Forum: Cooling System
06-24-2023, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 914
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Forum: Cooling System
06-21-2023, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 914
Matter of choice
The new double acting t-stat that our host designed and offers is a good quality product.
The products that Tom offers at Indigo are also good quality products.
It's just a matter of choice and...
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Forum: Safety
05-11-2020, 01:07 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 4,096
Make safety your no. 1 priority!
The events I and my family witnessed today, really brought home the importance of safety, especially for those getting their boats out on the water for the 1st time this season ... or eagerly...
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Forum: Announcements
04-15-2017, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,125
Mine might be a bit different.
It has a...
Mine might be a bit different.
It has a fall(halyard) to hoist and tension it. Im not sure if that's standard.
The top lines(red) are small-dia. Dyneema about eighth-inch I think. The lower...
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Forum: Announcements
04-15-2017, 09:35 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,125
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Forum: ABYC and USCG Standards
03-29-2017, 10:29 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 41,771
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Forum: ABYC and USCG Standards
03-29-2017, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 41,771
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Forum: ABYC and USCG Standards
03-29-2017, 05:00 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 41,771
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Forum: Ignition System
03-29-2017, 01:36 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,609
If you know the coil's history from the time it...
If you know the coil's history from the time it was first installed to present you should be good with the present coil if:
The internal resistance is correct, it has never over heated, and you have...
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Forum: Ignition System
03-28-2017, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,609
(Shawn beat me to it)
Vermonstah - MMI has...
(Shawn beat me to it)
Vermonstah - MMI has only had one coil on their website for a couple years now - so if it's MMI, and 2 years old, you're probably fine.
Measure its resistance with...
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Forum: Ignition System
03-28-2017, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,609
There should be no reason to replace your...
There should be no reason to replace your coil..However(!!!) a call to Ken or Don to confirm that the coils they were carrying when yours was purchased is of sufficient resistance may be prudent....
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Forum: Ignition System
03-28-2017, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,609
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Forum: Ignition System
03-26-2017, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,609
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Forum: General Maintenance
11-01-2016, 06:31 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,279
I did a advanced search using the key word...
I did a advanced search using the key word "infrared" in the "cooling system" forum and got several threads to look at. This one seems to have some good info especially post #16 and #18...
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Forum: Cooling System
10-04-2016, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 54
Views: 19,926
Great feedback, Vermonstah..I really believe it...
Great feedback, Vermonstah..I really believe it is a culmination of incremental upgrades that result in overall better flow..each little thing helps. I also agree the 502 pump on the raw water side...
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Forum: General Maintenance
09-04-2016, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 6,022
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Forum: Cooling System
08-30-2016, 06:55 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,524
A word of caution
No idea if you do but if you have a Vetus blow molded waterlift this is a very risky procedure. Vetus waterlifts are particularly intolerant of even the slightest overheating as in the case of no...
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Forum: General Maintenance
07-23-2016, 01:16 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,761
Use a bit of never seize on the threads.
Don't...
Use a bit of never seize on the threads.
Don't get 'em cross thread.
Check them two or three times a year and re gap 'em.
Reverse the plug order. On my engine #4 spark plug gets grungier quicker....
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Forum: Fuel System
07-17-2016, 01:02 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,022
Remove the sending unit wire at the gauge and...
Remove the sending unit wire at the gauge and turn the key on. The gauge should peg low. Then short the gauge sending unit terminal to ground with short piece of wire. The gauge should peg high....
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Forum: Cooling System
07-10-2016, 02:06 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,862
Late model engine:
(A) Yes
(B) A couple of...
Late model engine:
(A) Yes
(B) A couple of considerations: Just having a thermostat in the flow through the engine will result in less flow through the engine because even when open all the way the...
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Forum: General Maintenance
07-03-2016, 08:31 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 13,672
Brian-
First, thank you for the kind...
Brian-
First, thank you for the kind compliment.
I'll answer question #2 first. My vessel is RWC (lake water)
FWC engines like to run at 180°
As far as question #1... today's sail was a...
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Forum: General Maintenance
07-02-2016, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 13,672
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Forum: General Maintenance
07-02-2016, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 13,672
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Forum: Fuel System
06-14-2016, 12:56 AM
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Replies: 78
Views: 41,204
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Forum: General Maintenance
06-13-2016, 08:26 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 13,672
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