We have a very experienced member who has just completed this trip with great aplomb. Sadly he only speaks English, so not sure he could help.
It's for sale cheap. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/boats-marine/yachts/keeler/auction-1363653701.htm
An old family friend, John, was skipper and 1st mate Ian would have been there. They have thousands of miles under their belts and would have...
Hate to say the S word, but sailboats are the same.
Why are Seven still continuing with ages old technology? A 1960's push-rod smallblock V8 engine is hardly cutting edge, a bit of a gimick really....
This, on the same day Volvo automobiles say it will no longer sell straight gas/diesel cars to the public. Only electric/hybrids will be on sale....
I was on the charter carousel than ran between the Caribbean and Ft. Lauderdale in the mid 80's. There was a good mix of US and European built...
But it's ok to burn tons of diesel on a trip, no problem???
Yes I have, pretty good things. The Big Tabacco companies are hating vapes. Heck, looking at the alternatives, a darned fine progession.
We have a meeting this Friday regarding how Guernsey flagged vessels can be made an easier option. Years ago, many/most yachts in the Med where...
I used to smoke heavily, so too did many others. In a crew of 22, 17 idiots used to light up on the fore-deck of a non-smoking yacht! I have now...
I have to say Seaboard are a mine of information and know B & C Cummins like a boss. Recommended!
Ha ha. I'm in the UK, bloody long shot! :D
Pretty much what Ess says, get them pulled and inspected. I just wrote on the Volvo 330 thread about the same thing, almost (I'm a Cummins...
You could spend hours checking on the Vodia Diagnostic tester for a sensor fault, but trust me, it's down to basic engineering on the cooler...
Sounds like it's time to pull the core from the coolers. Those early D6 are getting to the age where they are clogging up. Also watch for...
Ah, couldn't see that anywhere. Thanks.
Hi Menkes. Do you know if the engine is a newer D6 or one of the older TAMD's. Very different motors as to where sensors are placed.
Lectro have been designed to be a straight swap for Bennetts, which if I remember correctly, are the same as QL ones.
Too true J, that's why we switched to Lectro.
