Impeller Etiquette
November 16, 2011
Get to grips with an often over-looked but vital part of an engine cooling system in this step by step procedure
Get to grips with an often over-looked but vital part of an engine cooling system in this step by step procedure
Near the end of the 2010 boating season I noticed that the old Profurl roller-furling unit on my Tanton 39 cutter Lunacy was no longer working properly. The furler, which probably dates back to the early 1990s, was getting increasingly difficult to use.
After years of dealing with the 40-year-old track on the mast of his Allied Seabreeze 35, SAIL’s Andrew Howe installs a track and slide system from Tides Marine. Although the project sounds complicated, it proved to be a surprisingly straightforward one, and the results are more than worth the effort. The key is to take your time, follow the
For several years we sailed our 34ft sloop without feeling the need for a windlass. The weight of the ground tacklea 22-pound Delta anchor, 70 feet of 5/16in hi-test chain and 200 feet of nylon rodewas seldom an issue in the shallow anchorages we tend to frequent. But Ive been involved in enough anchoring dramas to know that for more ambitious cruising, an electric windlass
For several years we sailed our 34ft sloop without feeling the need for a windlass. The weight of the ground tacklea 22-pound Delta anchor, 70 feet of 5/16in hi-test chain and 200 feet of nylon rodewas seldom an issue in the shallow anchorages we tend to frequent. But Ive been involved in enough anchoring dramas to know that for more ambitious cruising, an electric windlass
When your boat spends the winter on the hard, relaunching in the spring will go easier, and perhaps happen sooner, if you tackle a few of your pre-launch tasks during the fall and winter months. Some of these are jobs you might otherwise neglect or skip in the rush to launch. And the nice part is you get to mess about doing boat things during the off-season.
Ron Hall of Aberdeen, Maryland, asks:”My radar antenna is currently on a pedestal at the transom. If I mount it instead way up on the front of my mast, will its range be dramatically improved? Also, will the mast interfere with target detection directly behind the antenna?”Gordon West replies:The radar range horizon for a pedestal-mounted
Bob Meier of Mount Vernon, Ohio, asks:”I need to repair an 80-gal fiberglass water tank that is leaking. What food-grade material would you recommend for this purpose? Id like to use an inert substance that will seal the tank and reinforce the weak area without contaminating my drinking water.”Don Casey replies:There are plenty of food-grade
Steph Lakner of Annapolis, Maryland, asks:”I have a Westerbeke engine (circa 1987) on a Cal 28. The engine overheats (to 210-215 F) after about 20 minutes running at full rpm. The impeller is fine, but water flow is reduced beyond the heat exchanger. I have found no obstructions (broken vanes, etc). I brought the heat exchanger home and cleaned it with vinegar. It was
Richard Roach of Youngstown, Ohio, asks: “I have a 1988 Freedom 30 with an unstayed carbon-fiber mast. What risk do I run of harming my mast if I fly a small full-hoist drifter or asymmetric spinnaker? I occasionally attach the tack of my lightweight genoa to the bow pulpit (where the spinnaker pole is normally mounted in a canister designed to hold it) and hoist it
Sailing’s answer to Formula 1 racing is a multihull spectacle. Even those of us who are smitten with the classic racing yachts of yesteryear can’t
Designed by Lombard Yacht Design and Piaton Yacht Design, the Sun Odyssey 350 is a successor to 2013’s Sun Odyssey 349 and aims to bring
It was a spring afternoon and my sister Laura and I were chatting on the telephone, she in Michigan and I in Los Angeles. Days
Dan: Hey Wendy, what are your thoughts on doing a press trip down in the BVI next year? Could be a great opportunity, but we
In the water or on the hard, winter storage is a matter of choices. Here’s a rundown of the pros and cons of each.
The Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup came to a dramatic conclusion on Saturday off Barcelona, Spain, when Defender Emirates Team New Zealand notched match point
Relieving the Load In an ideal world, any boat that needs to move her genoa fairleads forward when reefing would have dedicated purchases for the
Crew on charter can surprise, exasperate, and entertain—sometimes all at once.
Picture this: We’re anchored Swedish-style, bow up against the rocks, stern anchor pulled tight on the starboard quarter, pine trees gently rustling in the light
