Forum: Newport
09-29-2008
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,547
Some of the Universals had the alternator...
Some of the Universals had the alternator attached to the AL casting that forms the cover for the valve gear. These have been known to form hair line cracks. I think Marine Diesel Direct has a retro...
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Forum: Newport
09-29-2008
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Replies: 3
Views: 5,405
Look for water intrusion around the steering...
Look for water intrusion around the steering pedistal. I think the cockpit sole is laminated with balsa, water will turn it to mush. Wiring in the Newports is cast into the fiberglass and when...
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Forum: Newport
09-24-2008
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Replies: 2
Views: 869
Thanks for the input---One of the guys on the...
Thanks for the input---One of the guys on the dock suggested that I not leave stainless fasteners attached to the rail.
He owns a company that specializes in corrison control, unfortunatly he did...
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Forum: Newport
09-18-2008
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Replies: 2
Views: 869
Newport 30 Toe rail corrison
Has any body had any dealing with corrison on the black anodized toe rails on a Newport? I have about a dozen pin holes of various depths, most are the diameter of the lead in a #2 pencil
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Forum: Newport
10-28-2007
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Replies: 18
Views: 7,285
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Forum: Newport
09-07-2007
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,958
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Forum: Newport
04-02-2007
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,138
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Forum: Newport
03-30-2007
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,949
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Forum: Newport
03-30-2007
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,138
The marina put on a class on bonding of thru...
The marina put on a class on bonding of thru hulls. He told me that the older boats used a superior type of bronze that is highly resistant to corrosion. My N-30III shows no signs of corrosion or...
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Forum: Newport
02-16-2007
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,723
Coastal crusing
We have had our Newport 30 out in some rough weather at Channel Islands, It does very well and stays dry. Big waves 4-6 ft will make it attempt to spin due to the fin keel. Sterring takes a bit of...
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