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#71
Main Message Board / Re: Impeller doesn't fit
Last post by Ron Hill - July 19, 2025, 09:51:10 AMPete : Always look at the shaft where the lip seals ride (about mid shaft). There may be wear that you can detect with your fingernail. If so replace the shaft!!
A thought
A thought
#72
Main Message Board / Autohelm St4000 - wheel spoke ...
Last post by Roland Gendreau - July 18, 2025, 06:47:29 PMAfter all three of my Autohelm St4000 wheel spoke clamps cracked, I could not find a source for replacements. I was able to get replacements produced via 3D printing. The new clamps are nearly identical to the originals and are made of black nylon. While the St4000 clamps come in multiple sizes, the ones I had made are the nominal 1/2 inch size.
If folks out there are interested, I can have additional ones made.
Roland Gendreau
Bristol, RI
If folks out there are interested, I can have additional ones made.
Roland Gendreau
Bristol, RI
#73
Main Message Board / Re: Adler Barbour Replacement
Last post by Noah - July 17, 2025, 07:40:24 PMYou could try it? I believe it uses the BD 35 Danfoss compressor and smaller evaporator. It may cool enough for you? Or sell it on eBay. The cost of the ColdMachine 100 and properly sized 150 evaporator is about $2,200. It is a fairly easy DIY install. I did mine.
#74
Main Message Board / Re: Where are all the Oberdorf...
Last post by Phil Spicer - July 17, 2025, 07:02:57 PMIntake hose before the filter had a fish stuck in it. A blast from a water hose cleared the fish and got things right.
#75
Main Message Board / Re: Where are all the Oberdorf...
Last post by KWKloeber - July 17, 2025, 05:34:08 PMI'm reeling over that fishy line which sounds like a trolling owner casting a wide net, and chumming the forum and angling to lure members into a clickbait!
That's a new data point to add to the "checklist"!
Eons ago I was delivering a C-42 Pullman from Worton Creek to Great Neck LI and stopped in Atlantic City to wait out some heavy weather. We checked the filter every day before firing up and my bro pulled an eel out of it!
That's a new data point to add to the "checklist"!
Eons ago I was delivering a C-42 Pullman from Worton Creek to Great Neck LI and stopped in Atlantic City to wait out some heavy weather. We checked the filter every day before firing up and my bro pulled an eel out of it!
#76
Main Message Board / Adler Barbour Replacement
Last post by rjabara - July 17, 2025, 04:44:14 PMI have an original Adler Barbour CU100 in the boat that doesn't work and has a leak. The PO left a replacement unit in the boat new in box uninstalled: Compact #2001 Air Cooled Refrigeration System w/O-Shaped Evaporator | Isotherm U125X000R11111AB.
I had a tech come by, recommended that I replace with another AB CU 100 unit with an evaporator for the low low price of $4,000.
Well, I can't do that, but I was wondering if anyone on this forum knows why I can't just use the free one left behind on the boat. Tech notes were:
"The isotherm system probably won't satisfy that box, as it's a pretty small system. I'd put an Adler Barbour back in or a SeaFrost if they don't need the little freezer bin"
Appreciate any insight here.
Rich
I had a tech come by, recommended that I replace with another AB CU 100 unit with an evaporator for the low low price of $4,000.
Well, I can't do that, but I was wondering if anyone on this forum knows why I can't just use the free one left behind on the boat. Tech notes were:
"The isotherm system probably won't satisfy that box, as it's a pretty small system. I'd put an Adler Barbour back in or a SeaFrost if they don't need the little freezer bin"
Appreciate any insight here.
Rich
#77
Main Message Board / Re: Where are all the Oberdorf...
Last post by Noah - July 17, 2025, 11:55:20 AMNot the first time I have heard this happening. Not on our website, but my slip neighbor had it happen to him TWICE! How did you find it?
#78
Main Message Board / Re: Where are all the Oberdorf...
Last post by Phil Spicer - July 17, 2025, 11:34:37 AMProblem solved ! After checking the impeller on Sunday, we were out of time to do any more investigation as to why we didn't have water flowing out of the exhaust. Got back to the BOAT today armed with some new knowledge thanks to our 34 website. Before pulling the water pump apart, some investigation was done and a fish was found stuck in the intake before the filter.
All is well. Thank you for the help
Phil
All is well. Thank you for the help
Phil
#79
Main Message Board / Re: Hatch covers for forward a...
Last post by Noah - July 17, 2025, 09:47:03 AMI guess it all depends on the materials you use? My professionally made ones have been working like new for 4+
yrs. so far. It would also be very difficult to install those hatch lens covers (for me anyway) it you had to futz (pulling tight, tying a knot or using slip lock closer) and draw string knelling on the deck each time.
yrs. so far. It would also be very difficult to install those hatch lens covers (for me anyway) it you had to futz (pulling tight, tying a knot or using slip lock closer) and draw string knelling on the deck each time.
#80
Main Message Board / Re: Hatch covers for forward a...
Last post by ewengstrom - July 17, 2025, 05:31:58 AMI've not been a fan of any kind of elastic used with exterior canvas simply because it will lose its elasticity and eventually stretch and become useless. This usually happens within a couple of years.
When we sewed our new covers five years ago we used a draw string and all of the covers are still present and fit like the day they were first installed.
The boat has been thru some pretty high winds too and we haven't lost one yet so I'm still a fan of this method.
Just my two cents here.
When we sewed our new covers five years ago we used a draw string and all of the covers are still present and fit like the day they were first installed.
The boat has been thru some pretty high winds too and we haven't lost one yet so I'm still a fan of this method.
Just my two cents here.