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Purpose is to be the automatic pump just for (hopefully) minor amounts of water that collect in the bilge. I found some pumps that can suction lift a few feet but they are quite expensive compared to the submersible ones, so maybe I'll just replace with a like pump.

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My automatic bilge pump has always been one of those self contained units that sits in the bilge. It sort of crapped out this year so I'd like to replace it. My manual backup is a Whale mounted in the cockpit, well away and higher than the bilge. It works really well. My bilge is pretty cramped, so ...

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Hi all

I'm winterizing my boat myself this year, which means I'll be changing the oil on my pretty new Beta diesel. Do any of you have brand recommendations for lube oil? Obviously, I will use oil that meets the engine manufacturers requirements, just wondering if there is a preferred brand?

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Yes, I run (ran) an SRF in SCCA.

I've cut back on racing and stepped up the sailing. Wife likes it more and it's (gasp) less expensive.

VIR is beautiful. Try to get there once a year anyway.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSHZNYkxGrw

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Thanks. I was wondering about galvanic effects but I'm going with it anyway. Like your bolting philosophy too!

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What is the consensus on using never-sieze (the kind with what looks like copper flakes suspended in grease/oil) on diesel parts, specifically the exhaust manifold bolts?

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Anybody have any suggestions. I don't need a mirror shine, just a nice even finish.

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MOST EXCELLENT. Good on yer, mate!

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Thanks, but no interest on my end.

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I thought (for a microsecond) about rebuilding the Volvo. I know it has (had) carbon in the exhaust because the exhaust fell apart in my hands as I was removing it to get at the raw water impeller which is located at the back of the engine behind the water injection elbow. I was trying to get at the...

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My thinking was that IF they were all built on the same donor block then that would basically eliminate engine internals/design as a decision making element. Decision would then be based on ancillaries, such as alternator capacity, dealer network/service, price, etc. On closer inspection of my sales...

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I may have misunderstood, but I thought the Yanmar guy said their 2 cyl block was a Kubota. I wasn't able to get up to the boat to measure my beds today, so I might put off this major purchase off until the fall. The motor probably wouldn't get in for launching this year anyway. It will give me a li...

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In my never ending quest to get rid of what little money AIG has left in my possession, I am considering a new diesel for my Dufour 27. The current motor is a Volvo MD6A that is long out of print, smokes, is hard to start, etc, etc. Went to the Maine boatbuilders show yesterday and talked to Yanmar,...

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Went on Friday. Good as usual. Guillemot (sp) kayaks and canoes were absolutely amazing for their design and craftsmanhip. Looked at diesels, wondering about pulling the trigger for show prices.

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One of the prettiest boats ever designed, IMO!

My rudder looked like that for years.

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My 30 year old seawater cooled volvo still runs.

Hopefully not for long.

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http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv218/dmairspotter/Public%20Images/boatbatteries.jpg Ooops, thats pretty big! Anyway, that's a diagram of 6 x 6V batteries connected to provide 12V power. You WILL have voltage drop. That's physics. How much depends on 1) Resistance of the wire used 2) Current thr...

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Great posts. Thanks for the pics!

I could look at a few more, I think.

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DP.

Stupid browser!

Stupid browser!

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Geez, whats all the smiling about?

Seriously, must have been a great trip. Only been to the Abacos once. We chartered there, and really loved it.

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If you are interested in info on inlay and marquetry information, or anything else woodworking, i recommend www.sawmillcreek.org. Join and search the threads there. Amazing information and talent. As far as "gluing" a pic to the top, I think West makes a specific epoxy that is meant to mak...

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I am not sure, but I think the 240 AP and 280 AP refer to the weights in some furrin' metric type measurement. If I am correct in this, the always reliable internet gives me a mainsail weight of 6.5 oz and a genoa weight of 5.6 oz. I think I will stop up at the sailmakers tomorrow and have him show ...

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Hi all. In keeping with this years boat project (pouring all available money into the boat) I am getting a main and 135% genoa. The local sailmaker (who I like and trust) has offered a 280 AP Dacron crosscut main, with 2 rows of reef points and full battens. Genoa is 240AP Dacron crosscut and a new ...

