andrewbridget

Ok I'll look into it. This is the 2nd stat fitted . It does open at about 75°. It flows down the pipe into the skin tank then it just stays hot where the inlet pipe is attached. The rest of the tank is cool. Thank you. I'll look into it. I have kept the old stat with the jiggle pin as finding it was challenging. I'll test it in hot water to see if it's still workable.

Ok I'll look into it. This is the 2nd stat fitted . It does open at about 75°. It flows down the pipe into the skin tank then it just stays hot where the inlet pipe is attached. The rest of the tank is cool.

It doesn't mention anything about it being a bypass thermostat. It just says it has a jiggle pin. 🤷

Hello. It's been a few weeks, so I've had mechanics round and they have taken the water pump off and apparently it's in good working order. 🤷. But the problem persists. Water flow is not going through the skin tank. The whole system has been flushed and checked, the thermostat has been changed . The engineer mentioned that it could be a head gasket issue, but why would that affect the water flow around the engine? I'm flummoxed 😂.

Wow. That's exactly the info I needed. My manual does not have that page Alan but you alongside Ian. Thank You very much. And your right. I could not find the CD grading. Was on ebay but needed it asap. I had bought semi synthetic and quickly returned it for the mineral oil 15/40. Thank goodness. Best wishes to you guys. A.

Hi. I have a Perkins Prima 65 engine. For the life of me I cannot find out what engine oil to use. There are so many varients and I do not wish to clog her up . 2003 Perkins. Apparently they were originally built for the meastro van . Has written 15/40 on my engine book but then crossed it out so..... any advice appreciated. Andrew.

Hi all. I have my water tank at the front where most have their gas storage. Anyway. So I've drained my water tank and scaped the rust off etc and coated it twice with aqua steel. Now I've been reading that bitumen based paints are no longer accepted as a viable coating. My question is! Is Aquasteel as a top coat good enough? Many thanks for your experiences. Andrew.

Oh good. Just took the tank out. It must have been leaking for years. Shower waste was connected with silicon and an oval shaped hole for it to fit into. Omg. The next trick is adapting a pipe to the gulper. Wish me luck. And thanks.

Hello. My shower waste goes into a grey water holding tank and then the pumps hose is inserted into it from the top. I was wondering if I could do away with the tank and put the waste pipe straight into the pump outlet instead! Many thanks for any opinions. Andrew.

Yes it was the alternator. All the diodes had blown and when they were replaced they popped too so a new regulator was fitted and seems ok. It's now pushing out 28v. So thanks everyone for your much useful info although most of it I didn't understand. I did smile reading your comments with the odd frown ofcourse but generally I very much appreciate the tips and advice provided, especially the guy who made the effort to Google Rugby boats and provided information about the boat. Brilliant. So once again thank you very much. Andrew.

Oh yeah I agree. They were really good and did help as much as they could (rugby boats ) . I did contact the original owner but he had no idea of anything. I know he paid out lots of wedge for alternator and engine overhaul etc. He also was in a marina with the boat as it has all hook up stuff and tons of 230 v sockets. I'm taking batts out today. And taking pics. Thank's for your comments.

Over my head but I will post some pics later. There is a small box with 3 small red led lights on it. They all flash together when the engine starts, then just the first one stays on. Even after a days cruising.

Hi again. So I bought the boat on 23rd December. Rugby Boats. I drove off and the inverter was on as it ran the 240v fridge. I didn't know. The volt meter was bang in the middle of the green section. Then on day 2. Whilst cruising the meter went high in the red at the end of dial basically. And it was jumping left and right. And so was the rev counter. I thought wtf. Then as the next 2 days went the meter steadied out but gradually went in yellow zone. Then red .and slowly down to empty. I checked the batts and 2 of them were dead. The other 2 were 7v. So dead as well. I managed without power for a few days until I got new batteries thinking that it was my nievety with the inverter that caused it. But something else must have happened. I do not use inverter any more. I sort of understand the quotes with 12v starter and 24v leisure. Seems daft to me also. Could I re adjust the batterys to 12v and see if they charge that way. I know my cables may be affected with the ampage drop etc but worth a try. So yeah. I've been a boat Owner for 6 weeks so please go easy. Ha.