Hi David
Ah, the surprises of a new (old) boat. Good times. Mine was leaking
seacocks.
Probably worth trying to tighten the bolts for the strut while still in
the water, I would. I don't see it making anything worse. Best access
to that strut area would be to shut off the port cockpit drain seacock
and pull off the hose from it, this will allow you to get back in there
without as many contortions (but still not a good time). I've spent
quality time in there installing the autopilot, and also had the strut off.
If the bolts stick up enough it would be worth gently grasping the
exposed end of the bolt to prevent it from spinning, and tighten the nut
using an open end wrench.
And if the engine is a 3GM it is my understanding that a fair bit of
shaking isn't unusual at low RPM, mine is fairly annoying at < 1000
RPM. It is OK at 1200 and up though.
Graham Collins
Secret Plans
C&C 35-III #11
On 2020-06-28 4:40 p.m., David Swensen via CnC-List wrote:
My new to me 1985 35 MKIII was launched a week and a half ago. On the
trip from Newport RI to Salem, MA last weekend, the bilge pump was
getting a periodic workout. The water pump was leaking like a sieve,
so as soon as I could I replaced the pump ( seals to bearings was
toast so beyond rebuild). I thought my bilge pump could rest. Not so.
It is still going off every 5 -6 minutes, just for a quick burst,
removing maybe a cup of water. After a sleepless night last night, I
paddled out to the boat this morning and traced the leak to behind the
propeller shaft log. There are 4 bolts that I could see after
contorting myself behind the fuel tank. I assume they are mounting
bolts for the strut. These bolts were wet and showed some
corrosion,and were the apparent source of the stream of water
legging under the engine and eventually to the bilge. The PO claimed
the boat was bone dry (Not so said the boat yard in RI). The surveyor
did not pick up on anything in this area. The boat had been on the
hard for 2 years.
I have a feeling this may be a short season and I will likely need to
haul the boat to repair. Has anyone had this problem?
Engine mounts are in need of replacement, too. Lots of shaking under
1800 rpm. This is probably a contributing factor?
Yes, I have a solar panel to try to keep the battery charged for the
bilge pump.
Thanks.
David Swensen
Freya
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