Hi I was recently told that the bolts are probably: M8 x 50mm and M6 x 50mm countersunk aluminium bolts. I will order these and try in September. If I don't correct this post by October, then that

Odd things can happen with a non-fixed pitch prop. On my old boat I wrapped a line on my Maxprop while docking. When I put the gear shift in reverse the boat went backwards. When I put it in forward

Hello Bill K, Thanks for the info… to my surprise, when placing the lever in forward while exiting the suspension straps, the boat moved aft. Moved the lever aft and she moved ahead. Reversed the

It matters greatly the direction of rotation. Although the propeller will push the boat either way, if you stop the engine while the prop is turning in reverse, it will not feather. This is the way

Hello Gang, We are servicing the prop but did not note the settings ... First question: what is the direction of rotation? Second question: does it matter if it is right hand or left hand? Is

Yes I think this is the same boat. I once looked at it a few years ago...the price was eye catching... She has a sad story attached to it. The last owner, who christened her Papa II was apparently a

Congratulations on the purchase Niels, Bigouz looks like a very fine vessel...I had it on my "short list," I guess I was too slow for you speedy Danes! ;) Regards, John

I emailed you photos directly Bill BeBe 387

Hi Neils I've posted a pic of what our alternator looks like....it has been modified for an external reg but the originla reg is still there. You can check if the alternator is isolated with your

Dear Bill Thank you for helping out. I am located in Denmark (bought the boat 2 weeks ago in France and sailed her back here). Olivier did the survey, and he confirmed the 24V alternator was charging

Niels, I looked at the photo again. I cannot be positive and I do not want to alarm you, but I believe that the alternator in the photo is not an isolated ground alternator. I think that you need some

Niels, That is NOT Leese Neville and based on your hull number I am 99.9% sure that it is not original equipment. I am not sure what to tell you, but if I were you I would ask the previous owner what

Thanks to you all, I have been working at it today; I checked the voltage at the alternator, while engine is on, and it shows the same voltage (25,5) as my battery bank...so no charge coming from the

I had exactly same symptoms on my boat. It turned out to be a bad connection on the 24 volt alternator. One of the small "field" wires had corroded and was no longer making contact. Check all

Thanks Bill

There is a small relay on the engine that may be at fault, or the plug to the relay may be loose. Can you get the alternator to charge by gunning the engine to 2200 rpm? Bill Rouse BeBe Amel 53

Hi Neils, The 24V alternator is a Leece Neville 8SC 175A alternator with an inbuilt regulator, unless a previous owner has modified it like ours to have an external regulator. How do you know that its

Hi, as a new owner, I am having trouble with the 24 Volt alternator not charging. The red lamp on 24 Volt panel does not light up at any time, showing fault, so tried to hook up a 24 Volt G4 bulb to

I’ll emphasize one point just because it is really important. Installing a methanol powered device in your engine room, or anywhere below deck on a boat, or even storing methanol below deck raises

Hi Bill, Yes, I need to learn to read my Xantrex meter more fully. I'm not sure if this gives me all of the info I should have. This information you have provided is excellent. Thank you! Joe