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Forum: Our Community 27-05-2020, 15:02
Replies: 4
Views: 4,478
Posted By Zekmeister
Re: Balboa 27 8.2

The keel bolt can be accessed inside the boat.
Forum: Our Community 05-04-2019, 11:01
Replies: 40
Views: 12,092
Posted By Zekmeister
Re: Cannabis and seasickness - What we know now.

Is this the book? https://www.amazon.com/Heave-Ho-Little-Green-Seasickness/dp/0964188716
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 04-04-2019, 18:12
Replies: 27
Views: 6,544
Posted By Zekmeister
Re: Rebuilding the Volvo MD7A

Thought about this too. But kits are hard to come by and they're expensive.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 04-04-2019, 18:12
Replies: 27
Views: 6,544
Posted By Zekmeister
Re: Rebuilding the Volvo MD7A

I'll putter around with the MD7A for a few years hopefully and by then electrical propulsion would have matured enough to convert to.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 04-04-2019, 18:10
Replies: 27
Views: 6,544
Posted By Zekmeister
Re: Rebuilding the Volvo MD7A

Flushing with freshwater after each run definitely.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 04-04-2019, 18:09
Replies: 27
Views: 6,544
Posted By Zekmeister
Re: Rebuilding the Volvo MD7A

OK. How much post to US zip code 92592.

Thanks
Forum: Our Community 04-04-2019, 10:40
Replies: 40
Views: 12,092
Posted By Zekmeister
Cannabis and seasickness - What we know now.

Did a little bit of reading about how to deal with seasickness, nausea, vomiting, and other symptoms. And levels of endocannabinoids and their corresponding drop during the acute phase of the motion...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 01-04-2019, 07:45
Replies: 27
Views: 6,544
Posted By Zekmeister
Re: Rebuilding the Volvo MD7A

Thank you. How much do you want for it?
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 01-04-2019, 02:00
Replies: 27
Views: 6,544
Posted By Zekmeister
Re: Rebuilding the Volvo MD7A

I'm actually looking to see if its worth converting to freshwater cooling and if the conversion kits are still being sold.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 01-04-2019, 01:56
Replies: 27
Views: 6,544
Posted By Zekmeister
Re: Rebuilding the Volvo MD7A

Thanks for this link.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 01-04-2019, 01:55
Replies: 27
Views: 6,544
Posted By Zekmeister
Re: Rebuilding the Volvo MD7A

I did not want to waste the 140 I spent for the wrong gasket so I went ahead and asked a mechanic friend to customize it. :)

Thanks
Forum: Our Community 29-03-2019, 11:45
Replies: 0
Views: 500
Posted By Zekmeister
Rebuilding the Volvo MD7A, Part II

This is the final installment of my Volvo MD7A rebuild (https://www.marineworldclassifieds.net/index.php/2019/03/29/rebuilding-the-volvo-md7a-part-ii/) write up. I've been starting it up daily for 3...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 24-03-2019, 21:38
Replies: 2
Views: 850
Posted By Zekmeister
Re: USCG Navigator Class outline+online slideshow

Agree to how difficult this course to teach comment. I like that idea about assignments, definitely will help. Bill does a good job at explaining the core subject of pre planning and plotting. I have...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 24-03-2019, 08:17
Replies: 2
Views: 850
Posted By Zekmeister
USCG Navigator Class outline+online slideshow

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary’s Weekend Navigation Course (https://www.marineworldclassifieds.net/index.php/2019/03/20/uscg-auxiliary-weekend-navigator-class/) is a comprehensive course designed for...
Forum: Our Community 23-03-2019, 21:02
Replies: 16
Views: 4,386
Posted By Zekmeister
Re: Demasting/Transport/Remast

I have it here https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=215247

After this trip I realized that the CD30 can be trailerable sailboat except that the putting up of the mast, re-rigging...
Forum: Our Community 23-03-2019, 14:10
Replies: 16
Views: 4,386
Posted By Zekmeister
Re: Demasting/Transport/Remast

Almost forgot about this thread but as an update I got the boat home. I'm working hard to launch her May 2019. Currently: 1.) rebuilding the MD7A, 2.) Replacing and upgrading to thicker standing...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 20-03-2019, 08:40
Replies: 27
Views: 6,544
Posted By Zekmeister
Re: Rebuilding the Volvo MD7A

25K? Yikes.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 20-03-2019, 07:05
Replies: 27
Views: 6,544
Posted By Zekmeister
Re: Rebuilding the Volvo MD7A

I ordered it through a local marine store and I'm not sure if they're still making it because they sent me a wrong one. I see old stock being sold online.

I'll be happy to buy yours if you're...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 19-03-2019, 12:32
Replies: 27
Views: 6,544
Posted By Zekmeister
Re: Rebuilding the Volvo MD7A

Hope to have the same experience with your friend. So far I'm not having luck with the right head gasket.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 18-03-2019, 12:34
Replies: 27
Views: 6,544
Posted By Zekmeister
Rebuilding the Volvo MD7A

In my continuing efforts to finish rebuilding the Cape Dory 30, I tackle the sticky inboard rebuild. In my case it's the Volvo MD7A. With parts not being made, it's a challenge finding them but in my...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 18-03-2019, 11:35
Replies: 4
Views: 1,225
Posted By Zekmeister
Re: Trucking a Cape Dory 30

In hindsight, I would have done a full inspection of the truck, did not have any issues with torque or power, the turck is a 5.9 Cummins, my idler pulley just got stuck making the truck overheat as I...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 18-03-2019, 10:44
Replies: 4
Views: 1,225
Posted By Zekmeister
Re: Trucking a Cape Dory 30

To be honest, before the move I was intimidated as fudge. I have a 3/4 ton truck. But being able to go through this gives me the confidence to move her around now. Maybe trailer her to the sea of...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 11-03-2019, 08:36
Replies: 4
Views: 1,225
Posted By Zekmeister
Trucking a Cape Dory 30

I am writing a journal of the journeys of the Cape Dory 30, SV The Kestrel. On this post, I write about how we trucked her 635 miles from Redding, CA to Temecula, CA. Trucking her home - Marine World...
Forum: Our Community 15-10-2018, 01:19
Replies: 4
Views: 4,478
Posted By Zekmeister
Re: Balboa 27 8.2

Lightweight, fast boat, designed by the Lyle Hess. Good for coastal cruising, e.g. Catalina Island to LA, or up and down San Diego and Santa Barbara. Would not take her offshore though. Good boat to...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 07-10-2018, 17:04
Replies: 169
Views: 31,206
Posted By Zekmeister
Re: Medical Marijuana

3 year old post and their is no clear [emoji471], only more legal cannabis states.
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