Stus-List Question on best fuel filter setup

I have some questions for your collective wisdom: what is the best fuel filter setup?First of all, I have to admit I just bought a Sabre 38 (1986). We are en route home from Essex CT to Bass Harbor ME. We were going through fairly rough seas yesterday entering Buzzards Bay and the engine died - bac

Re: Stus-List Question on best fuel filter setup

Hi Damian! Congrats on the new boat!! I don't have an answer for you but very interested in the conversation!! You should think about joining the Sabre list serve too. Its pretty active. Not as much as this but, still active. I joined them during my boat shopping because The Sabre 38MKI

Re: Stus-List Question on best fuel filter setup

Per instruction from the best diesel mechanics I know, I run a 30 micron filter in my Racor and a 5 or 10 in my engine filter. I don't wonder that your 2 micron filter clogged as soon as your roiled the fuel in your tank. I'm surprised it took that long to stop the engine. A useful addition to ease

Re: Stus-List Question on best fuel filter setup

Andy, If you calculate how much water can condense in the fuel tank you would find that the amount is miniscule. The main source of water in the fuel tank is the crumbled O ring at the fuel cap. If you keep a full tank on a hot day, the fuel may expand and leak through the vent. Many marinas f

Re: Stus-List Question on best fuel filter setup

I haven't actually re-checked my engine manual but IIRC the stock engine filter (primary? ) for a Yanmar 3HM35F is 2 micron. The boat came with a Racor 200FG installed between the tank and the engine which I believe makes this the (secondary?). Recent discussions on this list have led me to recon

Re: Stus-List Question on best fuel filter setup

Hi Damian I have the w33 and this just happens to me on a sail to jewel island after delivery of 35 hours no issues. But let my fuel drop to 1/3 and it clogged with. A 2 micron. I just filled the racor w fuel and it self primed no issues getting back to mooring but I am pulling he tank and cl

Re: Stus-List engine shut-off t-handle repair or replacement

Dave, Thanks for the suggestion. I did look at Lee Valley, but I did not find what you did. I bought the handle and installed. The total cost $2.50 (CAD). https://www.dropbox.com/s/8w4rk7hjs29j66r/20170628_202718.jpg?dl=0 Thanks Marek Sent from Mail

Stus-List Northstar Explorer S310 Paddlewheel Axle

Hi Listers, A well intentioned crew member tried to remove my speed transducer from the hull this evening and managed to lose the pin that holds the paddlewheel in the transducer. It is a Northstar Explorer S310. I have the paddlewheel, and just need that axle. Does anyone know where to source som