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Hi Brian, 2 years ago I did exactly what you're trying to do on my CD27 although I had more room between the two coupling halves which allowed me to use a socket. It was tight the whole distance as I pulled the aft half of the coupling. I started with a standard socket and then switched to a deep so...

Hi Reed, Galvanized iron pipe should not be used for an exhaust system. I forget the exact reason why except to say that very hot galvanized pipe emits some type of toxic fume. There's a danger involved with it's use. Instead, I suggest you use the standard cast aluminum elbow that is sold with the ...

Mike, When I mounted my turning block (deck organizer) and rope clutch, I drilled 1/4" holes through just the top (upper) laminate of the cored deck and into the balsa core. Then I chucked a bent nail into an electric drill and ground up the balsa to a diameter of about 1". Then I vacumed ...

I've heard that only varnish should be used to install bungs...because when it comes time to remove them again epoxy or polyurethane would make them very difficult to remove...possibly damaging the surrounding wood.

When I owned my CD26 I solved the problem by routing a 1-1/2" hose from one of the motor well vents to the engine cowling...thereby giving the engine a chance to suck clean air into the carburetor...I also routed the idle relief exhaust port through the bottom aft end of the motor well. This wa...

If you contact Boat U.S. insurance or another reputable insurance company, they should be able to give you a value. My 1980 CD27 has a blue book value of around $18,000. When I had it surveyed in 2002, the surveyor put a replacement value (new boat) of $125,000 on it. One final note...blue books pla...

I would imagine the bottom of the muffler needs to be parallel with the water line regardless of the angle of the engine. To a certain extent, the proper operation/performance of a water lift muffler depends on gravity to evenly fill the bottom of the muffler. Do you have a side inlet muffler instal...

Bob, You are correct in assuming the holding tank fits under the port settee. It's probably 12-15 gallons...don't know for sure. I've had problems with liquid entering the vent line when heeling. And once the vent gets liquid in it, odors in the cabin become a problem. I'm still trying to figure out...