Forum: Diesel Engine Forum
1 Week Ago
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Replies: 4
Views: 128
New Owner Transmission Question
The safest bet is to follow what the manufacturers manual recommends down to the letter. Older manuals cannot always anticipate future standards such as the Dexron ATF standard. Read the labels...
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Forum: Diesel Engine Forum
1 Week Ago
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Replies: 4
Views: 215
m25 Overheated
It is very likely that there is some air in the freshwater side of the cooling system. The temperature you saw is probably an elevated temperature of the air. The engine was probably hot but not as...
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Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)
12-08-2012
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,957
docking alone
I am relatively new to docking shorthand and but do it regularly as my crew consists of my wife and two little ones. First and foremost, there is no one correct, steadfast approach as docking is...
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Forum: Diesel Engine Forum
12-07-2012
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Replies: 11
Views: 560
Re: Universal M-18 Heat Exchanger
Here is another attempt at photos:
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Forum: Diesel Engine Forum
12-06-2012
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Replies: 11
Views: 560
Re: Universal M-18 Heat Exchanger
Thanks for the burping advice.
So I finally got around to pulling the heat exchanger. Overall, I would say it is pretty good shape. I found a local radiator shop and I am going to have it pressure...
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Forum: Learning to Sail
11-29-2012
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Replies: 10
Views: 713
ASA 103/104 etc on our boat.
Penny Renoll is also an instructor (also of R & R charters). I am not sure how often they co-teach. Classes that I have participated in included husband/wife couples and everyone enjoys the...
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Forum: Learning to Sail
11-28-2012
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Replies: 10
Views: 713
ASA 103/104 etc on our boat.
David Renoll of R & R Charters (based at Mears Point)
Great instructor, very knowledgeable, and enjoyable to work with. Also has experience with sailboat deliveries.
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Forum: Diesel Engine Forum
11-17-2012
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Replies: 3
Views: 359
Topping Off Fuel for Winter
Someone at the docks indicated that there are two types of diesel at the pumps, recreational (read: what you get at the marina) and non-recreational (read: automotive). He said the only difference...
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Forum: Diesel Engine Forum
11-17-2012
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Replies: 11
Views: 560
Universal M-18 Heat Exchanger
In trying to establish a baseline for the maintenance of the Universal M-18 on my Catalina 27, I am planning on removing and working on the heat exchanger. I've already winterized the engine and I am...
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Forum: Chesapeake Bay
10-26-2012
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Replies: 51
Views: 2,305
gearing up for sandy
I am on the South River in MD and this is my first storm with my Catalina 27. My marina is pretty protected from the south.
Current thoughts are to:
Double up lines
Add simple chafe gear where...
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Forum: Cruising and Sailing with Children
09-06-2012
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Replies: 12
Views: 784
We did it! We took our 3 week old sailing today!
Nicely done. We've taken our two year old and eight week old out in our new to us Catalina 27 several times now with great success.
1. We experienced the same phenomenon with the engine soothing....
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
08-18-2012
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,083
Catalina 27 Maintenance - Where to start
I recently purchased a 1985 Catalina 27 Tall Rig with an inboard diesel. I really want to be proactive about maintenance, but I am a bit overwhelmed as to where to start. The boat is generally in...
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Forum: Catalina
08-06-2012
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Replies: 80
Views: 14,718
Catalina 27
New owner of a 1985 Catalina 27 Tall Rig Hull #5793
Always looking for advice and willing to assist. Lots to learn, but so far a great boat.
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Forum: Catalina
08-06-2012
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,242
C 27 TR Polar Chart
If you find one I would love to see it as well. I've also looked around for one with no luck. I've considered attempting to make one myself or share enough data points with other people to generate...
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Forum: Cruising and Sailing with Children
08-06-2012
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,419
Mustang Lil' Legends Child Life Vest
Great jacket. A little bulky when they are on the small end of the size range but they get used to it quickly. For swimming at anchor our toddler loves his "puddle jumper". It essentially foam...
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Forum: Cruising and Sailing with Children
08-06-2012
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,608
How to secure a baby
We've had success with the car seat down below in the cabin in our new to us Catalina 27 for our infant who loves the motion of sailing and the engine noise. Our two year old wears his Mustang Lil...
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Forum: Cruising and Sailing with Children
08-06-2012
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Replies: 8
Views: 499
Improving Children's Forum
I am very interested in this topic. My wife and I just purchased a Catalina 27 and have a 2 year old and an infant ( 6 weeks old). The first outing this past weekend was successful thanks to having...
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