tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533222874425432014.comments2024-01-04T02:44:18.025-05:00s/v Pelican - Following A DreamChrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16093205335972800543noreply@blogger.comBlogger241125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533222874425432014.post-53145245831196467382014-05-19T11:15:51.116-04:002014-05-19T11:15:51.116-04:00I think you were talking about this post... http:/...I think you were talking about this post... http://blog.svpelican.com/2009/04/heading-to-warderick-wells.html<br /><br />It was more of a flippant comment than anything else. After spending over $40k with Defender we kind of felt that they wouldn't care if we returned a $50 fan. BTW - it turns out that the fan was wired correctly and was actually faulty - and could have caused a fire on our boat if it didn't blow up so spectacularly while we were around. Just saying :)Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16093205335972800543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533222874425432014.post-89391843238203788242014-05-19T11:01:51.637-04:002014-05-19T11:01:51.637-04:00You burn up a fan and want to try and return it. W...You burn up a fan and want to try and return it. Wow!!!! <br />You would have been better not posting that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533222874425432014.post-77433217764291734442013-06-09T16:51:45.272-04:002013-06-09T16:51:45.272-04:00Great post! Not many land lubbers would immediatel...Great post! Not many land lubbers would immediately see the transferable skills opportunities that living aboard full time presents, its not all sunsets and dolphins, if you can't problem solve on the spot and pre-plan for most potential problems, you're going to have a rough time off the dock! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533222874425432014.post-43740758250273897442011-12-29T13:52:12.468-05:002011-12-29T13:52:12.468-05:00Chris -
I couldn't find an email address in ...Chris - <br /><br />I couldn't find an email address in your post so I'll reply as a comment here. The electrical/burning smell is almost certainly your starter. Excessive cranking heats up the core and will eventually melt the varnish on the internal wiring. We ended up having to fly to Ft. Lauderdale for a day trip to pick up a new starter after we burned ours out.<br /><br />The replacement of the starter cable did nothing for us - but the original was somewhat undersized so we're not upset we did it. There's a lot of amperage carried in it so it's not a bad thing to oversize it.<br /><br />Once we moved our vented loop for our exhaust higher up the problem seemed to go away. Was that definitely the issue? I can't guaranty that. We haven't had the problem since then.<br /><br />Be very careful overcranking your engine (I only know this now due to research and experience). You'll get water in your cylinders (at least the first one) and it will force its way down into the oil. <br /><br />You can tell if this has happened by doing the "crackle test". Take a THIN piece of tin foil and place a few drops of your oil on it. Take a lighter and hold it underneath the foil. If it heats up and then starts crackling and popping some there's water in your oil. You can also buy a kit from Mack-Boring that allows you to send an oil sample in for analysis. It only takes about a week but gives you great information as to whether something is wrong (metals, coolant or water presence, etc.).<br /><br />Your problem sounds VERY similar to the one we had and which I would attribute to a hydraulic lock. It most likely has little to do with your starter (this is just a symptom). It could be your vented loop, exhaust elbow, cracked muffler, oxidized exhaust baffle or a few other things. If you CAN move your vented loop higher - even just jury rig something temporarily - you might want to try this. <br /><br />BUT, I would focus on it being a hydraulic lock and look at what could be causing that. Don't expect a marine mechanic to easily find it and be cautious to take their advice at face value. You'd do better to buy Nigel Calder's Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual (the BEST book you can ever have on your boat) to see how the system works and how to troubleshoot it.<br /><br />Good luck and let us know how it works out!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16093205335972800543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533222874425432014.post-58133182475622482512011-12-29T08:02:17.243-05:002011-12-29T08:02:17.243-05:00Hello Chris,
Great to read from your blog - goog...Hello Chris,<br /><br />Great to read from your blog - googled with "yanmar 4jh3e starting problem".<br /><br />I have same engine (Yanmar 4JH3E) and starting symptoms. That is,<br />- when engine is warm or within 18-24hrs of last start (with at least a 10minutes run), engine (re)-starts very easily.<br /><br />If engine hasn't started for over 48hours or has cooled down very well, starting is painfull - engine turns very very slowly, as if battery is out or drained - which is not the case. After a few tries it gets some ease and into an almost normal spin and starts!<br /><br />When I open engine door, there's a smelly electric like odor that something heated or burnt. Temperature on surface of starter (not solenoid) is 120-130F.<br /><br />This tells me "when engine is warm (or as it warms up from starting), it's obviously easier to turn, thus taking off stress on starter..." Thus, something is putting extra stress on starter... And engine when running, but that I don't see or feel because of engines' power. <br /><br />Well, here's my question about your solution:<br />1) Was it the "run a new cable from the current ground spot to the starter" that you placed directly to starter?