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Has anyone looked into the possibility of lengthening the O'Oay 32 winged keel? I think it would hav
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I upgraded most of my interior lights with LED bulbs. It was very easy once I knew what to order and
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! am going to replace my topping lift(oday23 1983)..would like to anticipate..how it attaches to mas
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Changing FRESH water pump on VP MD22L   (1)
JamesG161 at 9:30am 06.18.23
Guessing now about the Water pump flow. that oiler. Whew. Jim...
Doesn't hurt to ask
eherlihy at 9:27am 06.18.23
Unfortunately Guido died in January 2021 VERY sad to read this...
Changing FRESH water pump on VP MD22L   (1)
JamesG161 at 9:25am 06.18.23
They do have many other ignition switches for the Volvo MD engines Good idea! Also I was going to
Gear box not engaging
Alex G at 9:19am 06.18.23
It could also be slipping clutch rings. This is an item that wears out on the Hurth HBW 50 gearbox
VDO Multifunctional Display: Batteries, water and fuel levels   (1)
zrod at 9:16am 06.18.23
The Beneteau spare parts site does list that insert and has it available, part number 156278 for $5
What do I do with the holes for instruments that are no longer needed?
Ward H at 9:10am 06.18.23
Is there a reason to remove the auto helm control? Is it still funtional. Is it worthy to have a ba
Changing FRESH water pump on VP MD22L
Rich Stidger at 9:09am 06.18.23
@JamesG161 - If you haven't already ordered the switch on eBay, why don't you send an email to Parts
Lowering mast before expected storm?
Kings Gambit at 9:06am 06.18.23
If leaving the boat moored or slipped with potentially high wind arriving, I remove the headsail. St
What do I do with the holes for instruments that are no longer needed?
Hollyberry at 8:32am 06.18.23
Starboard can be used for such plugs/covers.. less obvious than plexi but still not as invisible as
Replacing stringers/bulkheads on my South Coast 22 with XPS foam?
Hollyberry at 8:29am 06.18.23
Your glass/epoxy work would need to provide pretty well all the strength.. "a few layers of glass an
What do I do with the holes for instruments that are no longer needed?
jssailem at 8:24am 06.18.23
Is there a reason to remove the auto helm control? Is it still funtional. Is it worthy to have a bac
Changing FRESH water pump on VP MD22L   (1)
JamesG161 at 8:12am 06.18.23
That Water pump looks to be complex design for a centrifugal type pump. :yikes: Please post pictur
Hunter 27-2 clear plastic engine control panel cover B type   (1)
jssailem at 8:06am 06.18.23
It looks like you are just dating these boats.... First the Cal, now the Hunter. I have seen boats
Changing FRESH water pump on VP MD22L
Rich Stidger at 7:59am 06.18.23
@JamesG161 - That bit of corrosion you point out was behind the back cover of the timing belt. Un-o
Changing FRESH water pump on VP MD22L   (1)
JamesG161 at 7:48am 06.18.23
Even though a PITA, you have a chance to clean that tiny bit of corrosion. Your engine is immaculat
Replacing stringers/bulkheads on my South Coast 22 with XPS foam?
jssailem at 7:45am 06.18.23
XPS foam advertises as 'impervious to water' That is not quite a correct interpretation of the mar
Gear box not engaging
Hollyberry at 7:40am 06.18.23
Sounds like a damper plate disintegration.. hopefully that's it because that's the easiest and least
Changing FRESH water pump on VP MD22L   (3)
Rich Stidger at 7:33am 06.18.23
UPDATE: Yesterday i started to disassemble the Volvo MD22L-B to remove the coolant pump. I have a n
Engine raw water thru hole location
jssailem at 7:32am 06.18.23
Andy...First welcome to the SBO Forum. Congrats on your new boat. I am not in Everett right now but
Replacing stringers/bulkheads on my South Coast 22 with XPS foam?
LloydB at 7:22am 06.18.23
Make cardboard templates to cut new plywood parts with a jigsaw if the rotted parts wont work as tem

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