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and/or Happy Holidays to all!

Fair winds, following seas in the New Year to ya!

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Very, very nice, all the way around!

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What a great thread, boat and job!

You have every right to be very proud.

Good on yer, mate!

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What about a starboard type material?

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The whole deal sounds like a deal!

Should be a fun boat, and fun to polish up.

Good luck

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1) Have Tim paint the boat. 2) Worry about whether I should have tried it myself after all. 3) Paint boom and stop worrying when I am reminded what a crappy painter I am. 4) Fabricate new stanchion bases. 5) Prep worn out old diesel. Can't afford new one. 6) New sails (if $$ hold out) 7) Fabricate n...

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Thanks Tim

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Okay, today was the day. Resanded the boom, then shot the Zinc Chromate primer out of a spray can. Instructions on the can are useless, so a few questions. The primer is translucent yellow after one coat. Is that all I need or should I shoot another coat to get more build? After it dries, do I sand ...

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http://maine.craigslist.org/boa/883222509.html

FYI

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Thanks Charlie.

Did you take off all the anodizing? Did you spray or brush?

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I am painting my Alu boom. Its stripped of all hardware, and sanded down the the gold anodizing (some places through the anodizing).

I'll be painting by hand, and it ain't to warm up heah.

Who has had good luck with what products?

I'll be painting it white.

TIA

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Hi all. Has anyone found a good on-line supplier for metal on the interwebs? Specifically I am looking for stainless tubing, 316 preferred, about 1" ID. I need 4 feet or so.

I've looked at McMaster. Just looking for any other reliable suppliers.

TIA

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Can any of the northern NE folks point me to a good supplier for high quality (furniture grade) Mahogany in the area. Specifically Portland....
TIA

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McMaster has 6'lengths of 3/4" half round for about $50

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Tim, the voices in my head tell me you're losing it!

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May have fallen off it's jackstands.

Looks fixable though.

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Could just the U strap and the through the deck rusted thingy be fabbed up locally? Seems like the deck housing looks OK.

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http://www.atlantichardwoods.com/html/lumber.html

In Portland

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Must..get...boat..in...WATER!

Thanks Nathan

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McMaster has the stainless. I think the elbow you need is roll your own. That's why I went to stainless, I can weld the elbow nipple in and it will last a while. IMO the price was not bad.

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I'm replacing my Volvos custom casting with stainless steel pipe fittings. I'm going to weld a nipple into the elbow for the water injection. I did something like this on my old A4 and it worked fine.

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http://www.pbase.com/dmairspotter/image/80294584/original.jpg I think I need one of these. It appears from the Volvo website that parts for the MD6A (ended production 1975) are no longer available from Volvo. Tomorrow I'm going to try the local Volvo marine dealers to see if they have any NOS. On m...

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http://www.pbase.com/dmairspotter/image/79643873/original.jpg http://www.pbase.com/dmairspotter/image/79643874/original.jpg I'm finally getting off my duff and doing something to the boat. The boat was awlgripped sometime long ago, and the stern, particularly, is in really bad shape. Being the lazy...

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I have to say that I have never had good results cutting any kind of thick foam with any sort of knife. It always comes out jagged. I think the production way to do it is with a hot wire.

Might not be too hard to rig up with a 12 volt battery and a length of nichrome resistance wire.

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I believe I'd want to get to the bottom of that situation (pun intended). Seems like it would be quite a job.

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Does anyone have any suggestions/pics/sketches for low scaffolding (2' high) to put around the boat for sanding/painting the topsides?

Thanks

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Re: Bilge pump NOT in Bilge?

Bilge pump NOT in Bilge?

Diesel oil recommendations

Re: Looks like fun at Casco!

A little sailing in Casco Bay on a nice day

Re: Use never-seize on diesel manifold?

Use never-seize on diesel manifold?

Polishing sheet aluminum?

New diesel input wanted

New sails, input wanted

Merry Christmas

Interesting listing on Maine Craigslist

Painting the boom

Metal tubing supply

Looking for Mahogany in So. Maine

Volvo MD6A Exhaust riser-HELP

Pinhole repair before prime/paint

Scaffolding for topside painting