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Happy Jax 3
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Providing you use the correct fuel lines and fittings to meet BSS I can't imagine this to be a problem. It would definately save the hassle of fitting a second fuel tank. I had to do exactly this on my previous boat.
I think for the definative answer Antares 9 is the man.
:santawave: :santawave:
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Very impressive Ian
Looks like you have solved the problem of shaffing.
Amazing what you can do with a plug hole.
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Hi Ian
Is it an exhaust outlet for a heater system?
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Thanks for that Paul. I will give Alex a call.
Jill thanks for the advice I will proceed with caution. Just got out of hospital, I definitely don't want to be going back in.
Col
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Hi Gordon
I agree the fishing has improved over the last few years. However, I have noticed a sudden down turn in catches this season.
As stated in the link supplied by Perry the recent salt influx has made a difference. You may remember we had a previous salt wash earlier in the year also.
I do hope that this has not caused long term damage to stocks and hope that next season improves.
With regard to eels, I totaly agree, as a child every second catch was an eel and another hook of course! I think over the last 4 years I have only caught 2 eels. I am definitely not complaining.
Col
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You really want this Jonny don't you, keep guessing you will surely get there in the end.
I don't think you have mentioned Womack or South Walsham yet, give it a try!
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Oh Dear 'lol'
I think it is time for bed all brains seem to be falling out of gear.
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If the votes falls to the north, surely Ranworth would be the most sensible choice. You have the staithe, island and even floatilla's on the broad. Good access for boats and cars.
Oh! I nearly forgot a pub too.....
2nd choice could be the Lion Inn at Thurne. Very large family area, Plenty of moorings, you never know Sid may even crack a smile.
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At a Guess
On the Bure between Ranworth and Horning.
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Barry, It's coupled up to and displayed on a Raymarine C120 multi display via an onboard NMEA 2000 network, the engine data is fed direct from the ECU via a J1939 can bus to NMEA 2000 converter. I forget which GPS engine feeds the C120 as I have 2 for safety redundancy, one feeds the C120 Radar / Plotter Multi display and the other feeds a dedicated chart plotter so it could be a Ray 120 or a Ray 125 GPS engine that it is ultimately serviced by. Flipin' 'eck, looking at what I have just typed, it's a wonder it works at all.
Flipin' 'eck. Good choice of words. Confused, you will be!!
Im glad someone knows what they are doing. Well Barry, You did ask!
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Nice find Jonny,
They are still an impressive looking ship.
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Hi Barry & Olive
We purchased our boat earlier this year. It is a Aquafibre 38 duel steer lowliner built new in 1998 with the Nanni Diesel. It has a ZF gearbox. I have not accurately worked out the fuel consumption but it must be in the region of £1.00 per hour.
Our previous boat a Princess 32 with twin 140hp petrol engines used approx £50.00 a weekend. That would have taken us from Wayford Bridge to Horning/Ranwoth and back.
Hence fuel consumption it not an issue now. :-D :-D
What boat have you had your engine fitted into?
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Hi Barry & Olive
We also have a Nanni 4150. Excellent engine!
As far as red and white diesel goes, there is absolutly no differance in fomulation other than an added dye in the red diesel. Apart from cost of course. :x :x
Red diesel is a much reduced taxed diesel produced for agriculture and other non road uses. In simple terms, thanks to the EU this is being withdrawn from boating world in the UK next year.
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The boat in question was Santa Christina from the much-missed VIP Harvey Eastwood.
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Hi Jonzo
As a child I always looked out for the VIP Harvey Eastwood Santa Christina & If I remember correctly, the Santa Margarita. Always known as the best of the broads. Very modern for the time.
If fact last year a Santa Christina was up for sale at Waterside Marine at Potter Higham. Still a supurb looking craft!
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One other point to raise with the dealership is if it had any recall or service measures carried out to the software of the engine management system.
A further point! Is it manual or automatic?
If an auto and the filter has been replaced in the box as part of the service it is possible oil level is down causing slight slippage.
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Hi Simon
This is a drastic reduction in fuel economy, If you are confident with the manual checks you have carried out on this consumption and it has definitely only occurred since the service, I am sure that they will find something conclusive.
I have experienced new air filters being replaced and sections of the plastic packaging being left on the surface, even Air Mass sensors being damaged during the replacement of said filters. Wrong plug gaps if replaced can have an effect. The most common thing I have seen is handbrakes being over adjusted just enough to add resistance.
It is also possible that a pipe or hose has not been fitted correctly during the replacement of the air filter or a pipe being knocked of dring the service and air leaks giving incorrect air mass readings to the engine management systems, thus, over fuelling.
With the mileage covered I would find it highly unlikely if it is a blocked exhaust or cat.
But never rule out coincidental component failure. Very complex systems these days.
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Thanks Paul
I will give it a try
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Thanks for that Jim
If it is black tar varnish I will probably continue with it. It certainly kept if clean.
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Thanks all for the advice. Tar varnish or Bitchamin does not seem very environmentally friendly. Or is it? Although I don’t think any antifouling is.
Thanks for that Paul, I did not know that Alex now had the chandlery at Loddon. Must give him a call. Does anyone have the number?
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Thanks ANTARES_9
Have you had any experience with the inline pressure sensor as a level sender unit? May save drilling holes in tank.
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We have just had out boat lifted out for the winter season, this is the first lift since it was purchased earlier this year. It is an ex Castle Craft hire boat (GRP) approx 9 years old.
On washing down the hull, I have noticed that it appears to have std blue antifoul around the water line. However, underneath it has a black substance, almost tar like, but dry to the touch. Have not seen this before. Is this normal practice by the boat yards? If so where can it be purchased? I assume it must be cheaper than normal fresh water antifouls. I also have a concern regarding being environmentally friendly, If it is not the case can I cover it with a fresh water antifoul?
Any advice would be very much appreciated.
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I am looking to install a water tank level indicator. (You can guarantee you will run out of water when it is most inconvenient).
I am a little bit nervous of cutting holes in stainless steel tank to fit a sender unit. How can you ensure that no swarf will drop into the tank?
I have found a company Henderson Plastics that supply a kit for this purpose, it uses an inline pressure sensor to be installed in the outlet pipe adjacent to the tank. Has anyone used a system like this? If so how accurate is it?
Can anyone advise of any other suggestions or options available?
Your help would very much be appreciated.
Col & Lou
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Hi All
When we purchased our previous boat we had 2 Jack Russells hence the name Happy Jax
Earlier this year we changed boats, at that time we had lost one of our Jacks and aquired a Golden Retriever. (Happy Golden Jax seemed a bit of a mouthfull) Ended up with Happy Jax II. (More Original, huh!)
Col & Lou
Im glad someone knows what they are doing. 
battery recycling
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Hi Jonny
In the motor trade we get approx 50p per old battery. This value is offset against the cost to remove all our hazardous waste from site.. Although you can up this slightly if you take to a scrap metal yard.
I can remember 15 years ago we used to get £1.50 per battery from our local scrap metal man in a van. Nice little Christmas bonus back then. How times change!!