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#16
I believe the manual for the M35 B has OEM parts that are 30 Micron on the Racor and 10 Micron on the engine. I have used this for five years and been happy. No matter what, the larger micron is the first filter from the tank (Racor) . Then the smaller . 1st catch the bigger stuff and then the smaller. Rgds.
#17
Main Message Board / Re: For the love of CNG
February 13, 2013, 07:41:32 AM
Ron Hill and other East Coast users of CNG. Good friend going to Chesepeake this Spring with CNG aboard. Can yiou help with places to re-fill on the Bay? It's difficult here in the North East. Thanks Much.
#18
Main Message Board / Sherwood Redux
October 19, 2012, 05:22:55 AM
To those of you who have a 35B with the OEM Sherwood raw water pump. Put Desiree up for the winter yesterday and noticed some rust stains on the engine mat. Traced up the front of the engine and, sure enough, the raw water pump is weeping. Now, this is the third, 3rd, pump since 2009. It failed my second season with the boat in 2009 and was replaced with OEM new. That pump started to weep in 2011 and was replaced, new again, with about 100+ hrs on it. That brand new, OEM, replacement is weeping as of yesterday with much less than 100 hrs. Pumps were installed by competent mareine diesel mechanics. Impellers have been changed at once a season in the Spring. Other than this, Desiree motors like a clock. There no other problems. This is a PIA. I've a got new replacement to use, but what is wrong. I think this is a symptom and I would like to get at the cause. Pump shaft alignment, bad pumps, bad seals: any ideas for me to persue gratefully appreciated. Thx all.
#19
I installed a Xantrex meter 3 yrs ago, When everything, I mean everything, is OFF it still reads .1 amp. I too struggled with tech support and all kinds of explanations. Turns out: The meter itself uses some current. I found it and I just confirmed it with the Xantrex Tech guy at the Annapolis show. Perhaps the Blue Sea is the same story. Rgds,
#20
Welcome to the 'Hood.

Leslie & Stewart Napoleon
Desiree, C34 MKII, #1472
Old Greenwich YC, Greenwich, CT
#21
Main Message Board / Re: Clogged drain
August 22, 2012, 05:06:28 AM
Just fixed this problem on Desiree, C34 MkII, #1472. Turned out to be some little, really tiny mussels, made a home in thru hull clogging up the drainage. Cleaned the the thru hull (not me-I had the bottom cleaning guy) clean the thru hull from the outside. Presto! She drains. Prior to this I tried: Raritan CP, Baking Soda/Vinegar, small plunger pushing and sucking, Fresh water dock hose flush, cursing and paying for a devine revelation. Guy with a stick, under the boat, only thing that worked. Now, what do we use, next spring, in the thru hull (Marelon) to avoid the growth? Bottom paint, pepper flakes in Desitin, ???
#22
Main Message Board / Re: hot elelment in propane box
August 14, 2012, 06:09:10 AM
For what it is worth:
1. After finishing with the propane stove for the day, with the burner still lit, I first turn off the valve on the propane tank. The flame goes out. Then turn off the Solenoid on the panel, then all of the control knobs on the stove. It assures me that the entire line is clean and green from the tank to the stove.
2. Also, I have a red nylon scrap,tied to the tank, that is left outside the propane locker whenever the valve is open.
#23
Main Message Board / Stinky water
August 07, 2012, 08:49:53 AM
Switched fresh water tanks yesterday from Forward to Aft. New water from aft tank was "smelly" . Ran water for a few minutes and it seemed to to improve, but still there. Looks a might cloudy to me. Both f'wd and aft tanks were shocked w/clorox, added clorox and filled from the same source at launch time. No problem w/f'wd tank. I'm going to shock the aft tank with a cup of clorox, let stand 24 hrs, run it thru pipes, etc., empty and then refill with fresh water from the dock. Any ideas suggestions appreciated. Thx all.
#24
Main Message Board / Re: engine not starting....
