the gearboxes PTO are used for the hydraulic pumps which power the stabs, windlasses and bow thruster. I guess that why they mounted the smaller...
unlikely yes. But if the leak is at the pump shaft, the fluid will get into the engine…
Nash always brings a car to my face. But we need to downsize too. Going to sell one of our two Alfa spiders
The Jastram steering system reservoir is at least 7 or 8 gallons. I ll have to check the exact capacity but I know it took over a pail to...
These steering pumps aren’t that big so it should not be difficult to power them with electric motors
march survey by the seller is worthless. Barely worth your time reading it. unless the price is such that you can budget rebuilding both...
It depends on what needs to be done. You need to talk to cat specialist or surveyor. I sincerely doubt it would be that high. A few years back I...
Nope. On the older M91, a leak would send fluid into the engine unlike a standard PTO
Jastram steering, currently with an engine driven pump on each 16V2000 M91 never gave it much thoughts until doing my preflight before going to...
I use lead acid on my boat, easy access and smart chargers. I top them off every two months. I get 4 to 5 years which is the same I get from AGMs...
Again the problem is that you can’t extinguish lithium battery fires with conventional agents. I just read a report of a Tesla going up in smoke...
just read a report from the Golden Globe Race (solo round the world) mentioning the Imoca fire and explaining that this is why they don’t allow...
Injection pumps going in and connected.
One of the Imocas engaged in the transatlantic race Route du Rhum burned and sank yesterday. Skipper was rescued by container ship Battery...
Turbos are on
If you operate in shallow water like we do, propspeed will be sandblasted off in no time. That why I don’t use it… we often maneuver with a couple...
Welcome Yes you will need some hands on instruction before your insurance covers you and 6 to 12 months with a captain is probably about right....
Many boats here in the US do not have Y valves for direct overboard discharges since they can rarely be used.
Engine is in place with new engine mounts and ready for alignment. Exhaust manifolds on.
I missed the start of this exchange. I guess it all depends on how the ERs are set up and that depends on a number of factor. Older boats...
