Forum: Cooling System
12-20-2018, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 12,924
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Forum: Fuel System
12-15-2018, 09:06 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,913
Something like this?? I had a mechanical pump...
Something like this?? I had a mechanical pump left over which I'll never use so I thought I'd see what such a modification took.
Took about 20 minutes + JB Weld curing time. Tapping threads was...
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Forum: General Interest
10-22-2018, 10:00 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,494
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Forum: General Interest
10-21-2018, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,494
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Forum: Fuel System
10-05-2018, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,650
If the rebuild was as poor as you indicate, the...
If the rebuild was as poor as you indicate, the rebuilder may have removed the needle valve seat and replaced the seat using the same gasket that was there originally. I have had that same experience...
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Forum: Fuel System
10-04-2018, 02:15 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,650
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Forum: Fuel System
10-03-2018, 08:39 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,650
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Forum: General Interest
09-20-2018, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,150
I suppose this is obvious, but you'll get less...
I suppose this is obvious, but you'll get less flexing and reduce the risk of damage when moving it around if you orient the mast when horizontal as if the spreaders were parallel to the ground.
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Forum: General Interest
09-18-2018, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,150
A phone call to the coach of, and perhaps a...
A phone call to the coach of, and perhaps a modest contribution to, the local high school football/lacrosse/basketball team, might solve your problem. And (if Northern Virginia is any guide), so...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-13-2018, 04:07 PM
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Replies: 128
Views: 31,617
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Forum: General Interest
09-10-2018, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,777
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Forum: Ignition System
08-29-2018, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,135
I've got access hatches cut on each side of the...
I've got access hatches cut on each side of the engine compartment on my C&C 30. They have been a life (or back, or knuckle) saver and greatly improve access. If my memory of the 27 is correct, this...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-27-2018, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,714
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-23-2018, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,714
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Forum: Cooling System
08-23-2018, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,614
Another point
One thing we all need to remember is that our accessory drive and alt are a closed loop!! There are only 2 pulleys involved and there is about 180 degrees of contact area, whereas most pulley drives...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-04-2018, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 7,097
Moment of Zen
I prefer not to live my life in a state of outrage choosing to play the cards I'm dealt instead.
Applying the spirit of this post...
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Forum: Electrical
07-27-2018, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,578
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-24-2018, 07:16 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,374
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Forum: General Interest
07-19-2018, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,841
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-10-2018, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 20,847
My engine replacement was done with the boat in...
My engine replacement was done with the boat in the water, mast in place. Used the main halyard to lift the engine, outhaul with a snatch block to keep the lift point where I wanted it. Dead engine...
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Forum: C&C
06-18-2018, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 10,044
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Forum: Electrical
06-11-2018, 10:54 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,345
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Forum: Electrical
05-25-2018, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,109
I'm probably the last person who should be...
I'm probably the last person who should be offering advice in lightning protection because I've never lived or boated in a lightning prone area so take the following for what it's worth - - - which...
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Forum: Electrical
05-24-2018, 06:32 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,109
Here's my approach:
Remove the old zincs. ...
Here's my approach:
Remove the old zincs.
Sand the shaft shiny. Clean up the strut and prop.
Apply the zincs to shiny metal.
Tap the zincs with a hammer and retighten.
Tape the zincs.
Paint...
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Forum: Cooling System
05-16-2018, 08:41 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 27,498
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