Mark, Older diesel engines need three things to keep on running: 1. Fuel 2. Air 3. Compression The overwhelming majority of the time an issue like you describe will be fuelling related. Have you

Hello Santorin LO (by the way, what is your name?) If I understand correctly you suspect you have a leak around the timing belt area - not the gearbox end that your picture shows. So the picture is

It's been several months since my wife and I left our boat up in the Chesapeake and upon arrival today to have it hauled for a long over due cleaning. The Yanmar diesel fired right up, but then after

Hi Teun We have just arrived back in Australia after completing our circumnavigation this week. Right now we are in Bundaberg for a few weeks but will return home to Brisbane soon around

Try asking on the Sailing Australia FB page..... ~~~⛵️~~~Matt

Ah. I didn’t see that there was a photo. Agree - looks like rust. Still could be coolant lines if there is rust inside manifold, or check exhaust mixing elbow (if you have the original elbow, it

Do you use pink / red antifreeze? If so, check your coolant lines and fittings, as well as your coolant level. -James

Hola Jose You may contact me or call me (+4179215113) Hablo español! Gerald Bassin SM #113 Jetlag

I am leaving around November 10 2019 from NOUMEA to AUSTRALIA; probably north of BRISBANE and south of BUNDABERG. Can anybody recommend a safe & affordable marina where I can leave the boat for 8

Good morning everyone, I would like to introduce myself to the group. My name is Prieto, almost retired airline pilot :), working and living in Spain - Alicante. Last month I bought an Amel

Is salt water or what? The color probably is rust. Inviato da iPhone

Jose Thanks again for the silicone seals. Would you please confirm that the seals are intended to replace the 'hard' lip seal below the upper foam seal in the orientation as per attached photo's? Many

Bob and Suzanne, Thanks . That might do the trick . Ian and Judy , Pen Azen , SM 302 , Kilada , Greece

Hello again Gerhard! That does look factory and compliments the design. I have no doubt I won't be able to restore the original, however it is a wide low design which will mean some modifications.

Hi Group, Recently after few hours of motorring especialy on higher rpm i found red water under the gearbox. However, i could not licate the source of the leakage. After about 100hrs of the same (was

Hi James; We purchased our replacement directly from Dessalator. We purchased 10 meters of hose (For two replacements) and 4 extra fittings. A fairly straight forward job, but Dessalator is not

Hi Mark, We had guests who had trouble w slipperiness of bumper. I put a 2" non-slip/reflector tape on it. It was helpful, but the non-skid granules abraded the paint off our new bumper. I will try

James, Just bring a hose and connector with you to a hydraulic shop. Most shops stock the hose and if you are lucky, they will put the fittings on for you. Fair Winds Eric

James, I am glad to see you are enjoying life. We will be around St Maarten at the start of the season. If you happen to want to bang your way back that way. A few years we sailed from Santa Marta

Eric, or anyone else - Do you know what the ID is for the hydraulic hose in order to use the field serviceable / re-usable fittings? There are quite a few different specs for hydraulic hose, but I