Recent content by Lepke

Normally after any work that moves anything in the propulsion line requires checking the alignment. But it should be close to its' former position. If you didn't have vibration problems before the transmission work, moving the tail 8" up and 2" over is a huge move. I'd have someone responsible...

The exhaust thru hulls I bought on ebay were made in Eastern Europe. They seem to hold up.

Most auto parts stores well test your alternator for free. You can rebuild it yourself. It's not hard. Where I get parts: https://www.aspwholesale.com/ There are others, Do a search. There are Youtube videos of alternator rebuilds.

what's the reason people would buy this from Heatso at a premium? Same reason they buy the heaters from the original designer/maker. They think it's better. I have a couple of the cheap thru hull fittings and they seem to last. You can buy them on ebay, too.

2 micron filters keep your fuel clean. That saves wear on your injector pump and other fuel parts. I have Detroit Diesels with a more complicated injector with tight fitting parts. I'm going on 12 years without replacing an injector.

If it's a Racor you can buy the bowl. https://www.fisheriessupply.com/racor-replacement-clear-bowl-for-turbine-filters/rk-11-1606-1

A screw holds better in epoxy than in wood. Epoxy holds to wood better than a screw. DavidM is exactly right. I've mounted dozens of screws in cored decks that way. Stanchions, etc. The first time I do any new technique, use a new glue or epoxy, I destructive test. Then I know. Just like I know...

Westerbeke doesn't make filters. Some company specializing in filter manufacturing does. There may be a number or name identifying the maker. The reason for a secondary filter is safety. If the primary should fill enough to restrict flow, tearing of the filter element is common. With a tear, you...

I use Archoil AR6500. I have Detroit Diesels with injectors with many tight fitting parts, so clean fuel with good lubricity is important. It has increased cetane for hotter, cleaner burning that gives about a 10% increase in mileage. Also dissolves sludge buildup in tanks and disperses water in...

1/8" copper tubing has a 5/64" ID. Cover it with hose in wear places.

Depends on the make and model of engine. Some are more reliable and last longer. I know engines, so in my buys never have an engine survey done. And never been surprised. If it's an engine type I can get my borescope in, that, and oil pressure usually tells the longevity issue. An engine survey...

If you're going into foreign ports, many do not want transients taking away work from locals.

While I have generators, since installing an inverter years ago, use my generators only about 10% as much as before. I have dedicated inverter bank alternators on each main engine. So if I anchor for a night and run to the next anchorage, my inverter bank is full when I get there. And I run a...

To make a timely trip you'll have to travel in some marginal weather. The prevailing winds after a storm, are from the NW until north of the Columbia River where they become more westerly. So you'll be heading into swells all the way. It can be uncomfortable in a small boat. But fishermen do it...

If they fit, the longer pencil zincs last longer. Where I get mine: https://boatzincs.com/categories/zinc-anodes/engine-anodes/pro-style-new.html