New adventure, new boat
- Thread starter DArcy
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Currently in Whitby, Ontario, going to Ottawa for now. There are a few projects to work on that will be easier being in town. The plan is to move the boat to Kingston in about 4 or 5 years. She was hauled out Wednesday and I prepped her for transport. The previous owner has been incredibly helpful, lending a hand, helping winterize and walking me through systems on the boat.
That’s an awesome boat and you will love KIngston as home port. I’d be happy to share local knowledge if you require.
Yes, sharing local knowledge will be helpful, especially about dangerous places like the Kingston Brewing Co. or the siren like attraction of Pan Chancho bakery.
I haven't been to the Pan Chancho bakery but I like the beef dip at the Portsmouth Tavern across the road from Portsmouth harbour.Yes, sharing local knowledge will be helpful, especially about dangerous places like the Kingston Brewing Co. or the siren like attraction of Pan Chancho bakery.
I have sailed out of Kingston many times over the years but unfortunately it will be a few years until I move the boat there.
I think this is a situation where you will need first hand knowledge of these dangerous places.
Absolutely it would be incredibly risky to try to go it alone!!!I think this is a situation where you will need first hand knowledge of these dangerous places.
jssailem
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- Oct 22, 2014
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Terry,
FWIW I have owned many VW diesels & several VW gas engines including an 81 Rabbit diesel, same as the boat in question. Currently we have just one VW gasser. I have changed many VW and non VW timing belts. I have never seen one capable of getting bits inside of the engine. A plastic sprocket for a chain or a fiber gear sure but not a belt. What often happens is the valve stem seals fall apart and clog the oil pickup, but I never seen this on a VW. When the timing components on most diesels fail it destroys the engine, this is also true for modern automotive gas engines.
That depends on if they are interference or non-interference engines. I used to have a car with a non-interference engine. The timing belt broke and the car simply stopped running. Replaced the timing belt and kept on driving. Simple. Interference engine - lose timing belt, replace engine.
I've never heard of the bits and pieces getting into the engine, but on an interference engine, it doesn't really matter. Break timing belt - replace engine.
dj
dj, aren't almost all diesels interference engines? Most modern automotive engines are interference, as far as I know.
You are correct. You never want the piston to meet the valve.
You are correct. You never want the piston to meet the valve.
I believe the diesel in my Mercedes is a non-interference engine, but as I write this I realize I'm not 100% sure. It may well be I don't worry about it as it runs a timing chain, not a belt. I don't really know anything about the modern gas engines. I haven't driven a gasoline engine vehicle in over 20 years. So my experience with them is clearly dated. You very well could be correct.
dj
dj
Well the boat arrived today but it looks like I have a bit of cleaning up to do.
Never have to worry about being bored or having nothing to do when you own a boat!!