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Forum: General Discussion 07-12-2023, 09:21 PM
Replies: 5
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Posted By Per
thanks for your reply. indeed these gauges are...

thanks for your reply.
indeed these gauges are VDO
the problem does not seem to be related to one gauge, its across the board.
strange as this sounds it started with the instrument light switch,...
Forum: General Discussion 07-11-2023, 04:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,730
Posted By Per
I have towed my 13ft whaler behind my Blackfin. ...

I have towed my 13ft whaler behind my Blackfin.
When maneuvering and inside traffic areas/marinas I haveit tied on my aft corner with perhaps 4 ft of line, this has worked well - use bumpers as...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 07-11-2023, 03:33 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 242
Posted By Per
Bad Ground?

eh - have been doing fairly well without too many incidents this year.
however on our last trip, i early on noticed my sb alternator was out of range pushing over 15volt, had to slow down to apprx...
Forum: General Discussion 07-11-2023, 03:09 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,367
Posted By Per
if the prop is freewheeling the drag produced =...

if the prop is freewheeling the drag produced = the energy needed to spin the prop and shaft. in aviation terms this is sort of induced drag.


if the prop is locked, the drag produced is =...
Forum: General Discussion 07-11-2023, 02:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 554
Posted By Per
Bad ground?

eh - have been doing fairly well without too many incidents this year.
however on our last trip, i early on noticed my sb alternator was out of range pushing over 15volt, had to slow down to apprx...
Forum: Welcome Mat 02-16-2022, 08:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,713
Posted By Per
she runs 3208s - each is 375 hp goes 28 kts on...

she runs 3208s - each is 375 hp
goes 28 kts on wot, we cruise at around 15kts which is much more economical.
my previous boat was also not a true trawler though she had a hard time getting on a...
Forum: Other Trawler Systems 02-16-2022, 05:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,906
Posted By Per
Could I ask where you bought it, I am looking to...

Could I ask where you bought it, I am looking to replace a Norcold fridge.
thank you
Forum: General Discussion 02-16-2022, 04:43 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,767
Posted By Per
I have done a test on this subject. if my one...

I have done a test on this subject.
if my one prop is locked, the force is too strong for me to keep a straight line forward at any speed, in other words I am not able to maneuver at all, the boat...
Forum: Welcome Mat 02-16-2022, 03:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,713
Posted By Per
Long time, no see - I am back.

Hello Folks,


Had almost forgotten about this community.


I sold my trawler in 2014 (Californian 38 LRC) and was out of boating a few years.
I bought a 32ft Blackfin last year - back in...
Forum: Classifieds Archive - Closed To New Posts 02-18-2014, 12:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,812
Posted By Per
thank you , replied..

thank you , replied..
Forum: General Discussion 01-21-2014, 11:26 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,846
Posted By Per
I dont see much of an issue.. nothing i couldnt...

I dont see much of an issue.. nothing i couldnt live with and to me it is much different than having and sharing my wife.

1) One partner is using the boat and there's a major mechanical failure...
Forum: General Discussion 01-15-2014, 01:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,846
Posted By Per
This is very interesting information George, I...

This is very interesting information George, I would like to discuss in more details and will send a pm to you.
regards,
Per
Forum: Californian 01-08-2014, 01:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,089
Posted By Per
Thank you Oliver and Craig. Al, I am not...

Thank you Oliver and Craig.
Al, I am not leaving the boating world - just taking a leave of absence. I will never leave boating but I have too many obligations currently - not financially but...
Forum: General Discussion 01-08-2014, 12:55 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 830
Posted By Per
selling our 1982 38' Californian

We are not out of boating, just want to take a break and see some worldwide destinations.
Anyone interested have a look here:...
Forum: Californian 01-08-2014, 12:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,089
Posted By Per
Selling my 38' LRC Californian

see here for details:

https://www.trawlerforum.com/forums/s9/1982-californian-lrc-38-sale-ca-13230.html
Forum: Classifieds Archive - Closed To New Posts 01-08-2014, 11:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,812
Posted By Per
1982 Californian LRC 38' for sale in CA.

My family and I have decided to sell our Californian.
Since I know the Californian boat lovers are on this forum this is the very first offering.
We have had her for 3+ years and enjoyed many trips...
Forum: Power Systems 10-15-2013, 02:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,506
Posted By Per
update: changed plugs, fuel lines and fuel...

update:
changed plugs, fuel lines and fuel filter. as a last resort added a fuel treatment..
no improvement.
next is carb cleaning, if still no good then i guess need a tune up.

thanks for all...
Forum: Power Systems 10-08-2013, 01:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,506
Posted By Per
very good, i highly appreciate everyones...

very good, i highly appreciate everyones responses.
checking the plugs and fuel filter, hoping that is it..
Forum: Power Systems 10-07-2013, 07:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,506
Posted By Per
Outboard not accelerating

I have zilch outboard mech experience but by the sounds of it, that is about to change :banghead::banghead::banghead:

I have a 40 HP 2 stroke Suzuki on my dinghy.
Its been running really well, up...
Forum: Power Systems 08-28-2013, 06:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,491
Posted By Per
you just cost me $20 for 2 rolls Al! but man i...

you just cost me $20 for 2 rolls Al!
but man i wish i had this stuff last week when we had a small air-leak in an mattress :blush:
Forum: Power Systems 08-28-2013, 06:33 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 20,090
Posted By Per
Those moorings are easy as long as the wind is...

Those moorings are easy as long as the wind is down the line more or less, if the wind is not in your favor it is a good thing the harbor patrol is so helpful
BTW, i just got back today from 7 days...
Forum: Power Systems 08-16-2013, 06:48 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 20,090
Posted By Per
thats a very fair rate imho. i did that a few...

thats a very fair rate imho.
i did that a few years ago and think it was more than a BOAT but they also added a gauge so that I can check the fuel level at the helm.
dont know about the mix og alu...
Forum: Power Systems 08-16-2013, 06:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,491
Posted By Per
thanks for all the replies the fitting i have...

thanks for all the replies
the fitting i have looks like a 3/8 jic.
what i did was to purchase a reverso jabsco pump installed on a 4 gallon bucket.
i fitted the hose with some rigged adaptor and...
Forum: Power Systems 08-15-2013, 02:34 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 20,090
Posted By Per
btw, those filters are marked 01-09-06; perhaps...

btw, those filters are marked 01-09-06; perhaps time to replace those?
Forum: Power Systems 08-15-2013, 01:06 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 20,090
Posted By Per
clearly fuel is coming from the tank(s) in...

clearly fuel is coming from the tank(s) in position 6 o'clock
the device could be a pump or perhaps it could be a vacum / air sensor?
if it is a pump and it is disconnected it would potentially...
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