@richard-garlant
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Hi
I want to fit storm covers on Latorchee and was wondering if anyone had already done this and could you advise.
Cheers
Richard
Thanks very much to you both for your help.
I thought at first it was a sea cock for the forward heads and that the PO had decided to change the intake location.
I’m more inclined now to think it may have been a Speedo. I think when she’s next out the water I’ll remove the fitting and glass it over.
Once again much appreciated
Richard
Hi Duncan
I’m not sure if this isn’t an installation ordered by a previous owner.
We only have the lower keel tank.
Unless Latorchee is the odd one out.
Richard
Thanks Van
That’s great. I hope I never need to use one. I’ve fitted some very strong deck cleats aft but need to beef up the backing plate.
Thanks for your help
Richard
Hi Peter
I know it’s a long time since we started this discussion. Did you make the Jordan drouge? I’ve been reading about various types and have decided on one as well. What length did you settle on?
Richard
Hi Jeff
I have a feeling I’m going to have to empty the tank and do exactly what you suggested.
Richard
Hi Federico
I am not sure if this is what your after but I am assuming your talking about the box or boxes that are fixed either side of the mizzen mast.We had ours made to take the gas bottles and double up as seats.When we bought Latorchee she had one larger box.If you want the dimensions I can post them.Cheers
Richard
Hi Marilyn and Van. Our rudder actually snapped in half. We had to rebuild with metal framework and fibreglass. We are in Zanzibar at the moment for our son’s wedding but once we are back in the UK I will post some photos and a better description.
Hi everyone.
if any of you have an Aries fitted could you let me have some ideas on how you run the control lines back to the wheel steering.
Photos would be great or a sketch.
Happy sailing
Richard
Hi Jackie
No problem I will see what I can dig up. If I am still having problems I may take you up on that. All best and thanks for replying
Richard
Quote:Quote from Jackie on November 18, 2011, 16:45
we use an Aries windvane – good but not really for Med sailing. Plan to experiment next year with a tiller pilot attached.Hi
Would you be able to upload some photos of the quick release wheel cetre hub and dimensions . I need to get one made up.
Your help would be very much appreciated.Richard
I am delighted that we have the opportunity to get hold of some tableware with the logo. Yes please we would be happy to purchse a set of 10 mugs,plates both small and large, bowls in the sizes already suggested .
Coffee mug: 3.375″ diameter (or 8.5 cm)
small plate: 7″ diameter (or 17.8 cm)
larger plate: 9″ diameter (or 22.9 cm)
bowls: 5.375″ diameter (or 13.7 cm)I guess shipping via UPS or FED X would be best for most.
Richard and Nicola
Hi Marilyn
Thanks for the link that’s helped us see what we are up against. I think we settled on something in the mud that so prevalent in the Bristol Channel.
I have another question that you may be able to help with. I have recently purchased an Aries and was looking for some photos of the installation on a 38?Richard
Sorry to hear about the engine problems.
First check the obvious, no air being drawn into the system and the delivery pump is not leaking back through the return valves. A lift pump has a gauze filter inside the dome. This is often forgotten. Take the nut off the top and clean with some diesel, make sure the gasket (flat o ring under the dome) is not out of place when you put it back as she will draw air. Also check that the bolt or ring or copper washer is intact. To check the lift pump valve seating you can take the pump off and hold you thumb on the pressure side if pressure dies when you stroke the pump lever you have a diagnosis of valve failure if the pressure under your thumb drops off rapidly. The lift pump lever works off a cam which pushes the pump lever up and down. (sometimes if this lever is on top of the cam you may have difficulty bleeding the motor at the lift pump does not achieve full flow stroke, just turn the motor over a couple of degrees to release the lever from tdc)
The most likely cause of any diesel engine hunting however is the governor in the injector pump. The diesel governor has a centrifugal weight which is counterbalanced by linkages and springs. I would check to see that all ball and socket fittings externally are sound and have no play.
For an engine to die at low rpm it is either fuel starvation from dirty filters or air in the suction side, you will never introduce air after the lift pump as this is the pressurised side.
For an engine to die down at low rpm if the fuel system is the problem (not compression related issues) it is fuel starvation, air in the diesel, low idle setting or worn pump injector pump.
Incidentally a diesel pump has two form of lubrication, one being the engine oil which lubricates the driver gear to the timing gear and the other is the diesel itself which keeps all the parts that control flow such as the metering valve cool and not sticking. (If you find your engine oil level rising its likely that the seal between the two has worn). Sometimes if the metering valve gets gummed you may find the engine takes off at an alarming rate or idles very high. It’s very important to keep fuel clean.
To diagnose internal pump linkage problems first disconnect the throttle cable from the throttle arm on the pump. Make sure all body parts and clothing are out of harms way. Start the motor and physically hold the linkage as steady as you can (I have used vice grips before on various motors and they do the trick). Try various levels of rpm if the problem persists the pump is the likely cause.
To test for fault injectors keep the engine running at idle and crack off the injector pipe to the injectors in turn, you will soon see which one does not make much difference.All the best
Richard
Hi Marilyn
I am not sure if these photos are helpful but I posted them on our web site http://www.latorchee.com
on the last page. I already had a hole drilled in the upright of the pushpit and just had to drill up through the centre of the four retaining bolts to get to the bottom of the tube.Richard
Hi Marilyn
We are in the process of rewiring La Torchee and I just completed the deck lights last week. We have a flat plate on the upright of the pulpit onto which I have installed a green and red either side. The stern light is on the upright tubing of the starboard pushpit. I will try and work out how to post a photo. Also I rewired the deck and mast navigation lights through indipendent switches.
Ps I dont suppose anyone could tell me how to get cable down the mast for the steaming and mast deck light, I am having the devil of a job trying to do it as the previous owner has filled it in part with foam. The wiring in the mast has turned black and brittle so hence the rewire.
Richard
Hi Trevor
I had to cut the mounting studs off La Torchee with a hacksaw to get at the steering box properly. Once off I could get at the locking nut and then a puller was used. Soak the taper with penetrating fluid and once this has hopefully eased the corrosion apply pressure with the puller and tap gently. She may give way suddenly so make sure its not going to fall apart and land or hit anything vital.
Good luck
Richard
If Jeff can confirm I think this is the wiper motor in the Vetus catalouge my pages are different go to
http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/fd2b8fee#/fd2b8fee/1
page 196 /197
http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/fd2b8fee#/fd2b8fee/196Regards Richard
Hi Adrian
I had the windscreen off during the fit out of La Torchee, I thought about replacing the rubber seals and was going to use automotive window rubber which is avaliable at auto trim suppliers.
Richard
