisted. I just don't get mechanicals; that's cool because I have other qualities and I'm very good looking.

 

[Burnham Bob]

I do get mechanicals - but on the other hand things like woodwork are beyond me. 'Measure twice cut once' my father in law who was a cabinet maker told me. So I measure twice, cut once and swear lots. And even though i get mechanicals, jobs that I know are easy are made almost impossible by the fact that my engine was installed the same way they get a ship in a bottle.

And yes - I am good looking too.

 

[sailorman]

Yes, and I'm afraid I don't have half a mechanical brain; plus ham fisted. I just don't get mechanicals; that's cool because I have other qualities and I'm very good looking.

Very good @ looking for what ???

 

[Tomahawk]

Can you do mine? Costs, case of beer and I'll spend the two hours polishing your hull, like an old fashioned barter system. Plus I'm good with electronics.

You are on…
Where Etc?

 

[Colvic Watson]

You are on…
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Woodbridge - where are you?