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Changing FRESH water pump on VP MD22L   (1)
JamesG161 at 9:32am 06.15.23
@Rich Stidger is this the water pump you have?
Steps for Replacing my HBW50 transmission with ZF 12M
LouBegue at 9:24am 06.15.23
The 12M bolts directly to your existing bell housing. No adapter or modification necessary. Jeff
Hello to the community
Ralph Johnstone at 9:19am 06.15.23
In a land project of this size, you'd be finished in a weekend. On a boat, you'd be lucky to be fin
Engine raw water thru hole location
Ralph Johnstone at 9:14am 06.15.23
The thru hull must be under the battery compartment in the nav station or the starboard locker. I
Changing FRESH water pump on VP MD22L
Rick D at 9:11am 06.15.23
Geesh, Rich; sorry to read about your issue. I assume you have already checked for well-regarded ind
30 amp shore power to 15 amp service
JBP-PA at 9:06am 06.15.23
Thanks Maine Sail. So I should pick up something attune to this west marine breaker, linked below,
3D printing fun
Tedd at 8:31am 06.15.23
A few months ago a friend asked if I had room to store his Ender 3D printer. (He's making room in hi
30 amp shore power to 15 amp service
FastOlson at 8:26am 06.15.23
FWIW, in on our boat (when doing projects) I learned, early on, that my boat's 15 amp outlet circui
Mast deck plate removal help on Macgregor19
Tedd at 8:22am 06.15.23
My Mac 26S had a similar foot bracket but there was nothing in the center hole. I'm wondering if the
Changing FRESH water pump on VP MD22L
jviss at 8:03am 06.15.23
Make sure you get all the gaskets etc you might need. Excellent point! I was stuck the same way o
Changing FRESH water pump on VP MD22L
jviss at 8:01am 06.15.23
Send me a text so have your phone number. My cell is 413-629-8096. I may take you up on offer to
Changing FRESH water pump on VP MD22L
Mark Maulden at 7:58am 06.15.23
Make sure you get all the gaskets etc you might need.
Engine raw water thru hole location
Capt_Andy at 7:43am 06.15.23
Of what i can see, the hose is in OK condition. The thru hull must be under the battery compartment
Changing FRESH water pump on VP MD22L
jviss at 7:26am 06.15.23
Generous offer, but I've ordered from the UK, so I should have it by Sat. My biggest issue is that
Changing FRESH water pump on VP MD22L
jviss at 7:24am 06.15.23
Price from the UK is $157 inc DHL Express shipping to Onset. Wow! That's great!
Leak coming from stern on my Hunter 31.
BlowMeAway at 7:21am 06.15.23
@CaptainKook you probably have a hull to deck joint issue like @Brinky63 did with his boat. He has
Changing FRESH water pump on VP MD22L
Rich Stidger at 7:18am 06.15.23
Niemiec Marine doesn't have it in stock, but can get it. $668. Price from the UK is $157 inc DHL
Changing FRESH water pump on VP MD22L
Rich Stidger at 7:17am 06.15.23
Did you try Niemiec Marine Inc on Pope's Island in New Bedford - "volvopenta.com" - I called and as
Changing FRESH water pump on VP MD22L
jviss at 7:13am 06.15.23
Niemiec Marine doesn't have it in stock, but can get it. $668.

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