Thanks in advance for all of your posts. I have been busy reading all the threads as I am new to this blog and only a 2 year sailor. I am however on to my second boat already having just sold my 23 FT ODay a few weeks ago.
I just purchased a 1973 28 FT Sabre with an Atomic 4 in Mayo, MD. Her name is RESTLESS if you ever have seen her down in that area. My thanks to the previous owner who took great care of her.
Last week we sailed her up the Chesapeake to her new home in the Havre de Grace Marina. We left at 6:00 AM to calm seas so we had to motor the first part of the trip. We were using about 1/3 throttle. About 1 1/2 into the adventure, the engine started to bog down and sputter but did not shut down. It just wouldn't accelerate like it was getting no gas and we noticed that the oil pressure was less than 20.
We shut the motor down for an hour and it started up again and she ran perfectly for about another 1 1/2. Then the same thing happened. Then a third time.
I am replacing the fuel filter tomorrow and checking the hoses for blockage or sagging. I assume this is where to start.
Has anyone had this happen or can you offer more thoughts?
Thanks for helping and I look forward to being the new rookie of the group. I have got a lot to learn.
I just purchased a 1973 28 FT Sabre with an Atomic 4 in Mayo, MD. Her name is RESTLESS if you ever have seen her down in that area. My thanks to the previous owner who took great care of her.
Last week we sailed her up the Chesapeake to her new home in the Havre de Grace Marina. We left at 6:00 AM to calm seas so we had to motor the first part of the trip. We were using about 1/3 throttle. About 1 1/2 into the adventure, the engine started to bog down and sputter but did not shut down. It just wouldn't accelerate like it was getting no gas and we noticed that the oil pressure was less than 20.
We shut the motor down for an hour and it started up again and she ran perfectly for about another 1 1/2. Then the same thing happened. Then a third time.
I am replacing the fuel filter tomorrow and checking the hoses for blockage or sagging. I assume this is where to start.
Has anyone had this happen or can you offer more thoughts?
Thanks for helping and I look forward to being the new rookie of the group. I have got a lot to learn.
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