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Take it the Trojans have died Dave? Still limping along with my Tractions here.

As a lot of these are grabbed for resale i went the way of airtag on inside & carved[dremmeled] postcode very visibly on all panels and engine block. looks a right state tbh. So far this seems to make it less desirable although has knocked second hand value.

You absolute star Sir! Many thanks.

Would love to. Issue is pump has failed. Looking at 'alternatives' as circa £300 for replacement is steep for a 25 yr+ unit Just eaking out another few months out of it or going oriental?

Evening all. Anyone know flow rate for water circulation pump for the above? 24v if that matters. Guessing about 20l/min. Cheers all.

https://www.butlertechnik.com/marine-heater-kits-c55 https://www.webastomarine.co.uk/products/thermo-pro-90-vehicle-kit?variant=42253652558009 1minute on google!

On a different point. Does boat have a wheelhouse or not.? Looked at a great boat on G&S then realized would jam at first brige on K&A as was fixed, not collapsible. Just a thought is all!

if cost is issue i use gas for kettle several times a day. Grill or oven most days circa 15-25 mins + pots. Cylinder lasts circa 7-8 months. This works out about£1 a week at current prices. Diesel at £1 /lt will go thru your engine/genset at a litre an hour. Just to put things in perspective.

Wet or Air? If wet could be air in water pump. This causes swift temp rise that trips on overheat. I have a generic timer so wired an led across start switch. This gives me the fault code lights.

Are you getting any warning light flashes? https://www.jpcdirect.com/webasto-heater-fault-codes-a-guide/#:~:text=If your heater has a,heater has experienced a fault.

Was the previous owner a DIY expert?

During Summer personally I set off about 5am. Sun is up and have 4-5 hrs cruise with little to no 'traffic'. Come 11-12 others are finally on the move & usually have pick of moorings [CM's permitting.] Eastwood along long pound lovely.

Get my iced tea from Long Island. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_Island_iced_tea#:~:text=A Long Island iced tea,and a splash of cola.

Just broke my Keter after 6 years. Mind you had a GS850 on it at the time and was braying the rear shaft wth a lump hammer. Buying another.

Wot Wotever says.^

https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/12892939.worker-drives-quad-bike-into-canal-at-devizes-on-his-first-day-at-work/

Even Vincent's did 'em.

Takes me back.

Re-building motor so no bits available.

Not far. If you go the Victron way & have issues PM me & I can lend you interface if needed.

Hi Jim. Where is your location? I have the interface module and a PC with the software. Dave

Ref the holes. A boat went under at Crofton a few years ago when levels dropped. Upon refloating was found that the hull had several holes in above the waterline. It appeared to be the hull had been drilled for skin fittings and then the interior was laid out differently and had skin fittings put on the other side. The interior was lined and the unused holes were forgotten about. Boat several years later listed in a low pound . The rest is........ [ref the late Dave & Sheba of NB Summer]

Well its the way I understand/explain it is all. When cold the old knackered oil can be really thick at air temp. Like treacle. When warm it flows nice and easy. No doubt someone more technical will come along and argue it?

Reread OP. Yep oil has gone gloopy. Change. Now it is colder the oil has 'thickened up' and as such makes it harder to pull start. As soon as it starts the oil level appears to drop as it isn't returning to the sump quick enough until it warms up thus causing oil level switch to trigger. After a couple of runs oil is thinning down with warmth and then the Genny continues to run.