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Forum: General Interest 09-27-2012, 03:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,034
Posted By Trysail
I don't have that book but I will have to pick it...

I don't have that book but I will have to pick it up.

I think we see each other at Sailnet, I post as Robgallagher.

Regards,

Rob
Forum: General Interest 09-27-2012, 12:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,034
Posted By Trysail
Goodbye, so long, fare the well.

This spring I upgraded from a C&C 30 MKI with a trusty A-4 to a C&C 30 MKII with this strange creature called a Yanmar 2GM20F.

Had a great run with my old A-4 and it is now the very capable hands...
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-08-2010, 07:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,401
Posted By Trysail
My engine had the exact same symptoms. Turned...

My engine had the exact same symptoms. Turned out to be a blockage in the exhaust.
Purred like a kitten in neutral. In gear it ran at about 75% RPM's.
Forum: Polls 08-14-2010, 10:56 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 55,050
Posted By Trysail
I think the reason there are so many two blades...

I think the reason there are so many two blades out there is because they where the original equipment.
I like my three blade because I don't race and I sometimes dock in unfamiliar places. Less...
Forum: General Interest 08-01-2010, 10:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,835
Posted By Trysail
Oops, this a very old thread... Not sure why,...

Oops, this a very old thread...
Not sure why, but it showed up on my "new threads area" :eek:
Forum: General Interest 08-01-2010, 10:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,835
Posted By Trysail
Have you considered just getting rid of the...

Have you considered just getting rid of the mooring ball and using a slightly longer pennant? My pennant is shackled directly to chain with a "lobster pot" type buoy before the braided loop and a...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-01-2010, 12:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,008
Posted By Trysail
Thanks. I owe you a beer. Or three.

Thanks. I owe you a beer. Or three.
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-01-2010, 12:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,008
Posted By Trysail
I just adjusted the damn thing...twice... :P But...

I just adjusted the damn thing...twice... :P But I will try again. Would I be going in the rightie tightie direction or lefty loosie to make it run less lean?

Thanks.
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-01-2010, 12:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,008
Posted By Trysail
Funky Idle

Some of you may be familiar with my previous tale of woe. If not I will update briefly:
In tracking down a low RPM under load issue (that is resolved), I have done the following:
Disassembled and...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-27-2010, 11:29 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 15,181
Posted By Trysail
This turned out to be an exhaust blockage...

This turned out to be an exhaust blockage problem. It was hard to find and I only found it after working on the engine for two weekends.

I got plenty of water flow, steam and some smoke after the...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 07-25-2010, 09:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,605
Posted By Trysail
Sounds similar to my previous problem. If I...

Sounds similar to my previous problem.

If I understand you correctly, the engine is NOT slipping, or over revving at higher RPM.

Do you have a tach? If so, how many RPM are you getting?
Have...
Forum: Fuel System 07-24-2010, 09:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,273
Posted By Trysail
OK, I'm bumping my own thread because I don't...

OK, I'm bumping my own thread because I don't believe I'm the only one using this stuff.
One of you A-4 madmen must know if this stuff really works...or not... :D
...
Forum: Fuel System 07-23-2010, 11:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,273
Posted By Trysail
E-Zorb

I have been using this product for three years (I think... time flies).

I had a fuel problem. Now, after using this product it seems to have solved the problem.

Anyone else have any feedback? ...
Forum: Cooling System 07-23-2010, 12:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,830
Posted By Trysail
Same here, small adjustments lead to big temp....

Same here, small adjustments lead to big temp. changes.
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 07-23-2010, 12:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,971
Posted By Trysail
I'm using regular oil. I was very careful to...

I'm using regular oil. I was very careful to only go one notch at a time. First notch I still got some slipping. Second notch the slipping is gone.

I'm gonna check my cable, etc., per Daves...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 07-22-2010, 09:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,971
Posted By Trysail
Hard getting in and out of gear

Heres my latest tale:
My direct drive has been slipping at high RPM so I adjusted the collar ONE notch.
This helped, but was not enough as the engine still slipped at max RPM's or under load.
So,...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-15-2010, 09:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,102
Posted By Trysail
I would start with the ignition switch. Mine was...

I would start with the ignition switch. Mine was the pull out type and I found out what my problem was in a panic... My engine cut out coming to a dock and I pushed and pulled a few times before...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-15-2010, 12:34 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,062
Posted By Trysail
Thank you all....

Today I fixed the problem!

After fixing everything I could get my hands on I and being on the verge of calling a mechanic, I finally stepped back and looked at everything again. It was the...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-12-2010, 10:08 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 15,181
Posted By Trysail
Are all four cylinders firing? Mine will start,...

Are all four cylinders firing? Mine will start, idle or rev like a champ on three cylinders and still start and idle, a bit rough, on two cylinders. Things don't go so well on two or three...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 07-12-2010, 09:56 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,793
Posted By Trysail
I don't think the indigo could be produce any...

I don't think the indigo could be produce any more drag than the two blade, probably less, as advertised.

Motoring seems to produce better results than my old two blade.

If you purchase the...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 07-10-2010, 09:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,525
Posted By Trysail
It might do the trick but don't expect miracles. ...

It might do the trick but don't expect miracles. I picked up 2-3 hundred RPM. Using reverse to stop seems to work better and I have reduced, but not eliminated, prop walk.
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-08-2010, 10:39 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,062
Posted By Trysail
UPDATE: I did not have time to do the MMO...

UPDATE:

I did not have time to do the MMO enema, that will have to wait till next week.

I did adjust the IDLE needle to where the engine ran best at 700 RPM.

It appears that the "main jet"...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-07-2010, 12:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,062
Posted By Trysail
Thanks so much for all the replies. I'm off to...

Thanks so much for all the replies. I'm off to the boat for another try.

At least I know my compression is good.

I'm gonna give it a dose of marvel to try and loosen the oil ring, put in new...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-06-2010, 10:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,062
Posted By Trysail
So could "over rich" be causing my engine to not...

So could "over rich" be causing my engine to not reach maximum (2000) RPM in gear?
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-06-2010, 05:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,062
Posted By Trysail
I have the indigo three blade. Last season it...

I have the indigo three blade. Last season it was running at 2000-2200 RPM in flat water. This year I can't get past 1600-1700 and it's effecting my speed/power.
The oil ring will not effect...
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