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Philpott said:
Sharing is caring. BTW does anyone have an engine they would like to share?
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Back in the mid 80s, a boat I was crewing on was anchored next to Mike at Fry's. He wore a Tilly back then.


There are two single cylinder Yanmars for sale on Craigslist. One is in boats for sale for 3K, and one is in boat parts for sale for $1200.
 
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There are two single cylinder Yanmars for sale on Craigslist. One is in boats for sale for 3K, and one is in boat parts for sale for $1200.
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Jackie, My 2 cents is a Yanmar 1-GM10 (single cylinder) would be a good little engine for DM. It's simple, light, economical and would move your boat at 5 knots at 2200 RPM. Yanmar 1's are high rev engines, and can be run up to 3400 RPM, although keeping it at 3000 or below is probably a good idea. Some complain about the vibration. But there are certain ranges of engine speed that minimize the vibrations. You'll find these engines aboard most of the Wyliecat 30's and would suggest going to look at one if you are serious. They burn a quart/hour of fuel at cruising speed...no kidding.
 
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Thanks, Skip. That is something we are looking for. There was a used one in San Rafael but someone got there first. It was the raw water that eventually destroyed my poor lost Engine by Dave. There were whole vast salt fields inside when Karl opened it up.

I went by to visit Cree today. My understanding is that sail boats can get around without engines altogether. Do you know anybody who has done that? hahaha. Ruben was there today, too. Said he went to Hawaii on his ensign without an engine. We laughed together. Those crazy singlehanders.

My friend Kees is coming over from Amsterdam for the Fiasco again. I told him that Dura Mater doesn't have an engine this year. He asked, "Does she still have sails?" We laughed. Bob J says he will tow us over if there's no wind. For baked goods. I can do that.

Tom Patterson laughed, said he never used an engine going up River. It's that damned return that would be so miserable without one. But it's miserable with one, so I'm not too worried. Now it's just a waiting game: "Here, engine engine, c'mere!"
 
Philpott said:
Thanks, Skip. That is something we are looking for. There was a used one in San Rafael but someone got there first. It was the raw water that eventually destroyed my poor lost Engine by Dave. There were whole vast salt fields inside when Karl opened it up.
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Yes, having salt water cooling a small diesel can be a recipe for eventual failure. Hot salt water turns into salt cakes, clogging the cooling system. On WILDFLOWER's Yanmar I would run fresh water through the cooling system every 6 months. And once/year flush it with a solution of vinegar and fresh water.
 
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sleddog said:
Yes, having salt water cooling a small diesel can be a recipe for eventual failure. Hot salt water turns into salt cakes, clogging the cooling system. On WILDFLOWER's Yanmar I would run fresh water through the cooling system every 6 months. And once/year flush it with a solution of vinegar and fresh water.
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That is a very very wise thing to to Sled. I had a 1GM in my Reimers and I always did that for it. We we were Yanmar dealers at Richmond Boat Works and I can't recall how many I installed, but take care of them and they run forever. Good luck finding one, dear Jackie !!!
 
You may recall I had a 1GM10 in Ragtime! (J/92). The boat weighed 5,500# and at 8-9 HP the engine was barely enough, even with an upgraded prop. One of the engines currently on Craigslist is a Yanmar YSB12. At 10-12 HP it's better suited to Dura Mater's heavier displacement - her old engine was 11 HP. I'm pretty sure the YSB12 is LH rotation and DM's old engine was RH, which means a new prop and maybe other issues, so DM's owner is proceeding cautiously. Please keep your eyes open - after the holidays I don't really need any more baked goods!
 
Thanks, Bob. Okay, if you find me one we'll have to barter, then.

Apparently the transmission is what drives the propeller? Not the prop. I'm not an engine guru. I just know how to change the oil and replace the impeller. There are lots of clean-looking engines on Ebay, but they are in places like Indiana and Massachusetts and ... Indonesia. So Craigslist seems to be the closest source, where I could go look at it, do a videotape and then send it to Cree. Good thing I have sails.
 
Jackie,

Sorry, I don’t have an engine for you, or expertise in those issues, but I do have a story. In the late 70’s, we were headed back to San Pedro from Alamitos Bay after some racing on a Cal 2-27 with a one-cylinder diesel (Yanmar, I think). Well after dark and into the evening glass-off, we came upon the varnished wood 12-Meter Weatherly (?), dead in the water and several miles from their home at Los Angeles Yacht Club in Fish Harbor. The boat had no engine, but I’m told there was a piano down below. They were a bit skeptical when offered a tow, but there was no one else around. It took a while, but eventually we were making a couple of knots. What surprised me was how far from their mooring they dropped the tow line and were able to coast past the mooring, then double back and pick it up.
 
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That is a very good story, Sam! Thank you. Well after dark, the intrepid Cal 2-27 tows another boat home. And with a piano, no less! Surely not an upright. Skeptical? Silly them! DM and I towed TAZ! to the start of a race on the cityfront one year. Towing makes friends.
 
