"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"
October Moon Sailing June 2010
Beneteau 43 October Moon sailing close hauled in 15-20kt winds and 3-5ft seas. Speeds were in the 8.6kt through the water range. Running north from Solomons to St Michaels MD. Did this for close to 4 hrs. Much fun!
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Comment by Alain Brauckmann on June 23, 2010 at 1:47pm -
great day :-)
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Comment by MJ Warner on June 23, 2010 at 10:11am -
Love that ride!
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Comment by CAN DRAC on June 22, 2010 at 4:00am -
:)
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water in sump near shaft packing gland
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