Recent content by Vida

The engine (which is the original Universal Atomic 5416) was just above half-throttle when it first happened. The temperature was the first thing I checked. I have a temperature alarm that is working (I tested it) and it did not go off. It is set to 160 degrees. Someone at my dock suggested a...

Hi all, here’s an update on my engine situation. Apologies for the length of this post, but I want to include all the details in case someone has any suggestions about where to go from here. As I mentioned initially, about a week ago, while motoring out, my oil filter somehow came loose and...

Hi Loren, Yes, it is the spin-off filter. Re air in the fuel lines/filter - that's a great idea, it never occurred to me that the problem might affect the fuel line. I will try that tomorrow. No, unfortunately, there is no low-oil-pressure alarm that I am aware of, but I did install a...

Hello all - this is the first time I am posting here. I changed the oil in my E30+ last January. I've been sailing nearly every week, with no problems. Yesterday, I had motored out for about 1/2 hour when I heard a rattling noise in the engine compartment. I immediately shut off the engine and...

PNW Rendezvous We just reserved a slip and are planning to come on Rusalka, our E30+. This will be our first Rendezvous and we’re looking forward to meeting everyone! - Hilda and David