I have a Hylas 46 with an external fuel pump that is switched on/off at the battery control panel on the side under the nav seat.  The documentation that came with the boat says that it is a Walbro Marine Electronic Fuel Pump, but there are no markings on the pump itself.  FFrom what I can see on line, Walbro does not make a replacement pump that would fit.

It is located at the forward end of the engine room compartment attached to the floor boards (i.e., right at your feet when you open the stairs to access the engine compartment).

Has anyone found a replacement for this pump?

Thanks,
Kevin Kinports
S/V Cecil, H46 #59

Here is a response I got via text from Christian Pschorr on the matter of keel bolt torque:

Regarding the keel, it’s recommended that keelbolts be re-torqued every 5 to 7 years.  Almost no one does this, of course.  Guidelines:
 • The boat has to have it’s weight on the keel on the hard
 • The keel should be supported by only 2 bits of timber to discourage uneven loading
 • The nuts must first be unscrewed slightly before setting the torque
 • Consider backing off the nuts entirely, and applying TefGel or sealant under the backing plates and around the fiberglass where the bolts penetrate to insure there are no leaks.  (While leaks are unlikely, this would make sure, and it’s easiest to simply add this to the work list.)
 • Tighten each nut to 123 kgf*m
As long as the keelbolts don’t show evidence of serious galvanic corrosion, it is unlikely that they are compromised in any notable way.  Such galvanic damage would be evident in other gear on board as well, like the prop, shaft and engine.  One of those 16x 40 mm bolts had a breaking strength of over 150,000 lbs new, so the designed safety factor is considerable.  The number and size of the keelbolts were designed to last the life of the boat.

Cheers,
Florencia
SV Free Range
54 RS #52

I was able to get to the bulbs behind the panel by unscrewing the panel from the cockpit on my 44.  The bulbs were easy to pull out and replace.  You may or may not have the same configuration though.

Eric

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