Stus-List Re: Accurate Fuel Tank Measurements

Unless your tank is a rectangular cube, any measurements based on the height of fuel in it will be approximate at best. And even then, if it is not ‘level’ on any axis, it won’t be accurate. For instance, my tank’s bottom is shaped to follow the hull shape for a secure fit. Of course, when down

Stus-List Re: Engine strangeness

Universal M4-30 S/V Aries 1990 C 34+ New London, CT > On Jun 27, 2023, at 6:47 PM, Josh via CnC-List wrote: > > Please remind us what engine you have. > Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help > me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: >

Stus-List Re: Bilge Pump Replacement

Jabsco diaphragm pumps On Tue, Jun 27, 2023 at 8:34 PM Randy Stafford via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > What brands and models of bilge pumps have input hose connections? All > the Rule bilge pumps I’ve seen are designed to sit their bottoms in the > bilge, with no input hose

Stus-List Re: Accurate Fuel Tank Measurements

My fuel gage never worked. Last year the 42-yr-old aluminum tank sprung a leak. Replaced with plastic tank that is translucent. No need for a gage any more. Just look at the tank. 100% accurate. If your aluminum tank is 40-yrs-old, maybe preemptively replace it? It will leak eventually and

Stus-List Re: Bilge Pump Replacement

What brands and models of bilge pumps have input hose connections? All the Rule bilge pumps I’ve seen are designed to sit their bottoms in the bilge, with no input hose connection. Cheers, Randy > On Jun 27, 2023, at 4:48 PM, Josh via CnC-List wrote: > >

Stus-List Re: Accurate Fuel Tank Measurements

Possibly. I’ll investigate. Thanks. Sent from my iPad > On Jun 27, 2023, at 8:14 PM, Korbey Hunt via CnC-List > wrote: > > Can you add a sight guage? Tap holes at bottom and top of tank. Add an > elbow fitting with clear fuel line material. > > -Original Message- > From: Tom

Stus-List Re: Accurate Fuel Tank Measurements

Can you add a sight guage? Tap holes at bottom and top of tank. Add an elbow fitting with clear fuel line material. -Original Message- From: Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2023 12:52 PM To: Peter W. via CnC-List Cc: Tom Buscaglia Subject: Stus-List Re: Accurate

Stus-List Re: Bilge Pump Replacement

Thanks Dr. Brian C. Morrison > On Jun 27, 2023, at 6:50 PM, Josh via CnC-List wrote: > > https://www.marineengine.com/boat-accessories/plumbing/gulper-320-shower-bilge-waste-pump-whale-water-systems.php?msclkid=c321d1f6c67411f652dcb56da39db79b > > The actual pump doesn't need to be in the

Stus-List Bilge Pump Replacement

https://www.marineengine.com/boat-accessories/plumbing/gulper-320-shower-bilge-waste-pump-whale-water-systems.php?msclkid=c321d1f6c67411f652dcb56da39db79b The actual pump doesn't need to be in the bilge, just the end of the suction hose.  I have mine mounted on wood pads I epoxied to the hull

Stus-List Re: Engine strangeness

Please remind us what engine you have. Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks for your help. Stu

Stus-List Re: Accurate Fuel Tank Measurements

I use my Hobbes meter.  I take a picture at each fill-up and try to keep the tank at least 1/2 full. I have a pretty accurate picture of my per hour consumption. Seems close enough for me. On 6/27/2023 11:08 AM, Peter W. via CnC-List wrote: I like to keep my fuel tank as full as possible as

Stus-List Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: Engine strangeness

Any place you haven't checked is ripe for problems. Any assumptions you make now will seem more obvious in the future. The simple fact that one thing keeps happening: your engine is cutting out So you trace back from there, what does the engine need to run? Well it turns out that most sailboat

Stus-List Re: Engine strangeness

David, on a couple of different engines. I've had the electric fuel pump fail intermittently. While bringing my Sabre home the oil pressure would drop off randomly and the engine would bog down also randomly. When both happened at the same time I began to panic that the engine was thinking of

