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Great comments, all. I will check the impeller today. Any ideas why the hoses on the port side have no pressure when the engine is running at normal temp?

I didn't have time to replace the impeller today, but made some further investigations, based on all the great input I received. Started both engines: no steam from either; it was a warm sunny day with low humidity- score one for proponents of the "environmental" theory. Both engines achieved...

Great comments, all. Thanks for taking the time to "chime in." I intend to check the impeller today, since that seems to be the easiest fix. As for the other indicators: temp is normal, around 160, according to the gauge; regarding the environmental aspect, I neglected to mention that the...

About 6 months ago I serviced the heat exchanger on my Ford Lehman SP 135. Took the whole unit apart, had it cleaned by a radiator shop, replaced the chewed-up impeller. Ran the engine for about 50 hours, no problem. Now, about 100 hours later, I'm seeing steam coming out of the exhaust. I...

Here's another entry into the armada: 44' Island Gypsy "Mystic Gypsy". Pictures and narrative to follow...

Thank you so much, Mark, for the warm welcome. I will check in at the KH forum. My lovely wife and I will be cruising our Island Gypsy, named "Mystic Gypsy", for the first time next weekend. Our first cruise will take us from San Diego, California, to home port in Long Beach, California. We are...

Not sure exactly what you have in mind, but you should consider that adding more weight above the water line, raising the center of gravity, will affect the balance. Good Luck, GeneO

Thanks for the warm welcome, John. *And, thanks for starting this forum. Having been born and raised in Texas myself, I'm not surprised that it took a Texan to lead the way. GeneO

Hello All, I am new to the forum; interested in sharing info on Southern California cruising.* In the next few days my lovely wife and I will be "closing the deal" on a KH 44' Island Gypsy.* We are looking forward to an eventful summer cruising to Catalina Island and other spots from Long Beach...