<br />http://blog.svpelican.com/2009/06/engine-saga-continued.html<br />Or<br />2) Was it the "due to a partial hydraulic lock and that the most likely culprit is the siphon break/vented loop on the exhaust. The reason for the intermittent aspect - sometimes we can start, sometimes we can't - is due to the fact that sometimes the loop is working, and sometimes it's not"<br />http://blog.svpelican.com/2009/06/hauled-out.html<br /><br />Thx, fair winds,<br />Chris<br />S/V Alma Guapa<br />http://blog.mailasail.com/almaguapaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533222874425432014.post-2061180005246472782011-12-07T04:53:06.833-05:002011-12-07T04:53:06.833-05:00Thanks for the info about weather links. One more ...Thanks for the info about weather links. One more weather link <a href="http://www.predictwind.com/" rel="nofollow">Wind Forecast</a>Wind Forecasthttp://www.predictwind.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533222874425432014.post-76413752462020910172011-08-18T13:35:20.437-04:002011-08-18T13:35:20.437-04:00This is been so very helpful! I remeber you used P...This is been so very helpful! I remeber you used Parker when you were out. Having the links handy is fantastic, so I'm late to the party but THANKS!The Ceol Morshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16716515081322012615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533222874425432014.post-21832492576312811892010-12-11T10:11:06.400-05:002010-12-11T10:11:06.400-05:00So glad to see you back at the blog! I'm addin...So glad to see you back at the blog! I'm adding you to our blog roll. I've missed the kids adventures. :)CidnieThe Ceol Morshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16716515081322012615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533222874425432014.post-45549065603022438302010-12-07T22:37:25.985-05:002010-12-07T22:37:25.985-05:00Glad to see you're back out there and thanks f...Glad to see you're back out there and thanks for sharing it with your blog.<br /><br />Robert<br />s/v Pugin' AlongAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533222874425432014.post-4490128984456831042010-11-26T09:08:57.787-05:002010-11-26T09:08:57.787-05:00Welcome back! Have a safe trip and glad to hear a...Welcome back! Have a safe trip and glad to hear about your plansAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533222874425432014.post-55178878713857756672010-08-05T17:41:32.043-04:002010-08-05T17:41:32.043-04:00Hi There! It's Captain Bob from http://thesail...Hi There! It's Captain Bob from http://thesailinglife.blogspot.com currently residing on the s/v Pelican in Stamford, CT - my long lost half brother has just pointed out your blog!<br /><br />I've gotten back from a 7 month cruise to Key West and would love to talk or meet or whatever - share a cocktail, perhaps!<br /><br />I'll be reading your blog. I started my sailing career in Haverstraw (well, my first boat, anyway).<br /><br />Hope to hear from you soon!<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />Bob FineCap't Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16613526283705433968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533222874425432014.post-68636982909058950342010-06-02T14:40:27.775-04:002010-06-02T14:40:27.775-04:00I sympathize! Lyman and I are heading to Annapoli...I sympathize! Lyman and I are heading to Annapolis now. We'll be putting the boat up for sale and returning to a land-based life...for a while at least.<br /><br />We remember your kind invitation to Easter dinner aboard your boat at Norman's Cay (2009). You and your whole family are terrific people. We hope you get to return to the cruising life ASAP! Perhaps we'll be able to make contact when we arrive in Annapolis (which should be some timed near the end of June or within the first couple week of July). <br /><br />Terri & Lyman<br />sans clesLyman and Terri Pottshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18325415067763626540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533222874425432014.post-34742941643980964312010-02-23T00:56:43.493-05:002010-02-23T00:56:43.493-05:00Excellent, I like to read such type of contents.Excellent, I like to read such type of contents.Irfan Mahmoodhttp://www.islamabadpk.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533222874425432014.post-41049559371346345662009-11-22T02:26:57.216-05:002009-11-22T02:26:57.216-05:00You're blessed to be living your dream! :) Hap...You're blessed to be living your dream! :) Happy sailing!Tammarahttp://www.tallsailsadventure.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533222874425432014.post-76957666960842776702009-11-18T17:46:24.675-05:002009-11-18T17:46:24.675-05:00Where are you guys????????????JCWhere are you guys????????????JCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533222874425432014.post-15967057783528714192009-11-02T02:19:23.962-05:002009-11-02T02:19:23.962-05:00Chris - HA! I'm that way a lot, as well, in t...Chris - HA! I'm that way a lot, as well, in tight, unfamailiar currents and gusts but a poker face saves all and somehow I manage to park beautifully enough to wow folks.Jerr Dunlaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14524412847339369083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533222874425432014.post-59043324399462970552009-11-02T02:14:03.588-05:002009-11-02T02:14:03.588-05:00Thanks for the discussion on your diesel engine - ...Thanks for the discussion on your diesel engine - Power plants are my one real weakness and you gave me some insights. I do have a hint for you about soundproofing your engine, though - Use the foam that's 2" thick and about 2/3 looser density and 1/3 higher density (closed-cell, of course), with a 1/8" strip of very high density separating the two and aluminized on one side. This breaks the sound very well. Now double it, so you're insulating to 4". It really takes all the bang out of the engine. Make sure you leave extra large baffled intake passages (I use the bilge). <br /><br />Sorry to hear of your grandfather's passing and I'm glad it was quiet, with his family. I've been there.