Stus-List Re: Accurate Fuel Tank Measurements

On my boat I will drain a tank completely. Then upon refilling I watch the Guage with each 5 gallons I put in. This give me a much better idea the amount of fuel left. Douglas Mountjoy 1988 C LF 39 Mexico at large 1984 Sabre 34 Port Orchard, WA On Tue, Jun 27, 2023, 11:08 Peter W. via CnC-List

Stus-List Re: Engine strangeness

Apparently you have an electric fuel pump. Some of these, at least the small one I use, have in-line filters that are built into the pump and not removable—they are integral to the pump. The only way to replace the filter is to replace the pump or have 2 pump/filters in parallel so they can be

Stus-List Accurate Fuel Tank Measurements

I like to keep my fuel tank as full as possible as the best way to keep out water. Can anyone share their procedure to determine (with reasonable accuracy) how much fuel their tank holds, at any given time? While I have a fuel gauge, it isn’t very accurate as it under-estimates how much fuel

Stus-List Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: Engine strangeness

I have a fuel pressure gauge that has proven enormously useful. Joe Coquina From: Joel Aronson via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2023 1:02 PM To: Stus-List Cc: Joel Aronson Subject: [EXTERNAL] Stus-List Re: Engine strangeness Dave, Start with the fuel tank. Look for crud in the tank

Stus-List Re: Engine strangeness

Dave, Start with the fuel tank. Look for crud in the tank and in the screen for the fuel pick up. Check every hose clamp in the system. Be sure the overflow outlet is not plugged. Be sure top of Racor is seated properly and vacuum gauge is tight. Change the filters just for peace of mind.

Stus-List Re: Bilge Pump Replacement

I have a Whale low profile (non-automatic) pump stuck vertically in the bilge. It gets most of the water out of the narrow deep bilge on the 34+. It has worked great for many years. Dave S/V Aries 1990 C 34+ New London, CT Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album

Stus-List Re: Engine strangeness

So I am back to my engine problem hoping someone can help clarify things. I have had the engine quit several more times, but with no consistency as to when or why it happens. We were on a cruise recently and used it often and for long periods going in and out of harbors. Mostly it worked fine

Stus-List Re: Bilge Pump Replacement

Used existing wiring. At the least, you can use the old wiring to pull in the new wiring. Neil Andersen, W3NEA Rock Hall, MD 21661 484-354-8800 From: Brian Morrison via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2023 11:35:56 AM To: Stus-List Cc: Brian Morrison

Stus-List Re: Bilge Pump Replacement

Thanks Neil. How was running the wiring? Brian C. Morrison On Jun 27, 2023, at 10:49 AM, Neil Andersen via CnC-List wrote:  I swear by my Rule low profile. See at link below. https://www.westmarine.com/rule-industries-900-gph-low-profile-automatic-bilge-pump-15038078.html Neil Andersen,

Stus-List Re: Bilge Pump Replacement

I swear by my Rule low profile. See at link below. https://www.westmarine.com/rule-industries-900-gph-low-profile-automatic-bilge-pump-15038078.html Neil Andersen, W3NEA Former owner of a 1982 C, Fox Fire Rock Hall, MD 21661 484-354-8800 From: Korbey Hunt via

Stus-List Re: Bilge Pump Replacement

I found a better fitting pump. Many available. Low clearance in the 34 C bilge. Many available. Get Outlook for Android From: Brian Morrison via CnC-List Sent: Monday, June 26, 2023 6:36:54 AM To: Stus-List Cc: Brian Morrison

Stus-List Re: [EXTERNAL] Dead Battery Charger

I have a ProNautic (aka Sterling) 15 amp charger that has worked well for years now. It replaced a problematic TruCharge unit. I only have it hooked to the house bank, if I want to charge the start battery I switch the combiner on. Note that you want the temp sensor, gel and agm batteries will

Stus-List Dead Battery Charger

This is a long one.  Buckle up. On my 37+, it came with 2 4Ds in the stbd settee forward of the sink.  They were dead at purchase.    To install and replace I had to remove the entire settee...which included removing the table.  That area had been glassed in such that it made a water tight