Swingin' on a Star

Ship's log for the circumnavigating Saint Francis 50 catamaran, "Swingin on a Star".

01 April 2010 | Palau
13 July 2009 | Palau
05 July 2009 | Yacht Harbor
03 July 2009 | Peleliu
02 July 2009 | Palau
01 July 2009 | Two Dog Beach
30 June 2009 | Mecharchar
29 June 2009 | Mecharchar
28 June 2009 | Ulong
27 June 2009 | Ngeruktabel
17 June 2009 | Ngeruktabel
16 June 2009 | Ngeruktabel
15 June 2009 | Ngeruktabel
14 June 2009 | Ngeruktabel
13 June 2009 | Ngerutable
25 May 2009 | Yacht Harbor
30 April 2009 | Malakal
29 April 2009 | Koror
28 April 2009 | Malakal
27 April 2009 | Malakal

Solenoids and loose Wires

05 July 2009 | Yacht Harbor
Randy
The genset has been acting up lately. The symptoms are difficultly starting. The generator run fine once started but it either does nothing when I press the start switch or it turns slowly and takes a bit to get going. Sometimes I have to turn it over for a bit and then give it a sec and then try again.

Upon inspection I noticed that the fuel shutoff solenoid was cracked. I messed with it a bit and it broke in half. Well, whether it was a problem before (which I doubt) it was now... Fortunately Napa had a replacement (with a metal case).

The next step was to have a mechanic friend, Chris, take a look at things. Chris suspected the starter external or internal wiring, which made good sense. Sure enough the starter hot was loose. A few turns of the wrench and the genset was back in good standing.
Comments
Vessel Name: Swingin' on a Star
Vessel Make/Model: Saint Francis 50
Hailing Port: Las Vegas, NV
Crew: Randy Abernethy
Home Page: http://swinginonastar.com
Swingin' on a Star's Photos - Swingin on a Star (Main)
Selected photos of Swingin' on a Star at anchor.
7 Photos
Created 18 September 2007
31 Photos
Created 15 September 2007
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