Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems
Today, 07:33
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Re: D2-55 Heat Exchanger Replacement
UPDATE:
I removed the studs by putting on double nuts and backing the studs out. Of the two studs, one with a flat background was easy while the other sat in a concave indent in the heat exchanger...
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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems
Yesterday, 08:23
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Replies: 2
Views: 212
D2-55 Heat Exchanger Replacement
I'm replacing my Volvo Penta D2-55B heat exchanger with current replacement part #22898286 which is for the "F" model.
I have all the bolts, hoses, wiring, etc. off but cannot separate the heat...
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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems
16-04-2024, 04:04
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Replies: 1
Views: 212
D2-55 Heat Exchanger Replacement
Need urgent assistance.
I am about to begin replacing my Volvo Penta D2-55B heat exchanger with the designated replacement part #22898286, a D2-55"F" heat exchanger. I noticed that there are three...
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Forum: Navigation
14-04-2024, 09:13
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Replies: 5
Views: 350
Navigation Charts
In Beth Leonard's book, The Voyager's Handbook, she says "Over the course of a circumnavigation, any charting solution can easily exceed $10,000."
Thats a chunk of change before even starting on...
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Forum: Dollars & Cents
08-04-2024, 11:26
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,174
Re: Boats that sat on hard
If the boat has been professionally hauled and blocked, no problem. When I bought my bought it had been on the hard four years. Some concern should be given to the diesel in the tank if it has not...
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Forum: Marine Electronics
08-04-2024, 11:21
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,050
Re: AIS transceiver antenna spreader or stern?
Don't overthink the installation. I installed a Vesper Watchmate 850 with Vesper SP160 splitter ten years using the VHF antenna and have not had one problem with it. Great reception and...
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Forum: Monohull Sailboats
04-03-2024, 08:51
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Replies: 591
Views: 84,804
Re: What EXACTLY is a "blue water boat"?
I will supplement my earlier post (#38).
A "blue water" boat is designed and built for offshore passages. That means considerable thought of the designer has gone into planning for all the forces...
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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems
02-03-2024, 13:39
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,511
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Forum: Monohull Sailboats
25-12-2023, 10:29
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Replies: 61
Views: 8,100
Re: Bluewater cruiser thoughts?
While the Hylas sloop has a longer LWL (40 vs. 37.6) for slightly better speed I think you will find the Island Packet cutter has a better COMFORT and CAPSIZE ratios, plus a full keel and cutter rig...
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Forum: Navigation
22-12-2023, 11:34
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Replies: 86
Views: 7,351
Re: Deviation?
As an Air Force navigator completing a deviation check was one of the first things I would accomplish after leveling off at altitude with a celestial sighting and correction computed for both...
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Forum: Liveaboard's Forum
22-12-2023, 10:57
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Replies: 61
Views: 8,362
Re: Best state to register a new-to-us boat
I am a Washington resident and purchased my new-to-me boat in Florida in 2007; I did not pay FL sales tax.
I then sailed the boat solo to TX where it was subsequently trucked to WA. I then looked...
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Forum: OpenCPN
18-12-2023, 08:46
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Replies: 45
Views: 6,110
Re: Cheap Tablet for Open CPN
I use a Windows 15" laptop with my charts at the nav station and a Garmin handheld at the helm. I plan with the laptop and transfer the route to the handheld...its a winning combination and tested...
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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting
11-12-2023, 09:31
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,424
Re: Whisker pole stowage options
The Forespar video on YouTube featuring a pole mounted on the mast makes it look like a good option. However, when I purchased my "whisker pole" from them I researched their mounting recommendations...
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Forum: General Sailing Forum
04-12-2023, 09:38
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Replies: 57
Views: 5,616
Re: Passing Time on Watch
I have had three experiences on long nonstop passages. The first was solo from Key West, FL to Galveston, TX over seven days in the Gulf of Mexico. That is a story for another day.
The second...
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Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted
03-12-2023, 11:44
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Replies: 44
Views: 5,714
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Forum: Our Community
17-11-2023, 11:05
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Replies: 44
Views: 3,118
Re: Offshore In a northstar 1000?
I'm a cruiser not a racer. I had been sailing my San Juan 28 (6000lbs.) to B.C. and Alaska for about seven years when I figured I had done about all I could do with it and desired to go offshore. ...
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Forum: Anchoring & Mooring
17-11-2023, 09:46
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Replies: 48
Views: 5,721
Re: 5/16" or 3/8" Chain
When I upgraded to an electric windlass in 2010 I went with 300' 5/16" Grade 43 Galvanized High Test chain which has 3900lb. MWL and 11600lb. Breaking Strength. That extra 100' length has come in...
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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit
13-11-2023, 10:57
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,382
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Forum: General Sailing Forum
13-11-2023, 10:54
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,895
Re: The deadly Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race (1998)
The ending comment by Peter Joubert should be remembered by all, " There are conditions of the sea that are beyond the capability of men to withstand." I would only add that also applies to their...
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Forum: General Sailing Forum
10-11-2023, 10:15
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Replies: 73
Views: 7,072
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Forum: General Sailing Forum
03-11-2023, 09:42
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,778
Re: Weathered Awlgrip hull paint
My philosophy on sailboat topsides is to maintain the gelcoat as best you can for as long as you can before ever considering painting. ONCE YOU PAINT IT THERE IS NO TURNNG BACK and the benefits are...
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Forum: Navigation
03-11-2023, 08:42
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Replies: 87
Views: 16,204
Re: Navionics Price increase...$10 to $50?
I'm reading these terrible stories about Navonics pricing and don't understand. I continue to use my old Rose Point software every year with free U.S. chart updates. I only pay for annual updates...
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Forum: Meets & Greets
29-10-2023, 10:13
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Replies: 40
Views: 3,261
Re: Landlocked in Vermont
I was almost 38, recently promoted, and had a desire for a boat...just a runabout would have been fine. My wife at the time and I went to Sausalito, CA for the day and she fell in love with all the...
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Forum: Marine Electronics
28-10-2023, 08:17
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Replies: 50
Views: 5,148
Re: Budget Nav Setup?
There is no reason to spend big dollars for a large chartplotter at the helm. I use my laptop with chart program of my choice at the nav station where I can create my route. Then I copy that route to...
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Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling
21-10-2023, 09:13
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Replies: 43
Views: 6,960
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