Forum: Polls
01-30-2024, 01:53 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 6,063
Dave,
I have a 30 gal. OEM monel tank. In...
Dave,
I have a 30 gal. OEM monel tank. In addition, I carry an additional 25 gal in jerry jugs on-deck when out for extended periods.
The boat, a 1977 Pearson 323, has a dry weight of 12,800 lb,...
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Forum: Cooling System
12-12-2023, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,783
Not quite as necessary, but still beneficial.
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Not quite as necessary, but still beneficial.
Whenever you cool directly with "raw" water (fresh or salt), you ingest a lot of microscopic organic matter into the hot engine. These organisms die...
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Forum: General Interest
11-11-2023, 01:09 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,488
Joe,
Let me tell you how I handled this...
Joe,
Let me tell you how I handled this problem.
First, my setup. I had upgraded my alternator to a 110A Amp-Tech with an external Balmar charge controller. When the batteries were low, this...
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Forum: Cooling System
11-10-2023, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,960
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Forum: General Interest
11-07-2023, 02:12 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,488
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Forum: Electrical
10-13-2023, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 3,973
Agreed. Gels and AGMs are both Sealed Lead Acid...
Agreed. Gels and AGMs are both Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) and maintenance free. I considered AGMs. They are cheaper and easier to source than Gels, but the boat came with Gels, and I didn't see enough...
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Forum: Electrical
10-13-2023, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 3,973
Joe,
I considered these in my early...
Joe,
I considered these in my early planning, based on other cruising friend's real world experience. In my case, the big drawback was that flooded lead acid (FLA) batteries only do well if you...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-13-2023, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,228
As a long term measure, try including between 4...
As a long term measure, try including between 4 to 8 ounces of Marvel Mystery Oil (MMO) in with the crankcase oil at every oil change. This "bottom oil" will, over time, help de-gunk any stuck oil...
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Forum: Electrical
10-13-2023, 03:36 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,031
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Forum: Electrical
10-11-2023, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 3,973
Yes, I'm all better. Just a lingering bit of...
Yes, I'm all better. Just a lingering bit of sinus congestion and still an occasional cough to clear out the residual gunk in my lungs.
My initial plans did not include engine starting with the...
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Forum: Electrical
10-10-2023, 01:49 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 3,973
Bill,
Sorry for the less than timely reply,...
Bill,
Sorry for the less than timely reply, but I've spent the last 10 days recovering from Covid and didn't have much energy.
About 2 1/2 years ago, I started a Lithium battery upgrade...
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Forum: Polls
09-13-2023, 09:21 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 6,063
Mo,
I started this poll (and the RWC one)...
Mo,
I started this poll (and the RWC one) six years ago in the hope of learning what life I should expect out of my 2010 rebuild.
After two trips down the ICW, I now have over 1900 hrs on her...
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Forum: Exhaust System
08-29-2023, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,368
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Forum: Exhaust System
08-28-2023, 12:31 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,368
Joe,
I've found that, because we of the...
Joe,
I've found that, because we of the Chesapeake are so close to McMaster (New Jersey), that even ordering the cheapest ground shipping they have, it usually arrives in one day.
I would also...
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Forum: Ignition System
08-28-2023, 12:22 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 804
High voltage testers that employ a lamp are...
High voltage testers that employ a lamp are usually using some sort of gas discharge lamp like Neon or Argon. Neon will be a reddish orange color, while Argon will be blue-violet. These lamps just...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-02-2023, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 4,069
Something no one has mentioned is the fire...
Something no one has mentioned is the fire extinguisher residue. You should clean that stuff out thoroughly as soon as possible. I have found it to be corrosive to metal parts if left in contact for...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-29-2023, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 891
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
07-26-2023, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 527
Sounds like your clutch pack is slipping....
Sounds like your clutch pack is slipping. Probably got spun when the prop stopped abruptly but the engine kept going for a moment.
You should be able to readjust the clutch pressure with the...
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Forum: Cooling System
07-12-2023, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,416
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Forum: Cooling System
07-08-2023, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,416
I have that exact same gauge on my 1977 Pearson...
I have that exact same gauge on my 1977 Pearson 323, installed by Pearson.
The bezel seems to be high quality stainless and shows no sign of corrosion, unlike the automotive grade oil pressure gauge...
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Forum: Reversing Gear
07-05-2023, 10:13 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,191
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-30-2023, 03:05 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 975
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Forum: Cooling System
06-30-2023, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,131
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Forum: Cooling System
06-20-2023, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,131
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-16-2023, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 968
Try soaking the gap between the coupler halves...
Try soaking the gap between the coupler halves with PBBlaster repeatedly for a day or two. It takes time to penetrate, but if corrosion is the problem, it will get it. It is vastly superior to WD40...
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