Re: Stus-List 3GMF knocking sound

Thanks John. I'll definitely have to look at that next time we are out. Not sure if it's related but our RPM's don't get up to the manuals recommended range either. I'm not sure if it's the Tach isn't reading right, or the engine itself just won't get up there. I can only really get it up to maybe

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: v berth sheets and mattress pads

I have a tufted topper. I like it, but I do not like the fitted sheets they made for me. It may have partly been user error doing the traces, they are tight and prone to pop loose. What I have now: I bought a king size memory foam mattress. I put the V-berth cushions on top of it, traced them wi

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: v berth sheets and mattress pads

Speaking of which, we had a tufted topper and fitted sheets on Corsair, our Redwing 35 (C&C 35-1) that is still in the basement.  It is available to anyone on the list (with a C&C 35-1) for the price of shipping (and maybe a small donation to Stu).  Please let me know.  I might be a little slow

Re: Stus-List 3GMF knocking sound

I may have used the incorrect term but the idea of backlash is the amount of "gear slop" between the output of the engine and the output of the transmission. There is a dampener in the bell housing that has springs and those springs cushion the changes in torque from the engine output. The flywhe

Stus-List 3GMF knocking sound

Hi Kevin, In addition to making sure the transmission is fully engaged (We had that issue too, for me, it was solved with a simple cable adjustment), it sounds like you should jump in the water and take a good look at your prop. What you need to do is grab the blades and wiggle them against the fo

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] 3GMF knocking sound

I went nuts with a bad knocking sound and it turned out to be a bad alternator bearing. Joe Coquina ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use

Re: Stus-List 3GMF knocking sound

Good points Francois, I have meant to take a good look at the prop and probably do need to send it off for reconditioning. I know the bottom is a little dirty and so is the prop. But even when everything was freshly painted I still had this issue. It starts up very easily which makes me think that

Re: Stus-List 3GMf Knocking Sound

I had a problem with a previous boat, engine dying at higher rpm's. Turned out that there was a filter on the fuel take-up, in the tank, that was partially clogged. Once I cleaned it, the problem went away. With my present boat with a 3GMf engine, I had a problem with the transmission not fully

Re: Stus-List 38 Landfall stemhead/ bow roller cracked

Fred, Sorry for the late reply I have been away from my laptop and hate writing emails via my phone. I am amazed that you have a spare sitting around. I have started looking into different fabricators and have received a quote back from Stainless Outfitters. It looks like they do great wor

Stus-List 3GMF knocking sound

Hi Kevin, The only way I know of is to use another tach... That doesn't have to be expensive or complicated. I used my R/C airplanes optical tach to validate mine and it worked fine. You paint a sliver or white stripe on the shaft / shine a flashlight on it / point the tach at it. They are abo

Re: Stus-List cockpit drain seacocks

Just to update you guys - I did end up finding some lapping compound from a motorcycle shop - I couldn't get it at Canadian Tire and I didn't want to wait for Amazon. I lap-ground the one valve that had black scoring on the inner drum which took away most of the tarnish. Cleaning out the lapping co

Re: Stus-List 3GMF knocking sound

One other option for a diesel tach: https://www.tinytach.com/diesel-tinytach These can be had on Amazon for under $60.00. I just built one into a new engine control panel I made for my LF38; I’ve never had either a tach or gauges on the boat, as it c

Re: Stus-List problem Landfall38 autopilot help.

John, I installed a below deck autopilot on my Landfall 38. I went with Fred’s suggestion of the Raymarine EV-200 sail with the Octopus 1212LAR12 linear drive. I started to write up the details on my blog but basically have been too busy and forgetful to finish the write up. https://svjohan

Stus-List Roll pin size

Hi everyone, I need to replace a foil on my elderly harken furler. They are joined with roll pins, which will need to be drilled out. Anyone have any idea what size they would be. Thanks for any help Tom Power Invictus C&C 30 MK1 Fredericton, NB ___