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bluewaters003 · 08-01-2017, 09:17

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Originally Posted by Cockeye429

Strike Marine Salvage Sales, Inc.
Salvage Yard · Alandco
3635 SW 30th Avenue, Ft Lauderdale, 33312
LRM@MarineSalvageSale.com

They seem to be specializing in westerbeke parts

That looks like a good contact thanks

Kenomac · 08-01-2017, 09:31

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Originally Posted by bluewaters003

Thanks I did find them online. But they didn't have a head gasket. A few things there I can use

'Seems to me like you have the situation under control and moving forward. You should maybe take the CF helm more often until the two of you get used to things.

Regarding Westerbeke parts: We have a Westerbeke generator onboard, and since the parts are quite expensive, I've tried to substitute parts in the past without much luck. Westerbeke tends to machine the parts in such a way that many aftermarket or substitute brands don't fit properly, which can lead to much frustration. Even something as simple as a Johnson water pump impeller for the Westerbeke, the pin is sized just a hair smaller, so the aftermarket or Johnson impeller won't fit.

The frustration lies in that you wait for the substitue part to arrive, only to discover that you must do it all over again via Westerbeke.

Good luck.

Ken

Cockeye429 · 08-01-2017, 09:31

Upper Gasket Set - UGS-K4F

Exile · 08-01-2017, 09:34

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Originally Posted by Mike OReilly

I think this forum would be a lot more useful and interesting if some of us chose to lurk more and type less.

Might be less entertaining though

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So very true -- on both counts!

bluewaters003 · 08-01-2017, 09:38

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Originally Posted by Kenomac

'Seems to me like you have the situation under control and moving forward. You should maybe take the CF helm more often until the two of you get used to things.

Regarding Westerbeke parts: We have a Westerbeke generator onboard, and since the parts are quite expensive, I've tried to substitute parts in the past without much luck. Westerbeke tends to machine the parts in such a way that many aftermarket or substitute brands don't fit properly, which can lead to much frustration. Even something as simple as a Johnson water pump impeller for the Westerbeke, the pin is sized just a hair smaller, so the aftermarket or Johnson impeller won't fit.

The frustration lies in that you wait for the substitue part to arrive, only to discover that you must do it all over again via Westerbeke.

Good luck.

Ken

Very good advice I often deal with this in my industry as well.

Kenomac · 08-01-2017, 09:38

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Originally Posted by Gafferfan

Good day all!

As a lurker I have been surprised by some of the responses made by Ken and when I first posted upon my initial arrival got into it with him. I am proud to say it was easier to "Be Nice" and I look forward to the day I get to go for a ride in Ken's Ferrari

OTOH I think sitting and getting to know him better over a beer in the cockpit of one of our boats would be alright too.....

Hi Ken!

you sure can stir the pot and make me shudder....

Cold as up hell here in the "motherland" I hope you are staying warm.

I enjoy the forum and thank you Mods for the great jobs you do.

Be well all!

You're welcome onboard anytime, our cockpit is always open to all CF members.

Today it's 10 degrees F here in Whooville, just North of Boston with a wind chill of -1F. Or to those who speak metric, it's -12C with a wind chill of -24C. Snowed six inches last night, but it's beautiful today. I was out in the woods photographing the snow scenes early this morning for a few hours.

Exile · 08-01-2017, 09:43

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Originally Posted by Kenomac

You're welcome onboard anytime, our cockpit is always open to all CF members.

Oyster-Shmoyster. How about a ride in the Ferrari??

Kenomac · 08-01-2017, 09:56

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Originally Posted by Exile

Oyster-Shmoyster. How about a ride in the Ferrari??

Unfortunately we rarely drive them; my new job is less than 3 miles from the bunker.

seabreez · 08-01-2017, 10:18

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Originally Posted by Byrdman

First of all, I'm new to CF,

And for those of you that are saying to yourselves who the hell do I think I am to question the expertise of the experts, I'm late 40's Florida native looking to retire and join the cruising life 5 years from now. Yes I am a newbie to cruising, but old enough to know humanity and young enough to lend a helping hand if needed and when I do get out there on the water full time, I hope im not in the same anchorage as most of you.

Just an outsider looking in and disappointed in what I saw... I'm out

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I have not read the 30 page report... however when you join a forum you take from it and in my view I try to give more than take. I have been in rescue work for 31 years and have stopped counting at 716 rescues. I still do some for training of others who want to help. If some people did not want to jump in to help, you are not placed in a position to evaluate why or why not they decided to do what they did nor are you in a position to give an opinion and slam down a forum like this one. If you nose is out of joint... you still have your opinion. Do not sucker the other members to your game and try to send them on a guilt trip. Hate to see you leave... you could learn... but then I say to "myself" let the ones who want to have fun continue to have fun and the ones who want to leave... just go and vaporize and no one will know.... As you quoted, "Just an outsider looking in and disappointed in what I saw... I'm out." Follow your dreams...

I have been on the water for a long long long time and still am. I travel with my personal boat. I am now retired and also working part time on a tug boat. You can also learn a lot from me as I did many years in teaching trades in electronics, electrical, construction, welding stick, mig and tig, drafting, design of boats and boat building and racing, mechanical in automotive and industrial, in gas and diesel rebuilds, rescue work inshore and offshore. I have also taught rescue work to Police, Coast Guard and locals in Canada, US, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Mexico and others. I also am a specialist in locating for recovery, when some ones disappears and goes missing.

I really like this forum and I will continue enjoying the conversations...

meatservo · 08-01-2017, 10:23

And I thought all the drama queen crap had actually subsided nicely.
This thread seemed to be going back on track to resolve the op's original issue.

Let's back of for a while and stay positive...

meatservo

Kenomac · 08-01-2017, 11:07

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Originally Posted by bluewaters003

Very good advice I often deal with this in my industry as well.

Bluewaters and Carebear,

Can I make a suggestion.....

Begin a new thread on your Westerbeke rebuild, and let's put the past four days or so behind us regarding the two threads which generated a mountain of.......

Welcome aboard.

carebear1968 · 08-01-2017, 11:07

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Originally Posted by meatservo

And I thought all the drama queen crap had actually subsided nicely.
This thread seemed to be going back on track to resolve the op's original issue.

Let's back of for a while and stay positive...

meatservo

Well said meatservo. It does make it difficult to read the real helping CF folks . Have to filter through all the rest I guess. Is what we've been doing. It's getting better tho. Thanks [emoji1]

bluewaters003 · 08-01-2017, 11:10

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Originally Posted by Kenomac

Bluewaters and Carebear,

Can I make a suggestion.....

Begin a new thread on your Westerbeke rebuild, and let's put the past four days or so behind us regarding the two threads which generated a mountain of.......

Welcome aboard.

I was thinking the exact same thing