I do have a question. What is this switch on the panel? Also, any thoughts on the 6 indicator lights? The only one that lights up at start is on the far left, oil pressure.
Panel - What is this switch
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I do have a question. What is this switch on the panel? Also, any thoughts on the 6 indicator lights? The only one that lights up at start is on the far left, oil pressure.
I'm not familiar with the Yanmar panel, but from other sites it looks like this is a lamp test button. Another fellow had a similar question last year over on Cruisers Forum - http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f54/yanmar-3gm30f-warning-lights-at-startup-87261.html
It's a Yanmar basic panel. Flip up the switch to check the alarm.Flip the switch down to turn on the backlight (hard to see in daytime).
Idiot lights are just that. They only come on if there is a problem. Not a great diagnostic tool but at least a starting point.
Idiot lights are just that. They only come on if there is a problem. Not a great diagnostic tool but at least a starting point.
The flip switch has a dual function. Flip down and it will turn the panel and compass lights on; push up and it will test the temperature sensor circuit by sounding the buzzer and turning the warning lamp on. When you switch the key on the oil pressure and charging warning lamps should come on as well a the buzzer. With the engine off there is no oil pressure and the alternator is not turning. The temperature one will not come on because the engine is not overheated and hence the flip switch at the panel. I see some cracks on the panel template and weathering. A replacement can be obtained from Yanmar (panel B) and they are really inexpensive. Transferring the tach and switches is quite simple. The costliest component in the warning system can be the buzzer at around $130 last time I checked for the multi point fixture. Sensors and bulbs are reasonable. Yanmar did put six warning lamp positions in the panel but mostly only three are used.
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Here is a thread you may find helpful. http://forums.sailboatowners.com/in...urselves-to-one-of-these.178726/#post-1307495
I see in some of the photos that the kill switch can be run to the panel. Currently mine is inside the port lazerrette - a real bad idea. If I proceed with replacing the panel, I'll rerouted the kill switch so it is more accessible.
I also need to add a fuel gauge - mine is currently on the tank at the bottom of the port lazerrette again a bad location. I have to make room to crawl in the lazerrette to get on my hands and knees to peer at the tiny gauge every time I go out.
A further addition is an engine hours meter. It doesn't look like one was ever installed.
The joys and projects of boat ownership.
I also need to add a fuel gauge - mine is currently on the tank at the bottom of the port lazerrette again a bad location. I have to make room to crawl in the lazerrette to get on my hands and knees to peer at the tiny gauge every time I go out.
A further addition is an engine hours meter. It doesn't look like one was ever installed.
The joys and projects of boat ownership.
I replaced the Panel and they Ignition Key.... One of the lowest priced replacement items on the boat.... Key stays put now.... As Paul pointed out the lights are mostly worthless, so I added a Temperature sensor in the Coolant Line... http://forums.sailboatowners.com/index.php?threads/engine-instruments-for-h34.173559/#post-1228732
-Jon
What is the name of your new boat? I saw one for sail a while back, but just too far away for me to look at her in person. I just remember it had big red letters across the side of the hull.... something space related I think.
Let me know,if you install a fuel gauge. My O322 has the same sight gauge as yours, and it sure is inconvenient to try and see how much fuel she is carrying.
Greg
Very nice. The PO replaced the Genoa at some point a year or so before I bought her, but I think the main is original. Did you get the main as a loose-foot, or a rope bolt?
When I replace mine, I think I will go to a loose foot, and 2 reef points. The full battens would be nice.
Greg
When I replace mine, I think I will go to a loose foot, and 2 reef points. The full battens would be nice.
Greg
Loose foot.
The sailmaker advised a single reef for me. His opinion is that on the Great Lakes people tend to just drop their main and just sail on a furled headsail. If it is too much for that many just drop sail completely and start the engine. He was willing to do a second, but I decided I'm not doing much long distance cruising so passed on that.
The sailmaker advised a single reef for me. His opinion is that on the Great Lakes people tend to just drop their main and just sail on a furled headsail. If it is too much for that many just drop sail completely and start the engine. He was willing to do a second, but I decided I'm not doing much long distance cruising so passed on that.