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You didn't mention it but are you sure that all fuel valves and return valves are open? I have bumped mine closed while working around the engines and not realized it until later. The engine could have run for several minutes with the fuel in the lines, lift pump, and filters while the...

One day while waiting for the grocery store to open at Klemtu, we struck up a conversation with a man loading box's of processed farm raised fish into a large freezer. I asked where will these fish go from here? He responded they all go to the States, Canadians won't eat this fish. So...

If the pressure in the accumulator is not correct it will cause this problem. I have had this problem in the past, corrected the pressure, solved problem. Research what the pressure should be, check it with a tire gauge. Easy to do.

Here is a link to the West System Epoxy Repair Manual. Looks like chapter 7 would help out. http://https://www.westsystem.com/wp-content/uploads/Fiberglass-Manual-2015.pdf

You may need to flush the system using something like Barnacle Buster or Redlyme.(sp?) They will dissolve those pieces of anode. Do a search on Google or YouTube. There are videos on how to do it.

I just worked on my Westerbeke a few weeks ago. The raw water pump does not have a weep hole, but the back of the pump is open . If it's leaking there it's because a seal is worn out inside the pump. There is a small screw coming out of the side of the pump that can corrode and start leaking...

I was in high school. It was lunch time and we were across the street at the Barrel Cafe , where you could get a hamburger and a coke for 50 cents, and smoke a Lucky Strike. Heard about the shooting and returned to school.

Put a hold on the sale until it is figured out. I bet it's done in a day or two.

I use the following: Jabsco 18680-0920 12 volt or 18680-0940 24 volt

Boatworks Today, ( How to repair fiberglass) Fleming Yachts ( very good for cruising the Inside Passage, SE Alaska) Adventure Adrift ( couple rebuilding a sail boat) Odd Life Crafting ( couple rebuilding a sail boat) Parlay Revival ( Rebuilding a hurricane damaged sail boat) Salt and Tar (...

Plus next time it will only cost $175.00 and you probably feel better about knowing more about your engine and your capability to fix it yourself.

Toki is correct. No charter company will let one of their boats go out without knowing you know to handle it. You are going to need some training first, and it won't be free.

Pictures of Defever Pilot House, 1988 vintage

I have ours on anytime we under way. It helps keep me sharp on it's use, what different size vessels look like on the screen, how far away I am when passing another vessel compared to what the screen shows. Another important benefit is being able to see a vessel coming up behind me since I...

Don't be surprised if the engine starts using more oil once the very high detergents in the synthetic oil starts dissolving the carbon deposits behind the piston rings.

Just finished some maintenance on my Westerbeke generator, 8BTD. After seeing the price for a fresh water pump, decided to do some research. Ran across a forum where someone thought a Mitsubishi tractor pump would fit and he gave a part number. Found one listed on EBay, and it looked like a...

This past summer after changing the anodes in my Sp135's, I decided to remove the drain plug on the oil cooler (not sure why I decided that). As soon as I turned it, the boss the drain plug is tapped into just crumbled. I wasn't in port so I plugged it up with some epoxy putty and cruised that...

I call BS We have one on our 49 Defever and it works great, even in rocky bottoms of the inside passage, always resets. Would not trade it for any other type. That guy needs to set out a little more scope.

I worked in the auto parts business for many years. Take the belt with you to the store. They will have a "belt finder" that they can use to measure the belt. If it is badly stretched out let them know you need one slightly shorter. When you get one that fits, write down the part number in...

One issue we have had with the last two boats is the power supply going to the dish. They need to have a dedicated 110v to 12v converter to supply clean 12 volt power. After we installed that, no more problems.

We have a KVH system and located in the San Juan area. KVH uses Direct TV. We get service everywhere up the inside passage and thru out SE Alaska, but we loose all the local Seattle stations when we cross over into Alaska.

Had a 26 Tolly back in the early 80's. A real bugger to back down with that single engine. Figure about 10 GPH if cruising about 14 knots. The 37 sedan is my favorite also and you can find them with diesels.

Sounds like part of the drain plug is still in the exchanger? If so, will it leak if left as is? You could use some epoxy putty to seal it off. No big deal not having a drain plug, just remove the cap on the end of the heat exchanger and it will drain.

I owned that Pacemaker back in 2006. Caught lot's of salmon in it. Here is a picture of her in better days.

Have you called the broker and asked how old the pictures are? Could also maybe get some references for a buyers broker for that area and have them look at it.