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Can’t wind it that way as their a down plate going that way

Back on the Oxford Canal, immediately the noise returned. I am convinced it is turbulence , cavitation noise. As suggested I wrapped rope around the bottom plate as shown but that made no difference. Also have released the vacuum by nicking the seal but to little effect. There is no noise at 1000 revs but put it higher and back it comes. Go into deeper water and it greatly reduces. I’ve been asked for some measurements, top plate to bottom plate is 30 cm tip of prop is 18 cm below water line Prop is 8cm from bottom plate any more suggestions please

That’s very useful, tx

Tx Tony. If they r full assume I’ll go north on canal, any moorings along there? I’ve committed when I come thru the channel I think?

Advice please. On Thames in Abingdon and coming up stream and onto Oxford Canal. Want to spend a couple of days in Oxford and hope to find a quiet secure, safe mooring with easy access to Oxford centre. Should I stay on river to Dukes cut or onto OC as soon as. Any recommendations Re moorings please.

That’s very useful, tx for taking time

Just checked and no shiny edges

Not sure what you mean by down plate, photos attached So simply wrapping cord around bottom plate…..how does that prove where it’s coming from? Tx

Confused Re mussels? If it helps, when I’ve been on the Thames been at time 1400 revs, there is a noise which is acceptable and sounds much like the problem noise but much quieter. This is one of the reasons I think there’s a turbulence issue Any dangers of trying the nick idea?

Would welcome any more views…update. I’ve been out on it now for 4 weeks, down the GU the noise was on and off but when I got on the Thames…no noise. I am firmly of the opinion that it’s a turbulence, cavitation noise exacerbated with shallow water. There have been some suggestion that it’s to do with plates etc in the weedhatch causing problems, I agree with this. There is still a very strong vacuum when I try and remove weedhatch..any connection? Anything I could try . Tx to all again?

Many tx for all the suggestions, going thru them on Tripadvisor. Am now 2 days in Windsor, then heading slowly upstream on Friday, no hurry.

Tx, will certainly take a look, website looks impressive. Does it have own moorings?

Now in Staines and going west on Thames, need a quality pub/restaurant, preferably with moorings, to celebrate a special day. All suggestions greatly received. Reading web reviews we have found can be most misleading

Hi Tony, so you would recommend removing all the old stuff?

About to renew the packing on my stern gland. Am told best to remove all of the old and need a special removal tool. so….is it necessary to take all the old out and do I need the removal tool?

Got it now tx

Link doesn’t work

Tried them, no replacement, have to buy from Vetus

Tx for that, will think about a change of filter, any ideas which one would suit?

There’s a fuel filter already on the Beta 43 engine, is it usual to put a second inline fuel filter in?

Anyone know where I can get a non vetus element for this filter, they are £37 plus vat for vetus element. Element vetus code is vt33eb

I am the author of this post, boat been left for 6 months due to Covid...back to it, been out for 2 weeks and the noise has gone! A complete mystery..any ideas please

Yesterday 18th

When came past them all boats moored up and premises closed