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by PETER STEVENS
Fri May 30, 2014 7:22 am
Forum: Help wanted
Topic: oil pressure and water temp monitors
Replies: 0
Views: 13661

oil pressure and water temp monitors

Hi folks, I have a VOLVO PENTA 2030A engine (well, 2 actually) in my 39. Prout, in their wisdom, fitted the very basic control panel, devoid of oil pressure and water temp gauges. It just has alarms, which have failed in the past. As I have one engine apart at the moment I thought I might as well re...
by PETER STEVENS
Sun Sep 13, 2009 7:29 am
Forum: Prout Discussion
Topic: PROUT 39. LIFTING ENGINE FROM SAILDRIVE
Replies: 3
Views: 28470

PROUT 39. LIFTING ENGINE FROM SAILDRIVE

Hi all, I have to lift my engine (VOLVO PENTA 2030MD) and am not sure how I go about separating it from the saildrive. Anybody else had to do this on the water? Suggestions welcome. Thanks

Pete
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by PETER STEVENS
Mon Dec 01, 2008 1:53 am
Forum: Help wanted
Topic: Leaky Windows
Replies: 7
Views: 47556

leaking windows

Chris, Thanks for your reply. I agree, pretty radical but I'm not the first. A friend of mine in Hong Kong did his elderly Snowgoose 12 years ago. The problem I have is that in the tropics the sealant goes off very quickly. When the boat was new in Hong Kong Bob Dempsey came over to commission her. ...
by PETER STEVENS
Sun Nov 30, 2008 6:16 am
Forum: Help wanted
Topic: Leaky Windows
Replies: 7
Views: 47556

LEAKY WINDOWS - the ultimate solution

After 15 years of trying to stop the 'sexy' wrap arounds on my 1994 Escale leaking I have resorted to the final solution - take 'em out and fibreglass the whole lot. This is being done as i type. I plan to fit two forward-opening hatches. This will, of course, cut down the visibiity and light but at...