tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5544524550978029601.post5922671740466181555..comments2023-07-12T10:56:18.588-04:00Comments on S/V Veranda: S/V Verandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04738948023678971536noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5544524550978029601.post-75122583560839882302014-07-16T09:49:50.318-04:002014-07-16T09:49:50.318-04:00I hear you on the float switches. I have three bac...I hear you on the float switches. I have three backup sw's. When I worked with machines we would throw out 40 yr old equipment and strip off the switches which would still be fine after millions of cycles in all kinds of nasty shit. Amazing how a float switch can fail so often just sitting there in your bilge. I know, salt water and all but still, they have to be some pretty crappy switches.<br />Latitude 43https://www.blogger.com/profile/09482326023480150403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5544524550978029601.post-37416476361021354852014-07-08T14:04:22.314-04:002014-07-08T14:04:22.314-04:0043, The most common repeated failures I see are bi...43, The most common repeated failures I see are bilge pump float switches. I seem to replace an awful lot of those and I've never met a Fisher Panda 4.2 KW generator that could be depended on. Other than that failures seem to be related to a lack of maintenance....<br /><br />Somedayisle, We're here until the end of October ish. As far as I'm concerned there are 2 yard choices. Port Annapolis Marina is a nice place with a good mechanical repair staff. Jabins Yacht Yard has several travel lifts and a huge yard. They don't do any work on the boats but there are several qualified repair services on site. You can do your own boat work at either place. I work for a high quality mobile repair service. My boss is mondo finicky and it shows in our work. There are several good choices here in Annapolis with the exception being Annapolis Horror Boat Yard, avoid them unless your a masochist. S/V Verandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04738948023678971536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5544524550978029601.post-56066909004181181982014-07-07T22:42:40.517-04:002014-07-07T22:42:40.517-04:00We were down at the boat and spent the 4th on Galv...We were down at the boat and spent the 4th on Galveston Beach. Went to the bar for lunch and soon it was filling with the yellow and gold jerseys of Brazil on one side and the red and blue of Columbia on the other. I told my wife we were staying to watch the game and watch the crowd. South American fans can be pretty entertaining. Good game and fans from both sides created a fun atmosphere.<br />How long are you guys going to stay there? Would you recommend the yard you are working for?<br />Pat and JoanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5544524550978029601.post-79547431418219594042014-07-04T20:40:43.139-04:002014-07-04T20:40:43.139-04:00We actually watched a game today. Germany v France...We actually watched a game today. Germany v France. Not bad. We were with a group which helps. Not sure I could just stare at the game the whole time without a distraction. Kind of like baseball. Can they knock it off with the fake injuries? I realize the strategy but WTF its un-manly. Not sure a secret stopwatch for the ref is a bonus either. I think you can buy a wireless scoreboard with remote for $500. I bet Vegas would love game time kept by the ref and the ref only in football. <br /><br />So Bill with your repair experience are you seeing any common failures with diesels like fuel pumps, water pumps, etc?<br /><br /> Latitude 43https://www.blogger.com/profile/09482326023480150403noreply@blogger.com