http://www.ybw.com/forums/ Share practical, hands-on information, hosted by Practical Boat Owner magazine. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:00:32 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.ybw.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.ybw.com/forums/ http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220362&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:33:44 GMT Evening all, hopefully some of the forum experts can shine some light on a problem im having with my D2 airtronic heater. On the last couple of... Evening all, hopefully some of the forum experts can shine some light on a problem im having with my D2 airtronic heater.

On the last couple of times ive used the heater, the unit has been switched on and starts up normally with no issues. The heater will then continue to run, slow down and eventually cut out when the boat is upto temperature - all as per normally.

After a period of time, the boat cools and the thermostat calls for the heater to restart, but all that happens is the fan spins up to full speed, and stays like it, just recirculating the air. Switching the control off stops the heater as it should, but when the heater is restarted, the fan spins up to full speed, but the heater never attually performs an actual startup attempt. If i leave the heater to cool right down, the above senerio is repeated - normal start followed by this problem.

Anyone got any clues before removing it and hitting it with a large hammer?

Regards
Alex ]]> alb40 http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220362 http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220361&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:32:11 GMT From their maps, Vodafone 3G coverage of the Scottish west coast seems non-existent away from the Clyde, and quite limited even there. The ordinary... From their maps, Vodafone 3G coverage of the Scottish west coast seems non-existent away from the Clyde, and quite limited even there. The ordinary 'phone ( GSM ? ) coverage seems quite good however.
Am I correct in thinking that a 3G dongle reverts to GSM in the absence of a broadband signal? If so, what is the speed likely to be?
I'm looking for occasional, limited, use without a contract. ]]> earlybird http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220361 http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220356&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:02:37 GMT The raw water intake pump on my boat is, I think, a Cleghorn 1/2" with the intake and outlet opposite each other, ie inline, the pump is a small bronze type with two slotted mounting legs and a belt pully.
I need to move the whole pump and alter the mounting set up which would mean having to find a very similar pump but with the intake and outlet facing the same way as each other from the pump body so the pump can be sited closer to the engine.
Now I have been searching for such a pump but can not find any.
Can anyone point me in the right direction?
C_W ]]> Clyde_Wanderer http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220356 http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220351&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:41:54 GMT I have a Prowell Sailprop 3 blade feathering prop. Unfortunately this German company has failed and I can't find a supplier for the prop anode. Any ideas anyone? I can supply a drawing and photos. ]]> blockett http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220351 http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220350&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:35:19 GMT hi all I've had a water leak and i think its been coming through my main sheet track. I have managed to get it off and there was some alloy corosion around the bolts. what do you all think the is the best product to rebed it with. arbocol 1000 or sickaflex and should i use zink cromite paste ]]> sjclewes http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220350 http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220346&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:16:41 GMT hi all, what do you think? my surveyor has told me my newly installed eberspasher needs to be fed in copper pipe ? it was supplied to me with all... hi all, what do you think? my surveyor has told me my newly installed eberspasher needs to be fed in copper pipe ? it was supplied to me with all the relevant piping, and will not be taken on any British inland waterways where copper is specified. personally think the pipe that it comes with it is ok but the surveyor is digging his heels in and wants me to comply with inland waterways. All thoughts and advice appreciated ]]> sjclewes http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220346 http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220338&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:38:51 GMT Does anyone know of an application or interface that would allow me to feed N2k data onto the iphone? Thanks. Does anyone know of an application or interface that would allow me to feed N2k data onto the iphone?

Thanks. ]]> SolentBoy http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220338 http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220333&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:12:20 GMT Removing my genoa on laying up this year I found it has taken on a greenish hue thanks to the flourishing growth of algae in a strip one or two feet... Removing my genoa on laying up this year I found it has taken on a greenish hue thanks to the flourishing growth of algae in a strip one or two feet wide down the leech and along the foot.

In 30 years of sailing I have never had this before - black mould ocassionally yes but green algal bloom never.

