Gary et all I’ve read this thread a bunch and it is super helpful. Thanks for all your insights, and others. I’ve removed our cat pump several times in the past week and it’s a real bear.

Hi José, Next time just remove the thermostat (don't put in the spare). It is not too important anyway as it simply allows the engine to come up to temperature more quickly by restricting the

Hi Paul, I think you are correct in that it breaks when sideways load occurs which should not happen if everything is operating as designed. The nylon hook has little tolerance to this loading. In my

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t is perhaps a good idea to install a thermometer to control the temperature exhaust water . Then you have a reference . Best Elja SM Balu 222 Von meinem iPhone gesendet

Use a handheld I/R (Infared Thermometer} to get independent temp readings.

This was a very useful 3-year-old set of postings for me. We just crossed from Grenada to Curaçao sailing for 48 hours with double spy and 18-22 knots of wind from the starboard stern. As we got

Many thanks Ulrich. Tomorrow's project! -- David Crisp SV Wilna Grace Amel 54 #58

Heat? ~~~⛵️~~~Matt

Since you are starting to distort the nut, you might try a "vice grip" locking pliers adjusted very tight. Plus some PB blaster as Justin suggested. -- Craig - SN68 Sangaris, Tropic Isle Harbor, FL

How about using a penetrating lubricant like PB Blaster? https://blastercorp.com/product/pb-blaster-penetrant/ I would recommend a few liberal applications and some wait time to give it time to

I trying to remove the Turbo for maintenance or replacement, but can't get the high pressure tube to lose. The nut is copper, key number 10 is to small an key number 11 to large. Filed a key 10 to the

 Hi David Balthazar’s bungees were just changed (part of the preventative maintenance regime!). Nicky Sammut did it but I was off the boat. But Ulrich makes a good point - the nylon bolts were

Robin and I have been at Hartge's Yacht Harbor in Galesville for three "summers" and have been hauled three times. Dockage is less than in Annapolis proper. They have a 50MT lift, and the operators

Hi David, we had the same issue on main and mizzen boom. On the main boom you must remove the cover from outhaul motor under the boom, so you get access to the bungee attachments. But take care, this

Danny why is it breaking in the first place? If one forgot to take down the halyard and then furl, something will brake.! Have you inspect the groove at the top? I ones forgot it and the lashing

Dirk, I just had the same problem. Connecting an external gauge the pressure is normal, so I’m getting a new sensor. Note also that you cannot use a normal Volvo sensor, you must get the

I need to renew the bungee cord in the main boom on my A54. Can someone explain the technique please. The only opening which gives access to the bungee is at the leech end of the boom and that’s

We are hauling out for paint, regular servicing and insurance survey at Chesapeake Boat Works in Deltaville late October. We are using Trinidad Pro. Ian Townsend Loca Lola II SM153

Thanks Bill Danny