H34 minor issues

[splax]

Dan,
Thanks for addressing some of the remaining issues. I hope to try to work a small strap wrench for the fuel filter. I couldn't get the screwdriver thing to work. The computer ought to work as long as the GPS antenna gets the signal. I think insurance companies require ball valves as the hull closure. Your maintenance of the valves is a good thing. I will look into Moor instruments. Thanks for the recommendation.

 

[splax]

The crappy weather day issue will be hopefully worked around by using a weather proof tablet computer for a cockpit display, the computer to remain at the Nav station.

 

[splax]

Well, I have replaced the fuel filter, installed a squeeze bulb in the fuel line, sanded below the water line with a belt sander and 80 grit to remove hull blisters, washed topsides with Simple Green and a Scotch Brite pad, put OsFro on the keel, patched the hull/keel joint with Six 10, painted an epoxy barrier coat, and purchased materials to make things better.

 

[Jacques C]

Does the Yanmar fuel filter case unscrew to get to the filter?

 

[kloudie1]

There is a little retainer ring around the top of the bowl that unscrews to release the bowl that holds the filter. Unscrew the little knurled ring and the bowl will come off.

 

[Jacques C]

Thanks Claude.
Jacques

 

[splax]

propeller performance

The 8.5 x 14 CS 3-blade propeller seems to work well. I had the boat out yesterday and the RPMs went to 3350 under full throttle on my 3GM30F. I am not sure of the speed, since I forgot to bring the electronics up before taking off (I was kind of excited). I hope to get better performance data today.

 

[Richard Bryer]

Re: propeller performance

That sound good ( 3350rpm) that should have you at hull speed I would think. No Smoke?

 

[splax]

there were no operational issues that I noticed

 

[splax]

Today I took the boat out for an hour. The only performance data that I got was that the boat does about 5 kts @ 2500 RPM, where the throttle will stay.

 

[kloudie1]

Outstanding.. Now time to raise the sails and enjoy some quiet !

 

[splax]

Outstanding.. Now time to raise the sails and enjoy some quiet !

DONE

 

[Richard Bryer]

With a boat there is no such word as "done" !!