How smart are VW alternators?
I'm thinking about changing the start batteries for our VW 265 over to Optima red tops. However, I will still be keeping a pair of sealed flooded lead acid batteries for the domestic side. I just...
View ArticleCharge air temperature.
Hi all,My charge air temperature sensor that you read from the panel on my 100 HP VW 5 cylinder engine usually reads about 120 degrees C when steaming at cruising speed. I mentioned this to my VW...
View Articlegearbox mounts
hi guys do any one know where i can get new anti vibrtion mouts for a 2004 250 the ones on the gearbox
View Articledrive belts for 250
Has anyone tried to tighten the drive belts, arvor must have been having a laugh when they came up with this design you need to be double jointed working through cabin floor locker or is there an...
View ArticleArvor 210 Sliding Door Problem
Hi, have a 210 with the centre cabin; the sliding door has come off the top runners which have sheared off. The door does move but now has to be lifted rather than slid.Anyone experienced this? Seem to...
View ArticleDSC functionality problem
Hi all,I, like expect a lot of us, have Navman VHF, plotter and fishfinder fitted to my 215. Ever since I bought the boat the VHF has never displayed lat and long, as required by DSC, and until I...
View Articlepainting the hatches
Hi everybody,I have a small leak in the cabin deckhead hatch on my 21.5 and have bought the correct (I hope) rubber to fit the seal, when it is out I may as well go the whole hog and paint the frame...
View ArticleProp puller
First off a very merry Christmas to all the forum, lets hope 2013 gives us all tight lines!Some time ago there was a post about making a puller to get the prop off the shaft, I copies it out at the...
View ArticleFuel tank options
G'day I am after some advice on increasing the range on a 20ft series 1. At this stage we're looking at putting an additional fuel tank just inside the cabin by removing the step and getting a tank...
View ArticleTransom anode 215AS
I need to gain access to the inboard side of the tramsom anode pin on my 215AS. It does look as though I am going to have to fit a deck inspection hatch and gain access that way but before doing so...
View Articlenew alternator for nanni 85hp
hi all i have had to replace my alternator after 11 years .so thats not to bad.i got a replacement valeo a13n234 from collins marine in sydney in super quick time and great service thanks.now the new...
View ArticleGEARBOX
GentsI have an Arvor 230a fitted with 150 tdi engine and twin disc technodrive TM545/A gearboxThe problem is I have a leak on the hyd hose that goes to the top of the gearbox,have already tried...
View ArticleLekkage Rudder
Hi there,And sorry for my Englisch writing, I,m Dutch:-)We have an Arvor 230 AS from 2006 and just find out that the Rudder makes water, that find his way to the bilge.Not when the boat is lying stil,...
View ArticleNanni sea water pump rebuild 85 HP
Towards the end of last season I noticed about 1/2 inch of water in the bilge, which for my boat ( 2003 20 footer ) is unusual as it is normally dry. I traced the leak to the JOHNSON sea water pump...
View ArticleCutlass bearing on 190
Just had a bit of a fiddle with the prop after taking the boat out and there is a bit of up and down movement in the shaft I am making the assumption its the cutlass bearing so I think it will have...
View ArticleSicaflex or epoxy
Just ordered a new in hull transducer , it does not sit in any fluid bath but sticks straight on hull (third of the price), I know it needs a good no void connection between it and the hull and needs...
View ArticleMulti Functional Display
Good evening all.I have a 30AS with a VW 150TDI and VW Console.My problem is that I have a default displayed on my Console. When I turn the key it goes to Set Up and then quickly to Default. I have...
View ArticleJabsco raw water pump
Hi,I have dismantled my jabsco raw water pump because of a seal leak, my question is does anyone know the part No. For the seal and where to purchase it from? The bearings are fine and the shaft...
View ArticleEnquiry
HI, Could you please give me any information on the nanni diesel engine.Which is the best engine for the arvor 230,115hp 0r 130 hp. What could you expect in top speed and cruising speed on both these...
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