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Forum: OpenCPN 27-10-2013, 16:56
Replies: 6
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Posted By hawkeyejsk
Re: Open CPN v3.2.2 Installation

Installation worked OK at 2nd attempt.
THank you. John
Forum: OpenCPN 27-10-2013, 16:52
Replies: 6
Views: 1,454
Posted By hawkeyejsk
Re: Open CPN v3.2.2 Installation

3.2.2 installation worked OK at 2nd attempt.
THanks, John
Forum: OpenCPN 26-10-2013, 21:48
Replies: 6
Views: 1,454
Posted By hawkeyejsk
Re: Open CPN v3.2.2 Installation

Will do, Terry.
The download of 3.2.2 hung up at 98% after which I got the "Not compatible" message
THanks, anyway. John
Forum: OpenCPN 26-10-2013, 21:44
Replies: 6
Views: 1,454
Posted By hawkeyejsk
Re: Open CPN v3.2.2 Installation

Actually, the message said "the version of this file is not compatible with the version of windows that you are running. Ck your computer's system info to see if you need an 86 (x32 Bit) or 64 (x64...
Forum: OpenCPN 26-10-2013, 16:29
Replies: 6
Views: 1,454
Posted By hawkeyejsk
Open CPN v3.2.2 Installation

I attempted to download v3.2.2 on my laptop (Win7 64bit) but was unsuccessful. Message said "incompatible with operating system". Strange, since I am currently using v 3.1.1319 on the same machine...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 23-09-2009, 23:04
Replies: 15
Views: 9,440
Posted By hawkeyejsk
Volvo is up and running! However, definitely some...

Volvo is up and running! However, definitely some damage to aft cyl & rings. Loss of some compression on that cyl makes starting difficult, but it seems better each time I fire it up. Will report...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 22-09-2009, 00:51
Replies: 15
Views: 9,440
Posted By hawkeyejsk
Hey, Dodger: It worked! Hot ATF plus periodic...

Hey, Dodger: It worked! Hot ATF plus periodic kicks from the starter got it moving just a hair. It really broke loose when I paralled the starter battery with the two 8D house batteries. Strange that...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 20-09-2009, 14:55
Replies: 15
Views: 9,440
Posted By hawkeyejsk
StillRaining: My home port is Seattle, so I know...

StillRaining: My home port is Seattle, so I know whereof you speak about the rain.
I will keep trying for a few more days.
Thanks, everyone.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 20-09-2009, 14:53
Replies: 15
Views: 9,440
Posted By hawkeyejsk
Caleb: No PB Blaster available here in Majuro....

Caleb: No PB Blaster available here in Majuro. Will continue trying with diesel oil/WD40/penetrating oil etc. Artful D: prop shaft does turn freely. Tellie: Agreed, condition of rings and cyl is big...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 19-09-2009, 21:34
Replies: 15
Views: 9,440
Posted By hawkeyejsk
Thanks, Nick. My next step was to get out the...

Thanks, Nick.
My next step was to get out the big hammer and a piece of hardwood. Unfortunately, the pistons are at the top and bottom of their strokes, so that will not work (maybe worth a try,...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 19-09-2009, 19:55
Replies: 15
Views: 9,440
Posted By hawkeyejsk
Seized Engine

I'm new to this game, so please excuse any unintentional violation of forum rules.
I just returned to my boat in the Marshall Islands, and found the Volvo 2002 diesel frozen solid. I pulled the head...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 08-09-2009, 10:31
Replies: 37
Views: 23,193
Posted By hawkeyejsk
Thanks for all the collected wisdom guys. I have...

Thanks for all the collected wisdom guys. I have decided to go with just 2 folding aluminum steps so that I can stand on something when working the masthead (I have to replace a broken masthead...
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