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Jackie,

Sorry, I don’t have an engine for you, or expertise in those issues, but I do have a story. In the late 70’s, we were headed back to San Pedro from Alamitos Bay after some racing on a Cal 2-27 with a one-cylinder diesel (Yanmar, I think). Well after dark and into the evening glass-off, we came upon the varnished wood 12-Meter Weatherly (?), dead in the water and several miles from their home at Los Angeles Yacht Club in Fish Harbor. The boat had no engine, but I’m told there was a piano down below. They were a bit skeptical when offered a tow, but there was no one else around. It took a while, but eventually we were making a couple of knots. What surprised me was how far from their mooring they dropped the tow line and were able to coast past the mooring, then double back and pick it up.
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Great story! I knew the varnished 12 meter well from her days moored off Balboa Yacht Club and her winning most every race in S.Cal. at one time or another. She is #18, EASTERNER, designed by C.Raymond Hunt who also designed the Int. 110's, Boston Whaler, and the pretty Concordia yawl.

At the time you towed her, she was named NEWSBOY and owned by Jack Baillee, who hated engines in his fleet of meter boats. EASTERNER participated in the 1958, 1962, and 1964 Defender Trials for the America's Cup, but never did qualify for the Finals. At the time you towed EASTERNER, her displacement was 28 tons! No wonder she carried her momentum a long ways.

Here's a pic of EASTERNER Easterner.jpg

Not only did EASTERNER carry a 66 key piano below..but C.Raymond Hunt designed her atop his drafting board, a grand piano in the living room of his old farmhouse in Tilton, New Hampshire. Said Hunt, "A grand piano makes a fine place to work, right height, good shape.."
 
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At least one cat has crewed the Pacific Cup to Hawaii, "Snowball" aboard the 42' EL TIBURON in the 2000 race. At the conclusion of their passage, Snowball stayed aboard at anchor so as not to undergo quarantine. No problem, EL TIBURON's cabin was totally rigged out for Snowball's comfort.

But currently in the Sydney to Hobart Race that began on Boxing Day there is a feline problem, although I can't tell if it is tongue in cheek or not. Apparently the International Jury is preparing a protest against the Doublehanded entry SYLPH VI, a 1960 Alan Payne sloop entered in the two-handed division by Bob Williams, a retired navy officer.

The prospect of a protest against SYLPH VI is on the grounds there are actually three crew on board: Williams, his mate Chris Warren – and the ship’s cat, Oli.

Does the cat have the mandated safety training, qualifications and equipment? Did SYLPH VI pay the $75 per crew member charge for the Oli addition to their boat entry fee? These would be important questions for the International Jury to consider.

How would you rule? This is serious stuff. A good friend you all know was banned from the local J-24 class for racing with his dog aboard. What, did they think his pup would be hiking out, "paws over?"

Here's a photo of Oli prepping for the S2H.

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Great story! I knew the varnished 12 meter well from her days moored off Balboa Yacht Club and her winning most every race in S.Cal. at one time or another. She is #18, EASTERNER, designed by C.Raymond Hunt who also designed the Int. 110's, Boston Whaler, and the pretty Concordia yawl.

At the time you towed her, she was named NEWSBOY and owned by Jack Baillee, who hated engines in his fleet of meter boats. EASTERNER participated in the 1958, 1962, and 1964 Defender Trials for the America's Cup, but never did qualify for the Finals. At the time you towed EASTERNER, her displacement was 28 tons! No wonder she carried her momentum a long ways.

Here's a pic of EASTERNER View attachment 8843

Not only did EASTERNER carry a 66 key piano below..but C.Raymond Hunt designed her atop his drafting board, a grand piano in the living room of his old farmhouse in Tilton, New Hampshire. Said Hunt, "A grand piano makes a fine place to work, right height, good shape.."
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Easterner is now in charter out of Newport RI. When we held the 110 Nationals as part of Newport Race Week, my crew and I were out practicing and sailed right past Easterner. They stood at the rail and saluted us, and we returned the Salute. One C Raymond Hunt boat to another .
 
I heard a story years ago about an extremely well known Bay Area sailor, navigator and electronics whiz, who allegedly trained his rather large dog to sit on the high side of the boat in singlehanded races. And being involved in SSS rules writing at the time, I pondered how we might handle such a situation. The idea I came up with was that pets weighing no more than -- let's say -- 0.3% of the boat's displacement would be allowed without counting as a crew member.

Push never came to shove. It never got to the point that I seriously proposed the rule.

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Not the first time the Martin 243 NICE RACK has been down for the count, but probably the last, as she capsized and sank near Anita Rock today in cold, gusty conditions during the Golden Gate YC Manuel Fagundes Seaweed Soup Regatta. Fortunately Nick Grebe and crew on SC37 WILD CARD were nearby and rescued 3 crew. Kudos to skipper and crew of WILD CARD for their boat handling and seamanship. It could have ended badly. Their actions are Hanson Rescue Medal worthy. Hanson.jpeg

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