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Mary Ann Hernandez
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- Profile Type:
- Sailor
- Homeport:
- Fort Lauderedale
- About Me:
- I'm new to this wonderful world of water and love every minute. Looking forward to the day i retire and just go!!
- Current location:
- Home
- Destinations visited:
- Florida waters, Bahamas, BVI, Trinadad
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Bruce Bogdanoff replied to sam's discussion water in sump near shaft packing gland in the group Beneteau 40 & 43"My hose clamps also needed tightening last year after I overheated the engine after an impeller failure. I assumed it was because the hose expanded or the clamp was not tightened properly when the boat was built.
Final-Lee Ben. 40, hull 182"
sam added a discussion to the group Beneteau 40 & 43
water in sump near shaft packing gland
I recently found water in the sump aft of the engine under the packing gland. Of course my first suspicion was the Volvo gland, but turns out that the water was coming from the entry to the water lift muffler. Tightening both hose clamps stopped the leak. I had never checked those clamps before as they were a bit out of the way, but I suggest that its worth the effort. I found that the aft wood partition on the engine compartment was easy to remove / replace and enhanced access. Took the…See More
Sailing on . . .
Metaphorically I am sailing on. My life has taken a turn down a new road. To encompass all that is going on Sea Knots might be limiting. Then again, the transition to sassea.blogspot.com is like sailing upwind against a current. It is as confusing as learning to sail. You might remember those days. Learning the foibles of a foreign language. Multiple meaning words like tack and phrases like 'fall off' were a bit mind boggling.Perhaps there is a closer resemblance to transiting from Sea Knots…See More
Terri left a comment for Steve Knight"Hi, don't think i ever saw it? Don't use Messenger.. might have years ago? U know me and computers !! Happy New Year to you ! Terri"
Steve Knight left a comment for Terri"Ahoy Terri,
Hope all's well with you so far in this new year, 2015. I might start checking SK's a little more regularly now that some of the 'usual suspects' are checking in again. Sent you a hello on Yahoo Messenger…"
Mike Brown left a comment for Larry Witty"The 400W of solar will be nice to have. I installed a 250w panel on top of the dinghy davits this fall. While we haven't given it the acid test initial impressions are it'll greatly extend time between recharging while anchored out. The…"
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You should check out this site more often and join the Female sailors group. We have some good discussions there. I've also posted lots of photos on my page of my 30 years of cruising experience. Check them out.
How does that sound?
The best way to contact me is at miamisailor1@cs.com.
I hope to hear from you.Dave