by hctrawler » Wed Feb 09, 2011 10:05 pm
Hi Jim,
Great to hear from you. It sounds like you have enjoyed some great adventures. We live in Redwood City, CA. Currently Exile is in Coos Bay, OR awaiting a weather window to head north to the San Juans and eventually beyond. Like any new boat owner I have encountered a few mysteries. My primary concern has been air sucking into the fuel system resulting in shut down. I've tracked the problem to the port engine room tank feed line or manifold valve. No problems with the other tanks/feeds. I plan to disassemble this line and see if I can find the origin of the air leak. I've spoken with Mac, HC#14, who had a similar problem requiring dis and re assembly of the entire valve and manifold set up. Have you had any fuel problems? Anything come to mind that a novice such as myself should be aware of? Any input would be appreciated.
Thanks and hope to hear from you,
-David