OK, if that works, why not connect the output to the rigging, mast, boom, lifelines and all. That ought to keep the buggers off the boat!!!! If...
A really cheap and effective way to scare of birds is to tie a few CDs hanging from monofiliment in the rigging. They spin in the wind and...
I solved the problem quite a while ago. The answer was to put on the right prop. The PO had a 19x18 prop on it. I put an 18x13 prop on it and...
I think I have already solved the problem with an 18x13 prop. But I would be interested in your findings. The water line length is 32' beam...
I think 20,000 lbs is only 10 tons
No, thank God, I dont have the model with the coolant tank across the front. It sounds like a real hassle. Mine is alongside the Port side of...
My BR M44 used the 100hp (6-354) and that was suffient to keep it going at hull speed and burned little fuel. BUT...my GS 36 uses a 50HP Perkins...
I will check that plug next time I am at the boat. Its definitely worth doing but I think the Prop change was the main solution as I am no longer...
I don't think my fuel cost is going up much NOW that I have the right prop. In this case, the sailboat has a Trawler hull. This is on a Gulfstar...
My Bruce Roberts 44M had all those features with the exception that the pilothouse did not extend all the way to the back of the cockpit, but it...
That would have been nice to achieve. But changing props mainly allowed the engine to go to a higher RPM and to do so without overheating there...
Thanks for the comment. And you are spot on. I solved the problem and it will now cruise all day at 2600 RPM at 6.2 knots at 170F. Re-pitching...
By the way, what makes you think I am obviously a very gifted engineer? My engine is still overheating!
Jack, I dont understand your anger. All I did was report what I had done as it was applicable to your suggestions. I was looking forward to your...
Alex I am going, next, to check the freshwater pump. As to the thermostat, it cannot be inserted backwards. Jack The thermostat came out...
