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Forum: Dollars & Cents 12-07-2022, 00:56
Replies: 43
Views: 3,024
Posted By jeffjd
Re: Conversion between euros and USD during boat purchase

To the OP - might also call your CPA and financial advisory for there thoughts. You will need to compare the actual rates and fees offered to convert to euro to determine the best option.

Also,...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 21-09-2020, 09:43
Replies: 16
Views: 2,470
Posted By jeffjd
Re: Looking to purchase in 2035 for $150-$300k

Good luck also- we are same in boat, but I only have to save $500 per week :)

Can’t promise I will keep you posted 15 years from now.., but maybe.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 21-09-2020, 09:38
Replies: 16
Views: 2,470
Posted By jeffjd
Re: Looking to purchase in 2035 for $150-$300k

Thanks Ann (you always give good advise) and others... your points are valid.

I owned, maintained and improved a 30’ islander over 8 years, so I understand the time, cost and effort required. ...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 18-09-2020, 08:02
Replies: 16
Views: 2,470
Posted By jeffjd
Re: Looking to purchase in 2035 for $150-$300k

I don’t plan on boat hunting for 15 years, but given what I am looking for and budget I figure my future boat was already made in the last few years. So I can over the years reduce the list to my...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 18-09-2020, 00:58
Replies: 16
Views: 2,470
Posted By jeffjd
Looking to purchase in 2035 for $150-$300k

Actually I am hoping to make list of potential makes and models to track over the next 15 years.

My wants:

Capable of being single handed. Short crossing will be myself and wife. Ocean...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 20-03-2020, 01:02
Replies: 21
Views: 4,210
Posted By jeffjd
Re: Swap Atomic 4 for Volvo MD2B ?, 30' Pearson

I feel your pain... sold my 30’ islander when the engine failed... Volvo md7a.

It comes down to how you like the rest of the boat. If you are happy with your boat I would rebuild the atomic... I...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 03-09-2019, 00:04
Replies: 26
Views: 3,896
Posted By jeffjd
Re: Home office tax deduction for liveaboards.

To OP: if you decide that you want to take the risk, the benefit is not worth the brain drain. Say slip and boat depreciation is $10k per year and say your nav station that is ( separate and...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 02-09-2019, 23:43
Replies: 26
Views: 3,896
Posted By jeffjd
Re: Home office tax deduction for liveaboards.

The thread is dead, but it was a nice distraction from my tax season... FYI the $5 per sq ft is a safe harbor calculation, so you can deduct more if the actual costs are more.

To the OP... there...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 01-12-2017, 01:59
Replies: 110
Views: 16,242
Posted By jeffjd
Re: Would YOU buy this boat?

I would walk away unless the seller will come down in price significantly and you are will to put $20k into the her. Rigging, fixing the deck and hull and the other items list will cost over $10k. ...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 22-04-2015, 19:33
Replies: 121
Views: 46,526
Posted By jeffjd
Re: Volvo Md7a Rebuild or Repower

For new parts try marine part express.

The issue with keeping the engine going is once you open it up you may need to replace a few parts that cost 1/4 the cost of a beta.

Change the oil and...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 24-01-2015, 12:51
Replies: 121
Views: 46,526
Posted By jeffjd
Re: Volvo Md7a Rebuild or Repower

Bob,

Just a update on my engine.... Someone else owns it now. I discounted the boat big time and now the green demon is someone else's problem.

In hindsight I could have taken the $2,500 I...
Forum: Marine Electronics 19-11-2014, 23:49
Replies: 13
Views: 5,878
Posted By jeffjd
Re: Below deck auto helm for Catalina 30

The belts on the st4000 wear out. I replaced the belt from a shop online and it gave new life to the st4000.
...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 16-11-2014, 20:36
Replies: 121
Views: 46,526
Posted By jeffjd
Re: Volvo Md7a Rebuild or Repower

I don't think i will ever know the why it does not run right.

The lesson I learned is unless you are a mechanic - time and penta parts are to dear to fixed something that ultimately has a...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 16-11-2014, 10:16
Replies: 121
Views: 46,526
Posted By jeffjd
Re: Volvo Md7a Rebuild or Repower

If penta supported the engine still a rebuild could be an option. Well the engine lasted 34 years - that is a good run in my book.

Will not even consider a penta for the repower because of the...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 16-11-2014, 08:12
Replies: 121
Views: 46,526
Posted By jeffjd
Re: Volvo Md7a Rebuild or Repower

I have come to the point that I need to call it. One more md7a is dead.

Well it runs half way w/ smoke so will use it until a beta 16 comes in and I have the energy to repower. Seems silly...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 12-11-2014, 15:00
Replies: 121
Views: 46,526
Posted By jeffjd
Re: Volvo Md7a Rebuild or Repower

Yes too long of a thread.

Yes - Raw water cooled.

I might have to get on electric pump to test.


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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 12-11-2014, 11:27
Replies: 121
Views: 46,526
Posted By jeffjd
Re: Volvo Md7a Rebuild or Repower

Update -

The injector pump checked out okay, but the injectors tips were off, so the shop rebuilt them.

Now the engine has more power (about 75%). I can get the boat to 4 knots in on glassy...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 09-11-2014, 23:05
Replies: 35
Views: 5,557
Posted By jeffjd
Gentlemen, break out your fenders!!

Buy and read Don Casey's This Old Boat and save yourself tons of $$


+1. 85% of the book is spot on. Armed with this book, reading this forum and time you will be up to speed in no time.


...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 07-11-2014, 08:17
Replies: 5
Views: 1,015
Posted By jeffjd
Re: 1989 volvo diesel 2002

What size boat do you have?


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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 04-11-2014, 21:18
Replies: 121
Views: 46,526
Posted By jeffjd
Re: Volvo Md7a Rebuild or Repower

Grant

Over the weekend I connected a water hose to the lift muffler to flush the system. It flushed out a some soot and was free flowing. I don't think there is any blockage. Give the...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 04-11-2014, 15:22
Replies: 121
Views: 46,526
Posted By jeffjd
Re: Volvo Md7a Rebuild or Repower

The prop shaft spins freely by hand when out of gear. So I think I am okay there.

Transmission dragging - what do you mean?

I will inspect the banjo bolts closer.

Pump is at the shop so I...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 04-11-2014, 09:05
Replies: 121
Views: 46,526
Posted By jeffjd
Re: Volvo Md7a Rebuild or Repower

After the compression test checked out I figured a sea trial was in order. I estimate the engine produced only 1/4 the normal power. I double checked the prop and it was clean.

So I decided that...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 02-11-2014, 22:08
Replies: 121
Views: 46,526
Posted By jeffjd
Re: Volvo Md7a Rebuild or Repower

Greg

I think the repower option is the best idea... It is just money is tight now. So I hope to get the md7a running okay and then repower another year.

I plan on going with the beta 16. It...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 02-11-2014, 09:21
Replies: 121
Views: 46,526
Posted By jeffjd
Re: Volvo Md7a Rebuild or Repower

Mine sounds like the top video also. Thanks - I won't worry about the tick tack of the pump.

Oddly enough my valves are pretty quiet.


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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 01-11-2014, 21:59
Replies: 121
Views: 46,526
Posted By jeffjd
Re: Volvo Md7a Rebuild or Repower

Can someone with a md7a cav injector pump tell me what it sounds like at idle, 1/2 throttle and full throttle ?

Mine makes a ticking noise and I thinking that may be an issue. I am running out of...
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