Monthly Archives: May 2015



 

 Emptied fuel filter and 90% water. Purchased 5 gallons from gas station to get me to fuel dock. Added 16 gallons at gas dock.  Engine ran up to 4100 RPMs out to 695 bridge. Shut down engine and restarted. … Continue reading →

 Rebuilt fuel pump, installed new floats, needle valves and seats. Reinstalled and cleaned everything. 

 Started the day changing fuel filter on whaler which was almost all water. Engine ran very smooth after replacing filter. However, Outboard would only rev to 3100 and 25knts. 

 Why should the kids have all the fun.?Decided to pull the Laser out from below the deck and have some fun while Alex and his friends are at NERYC Sailing Team practice.  On the way home we picked up … Continue reading →

EditEdit    Started the day sanding a sliding door from the trawler and then headed to St. Michaels Maritime Museum for the 50 anniversary party. Met up with the Eller’s on Swim Lessons – their Catalina 42.  Enjoyed … Continue reading →

 I thought we would do a simple tune up on the motor.  Ended up: Adjusting timing Idle adjustment  Flipping throttle remote so level does not hit console Adjusting tach – was reading 200 high Ran out of fuel and … Continue reading →

 I finally dropped the whaler in the water. We put new seals in the lower unit over the winter. Engine started right up but would not shift into gear.  Ended up pulling it out at the ramp. Dropped the … Continue reading →