I wonder if it is a weather thing (wet autumn)?

Or did I just roll the sail up rain-wetted or fail to roll it tight enough to keep out the light that green algae would require to thrive??

Or is it because I have a white sacrificial sunstrip?

On all previous roller sails I've had dark coloured strips but on this relatively new genoa I specified white. And I wonder if more light penetrates the inner layers of the rolled sail as a result.

Has anyone else found their sails have gone green? ]]> bob26 http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220333 http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220332&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:07:21 GMT Dear all, my electronic sort out continues. I have quite a new raymarine 2000 auto pilot which works well. Aboard my boat when I bought it was... Dear all,

my electronic sort out continues. I have quite a new raymarine 2000 auto pilot which works well. Aboard my boat when I bought it was also an old analogue style autohelm 1000. (the very old one with the compass dial you turn to set course). It was in bits when I found it. I thought i'd try to repair it as a spare. I quickly found why it was in pieces - a wire had fallen off the motor. I have re soldered it and put it back together. The only question remains over a pulley, spring and line that was apparently rigged inside the unit. It works without it, but periodically overruns in one direction or an other, and has to be stripped and manually wound over. I can only assume that this internal rigging applied some sort of load that was electronically detected and prevented such overrun. I have been unable to source an exploded diagram from raytheon and would be very grateful if anybody out there knows how this should be set up either from working on one or inadvertantly seeing the insides of their unit. It certainly seems a shame to sling it when a bit of string and a spring properly applied could render it useable as a spare...

thanks in advance for any information.

contessaman ]]> contessaman http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220332 http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220325&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:28:53 GMT Bit of a rant really. The hour meter on our Volvo tacho has died, called into the Volvo dealers and given the advice to take it out and put in the... Bit of a rant really.

The hour meter on our Volvo tacho has died, called into the Volvo dealers and given the advice to take it out and put in the airing cupboard to dry out.

Now I have heard of this before but does it work?

Volvo teccy tells me they have always had the same problem with the hour meters for years!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I shrug my shoulders, is this another fault like leaking landrover windows that is impossible to find a cure.

Rant over ]]> NDH http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220325 http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220323&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:58:31 GMT I see several new makes of solar panel - all made in China - are being listed on Ebay at reduced prices compared with better known brands but can... I see several new makes of solar panel - all made in China - are being listed on Ebay at reduced prices compared with better known brands but can anyone report on performance and durability? ]]> superboots http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220323 http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220314&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:46:03 GMT Can anyone tell me what size pipe I need for this engine? The bit that comes off the elbow from the engine. Thanks Can anyone tell me what size pipe I need for this engine? The bit that comes off the elbow from the engine.
Thanks ]]> Gerry http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220314 http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220310&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:12:38 GMT Fitting a 3000w inverter to the van but where does earth terminal go? On the boat i think it goes to battery negative. Fitting a 3000w inverter to the van but where does earth terminal go? On the boat i think it goes to battery negative. ]]> Csail http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220310 http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220306&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:55:05 GMT Hi all The cork decking on my cockpit seats is looking decidedly shabby. It is smooth cork sheeting, maybe 2mm thick. Has anyone any idea if this... Hi all
The cork decking on my cockpit seats is looking decidedly shabby. It is smooth cork sheeting, maybe 2mm thick. Has anyone any idea if this is still available?
Otherwise any better ideas? I want something which won't tear the a*** out of my trousers. Also needs to be a DIY job to fit within a low budget.

This is what it looked like a few years ago... it is now chipped around the edges and there are a couple of holes in the middle.
]]> alahol2 http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220306 http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220299&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:22:55 GMT Does anyone know if you can buy flushing muffs for the Yamaha 2B outboard?
If so where, please? I've tried a Google search with no result.

So far I have run it in a dustbin full of water but it's a nuisance taking it home to do it, so it doesn't get done as often as it should. ]]> parsifal http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220299