Questions From a new B40 Owner - SeaKnots2024-03-28T14:06:55Zhttp://seaknots.ning.com/forum/topics/questions-from-a-new-b40-owner?groupUrl=beneteau4043&commentId=900123%3AComment%3A231485&xg_source=activity&groupId=900123%3AGroup%3A49521&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHello Ross,
Yes I thought my…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2018-07-16:900123:Comment:2318852018-07-16T02:54:02.393ZWaynehttp://seaknots.ning.com/profile/Wayne
<p>Hello Ross,</p>
<p>Yes I thought my backstays were loose as well and paid a rigger to to check tensions and inspect all fittings. To my surprise he informed me the person who stepped my mast did a perfect job of tensions and rigging and made no changes. Of course the guy had been selling Beneteau's for thirty plus years and it wasn't his first mast stepping.</p>
<p>Yes the head flush should be wired to the house bank. he only wiring from the factory I had questioned was that they wired the…</p>
<p>Hello Ross,</p>
<p>Yes I thought my backstays were loose as well and paid a rigger to to check tensions and inspect all fittings. To my surprise he informed me the person who stepped my mast did a perfect job of tensions and rigging and made no changes. Of course the guy had been selling Beneteau's for thirty plus years and it wasn't his first mast stepping.</p>
<p>Yes the head flush should be wired to the house bank. he only wiring from the factory I had questioned was that they wired the bilge pump to work only when the house battery was on. So I'm always on when I'm away until I rewire it.</p>
<p>And the only prob I've had with the shower sump is that it leaked into the bilge. I've since removed and resealed it.</p>
<p>Happy sailing,</p>
<p>Wayne</p>
<p>B40 #17</p> Thanks for the reply, Mike! …tag:seaknots.ning.com,2018-06-25:900123:Comment:2313882018-06-25T13:11:34.966ZRWAhttp://seaknots.ning.com/profile/RossAresco
<p>Thanks for the reply, Mike! I've been very happy with the performance thus far. Now I'm just waiting for the weather to cooperate so I can spend some more time out on the water. </p>
<p>-Ross</p>
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<p>Thanks for the reply, Mike! I've been very happy with the performance thus far. Now I'm just waiting for the weather to cooperate so I can spend some more time out on the water. </p>
<p>-Ross</p>
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<p></p> Chris - I ordered the service…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2018-06-25:900123:Comment:2312942018-06-25T13:09:11.818ZRWAhttp://seaknots.ning.com/profile/RossAresco
<p>Chris - I ordered the service kit the day you replied. When I installed the new parts, I couldn't see any damage to the old valves or diaphragm, so I was skeptical, but worked like a charm!</p>
<p>Thanks for your help!</p>
<p>-Ross</p>
<p>Chris - I ordered the service kit the day you replied. When I installed the new parts, I couldn't see any damage to the old valves or diaphragm, so I was skeptical, but worked like a charm!</p>
<p>Thanks for your help!</p>
<p>-Ross</p> As Chris mentioned there's a…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2018-06-13:900123:Comment:2314852018-06-13T12:21:01.101ZMike Brownhttp://seaknots.ning.com/profile/MikeBrown
<p>As Chris mentioned there's a rebuild kit available for the pump. The kit has a new pump bellows as well as a check valve. Both should resolve your back flow issue.</p>
<p>I agree it seems rather odd that someone wired the toilet pump to the engine battery. I can't imagine where they tied into it as other than the bow thruster as there isn't an engine wire run in that area. I'd consider rewiring to the house bank.</p>
<p>While I didn't use a Loos gauge on the rigging I can tell you the back…</p>
<p>As Chris mentioned there's a rebuild kit available for the pump. The kit has a new pump bellows as well as a check valve. Both should resolve your back flow issue.</p>
<p>I agree it seems rather odd that someone wired the toilet pump to the engine battery. I can't imagine where they tied into it as other than the bow thruster as there isn't an engine wire run in that area. I'd consider rewiring to the house bank.</p>
<p>While I didn't use a Loos gauge on the rigging I can tell you the back stays were not as taught as the rest of the rigging. They were loose but not sloppy and could be easily shaken compared to the shrouds. Check them on a downwind run and see how they feel and the mast looks. They're there to keep the mast from bending forward and should be tight on a run. Have a rigger check them if still in doubt.</p>
<p>BTW the 40/43 like to be sailed flat with a max of 10-15 degrees heel. Set the mainsheet and vang then play the traveler. Just keep in mind that flat is fast while you play with trim. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised with her performance.</p>
<p>Good luck</p>
<p>Mike</p> Hi Ross:Congratulations on yo…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2018-06-12:900123:Comment:2312862018-06-12T19:04:11.292ZChrishttp://seaknots.ning.com/profile/Chris873
<p>Hi Ross:<br></br><br></br>Congratulations on your B40 purchase.</p>
<p>I had the same challenge with my shower pump too and solved it by replacing the worn parts contained in a "Pump Service Kit" available from West Marine:<span class="product-modelno"><span>Model #</span><span> </span>255682</span><span> | </span><span class="product-manufno"><span>Mfg #</span><span> </span>AK1550</span><span> | </span><span class="product-upc"><span>UPC…</span></span></p>
<p>Hi Ross:<br/><br/>Congratulations on your B40 purchase.</p>
<p>I had the same challenge with my shower pump too and solved it by replacing the worn parts contained in a "Pump Service Kit" available from West Marine:<span class="product-modelno"><span>Model #</span><span> </span>255682</span><span> | </span><span class="product-manufno"><span>Mfg #</span><span> </span>AK1550</span><span> | </span><span class="product-upc"><span>UPC #</span><span> </span>766478155009.</span><br/><br/></p>
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