Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems
10-08-2023, 06:49
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Replies: 7
Views: 571
Re: MD11C: MSB gearbox manuals?
Hello and many thanks for the info! Now I understand why the different noise levels in F/R gears! My ears tell me that a fresh change of oil would be a good thing, can't hurt and I'll have a better...
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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems
09-08-2023, 09:03
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Replies: 7
Views: 571
MD11C: MSB gearbox manuals?
Hello, would anyone have info regarding the older MSB gearbox that Volvo used on MD11 motors? Mine is a little whiney in reverse, quiet in forward so it may be rebuild time. Only drawing I've found...
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Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape
13-02-2023, 06:19
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Replies: 43
Views: 11,233
Re: Importing a boat to Canada
Hi all, as an extension of this question, any advice on co-sharing ownership of a USA made/located boat with a US citizen? Register in US or Canada? Register in both names, or in one with a co-share...
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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit
24-09-2022, 04:42
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Replies: 89
Views: 7,697
Re: 304 vs 316 on deck
SHOUCAN Titanium Sheet Plate 100×100×6mm-200×100×5mm Ta2 Metal Titanium Suitable for Aerospace Industrial,100×100×10mm https://a.co/d/hWsDVvl
Bit late, but have you considered titanium? Found...
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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
12-11-2021, 16:53
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Replies: 34
Views: 6,255
Re: Relay to disable solar when engine running
I asked the same question of my supplier, Renogy, and was told their solar controller adapted automatically to secondary charging from alternator without any modification or worry. No switches etc...
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Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
12-11-2021, 16:43
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Replies: 52
Views: 8,861
Re: Refrigerator issue Danfoss bd35
Wire is the cheapest part of your installation. Now that a new controller is working for you by the sound of things, complete the job with fat wiring, fatter the better.
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Forum: General Sailing Forum
12-11-2021, 09:36
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,744
Re: Moving boat 500 meters WITHOUT a trailer?
Maybe borrowing/renting a flatbed car hauler would work, if you already have a cradle. Only if water is deep enough at the ramp to accommodate boat+cradle+trailer draft. You'll have to skid the...
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Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
10-11-2021, 18:26
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Replies: 45
Views: 5,216
Re: Refrigeration on a budget
Look up Alpicool portable fridges on Amazon. Chinese made units with Danfoss copied 12/24v compressors. Low ampere draw, under 4amps. Organ donor for your upgrade. But I'd simply find a place for the...
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Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
10-11-2021, 15:54
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Replies: 52
Views: 8,861
Re: Refrigerator issue Danfoss bd35
Can't imagine a 100Watt converter having any decent specs at all.... hook it up to a 1000watt pure sine wave one and try again. My Isotherm-65 has a BD-35 compressor but it runs via the...
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Forum: Monohull Sailboats
10-11-2021, 15:36
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Replies: 2
Views: 626
Kalik boats?
Anyone shed some light on these boats, in way of their construction? Specifically, hull construction. Balsa cored Y/N? Above/below waterline/ fully cored. Bulkhead tabbing: directly to core (if...
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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit
24-07-2021, 18:07
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Replies: 52
Views: 7,442
Re: Bolt on Keel Issue
Gad!! The truth is in the studs, not in anyone's amateur or professional opinion. Fear mongering and what-ifs are invalid. Stick a 6-sided socket that you know is the correct size, not oversized due...
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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit
24-07-2021, 15:30
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Replies: 52
Views: 7,442
Re: Bolt on Keel Issue
Come in from the side of each nut with and angle grinder and take off a side of the nut. The heat from grinding will help free the nut, a 1/2" drive socket with breaker bar onto the nut will likely...
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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems
27-12-2020, 05:10
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Replies: 52
Views: 11,737
Re: Auto Diesel engine into boat?
You should be looking at lawn tractors and similar sized equipment (forklifts) for your diesel engine. Kubota for example uses a great many Yanmar engines, 2 and 3 cylinder, 4 cyls in their bigger...
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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems
07-12-2020, 10:41
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Replies: 5
Views: 672
Aircooled Diesels?
hello all,
I have a 28' Viking with a Yanmar 1GM10. A friend dropped off an aircooled diesel, in need of minor rebuild, thinking I might want it as a spare engine. Nothing at all wrong with the...
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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems
27-11-2020, 16:23
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Replies: 6
Views: 798
Re: Groove on he saildrive shaft
Don't look deep, have you held a piece of Emory cloth against it while its spinning? One thing is to look for narrower seals that will ride on the unworn section of the shaft, just tap them in to...
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Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
06-09-2020, 17:16
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,954
Re: Clogged holding tank
Had to deal with a clogged holding tank, no pump/Y valve, dock pumpout only. 12 gals. No luck at the dock, could see level by putting flashlight on top pointed downwards. Solution was a cheapo 5gal...
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Forum: Great Lakes
25-08-2020, 13:35
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Replies: 140
Views: 15,425
Re: Noisy Neighbours
Umm, where did I say to pump it overboard!? Consider it a ship to ship transfer. Besides, how serious do you think I was being anyhow, give your head a shake. Now you'll have to excuse me, but I have...
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Forum: Great Lakes
25-08-2020, 12:47
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Replies: 140
Views: 15,425
Re: Noisy Neighbours
How powerful is your holding tank pumpout? Perhaps a close sail past, early morning on your way out, with the pumpout hose duct taped to the far end of your spinnaker pole would at least give some...
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Forum: The Sailor's Confessional
11-06-2020, 17:31
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Replies: 113
Views: 31,523
Re: The stupidest/funniest mistakes you've made?
Friends old wooden boat, and two stories. On the hard readying for spring splash he's going to have his alternator out for refurb. I'm outside the boat, on a single plank strung between two step...
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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems
11-06-2020, 16:16
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,913
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Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
11-06-2020, 15:36
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Replies: 54
Views: 8,409
Re: Help! My toilet is leaking! Fix or replace?
The full pump/valve kit for my Jabsco was perhaps $15 more than buying the bits inside, think I paid $75. Very quick job that way, no wondering if the old rubber was hardened up, despite a cleaning....
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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems
11-06-2020, 15:21
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,818
Re: Adding A Fuel Polishing Diversion Loop
A laymans question: is it good practice to use a main engine filter as the polishing filter? Think I'd prefer to add a filter for polishing only and not risk clogging a more crucial filter.
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Forum: Multihull Sailboats
11-06-2020, 15:11
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Replies: 114
Views: 15,761
Re: Bringing a Cross 38 back from the Dead
Anyone an idea of what building a fresh hull/ama/aka would cost for a C38? And duration of build? Be nice to know what a new build would take compared to refurbing a very tired boat?
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Forum: Multihull Sailboats
09-06-2020, 08:20
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Replies: 114
Views: 15,761
Re: Bringing a Cross 38 back from the Dead
Wondering how much time you're going to allow for drying out prior to repairs and re-glassing? Friends having their '60s wooden monohull totally glass encapsulated took a year of indoor unheated...
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Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy
29-05-2020, 18:19
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,033
Re: Westmarine inflatable sale $419
Hi, what motor and will it plane?I have the same inflatable and my 7.5hp 2 stroke won't get it out of its hole. Just collected a 9.8 4 stroke but haven't tried it yet.
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