Forum: For Sale - Other Items
08-18-2022, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,184
SOLD!
Thanks for the inquiries.
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Forum: For Sale - Other Items
08-07-2022, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,184
For Sale Pearson Triton Yawl
She's on a mooring in Bristol, RI
https://providence.craigslist.org/boa/d/bristol-pearson-triton-yawl-for-sale/7517705831.html
360 degree Video Under Sail...
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Forum: Electrical
05-13-2022, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 6,698
Great Explanation
[QUOTE=edwardc;127610]Wow, a subject that's near and dear to my heart! I'm in the middle of what's turned into a years long project to convert our boat to Lithium batteries. Its a DEEP rabbit-hole!...
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Forum: Fuel System
09-25-2021, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,507
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Forum: Fuel System
09-25-2021, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,507
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Forum: Fuel System
09-25-2021, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,507
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Forum: Fuel System
09-25-2021, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,507
Found loose screw in carburetor
Removing the flame arrester I found this small screw lying loose in the mouth of the carburetor. The photo shows the tip of a pen for scale. Engine seems to run fine. 3 hr trip coming up. Advise?
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Forum: General Maintenance
06-13-2021, 03:30 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,989
Moyer PTO pump is the answer
I finally installed the Moyer PTO pump and removed the very hard-to-reach leaking Oberdorffer pump. Had a 1/4 inch steel plate custom-made to cover that hole (a rectangle would not fit). Had to tap...
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Forum: For Sale - Engines and Engine Parts
05-20-2021, 07:11 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,041
The range isn't there yet
Given unlimited resources, I'd love to go electric. Been very happy with my Torqeedo outboard for the dinghy. But for range and speed, hard to beat gas.
We love to go to Newport every year for...
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Forum: General Maintenance
04-28-2021, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,989
I think that plate would be easy to make and I...
I think that plate would be easy to make and I would use the same gasket that is used for the pump. One question is whether the pump can turn counter clockwise as I believe the flywheel turns? If...
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Forum: General Maintenance
04-28-2021, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,989
The more I think of it, relocating the pump is...
The more I think of it, relocating the pump is the best solution. I would like to remove the Oberdorf and move it to the flywheel. Connect the flywheel shaft directly to the water pump shaft and...
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Forum: General Maintenance
04-26-2021, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,989
FWC is sounding better if you can just abandon...
FWC is sounding better if you can just abandon the existing Oberdorfer pump and run the hoses to the new system which is in a easier to reach location.
The FWC they offer here does not provide a...
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Forum: General Maintenance
04-25-2021, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,989
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Forum: General Maintenance
04-25-2021, 06:07 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,989
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Forum: General Maintenance
04-25-2021, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,989
Relocate the Water Pump
For over 20 years the location of the water pump on my boat has been a torture. There are only 2 bolts and 2 hoses that must be removed to get this water pump out. Years ago I installed the long bolt...
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Forum: Fuel System
08-07-2020, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,357
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Forum: Electrical
06-11-2014, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,965
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Forum: Electrical
06-11-2014, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,965
How Long for Alternator to slow charging rate?
Hi all,
My battery was not charged all winter, but started the engine just fine. I added distilled water to the battery and launched the boat. In last couple weeks engine has run about 3 hours....
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