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by peterr
Thu Aug 20, 2015 7:59 am
Forum: Hull and Deck
Topic: Diesel in the bilge
Replies: 5
Views: 14375

Re: Diesel in the bilge

Hi Again. I found the leak. It was the fuel supply for the heater. i overfilled the tank and that was to much for the connection. can anyone give me advise on how to fix it? It is of course not possible to solder it on. By the way. i came to this conclusion with help from Mark Ryan and Mads Dahlke :...
by peterr
Wed Aug 19, 2015 10:00 am
Forum: Hull and Deck
Topic: Diesel in the bilge
Replies: 5
Views: 14375

Re: Diesel in the bilge

OH OH I did the same. Overfilled the tank, and some diesel came out of the overflow and out on the deck. i cleaned it up, but some of it must have got out in other Places. How is the ventpipe constructed? I have to get a closer look at the tank to see if its still leaking, and clean up around the ar...
by peterr
Wed Aug 19, 2015 5:03 am
Forum: Hull and Deck
Topic: Diesel in the bilge
Replies: 5
Views: 14375

Diesel in the bilge

Hi all. I have diesel in my bilge. The boat is on land now, and i found the bilge full of water mixed with diesel. The boat stinks. I have removed all madrases and drained the bilge. What now? I have tried to clean with water an soap and air it out, but it helps little. Do i have to ditch it? Best r...
by peterr
Fri Mar 14, 2014 5:40 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: electrical cables in Selden mast
Replies: 1
Views: 11719

electrical cables in Selden mast

Hello Ballad exchange
I bought a Ballad last summer. When we took of the mast some of the cables where damaged. Can I solder or crimp a new short piece of wire
to them, or do I have to put in new cables? And how do I do that if I have to?

Best regards Peterr