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Since you are in RI, I assume the boat is tucked away for the winter; but when you get the boat back in the water in the spring, I'd run the engine with with the access panels off and check out the raw water loop. You could be dripping from the raw water pump or hoses, if you are sure it is salt water.

Ed

I would replace the gasket; I aways consider that "SOP" when taking a gasket joint apart.
Last time I replaced it I didn't use any gasket sealant, however, I think from previous discussions about the joint, Ron recommended using a sealant.

Ed

I'd be interested, include me in the count.

thanks,
Ed

Jeff,
I'd use teak oil on the stairs, not varnish. Two reason; you'll scratch up the varnish and wear it down; also it can get slippery when wet. Better traction on oiled wood.

Ed

Hi Ron,
Racor new this year; engine filter last year; no screen on pick up tube, new fuel tank this year. Linkage doesn't appear to be slipping, besides it returns to the original RPM, so I assume linkage is not the problem.
Any other thoughts?

Ed

After a few hours of steady motoring through calms this weekend, the RPM's suddenly dropped from 2500 to 2200. After a minute or two it went back up to 2500. Did it a couple more times during the next 15-20 minutes. Shut the engine off and sailed for the rest of the trip back, except for a short duration through the mooring field, as the wind had returned.
Is this a symptom of anything I need to be concerned about? Engine temp was steady; no visible signs of water or crud in the Racor bowl; the fuel pump is after the Racor.

Ed

Tony,
If you are from the North Shore area, Doyle Sails in Marblehead can help you. I got a batten there before.

Ed

No luck finding Hypro, Ron. That phone number must have changed. I'll give Atlantic Pump a call.

Ed

Good thought on Google. I followed a thread and it looks like it might be a Shurflo. I'll pursue it.
thanks,
Ed

Roc,
Thanks for looking, but that's not the strainer I've got.

When finally preparing to launch this season, I found that my raw water strainer had a section of the screen rotted away. Since I luckily have the same strainer type in line for the fresh water system, I just used the cylindrical screen from that one. Meanwhile, I'm trying to find a replacement and am having no luck, so I wanted to see want others of you have got for strainers.
I don't see any company ID on my strainer housing, might just be the orientation of it installed.
It's @ 5 1/2 x 2 1/2 plastic housing with a clear plastic screw off sight glass. The screen itself is @ 3 5/8 x 1 1/2 ID, and cylindrical. The orientation of the housing is a sideways T, inline from the intake thru-hull.
TailWind is an 89 Mk1. What do others have? the only options I've seen in the catalogs are much bigger brass units that I assume must be in an upright orientation.

Ed

Talked with Seaward tech service, who said if they didn't build it they wouldn't have any info on it. It was origianlly built by Atwood. Gave me the number and I spoke with their tech service. Bottom line is, if I can't coax off the spigot, which he confirmed is screwed on, then the only alternative is to replace the heater.
So I think the safe thing to do for now is let my jury rig fix remain and look for a more permenent attachment to secure to the barbed end of the spigot. I'm not replacing the heater for that.

Ed

Did a Google and found the right Seaward. Got a number and will give them a call.

Another little commissioning "gnat" this year; the small drain spigot at the bottom of my hot water heater frozen in the open position, and when initially trying to turn it closed the "handle" broke free and just spins. As a temporary fix I put a piece of tubing on the barbed fitting, clamped it on and clamped off the other end. I'd like to replace though. Can't figure out how it disconnects from the heater. Anyone experience this before?
It's a Seaward, so I tried to get some tech help, but Seaward on the net doesn't even list this type of product. I wonder if there is another Seaward or they just don't make water heaters anymore.

Ed

I had the same experience. They quoted me $313, but invoiced me $255.
Maybe it has something to do with changing from plastic back to aluminum? Shipping was also @$25.

Ed