Props

[wayneakp]

Hi all

To recap I have been having a problem getting my engines to rev up to the manufacturers spec. Servicing etc made only a little difference so following advice from Clements, the prop people, I decided to take the plunge and go with their suggestion to lower the pitch to their calculations.

After a 4.30 a.m start this morning to drive to St.Neots, I got back in time to get Sea Jem back in and take her for a river trial (with Trade Plates of course). I am pleased that the engines now rev to exactly where they should at full throttle, the top speed being about the same as before as far as we could tell in the confines of the river.

I was in two minds whether to do this or not but I now feel the engines are straining less so that can only be good..right and the black smoke that was always present under load has much reduced.

regards

Wayne

[mbird]

Excellent news Wayne That has got to be reducing the torque load on the engines at full throttle so can only be a good thing IMHO!

(ps the bracket is just the job mate, thank you)

[Antares_9]

You have done the right thing Wayne, the engines are designed to be able to rev comfortably and overloading only does damage and increases consumption.

[senator]

Your ship is certainly a lot better prepared than it was at Easter, now you just need the sea time.

Are you going to be along Whitsun?

[wayneakp]

Hi Ian

Yes we do intend being there at Whitsun - subject to dates. I have to be in London on the Friday so need to be back on the Thursday, and would prefer at least one other boat going back that day too.

We are going to try and get a run out to sea before.

best regards

Wayne

ps - how are the stairs?

[Guest]

Hi Wayne as I said Clement are masters of this black art

Your top speed will probably still be the same but with less load on the engines and will keep the turbo's happy

Look forward to seeing you in Southwold.

Jonathan

[senator]

good to hear it Wayne,

[smitch6]

and i just thought you wanted to see your boat sitting in the slings on the hoist lol

[baz1033]

Hi glad you got them sorted. just a question does your 33 have rope cutters fitted as last week at clements they told me that they can cost up to 2 knots and if fitted incorectlly a couple more knots will be lost.

We will be down tomorrow so if your around will see you there.

[wayneakp]

Hi Barry

I dont have rope cutters fitted.

See you tomorrow - I will be around

best regards