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by anian arrow
Mon Sep 11, 2017 8:21 pm
Forum: Technical - non Engines and Boilers
Topic: crosshead feed pump not working
Replies: 6
Views: 6857

Re: crosshead feed pump not working

I have had the boat for 5 years so I am used to just using the injector. But my brain is thinking I have water near pump and much mechanical force at plunger, thus some water should be moved. gotta check the intake checkvalve
by anian arrow
Mon Sep 11, 2017 8:46 am
Forum: Technical - non Engines and Boilers
Topic: Admiralty Motor Whaler width Dimension
Replies: 13
Views: 16329

Re: Admiralty Motor Whaler width Dimension

do you have a Yarra engine in your boat. I like their steeple compounds. alas the builder has retired.
by anian arrow
Mon Sep 11, 2017 8:36 am
Forum: Technical - non Engines and Boilers
Topic: Admiralty Motor Whaler width Dimension
Replies: 13
Views: 16329

Re: Admiralty Motor Whaler width Dimension

my twin simple is a Beckman W. Dunno if it is durable or has enough power output for my needs. Alas I am only 20 percent into it and life intercedes.
by anian arrow
Mon Sep 11, 2017 8:32 am
Forum: Technical - non Engines and Boilers
Topic: Admiralty Motor Whaler width Dimension
Replies: 13
Views: 16329

Re: Admiralty Motor Whaler width Dimension

Are you the air pilot Mike from Anacortes?
by anian arrow
Sun Sep 10, 2017 8:09 pm
Forum: Technical - non Engines and Boilers
Topic: Admiralty Motor Whaler width Dimension
Replies: 13
Views: 16329

Re: Admiralty Motor Whaler width Dimension

stinkpot diesels only push lifeboats about 4 or 5 knots so their hullspeed is crap. Their design criteria are heavy seas and many souls. Is there a forum for twin Merlins and Miss England? time to go racing on Derwentwater
by anian arrow
Sun Sep 10, 2017 8:01 pm
Forum: Technical - non Engines and Boilers
Topic: Admiralty Motor Whaler width Dimension
Replies: 13
Views: 16329

Re: Admiralty Motor Whaler width Dimension

However, this Navy may soon go in for fleet reductions.
by anian arrow
Sun Sep 10, 2017 8:01 pm
Forum: Technical - non Engines and Boilers
Topic: Admiralty Motor Whaler width Dimension
Replies: 13
Views: 16329

Re: Admiralty Motor Whaler width Dimension

thanks for tips. I have a tug set up already, complete with scotch marine boiler. It is great but a bit of a tempermental steamer. I get it up to 75 pounds and it runs great but then cannot hold the output and drops down. VFT for salt water service, completely different rig. I thought a tall VFT in ...
by anian arrow
Sun Sep 10, 2017 7:46 pm
Forum: Members' Websites and Boats
Topic: Anian Arrow
Replies: 7
Views: 12023

Re: Anian Arrow

do I reduce photos to 400 kb in Photoshop then post or find one of these strange off site pirates
by anian arrow
Sun Sep 10, 2017 7:38 pm
Forum: Technical - non Engines and Boilers
Topic: crosshead feed pump not working
Replies: 6
Views: 6857

Re: crosshead feed pump not working

thanks for the replies people. I am in a lake with freshwater. There is a strainer on the seacock. If i open the other seacocks to injector or hand pump the water just pours in. The main check on pump is buried between flywheel and standard so very very tough to get it, I didnt build the boat. Tryin...
by anian arrow
Sun Sep 10, 2017 3:29 am
Forum: Members' Websites and Boats
Topic: Anian Arrow
Replies: 7
Views: 12023

Re: Anian Arrow

gotta get to Tahoe sometime and see the lake color and boats