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02-23-2019, 01:44 AM
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Lt. Commander
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Spokane, WA
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I would suggest staying as close to land as possible. Top off your fuel and pump your waste prior to crossing the St. George's Channel.
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02-23-2019, 09:54 AM
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Lt. JG
Join Date: Feb 2019
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Thank you for your input, I was thinking more of engine reliability and endurance over longer passage but I tend to agree and will initially look at shortest route to the Uk and head down. Many thanks
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03-05-2019, 02:22 PM
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Lt. JG
Join Date: Feb 2019
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I had trouble starting the old lady this morning, she starts alright now but engine alarm is still sounding.......oil pressure and temp okay ......and ideas?
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03-05-2019, 04:26 PM
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Admiral
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Essex, Maryland
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The alarm will sound for one of three things; overheat, low oil pressure and low gear lube in the reservoir. The last is a common one. Note that the alarm system uses separate senders than the helm gauges so it's possible to have a bad alarm sender even though the gauge is reading ok.
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03-06-2019, 07:24 AM
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Lt. JG
Join Date: Feb 2019
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Morning Mike,
Thank you for that information. I have checked oil reservoir and there doesnt appear to be much oil in there at all......will any good grade engine lube oil be good to fill up?
Once again many thanks, hope to venture out on Snannon later today......regards Liam
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03-06-2019, 09:39 AM
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Admiral
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Essex, Maryland
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Oceanmaster
Morning Mike,
Thank you for that information. I have checked oil reservoir and there doesnt appear to be much oil in there at all...��...will any good grade engine lube oil be good to fill up?
Once again many thanks, hope to venture out on Snannon later today......regards Liam ��
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Liam this is gear lube for the outdrive (leg) not the engine oil, you need top it off with the same gear lube that’s already in the drive. Have you ever had it changed? I use Mercruiser/Quicksilver high performance lube.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mercury-9...SABEgIHJ_D_BwE
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03-06-2019, 02:36 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 5,682
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Mercury/Quicksilver Gear Lube is 90Weight. I've only ever used Merc/Quicksilver brand.
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03-06-2019, 02:45 PM
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Lt. Commander
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Spokane, WA
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Liam, once you add HP 90 gear lube into the reservoir up to the full-to line. Then keep a close eye on it because it may go down considerably. Which will set off the alarm again. Now you to check for air in the outdrive.
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03-06-2019, 09:02 PM
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Lt. JG
Join Date: Feb 2019
Posts: 20
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Hi Mike, thank you for all the info, I have topped it up with the right lube and this has rectified the alarm. I took the boat out and although I am still having teething issues with other things, the gear lube has remained topped up.
Thank you for your help.
Liam
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03-07-2019, 01:10 AM
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Admiral
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Essex, Maryland
Posts: 10,606
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Oceanmaster
Hi Mike, thank you for all the info, I have topped it up with the right lube and this has rectified the alarm. I took the boat out and although I am still having teething issues with other things, the gear lube has remained topped up.
Thank you for your help.
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You’re welcome, enjoy.
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03-07-2019, 05:32 PM
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Captain
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Mn.
Posts: 664
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If you are unsure of the boat, and crossing a large body of open water that you have not crossed before I would rethink crossing alone and find a buddy boat to go with you!
Don
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