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by Dick Macdonald
Mar 27th, '07, 13:43
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: 1GM woes. Why oh why?
Replies: 16
Views: 2485

Same Problem

Brenno, I am currently rebuilding a YSB8 that has the same problem, (low / no compression). I bought a CD27 that had been inactive and the engine was run at the dock at low power. What I found was corrosion on the back side of the exhaust valve and stuck rings. The corrosion on the valve seat preven...
by Dick Macdonald
Mar 5th, '07, 10:03
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Trailering and what to be careful of
Replies: 18
Views: 2633

Overloaded Trailers

Being new to sailing, I mostly listen to you all kick things around and learn what I can. But draggin heavy trailers around is something I do have experience with. Most recently we bought a CD27 and towed it home from St. Pete FL to Palm Beach, (over the Skyway Bridge) with an F250 and a jury rigged...