Recent content by L-G Harvey

Sorry, I'm a bit late to this discussion. Waterflow in the video looks similar to mine (although I have a 5416) and I have no overheating problems. However, I had a very similar problem a few years ago which was solved by a thermostat replacement. Just a thought... Louis

I don't know that he did or not. He certainly never mentioned anything about it. Moreover, my boat is on the hard every winter and I usually paint the rudder every second year with anti-fouling, In handling it and turning it I never noticed that it lifted. The surveyor did say the whole...

Hi Guys. Don't know if this will help but I have a photo of my rudder from a survey last year. There is just enough space for the rudder to turn and in painting it each year I have never seen it lift. The surveyor moved it around quite a bit and I'm sure he would have noticed if it lifted...

My 1984 30+ (Hull 614) had screws in this panel too. I have removed them so I can check the bilge by simply lifintg the board. This will give you the best view. By the way the cabin sole looks great.

Hello all, I've been reading various threads on the above and since I'm about to tackle some of these tasks, I thought I'd ask for some advice. I will be flushing and replacing coolant in the system. I'll be taking this opportunity to remove the old Raritan tank which is rusted beyond repair...

Engine vent fan The ventilation on my 30+ looks like what Frank described. The motor is efficient, but is also very loud. Is there any maintenance that can get rid of the screeching sound or is this simply a sign of impending failure? I do not run the fan continuously while operating the...

Using an Ipad I've gone the Ipad route after my old chartplotter went down this summer. Bought a case and a binnacle mount for about 50$ total on Amazon. I use an app called ISailGPS which is the only free choice for IOS devices, since they will not run Open CPN. ISail works with NOAA charts...

I would think twice before investing in repairing the Raritan hot water heater. It will almost inevitably rust at the base and leak. Mine has been disconnected from the system for some time after it rusted out. If I needed hot water I'd consider buying a new smaller tank. Best, Louis

Alternator bolts... Christian: that may be what happened, since the bolt that loosened was not snug at all. I did replace it with a slightly larger one that fit more snugly, and I used a proper locknut to secure it. By the way, I 'm a fan of your videos! Louis

5416 belt replacement Not sure if this is still relevant, but I have very recently been looking for the same thing since I had some trouble with the alternator mounting bolt which came loose after the nut somehow vibrated off. Anyway, all that is replaced, tensioned and adjusted using manual...

I'd be interested in any solutions you come up with, as the dodger/bimini issue has been one of the major drawbacks of the 30+ for me. My traveller is set up the same way. I remember a thread where someone had adapted a Taylormade bimini for an E27. I've done a little research along those...

Last year about this time I started a thread about the battery switch on my 1984 30+ which had been broken by marina staff awkwardly attempting a repair. My concern was replacing the switch while being able to maintain the stock panel. I managed to rig the switch to get through the summer...

Hey Steve, Thanks for the hose clamp idea... I was wondering how to hold it together while I clamp it from the back to try and glue it. We will be back to the boat on Sunday and I'll try it and take a few pics.

As a proud owner of a 1983 30+ I have benefited greatly from the advice and information on this forum. I wanted to begin by thanking all contributors for helping me get to know my boat. Corsario is in great shape for her age and we have been restoring her and having a great time sailing...

Doggy ladder I'm also trying to figure this one out, although my dog is a 60 pound chocolate lab. She loves the boat and the water, but getting her in and out is a problem. I came across a product online called the "doggy ladder" made by the same people who make the life vest we bought for her...