Forum: General Interest
09-03-2015, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 6,786
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Forum: Pearson
08-19-2015, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 13,273
I ended up with this on my 323
The...
I ended up with this on my 323
The Waterproof Led's are 90 db piezo alarms I can hear sleeping in the V-BERTH while someone else is at the helm.
Colors are selected for Night Operation.
Red=Oil...
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Forum: Exhaust System
05-06-2015, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 20,687
Brown Stains :-O
316 Stainless...never 304 (Avoid Home Depot/Lowes for hardware, go w/McMaster Carr and double check what you order)
TYPE 316 STAINLESS STEEL
Type 316 is an austenitic chromium-nickel stainless...
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Forum: Good Guys
04-30-2015, 04:06 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 8,069
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Forum: General Interest
04-29-2015, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,125
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Forum: General Interest
04-29-2015, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,125
Oil Fill tube
Anyone out there who may have access to an engine today......
Would like the OD of the oil fill tube located on the flywheel/thermostat end.
ID or wall thickness would be appreciated as well.
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Forum: General Interest
04-08-2015, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,151
Ajax...which boat?
USS US GRANT SSBN631 Gold...
Ajax...which boat?
USS US GRANT SSBN631 Gold Crew, QM2(SS) (hence my Avatar)
Old bubble heads think alike....
Here is a list of my checklist's, which are printed, and laminated at STAPLES....
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Forum: Introductions
02-16-2015, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 11,177
We actually love sailing "into" the city. Urban...
We actually love sailing "into" the city. Urban Sailing has it's own charm too. The East River is a trip! (LSD type lol) Visually (in the concrete canyon) as well as a Navigation challenge. Really...
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Forum: Announcements
02-16-2015, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 8,634
I got hit on the 4th.
My hacker was...
I got hit on the 4th.
My hacker was apparently located:
IP Address Country Region City ISP
88.150.136.178 United Kingdom England Hampshire Dedicated Server Hosting
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Forum: Introductions
02-10-2015, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 11,177
Grew up in Tappan, went to Tappan Zee High...
Grew up in Tappan, went to Tappan Zee High School. Relatives and Friends in both Rockland and Westchester. Sailed my first home made raft with sails on the Hudson when I was 12. Didn't know about...
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Forum: Introductions
02-09-2015, 10:09 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 11,177
LawnGuyLand
Cheers right back at ya shipmate!
I'm out east on the Island in Suffolk County. My boat is some 50 sea miles as the gull flies from the heart of Brooklyn, on the north shore in Mt Sinai Harbor,...
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Forum: General Interest
12-10-2014, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 6,949
The Little engine that CAN!!
I could echo all here, but I'll just share the actual entry from Sea Havens Deck Log during our FIRST day of ownership.
Logs not only provide fond memories, but are valid learning tools. I learned a...
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Forum: Electrical
12-05-2014, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,432
Personally, as a belt and suspenders guy, I've...
Personally, as a belt and suspenders guy, I've always removed my battery's during winter and used an automatic charger rotating once a week. Not fun removing them on the hard, but worth it for peace...
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Forum: Overhaul
11-20-2014, 10:22 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 7,452
That was my concern. I'll be doing the same...
That was my concern. I'll be doing the same thing.
Since I have a new solenoid from NAPA that I plan install on my existing starter, I'll try reusing the existing gasket, if still serviceable, when...
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Forum: Overhaul
11-20-2014, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 7,452
Yaaaaaaaaaaaay!! EBAY purchase rules!!
Ed, et al...
Mine came 30 minutes ago.
I'm fortunate enough to work as a Design Engineer for Merlin Power Systems, USA office. Some here may know of SMARTGAUGE Battery monitoring and SMARTBANK...
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Forum: Overhaul
11-18-2014, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 7,452
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Forum: Overhaul
11-13-2014, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 7,452
Ed,
I trust your instinct so much I just...
Ed,
I trust your instinct so much I just ordered the 2nd one. Also nice having "almost" identical installations, at least close enough for government work! :D Been having an intermittent problem...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-16-2014, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,972
Don,
First thing I have to ask......
...
Don,
First thing I have to ask......
After I load up with the 13 items as the first recommendation, I see the "2nd" item recommended is a backup electric fuel pump installed in series with ones...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-15-2014, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,972
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-15-2014, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,972
On-Board Trouble Shooting Procedure
Afourians,
I’m looking for, or looking to put together, the ultimate, single source, “A4 Trouble Shooting Procedure”.
If we have it, please point me in the right direction, even if it’s just a...
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Forum: For Sale - Engines and Engine Parts
10-08-2014, 01:48 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 11,148
My third boat was a '78 Bristol 29.9
Got...
My third boat was a '78 Bristol 29.9
Got home after I purchased it and told the wife.
"Hi hon, just bought a 30 grand sailboat."
Her response, "Can we afford it?":eek:
"You won't even...
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Forum: Fuel System
09-26-2014, 02:33 PM
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Replies: 74
Views: 24,167
Wow!
On can apply Murphys Law here, and Occam's Razor as well!
But to be honest, the first thought that pop's in my head?
"THAT's F#*@ed up!!"
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-07-2014, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,030
Promised feedback.
Made it out to the mooring today.
Immediately climbed into the starboard cockpit locker, removed all the terminal connectors from both starter and house batteries.
Using an emery cloth and...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-02-2014, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,030
Thank You!!
Thanks for the VERY quick response guys!
All good suggestions and gives me something to strive for this coming weekend!
FWIW, I remember my ballast resistor would cook so often in my old...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-01-2014, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,030
My turn!! BUT she not turn over lol
Over the last two years of ownership, she'd turn over every time that starter button was pressed. She may not have started from other issues, but always turn over she did!
Last weekend she ran...
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