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by vineyardsailor
Sat Feb 25, 2023 9:26 pm
Forum: Add-ons and Improvements
Topic: Boarding steps
Replies: 2
Views: 6260

Re: Boarding steps

Would you have a picture of it installed?
by vineyardsailor
Tue Apr 16, 2019 6:30 pm
Forum: Engine / Transmission Forum
Topic: RPM Drop
Replies: 16
Views: 6333

Re: RPM Drop

Had almost the same problem - it was the fuel lift pump
by vineyardsailor
Mon Nov 12, 2018 8:42 pm
Forum: Electrical and Electronics Forum
Topic: Scanstrut radar mount on mast.
Replies: 6
Views: 3869

Re: Scanstrut radar mount on mast.

If you are mounting the radar for the first time, I would consider a swivel mount on the backstay. I have a Questes. It installed fairly easily, however there is a slight modification to the mounting pole required. Being closer to the deck allows for maintenance more easily
by vineyardsailor
Tue Mar 20, 2018 12:04 pm
Forum: Electrical and Electronics Forum
Topic: Another Tachometer Problem
Replies: 7
Views: 5006

Re: Another Tachometer Problem

I have has some problems with the tachometer similar to what you are experiencing. I removed the panel, sprayed the trim pot on the back with contact cleaner and moved it back and forth to remove the corrosion. I then returned he pot to its original position (you can tell from the wax seal). About o...
by vineyardsailor
Mon Oct 17, 2016 8:28 pm
Forum: Interior Forum
Topic: Companion Way Steps Touch Up
Replies: 3
Views: 4402

Companion Way Steps Touch Up

I am usually pretty diligent about touching up my companionway steps to repair the wear they receive. This year I got behind and as luck would have it, I had some rain fall on them and discovered there were some thin spots in my varnish which led to water spotting. After the boat was pulled, I remov...
by vineyardsailor
Wed Oct 02, 2013 10:41 pm
Forum: Engine / Transmission Forum
Topic: Damper Replacement
Replies: 91
Views: 64908

Re: Damper Replacement

With regard to Jerry's posting, specifically pictures 8 and 9, I am having a hard time picking the damper plate out of the picture. Am I missing something? Isn't the plate secured with allen head screws? Also for us seniors - How much does the trans weigh? Can I easily lift it by myself ? Thanks in ...
by vineyardsailor
Wed Oct 02, 2013 10:14 pm
Forum: Hull, Prop, and Rudder Forum
Topic: PSS Shaft Seal Maintenance
Replies: 0
Views: 8025

PSS Shaft Seal Maintenance

Has anyone changed out the PSS Shaft Seal boot. Thinking about doing it when I repalce the damper plate

Any recommendations/tricks

Vineyardsailor
Hull # 245
by vineyardsailor
Sun Apr 01, 2012 8:46 pm
Forum: Add-ons and Improvements
Topic: Garhauer Outboard Motor Hoist
Replies: 2
Views: 5577

Garhauer Outboard Motor Hoist

I have purchased an installed - port side adjacent to boarding ladder (Hull #265)

It works well however, have not been able to use it while the bimini is up. Some postings had indicated they had been able to use it with bimini.

Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance
by vineyardsailor
Sat Feb 13, 2010 9:17 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Water in the Bilge While on the Hard
Replies: 1
Views: 5554

Water in the Bilge While on the Hard

I went to my boat to check up on it one cold New England day last week and found the bilge frozen (in the "front" only). The section of the bilge at the pump was frozen solid, the back two compartments (switch and behind) was slushy purple. When I left the boat; It was covered bow to stern...
by vineyardsailor
Sat Feb 13, 2010 9:07 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Galley Sink Faucet
Replies: 1
Views: 5400

Re: Galley Sink Faucet

I just replaced my faucet (hull #265);

It was a Thetford P/N 37246
by vineyardsailor
Sun Nov 15, 2009 8:15 pm
Forum: Engine / Transmission Forum
Topic: Replacement Parts
Replies: 2
Views: 4470

Replacement Parts

All,

I have noticed a difference in the spare parts that I have been buying. The parts are no longer coming in the usual Universal turquiose boxes and are no longer marked with the Universal logo and Part numbers. Has anybody else noticed the change?
by vineyardsailor
Tue Jul 21, 2009 11:55 am
Forum: Engine / Transmission Forum
Topic: Changing Raw Water Impeller
Replies: 11
Views: 9637

Re: Changing Raw Water Impeller

Thanks for the responses I did indeed change it without removing the pump (as instructed to in the engine owners manual) It went quite easily and with no surprises I found the manual in this case to be of very little value. I will construct a letter and forward to Westerbeke. Thanks Again, Vineyards...
by vineyardsailor
Mon Jun 08, 2009 1:22 pm
Forum: Engine / Transmission Forum
Topic: Heat Exchanger Securing Straps on the M35B engine.
Replies: 13
Views: 13248

Re: Heat Exchanger Securing Straps on the M35B engine.

I also found both straps broken. Hull 265 with 271 engine hours. I called the distributor and he was "sure" one my engine mounts was broken. I intend to do a detailed failure analysis (I'm a mechanical engineer). I will post my opinion and will in all likleyhood follow up with the manufact...
by vineyardsailor
Mon Jun 08, 2009 1:14 pm
Forum: Engine / Transmission Forum
Topic: Changing Raw Water Impeller
Replies: 11
Views: 9637

Changing Raw Water Impeller

Can anyone tell me whether you have to remove the pump from the engine to change the impeller. From the (vague and confusing) instructions, it would appear to me that you can simply remove the pump cover and replace the impeller. I have the impeller kit but it does not contain the pump to engine gas...