Things that need fixing on my boat

[ricky_s]

This is my current list of broken (or soon to be) bits for this season so far.

1. Anchor windlass.
2. Throttle cable.
3. Toilet wont flush.
4. Microwave buggered.
5. Manifolds starting to rust.
6. Tap dripping.

Quite a small list I suppose.

 

[Sultans_Kapitein]

I'm not sure where to start !

Mal

 

[jimmcgee]

?are they windows at the back not a bit low ?

 

[jimmcgee]

1. Anchor windlass. number 1 son and rope
2. Throttle cable. number 2 wife and loud shouts to the back of the boat
3. Toilet wont flush. portapotie
4. Microwave buggered. wits that fur?
5. Manifolds starting to rust. been rusty since i got the boat
6. Tap dripping. 2 litre bottle from co op

Quite a small list I suppose

 

[Geoffs]

Had a similar list, on similar boat to yours.

Anchor Windlass.

If a Maxwell, or probably even if not, I found that spade terminals on the dash switch were corroded, remade, and worked better. Also found a loose high current connector on contactor box in chain locker. Tightened that and windless worked even better. Had to strip foot switches and clean the contacts. Windlass now perfect.

Tap Dripping.

Half turn type, lifted cover off top of tap, unscrewed tap and pulled apart. Cleaned up plastic seals and reassembled. Tap still dripped. Pulled apart again and put thin layer of grease on plastic seals. Taps now perfect.

Toilet.

If electric, may be blocked. Needs stripping and service kit used. Lovely job!

I've had no problems with, manifolds, risers or throttle (touching wood), but then I have a Vilevo.

 

[beejay190]

Blimeee, these LARSONS all seem to have a lot of reliabilty issues

 

[Geoffs]

Not as much as Bavarias!!!!! ;-(

 

[ricky_s]

Blimeee, these LARSONS all seem to have a lot of reliabilty issues

Think it is all boats that go wrong, not just Larsons.

In fact all the bits that have gone wrong are non Larson bits, though not sure about the dripping tap.

 

[Geoffs]

You are right of course, although some builders choose better quality bits and pieces.

I doubt Larson actually make taps!

Oh and good old BeeJay only trying to wind me up, it worked!

 

[Sultans_Kapitein]

?are they windows at the back not a bit low ?

Those 'windows' are holes where we cut out bad metal! The pads that supported the bathing platform were virtually porous!! The only thing keeping the water out was filler and paint.

Mal

 

[ian38_39]

On the plus side the timber on the davits looks good

 

[cem]

Well according the the survey.....

The following need attention

The FM radio
The fresh water system (may be just there was no water in the tank)
the bilge pump (no water in the bilge?????)
and the anchor chain and warp

So based on that, IF I decide to buy this boat with so much wrong with it what deal should I try and cut



Oh yes and there was a worn anode on the cavitation plate of the drive

 

[ricky_s]

Well according the the survey.....

The following need attention

The FM radio
The fresh water system (may be just there was no water in the tank)
the bilge pump (no water in the bilge?????)
and the anchor chain and warp

So based on that, IF I decide to buy this boat with so much wrong with it what deal should I try and cut



Oh yes and there was a worn anode on the cavitation plate of the drive

I wouldn't bother with that boat!