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by NautiBits
Mon Mar 10, 2014 10:46 am
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: ATN Topclimber Static Line and Spare Halyard or Sheet
Replies: 11
Views: 18402

ATN Topclimber Static Line and Spare Halyard or Sheet

Howdy, Cat's Meow came with some cool gear, like this old style ATN Topclimber. This version requires a separate 7/16 line long enough to reach the top of the mast. The pretty red with white speckled nylon braided line that was neatly stored in the Topclimber bag is 1/2 inch and barely long enough t...
by NautiBits
Mon Mar 10, 2014 10:29 am
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: Selden In-Boom Reefing
Replies: 4
Views: 9608

Selden In-Boom Reefing

Okay folks, I've dutifully searched the forum for particulars on how to setup the reefing system. I have seen the page in the owner's manual. (BTW...is that the best manual we have access to? Part of it mistakenly refers to the Antares 44!!) But, it is just a picture and the words refer you to the S...
by NautiBits
Sat Mar 08, 2014 7:56 pm
Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
Topic: 2001 36 Galley Faucet?
Replies: 10
Views: 12894

Re: 2001 36 Galley Faucet?

Excellent! Glad you like it.
by NautiBits
Thu Mar 06, 2014 8:10 am
Forum: Welcome to the PDQ Forum
Topic: "stupid" newbie questions--threads
Replies: 15
Views: 31561

Re: "stupid" newbie questions--threads

Hi Laura, The sending unit is in the fuel tank. Over-filling the tank such that the fuel is in the filler tube should not cause the sending unit to fail. If it did fail at that moment, it was going to fail imminently anyway. The only issue I know of would be the possibility of fuel pouring out of th...
by NautiBits
Wed Mar 05, 2014 10:32 pm
Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
Topic: 2001 36 Galley Faucet?
Replies: 10
Views: 12894

Re: 2001 36 Galley Faucet?

Here is another similar model from Whale.

http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/us ... own+Faucet

This one might be an easier direct fit replacement due to the match with the 15mm Whale tubing on board.
by NautiBits
Wed Mar 05, 2014 10:23 pm
Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
Topic: 2001 36 Galley Faucet?
Replies: 10
Views: 12894

Re: 2001 36 Galley Faucet?

Brendan, This one was installed last year in July to replace the missing old one. The spread is about a half hole off in each direction. Be mindful of the thread and make sure you get the correct match. I think it was a Whale fitting with a British thread pattern. I'll take a pic of the inside cabin...
by NautiBits
Wed Mar 05, 2014 9:38 pm
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: Air Compressor On Board
Replies: 6
Views: 10204

Re: Air Compressor On Board

TW,

Tanx! Maybe this info should be in my engine thread, but it is perfectly welcome here! I will pick up the Biobor at Academy near me. Is the vent filter a DIY fabrication?

Joe Mc
by NautiBits
Tue Mar 04, 2014 7:52 pm
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: Air Compressor On Board
Replies: 6
Views: 10204

Re: Air Compressor On Board

Ron, okay, thanks anyway.
by NautiBits
Mon Mar 03, 2014 8:55 pm
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: Air Compressor On Board
Replies: 6
Views: 10204

Re: Air Compressor On Board

Thanks Ron. I'm using canned air for clearing the jets currently, but I can definitely see the utility in that. Could you take a look at the Harbor Freight site and post a link to the compressor you had here. Would you mind if I peppered you with questions? I've got hull 86. There could be similarit...
by NautiBits
Mon Mar 03, 2014 8:06 am
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: Air Compressor On Board
Replies: 6
Views: 10204

Air Compressor On Board

I know, it's a performance sailing machine and thou shalt not impinge upon divine sailing characteristics of said vessel by filling with mancave toys, etc. in that the gods of nautical nuance shall look down their upturned probocis and turn the evil eye upon thee and flingeth considerable malfeasanc...
by NautiBits
Mon Mar 03, 2014 7:51 am
Forum: Outboard Engines
Topic: Thelma and Louise Up To No Good
Replies: 49
Views: 77023

Re: Thelma and Louise Up To No Good

No love from Louise yet! I put the valve train back together and installed the head. That is when I noticed I did not know what the gear positions were for the timing belt replacement. The service manual I found (9.9, close enough?) gave the locations before installing the flywheel. Well, I never re...
by NautiBits
Fri Feb 28, 2014 8:26 pm
Forum: Outboard Engines
Topic: Thelma and Louise Up To No Good
Replies: 49
Views: 77023

Re: Thelma and Louise Up To No Good

Thanks for the heads up on the gummy balls. I have not used the main tank yet. I will open it up and inspect/clean it out first. The portable tanks are doing fine for me. They seem clean at the moment. My new neighbor pulled in bragging about his $18,000 fill up en-route to Corpus. I have yet to spe...
by NautiBits
Mon Feb 24, 2014 8:18 pm
Forum: Outboard Engines
Topic: Thelma and Louise Up To No Good
Replies: 49
Views: 77023

Re: Thelma and Louise Up To No Good

Well, some reasonable interval between next week and forever would be nice. Happily ever after is good too.

Crowley just shipped the parts, a week after ordering. I'll cross them off my list.
by NautiBits
Sat Feb 22, 2014 10:24 pm
Forum: Outboard Engines
Topic: Thelma and Louise Up To No Good
Replies: 49
Views: 77023

Re: Thelma and Louise Up To No Good

No lip. It is pretty smooth actually. Surprising.

It seems the parts situation is as good as it gets. That is one of the reasons I might go with a normal shaft Yammie.
One spare for three engines sounds good right now. Something to think about anyway.

Meanwhile I wait....
by NautiBits
Sat Feb 22, 2014 10:58 am
Forum: Outboard Engines
Topic: Thelma and Louise Up To No Good
Replies: 49
Views: 77023

Re: Thelma and Louise Up To No Good

And Cylinder 2:

Forced flash on top views...better?
Number 2 Top
Number 2 Top
Number 2 Top v2
Number 2 Top v2
Number 2 Right
Number 2 Right
Number 2 Bottom
Number 2 Bottom
Number 2 Left
Number 2 Left