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    Windless with a mind of it's own

    Its gorgeous now. And a EL Nino too so its good for Fiordland too. You totally need to get down here.........there is so much you guys could fix...
    Post by: cdg, Feb 4, 2016 in forum: Technical Discussion
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    Windless with a mind of it's own

    Those are good thoughts thank you Capt J and RCRAPPS. I have a manifold fwd from which windlass and bow thruster are driven so in effect that...
    Post by: cdg, Feb 2, 2016 in forum: Technical Discussion
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    Windless with a mind of it's own

    Thanks for the posts here guys. was a real help. Yes - solenoid was the fault. Replaced w new one. When reconditioning old one for a spare,...
    Post by: cdg, Feb 2, 2016 in forum: Technical Discussion
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    Windless with a mind of it's own

    Thanks Capt J for the post. Yes... switch on engines to provide hydraulic power and windlass just runs
    Post by: cdg, Dec 27, 2015 in forum: Technical Discussion
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    Windless with a mind of it's own

    I have a (hydraulically powered) maxwell windlass that just developed a mind of its own.......was retrieving anchor using maxwell auto box; hit...
    Post by: cdg, Dec 27, 2015 in forum: Technical Discussion
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    Reversing Gears at High Rate of Forward Speed?

    This may be the wrong thread but......... can anyone tell me what happened to me today: 1. we were manoeuvring happily from our pier.... port wing...
    Post by: cdg, Jun 2, 2015 in forum: Technical Discussion
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    running one engine when you have two

    I have a question: If you can run one engine and do 6-6.5kn... or two and do 7.5-8kn... then why not when passage making, just alternate...
    Thread by: cdg, Jan 24, 2014, 30 replies, in forum: General Trawler Discussion
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    Bow Thruster overhaul/refit

    Thanks guys - love it! Apologies for the lack of info - wasnt intending to be vague. My engineer reported: I barred the shaft and couldn't...
    Post by: cdg, Apr 8, 2013 in forum: Technical Discussion
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    Bow Thruster overhaul/refit

    Thanks guys - will get some more info and post back. My apologies for apparent vagueness.
    Post by: cdg, Apr 7, 2013 in forum: Technical Discussion
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    Bow Thruster overhaul/refit

    My Wesmar DPC-50 bow thruster isnt working. Seems the shaft doesnt want to engage under load. Its only 12 years old; and given we're mostly at...
    Thread by: cdg, Apr 6, 2013, 8 replies, in forum: Technical Discussion
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    Teak Decks

    Thanks very much for the advice guys, and the number K1W1. Much apprecaitd cheers, CDG
    Post by: cdg, Aug 29, 2011 in forum: General Yachting Discussion
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    Teak Decks

    Hi K1W1, I need to know what the compound used below my teak deck - Wright of Passage/Columbus. Was told Jeff Gibbs (a kiwi?) did the work for...
    Post by: cdg, Aug 17, 2011 in forum: General Yachting Discussion
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    Researching Cape Horn Trawlers

    Cape Horn suitability for you Dear Cruising4Fun I own a cape Horn (no not for sale! but in her 1st major refit after 10 years and 30,000nm...
    Post by: cdg, Aug 16, 2011 in forum: Cape Horn Yacht
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    Onan MDKAF/MDKAD gensets water pump problem

    Thank you Capt J and K1W1. New, is the way to go. The space seems to fit all of Kohler, Northern Lights and, ironically, Onan, so thankfully we...
    Post by: cdg, Jan 19, 2011 in forum: Generators
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    Onan MDKAF/MDKAD gensets water pump problem

    Thanks again K1W1. (Are you a kiwi based in Florida, btw?) I have a Cape Horn 81 called Columbus - cruising top of South Island right now. The...
    Post by: cdg, Jan 18, 2011 in forum: Generators
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    Onan MDKAF/MDKAD gensets water pump problem

    Thanks for the quick and useful reply K1W1. We should be able to make the weld fix work till re-fit, and don't have much additional room...
    Post by: cdg, Jan 18, 2011 in forum: Generators
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    Onan MDKAF/MDKAD gensets water pump problem

    I have these 27.5 kW and 17.5kW 60Hz gensets. They are a kubota diesel, 'marinised' with a sherwood raw water pump, gear/shaft driven. Nowhere...
    Thread by: cdg, Jan 18, 2011, 7 replies, in forum: Generators
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    systems maintenance afloat

    thanks K1W1 - I'll check them out. cheers
    Post by: cdg, Aug 29, 2009 in forum: Technical Discussion
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    Cape Horn Yachts

    Cape Horn 81 performance Well, thanks to your advice everyone I bought a Cape Horn. (You'll be more careful with advice in future - HA HA). Our...
    Post by: cdg, Aug 29, 2009 in forum: Cape Horn Yacht
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    systems maintenance afloat

    Hey i'm interestd in computer or web based tools to manage regular aintenance cycles, post reminders, and so on. not just lists, but a smart...
    Thread by: cdg, Aug 28, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: Technical Discussion
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