<br /><br />I'm looking forward to following your adventures, especially because I'd like to raise a family cruising. Please feel free to check out my blog and ask any questions!<br />Cheers!<br />- JerrJerr Dunlaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14524412847339369083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533222874425432014.post-74702072897968973872009-10-30T08:56:48.927-04:002009-10-30T08:56:48.927-04:00Chris,
I'm sorry to hear about your grandpa. ...Chris,<br />I'm sorry to hear about your grandpa. Please accept our condolences. You are all in our prayers.<br /><br />Brian (and the rest of the Pribis clan in central NY).Brian Pribishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10324580663490737718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533222874425432014.post-34192125330155958572009-10-27T12:28:40.777-04:002009-10-27T12:28:40.777-04:00Chris, Thank you for sharing this amazing story. ...Chris, Thank you for sharing this amazing story. I forwarded it to my Jewish co-worker, who immediately recognized "bashert." She's just read it and said how beautiful it was. Wow.Sylvinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12659971048903144862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533222874425432014.post-89618436222395087562009-10-26T23:26:17.348-04:002009-10-26T23:26:17.348-04:00Chris,
A very touching post. I enjoyed how it mor...Chris,<br />A very touching post. I enjoyed how it morphed from your engine technical issues to your now deceased Zadie (Grand Dad). The discussion of your diesel's problems did not bring tears to my eyes but the rest of the story, well...<br />Reminded me a bit of my own father who died in '01.<br />I also enjoyed your mentioning your Catholic wife making you matzoh ball soup. It was meant to be - Bashert.<br />Wondering when you will get to NYC?<br />CalebD on sailnet and elsewhere.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533222874425432014.post-27256781770865317912009-10-26T19:40:00.657-04:002009-10-26T19:40:00.657-04:00CHRIS
I am sorry for your loss. I too am not that...CHRIS<br /><br />I am sorry for your loss. I too am not that religious but believe he is in a better place.<br /><br />Wayne PensieroAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533222874425432014.post-91699849481820494482009-10-26T12:57:48.806-04:002009-10-26T12:57:48.806-04:00Chris
Sorry to hear about your Gandpa. I do hope ...Chris <br />Sorry to hear about your Gandpa. I do hope you were able to speak at the funeral you said it so nicely to all of us. I'm sure that he was very proud of the man that you have become. <br />Peter R Careypeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12607113718869052742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533222874425432014.post-34530260481508977982009-10-20T15:46:31.736-04:002009-10-20T15:46:31.736-04:00Great write-up Chris. I like what you wrote about...Great write-up Chris. I like what you wrote about the tools. I actually was going back and forth on the Orca Tri, and have decided to buy it since the mast comes down next week.<br /><br />You asked about our itinerary and timing. Sorry I have not gotten back to you. We are shipping Nov 12th to Mobile. We got almost the same rate to go to Mobile as Keemah and it is a LOT (LOT, LOT, LOT) better sail southeast than is Kemah. We hope to have her rigged and sailing across the gulf by the 19th/20th of November. Destination is Fort Myers Beach, though we may detour in the Tortugas. <br /><br />Like you, I am trying to settle up my business matters and have another office in SW FL that I need to streamline. I will be there a little while taking care of business (some) and exploring every square inch (a lot!!). Cannot wait for the kids to see Key West again, the Tortugas, and a lot of other places we loved when we lived aboard down there last time.<br /><br />We will get up a web site too and will give you the address as soon as we can. We would love to catch up with you and your family. My boys are 9 & 5. It would be a lot of fun. <br /><br />PM me on Sailnet and I will shoot you my email address and contact info. If I can help on any of your projects or stuff, even if from a Sailnet point of view and store point of view, let me know. I will do everything I can to help out another kid boat.<br /><br />ALl the best,<br /><br />Brian (Cruisingdad)Cruisingdadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533222874425432014.post-79762413644282568672009-10-18T12:07:03.613-04:002009-10-18T12:07:03.613-04:00If you are still looking for exhaust elbo i have o...If you are still looking for exhaust elbo i have one, i also have many other parts for 107 or 108 motors, feel free to contact me at (mrsailrr@gmail.com) good luck in your ventures.begenning sailinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02825561831091083379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533222874425432014.post-51419165396251159952009-10-11T12:11:08.767-04:002009-10-11T12:11:08.767-04:00Sorry to hear about your engine. Could you share t...Sorry to hear about your engine. Could you share type (Yanmar, right?) age and hours?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com