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Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 22-11-2021, 14:32
Replies: 56
Views: 6,911
Posted By Ramble
Re: ULTRA MARINE WEST GIVEAWAY - Ends November 30th

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Seems really...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 28-06-2016, 20:05
Replies: 29
Views: 11,233
Posted By Ramble
Re: Temp Gauges for Volvo 2030

Just replaced the temp switch for a temp sender on my MD 2030 C and the size was M16 x 1.5, (not M18 x 1.5). Bought a VDO sender to go with my VDO huge.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 06-08-2014, 17:04
Replies: 44
Views: 4,179
Posted By Ramble
Re: Tool recommendations

Regarding the impact driver, the riggers around here taught me to use a propane torch for heat and a brace to remove stainless screws from aluminum. Works great, does less damage and certainly is...
Forum: Marine Electronics 06-05-2013, 08:25
Replies: 3
Views: 2,177
Posted By Ramble
Re: Can you make a forward reading sonar?

If the slope/rise of the hull from the keel is 17 degrees wouldn't that suggest that you would just see 17 degrees more in front of the boat with a non-tilted transducer than with a tilted element...
Forum: Marine Electronics 05-05-2013, 20:55
Replies: 3
Views: 2,177
Posted By Ramble
Can you make a forward reading sonar?

I need to upgrade my transducers to work with a newly installed Raymarine e7D. I got the "D" version, built-in sonar/fishfinder, to avoid the problems that several other boats in our PNW marina...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 14-04-2013, 13:44
Replies: 4
Views: 12,038
Posted By Ramble
Shortening Engine Control Cables

Is it possible to shorten engine control cables and if so how do you do it?

My throttle and diesel shut-off cables are both too long and flop over into the locker space where they are exposed to...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 09-02-2013, 13:49
Replies: 7
Views: 3,309
Posted By Ramble
Re: Locating Raw Water Strainer, MD2030

Well, I figured the concern was either the plastic bowl breaking or maybe if you wanted to clean the strainer and removed the lid but forgot to turn off the valve before you opened it up, the...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 09-02-2013, 11:05
Replies: 7
Views: 3,309
Posted By Ramble
Locating Raw Water Strainer, MD2030

I understand why it makes sense to locate a raw strainer above the water line, but if I do that, there are parts of the engine that will be much harder to get to and work on, mainly the charging...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 30-08-2012, 10:14
Replies: 13
Views: 3,972
Posted By Ramble
Re: Seattle Area Surveyor Referral

Two suggestions:
Alain Vilage (https://www.ptmarinesurvey.com/) and Erik Bentzen (https://www.yachtsurveyors.biz/) are both highly respected Seattle area marine surveyors. Alain surveyed a boat for me...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 17-07-2012, 11:23
Replies: 0
Views: 1,152
Posted By Ramble
Vent Cap Ideas Needed for Airhead

Rather than replace all the old plumbing in my new to me Niagara 31, I went with an Airhead. I'd like to vent it out the side of the cabin house to keep the space around the mast partner clear of...
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