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What I Learned Servicing My Own Engine.

Posted on August 2, 2021August 2, 2021 by admin

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…

Preparing for Offshore Part 2

Posted on February 11, 2020February 14, 2020 by admin

Beware of Brass Skin Fittings! Hanse, as with many European builders, used to use Brass or DZR brass skin fittings and may still do so. Don’t trust them. Any brass fitting more…

Troubleshooting the Windlass

Posted on February 5, 2020June 20, 2020 by admin

When I took the anchor and chain off for galvanizing I noticed that the anchor windlass would not power downward, but it would power upward. Today I gathered some tools and went…

Is Re-Galvanizing Worth It?

Posted on February 3, 2020February 14, 2020 by admin

Is re-galvanizing a rusty anchor and chain worth doing, or should you just buy new? I have seen lots of posts in sailing forums that suggest re-galvanizing costs nearly as much as…

Solar Part 2

Posted on January 27, 2020February 10, 2020 by admin

Increasing Solar Capacity by adding a third panel. Our Hanse 371 Tangleberry already had 2-100W solar panels on the Tartarooga hard dodger. I wanted to add more solar capacity in hopes of…

Solar and Water Power

Posted on January 16, 2020January 27, 2020 by admin

In 2004 I had a Tartarooga Hard Dodger Installed on Tangleberry. I took the opportunity to install two solar panels on top. They were 75 watts each, and were quite expensive, I…

Electric Dinghy Part 2

Posted on September 6, 2019March 12, 2020 by admin

Part 1 is here. Using an electric trolling motor to power your tender is very simple. Put the motor on the transom and tighten the thumb screws. Connect the battery and you…

Electrifying Dinghy Part 1

Posted on September 4, 2019March 12, 2020 by admin

Part 2 is here. After selling the Honda outboard, I needed to set up a suitable electric alternative. I considered the Torqeedo and Minn-Kota outboards. These both seem to be worthy substitutes…

Giving up my Honda 2 HP Outboard

Posted on August 28, 2019March 12, 2020 by admin

When I bought Tangleberry in 2001 I determined to buy a high quality dinghy/outboard combination. I settled on an Achilles Hypalon dinghy with an air floor. That proved to be an excellent…

Winchrite ABT Repair

Posted on June 21, 2019February 7, 2021 by admin

This post describes a DIY Winchrite repair, when my Winchrite electric winch handle suddenly stopped working. What is a Winchrite? The Winchrite ABT (Advanced Brushless Technology) is a rechargeable electric winch handle…

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