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different model than mine, reason i asked is i just changed the fuel lines from tank to racor, inevitable a small amount of air enters the racor assembly. I poured fuel in the top of the racor and also opened the valved to fill the new hose with fuel before attaching to the racor, believe i...

yes i did shorten, i will send pics of both when i get a moment to take the pics. i am def going to read up on anchor retreat in blowy choppy weather. btw, how did you bleed the air from your racors?

no i was anchored off the coast near pt fermin, it was upon departure/retraction of the gear it happened but yeah def a good reason to keep your snubber attached until the tackle if off the bottom if that is possible..

ok good to hear, was kinda wondering how a Californian would do taking green over the bow.. mine is going strong, last year new 5kw NL and this year total heat exchangers overhaul, now just minor stuff like changing the oil. oh i almost forgot, i was on the hook in some strong wind chop...

Al, surprised that you (as I know you are a pilot who do preflight checks) missed this hole in the fuel filler cap - good stuff getting her safe in "port" on one engine and its good to see you are enjoying life. Regarding the rough weather, did you take green over the bow or just splashing?

yeah, that is very nice system. there is no ball valve or other type switch, just a hose coming from the bottom of the oil pan with a threaded connector (with a cap nut mounted), i just cant seem to find the adapter for this connector, threaded perhaps 1/2 inch.

How are you all doing? Well I hope. I decided to change engine oil on my 3208's. It appears to be an easy task. The is a hose coming out from the oil pan to drain the oil from, it is threaded, guessing around 1/3 inch or so. I went to west marine and all they have are dipstick tube drain pumps...

thats the exact layout of my 38' LRC, its the first (other than mine) i have seen with that layout, most of the 38' have another states room in the stern.

Hello Mike, I have a 38' LRC currently in Alamitos marina, she is from '82 and has the 2nd generation turbo 3208 CATS (not intercooled). Feel free to contact me by DM if you have questions or want to check her out. Welcome to the board. Per

yeah me to, for protection, not perfection but i have some spots where there is dry spots so i need to do some spot repair.. yikes. thanks Marin, I dont care if rechargeable or not as long as is handy. i gotta get to work.

not wanting to take it all the way down, just to clean up and prepare for new varnish and understand what you are saying about the grain, but how about some machinery?

Excellent photo FW! Nice view. FW (or anyone), what is a good tool to sand down varnish? Some sort of electric powered unit which can sand accurately and with not too much effort:confused: yes i know:rofl: but still, i have some sanding to get done.

here is my status: major: heatexchangers removed, core send to radiator shop, replace two end caps. flush system twice.. done. fuel lines and returns replaced - done. replaced fuel filters - done. salon - new upholstery - done. salon - new carpet - done. remaining: new batts varnish (but that is...

it sounds as if there are different types of isolators and combiners and also combinations of both, i think as long as we know how these switches work then we are all the better off. so i speak to my mechanic, he has I should consider one of two options: 1. switching all batteries over to...

there may be different types of combiners but mine works the way that batt banks are combined until the voltage drops below a certain threshold, i use an ACR from blue sea. so in fact most times when the batts are somewhat recently charged the banks are combined until the start buttoned is pushed..

i believe the combiner separates the banks when start button is pushed, this helps to protect housebank and related electronics.

thats what i have, two banks which combine when charging and combine when using or inverting but only down to a V threshold, then the switch separate the two systems so that the cranking bank is not run down. i think if i get the same type batts (ie agm), then i can replace one bank at the...

i think i just answered one of my own questions, since both banks are charged from the same charger, i cannot mix AGM and wet cells, they have different charge settings..duh.

I did not design this system, but basically the two banks are connected through a bluesea switch, i think it is a pretty good set up. One bank is mainly for cranking, the other for "house". But do i really need 2 x 8D's just for cranking? ofcourse through the blue sea switch, the batts are also...

ahmmm, who is DD? perhaps they are not on the west coast, but the price for the 8D is sweet...

I currently have two banks, each bank consist of 2 12v D8 AGM's. The time has come to replace one of these banks, my questions goes: 1. Would it be an advantage to use 4 x 6V batts, golfcart type or agm? Obviously they are easier to carry and install, other advantages? Recommendations on 6V or...

so i got the fresh water pump replaced, works great now. on saturday i pulled the heatexchangers incl the assemblies and thermostats and drained coolants. all delivered to the shop for cleaning and then is time to replace it all. looks like i might replace 2 8D's while I am down there.. meantime...

i did not have any problem getting my deposit back after I had made an offer which was declined. though later on, another sale on the same boat fell through and i made another offer which was accepted and is now my boat for 3 years. i would recommend anyone to verify the broker is legit and in...

the search has now been suspended.. http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-0227-missing-sailboat-20130227,0,2661627.story i really hope it is a hoax but i actually have a feeling it is not. first call came in at 4.20 pm - distress call. next call 5.30 pm planning to abandon ship with details...

I agree wholeheartedly. Hopefully this was a hoax and no one was in trouble.