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Paul,
Thanks for the catch. It is the original engine and the RPMs on my gauge are off by approx 1000. I should  typed could not get over 2000 and after
screen removal I cruise at 2200  rpm.  I need to fix that guage but sailing is luckily getting in the way right now.

Ron,
Last fall I found my RPMs and thus speed would drop off from time to time and I could not ever get the speed up over 6 knots or rpms over 3000. After researching
the board I decided I may have a fuel starvation issue. Replaced all the filters and pulled the pickup tube out of the fuel tank and found the screen on the end of the tube was full of black crude. Removed screen. That pickup screen I believe was the culprit as I had regularly changed filters. Boat know cruises at 6.3-6.5 knots on a calm lake at 3200 RPM.  While I was messing with the tank I took a sample off the  bottom of the tank using a kerosene pump and found the fuel to look fine however when I run this tank of fuel down I will pull tank and clean or replace.

First I want to thank the entire board as you all have helped this mechanically challenged sailor over the first two years the Interlude has been afloat. From the new alternator bracket, screen on diesel pick up tube, rebbedding all chain plates and stanchions, Blisters on the hull where she sits on the cradle repaired, Varnishing all topside teak, replacement ports, dripless shaft, v-berth upgrade, fuel Gauge sender, interior lights,new stainless cowel vents, new solar fans, new fuel lines, new hump hose and new scupper hoses. I could not have done this all without the information that could be found  here and the tech notes. I had the yard do the wiring harness and the cracked leaky skeg.  
I am know wanting to learn more about DC and AC electric and looking for a straight forward manual to help explain it all to me. I do have some very basics but want to add some new electronics, refrigeration and new charger to get rid of the buzzing 30 amp guest charger currently aboard aboard. I have read about the energy audits, alternators, chargers, batteries and have come to the conclusion in order to make the best decision  I need to learn how each of the components work independently and how they all interact with each other.  I looked for one of those electric for dummies book but no luck. Ant Suggestions??

Thanks everybody,
The info helped and even this mechanically challenged sailor was able to complete the job in less than a couple hours.  

Richard,
Recent hot water tank lesson I learned. This spring I plugged in on the hard to charge up the batteries and I forgot to turn off the water heater .
This burned up my heating element. New element was only $12.00  and about 20 minutes of work. Just a thought.

I have ordered the new hump hose and have searched have found most of the info I was looking for . What a great site. The old hose as Ron puts it is a bear to remove and I would like some helpful has to how others have removed the old hose,  what  specific tools and procedures were used as I am somewhat mechanically challanged however have been learning again thanks to this site.   Could use some help full tips on how to remove the aqua lift as it may need to replaced or do the Stu repair once I get the hoses off.   I think this is the last of the leaks into the bilge.
Thanks