How I unplugged it WITHOUT removing hoses or getting face full of…never mind. The very first time we took our (new to us) Camano 31 for a day cruise, one of the…
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Why Does My Anchor Chain Twist?
Two years ago I straightened out my anchor chain by letting it hang straight down without the anchor. After two seasons of use it was again badly twisted. Since we rarely spend…
Add a Coolant Drain Valve to Volvo MD2030
In the last post I described replacing the plugged exhaust elbow on my Volvo 2030b diesel. In the process I drained and refilled the cooling system several times. Draining was inefficient and…
Volvo Penta MD2030 Cooling system
Just before Christmas 2022, we had a rare very cold spell (-10 C) here in Vancouver, accompanied by heavy snow. After the snow melted enough so I could travel, I went down…
Loxx™ fasteners versus Lift-at-the-dot
There are two common fasteners used on boat canvas. The most popular is the snap fastener which can be canvas-to-canvas or canvas to a hard surface using a stud. This is a…
Fixing Twisted Anchor Chain
A little background first. A couple of years ago I had my anchor and chain re-galvanized. This was a great success, and both looked like new. However, after I started using it,…
What I Learned Servicing My Own Engine.
I usually have my Volvo MD2030 Diesel saildrive serviced during the off season when the mechanic is not too busy. My average annual motoring hours are 100-120 so it is a once…
Why replace sailboat running rigging?
Modern ropes last a long time in general, but all are subject to UV damage and general wear and tear. I live in British Columbia where UV is relatively low, particularly in…
Cutting a perfect hole
Or how to turn a small job into a big one… I recently found from MyHanse.com out that my Hanse 371 has a large void under the vee-berth, below the water tank….
Burgees and flags for lazy people.
This is what happens to a burgee when you leave it up all the time. This one is slightly less than one year old, but has been up in the sun and…