July 27, 2012, 06:43:52 AM
Are you absolutely, positively, no[question - that the fuel shut off is in the proper position ? I had an issue, sounds similar, caused by the cut off plunger on the panel not being firmly seated in the OPEN (down) position. How about the cable end on the engine? I have had the throttle come loose down there. Perhaps the connection to shut off on engine has lost it's nut.
#25
Main Message Board / Re: Water pump woes
July 07, 2012, 06:47:48 AM
Having lost an entire season because of a failed seal on the Sherwood Pump (908), I am recommending to CHANGE THE PUMP NOW. If salt water makes it into the engine oil, past the leaking seal, there is no end to the problems and the expense. After I replaced the leaker, the NEW Sherwood started to leak after 100 hrs. I got absolutely no help from Westerbeke or their distributor, Hansen Marine. I replaced the replacement and now carry a brand new pump for immediate change out at the first sign of a drip. IMHO, it's lousy engineering and a lousy pump for that purpose. Hope the best for you.
#26
Have Xantrex Link Lite meter wired to 2 4D batteries (as house) which is wired to a Hart Interface to keep the dedicated starting battery fully charged, without draining the house. All works as it should. No problems. But, when all swithces are OFF, meter still shows .1 amp draw. From 5/19 till 6/7 meter showed 100% full to 93%. Is it possible that the meter itself and the interface uses this current? Only other hot wired battery connection is Fcty instyalled wiring for bilge pump. To my knowledge, ther bilge pump never cycles on auto. Boat is dry. I am at a mooring, so the minimal drain bothers me. I don't have a ready way to re-charge. Any info is helpful. Thx. BTW, these are brand new 4 D's.
#27
Main Message Board / Garhauer EZ Glide Jib Blocks
May 28, 2012, 06:38:41 AM
In my efforts to look really good at the mooring and talk the talk, I installed the above yesterday. Now, before I have to walk the walk, someone please bail me out. I understand how the the multi part tackle will move the car forward under load. But, what if you want the the car to move aft? There is no postive stop for aft. Does the tension on the jib sheet effectively move the car aft dependinding on the size of the jib? I did install shock cord. Any help is greatly appreciated to avoid being talked about at cocktail hour. Thanks.
#28
OK, I've got a new leather covered 5 spoke Edson wheel (given to me) and the original Raymarine Mark I (black) wheel pilot doesn't fit the tapered or 5 spoke design of the new wheel. So, naturally I buy a Mark II wheel pilot (the new grey one, $548). Drill 4 holes and put in 6 screws, right? New wheel pilot is bigger than original. Torque restraint in wrong place. Repalce with new one, but engine instrument pod is in the way. Can't move pod down. Get torque restraint in place, finally. Install new wheel with new pilot. Wheel drive cutch does not clear the instrument pod below. Re-install wheel/pilot with motor tube at top which may or may not affect the compass. Boat now goes fine in reverse and to the right. Never ever believe anything about a simple retro fit. Anyone want to buy a 40" Edson wheel with working Mark I wheel pilot installed? Exhausted in Connecticut.
#29
More Charger Questions: C43, #1472, mfg 2000 has a "Fly Back" Batt charger installed as OEM. Twice in the past two seasons it blew a 20 amp fuse. (Says on the front it's a 20 amp charger). Yesterday and the day before, as usual in the Spring, I connected the AC power cord and engaged the charger. It read 25 amps then 20 and stayed there for 4-5 hrs before I decided to shut it down. The Link monitor shows the Batts as full (100%). But, the green light (showing float)never appeared. Any thoughts? Thx all.
#30
Main Message Board / Re: Solar Panels for C34
April 19, 2012, 01:42:33 PM
I just want to keep the 2 4D batts topped up, so I don't have to run the boat off the mooring for an hour or 2 every now and then to top up with the alternator. Spoke to the Tartan owner where I crewed and saw this set up. He's also at a mooring, and rarely (if ever) starts the diesel. He says 75 or 80 watts should keep them topped. Thx.