Hi,

It runs, it runs, it RUNS!!!!

Finished off the exhaust, checked the checklist, turned the key, and at 1:07
pm PST, Far Cove's new engine officially sprang to life.

It's quiet, vibration-free, and POWERFUL. I think the prop is too "steep" -
it's supposed to get to 3000rpm WOT, and although it's still too new to run it
WOT, it looks like it only gets to about 2600. OTOH, I make 3.5 knots at idle! I
did a "speed run" (same rpm, both directions, average the results) at 2000 rpm
and I got just over 6.5 knots. So, if the engine can push the boat at 6.5 at
2000, I'm guessing once it's loosened up a bit and has the right prop, I'll
probably get over 7, maybe 7.5 (hull speed). Yay!

A few minor problems. The prop, of course. The idle is too high, but I think
I'll leave it there until it's been broken in a bit - I hear idling is not good
for a brand-new engine. And the throttle doesn't stay put - the friction
adjustment needs adjusting.

And there's all the stuff that still needs to be done - I have to mount the
control panel, insulate the exhaust riser, put the panels back, clean up...

But that's Stage III - Stage II is now complete: Far Cove is a boat again,
rather than a "project". Think I'll motor out to English Bay, tomorrow, maybe
even Snug Cove...

YAY!!!!

Lloyd Sumpter
"Far Cove" Catalina 36 - a boat again!

Congratulations, it's always great to get back on the water after
being laid up for awhile.

What's your best guess on the correct pitch?

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On Sat, 21 Feb 2004 20:10:42 -0800, "Lloyd Sumpter"
wrote:
Hi,

It runs, it runs, it RUNS!!!!

Finished off the exhaust, checked the checklist, turned the key, and at 1:07
pm PST, Far Cove's new engine officially sprang to life.

It's quiet, vibration-free, and POWERFUL. I think the prop is too "steep" -
it's supposed to get to 3000rpm WOT, and although it's still too new to run it
WOT, it looks like it only gets to about 2600. OTOH, I make 3.5 knots at idle! I
did a "speed run" (same rpm, both directions, average the results) at 2000 rpm
and I got just over 6.5 knots. So, if the engine can push the boat at 6.5 at
2000, I'm guessing once it's loosened up a bit and has the right prop, I'll
probably get over 7, maybe 7.5 (hull speed). Yay!

A few minor problems. The prop, of course. The idle is too high, but I think
I'll leave it there until it's been broken in a bit - I hear idling is not good
for a brand-new engine. And the throttle doesn't stay put - the friction
adjustment needs adjusting.

And there's all the stuff that still needs to be done - I have to mount the
control panel, insulate the exhaust riser, put the panels back, clean up...

But that's Stage III - Stage II is now complete: Far Cove is a boat again,
rather than a "project". Think I'll motor out to English Bay, tomorrow, maybe
even Snug Cove...

YAY!!!!

Lloyd Sumpter
"Far Cove" Catalina 36 - a boat again!

On Sat, 21 Feb 2004 20:10:42 -0800, "Lloyd Sumpter"
wrote:

Hi,

It runs, it runs, it RUNS!!!!

Congratulations!!!

Later,

Tom
S. Woodstock, CT
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Basic Fishing Program:

10 - Fish
20 - Eat
30 - Sleep
40 - Goto 10

Lloyd Sumpter wrote:
Hi,

It runs, it runs, it RUNS!!!!

Finished off the exhaust, checked the checklist, turned the key, and at 1:07
pm PST, Far Cove's new engine officially sprang to life.


Lloyd Sumpter
"Far Cove" Catalina 36 - a boat again!


Cool beans, Lloyd...

There's something special about those diesels when they work right.
Congratulations.

Lloyd Sumpter wrote in message
...
Hi,

It runs, it runs, it RUNS!!!!

Finished off the exhaust, checked the checklist, turned the key, and at
1:07
pm PST, Far Cove's new engine officially sprang to life.

It's quiet, vibration-free, and POWERFUL. I think the prop is too
"steep" -
it's supposed to get to 3000rpm WOT, and although it's still too new to
run it
WOT, it looks like it only gets to about 2600. OTOH, I make 3.5 knots at
idle! I
did a "speed run" (same rpm, both directions, average the results) at 2000
rpm
and I got just over 6.5 knots. So, if the engine can push the boat at 6.5
at
2000, I'm guessing once it's loosened up a bit and has the right prop,
I'll
probably get over 7, maybe 7.5 (hull speed). Yay!

A few minor problems. The prop, of course. The idle is too high, but I
think
I'll leave it there until it's been broken in a bit - I hear idling is not
good
for a brand-new engine. And the throttle doesn't stay put - the friction
adjustment needs adjusting.

And there's all the stuff that still needs to be done - I have to mount
the
control panel, insulate the exhaust riser, put the panels back, clean
up...

But that's Stage III - Stage II is now complete: Far Cove is a boat
again,
rather than a "project". Think I'll motor out to English Bay, tomorrow,
maybe
even Snug Cove...

YAY!!!!

Lloyd Sumpter
"Far Cove" Catalina 36 - a boat again!

On Sun, 22 Feb 2004 00:02:21 +0000, Wayne. wrote:

Congratulations, it's always great to get back on the water after being laid up
for awhile.

What's your best guess on the correct pitch?


That's a Good Question.

It's 10 inches right now (14x10). IF I'm correct about 2600 being the WOT, I'd
say 9 inches still be too much, and 8 is about right (based on percentages: 10% is
2860, 20% is 3120). BUT, if the WOT is closer to 2700 or 2750, 9 inches would be
about right.

So we'll wait and see. Far Cove is coming out again in April for a hull
cut-polish and bottom paint, so I can change the prop then.

Lloyd Sumpter
"Far Cove" Catalina 36

"Lloyd Sumpter" wrote in message ...
Hi,

It runs, it runs, it RUNS!!!!

Finished off the exhaust, checked the checklist, turned the key, and at 1:07
pm PST, Far Cove's new engine officially sprang to life.

It's quiet, vibration-free, and POWERFUL. I think the prop is too "steep" -
it's supposed to get to 3000rpm WOT, and although it's still too new to run it
WOT, it looks like it only gets to about 2600. OTOH, I make 3.5 knots at idle! I
did a "speed run" (same rpm, both directions, average the results) at 2000 rpm
and I got just over 6.5 knots. So, if the engine can push the boat at 6.5 at
2000, I'm guessing once it's loosened up a bit and has the right prop, I'll
probably get over 7, maybe 7.5 (hull speed). Yay!

A few minor problems. The prop, of course. The idle is too high, but I think
I'll leave it there until it's been broken in a bit - I hear idling is not good
for a brand-new engine. And the throttle doesn't stay put - the friction
adjustment needs adjusting.

And there's all the stuff that still needs to be done - I have to mount the
control panel, insulate the exhaust riser, put the panels back, clean up...

But that's Stage III - Stage II is now complete: Far Cove is a boat again,
rather than a "project". Think I'll motor out to English Bay, tomorrow, maybe
even Snug Cove...

YAY!!!!

Lloyd Sumpter
"Far Cove" Catalina 36 - a boat again!

Congrats, Lloyd!