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by marv brinn
Dec 14th, '10, 19:35
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: cost of engine rebuild
Replies: 19
Views: 1837

mack

if you dont mind pls reply on my pm.. I have always been very happy with their service and advice
by marv brinn
Dec 14th, '10, 16:12
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: cost of engine rebuild
Replies: 19
Views: 1837

mack boring

I have been calling mack boring in NJ for 10 yrs and they have been very very helpful and have spent as much as 45 mins explaining how to change the oil in my cd27..the point is give them a call you will not be disappointed
by marv brinn
Dec 8th, '10, 11:07
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Tiller VS. Wheel in CD 28 - need more cockpit room!
Replies: 26
Views: 2938

rudder

the rudder is less effective in reverse because there is less prop wash when the prop is operating..You need water flowing past the rudder to allow it to act as a control surface. in other words when the prop is in foward it sends a large volume of water past the rudder (you knew that didnt you?) Ne...
by marv brinn
Dec 6th, '10, 14:14
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Xantrex Truecharge2 Batt Charger "Value Pack" A Go
Replies: 5
Views: 700

connection

You have some type of connection issue...I cant visualize the connection.but here are some thoughts backed up by 25 yrs of connector experience. you may have a connection that loosens up over time..dab the joint with a connector paste or tuner spray. then tighten it up and secure the thread with med...
by marv brinn
Dec 5th, '10, 20:21
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Xantrex Truecharge2 Batt Charger "Value Pack" A Go
Replies: 5
Views: 700

term block

can you describe how the screw is attached to the block ?are the wires going into the block or is there a terminal at the end??
by marv brinn
Nov 29th, '10, 14:23
Forum: Buy/Sell CD Boats & Gear
Topic: Cape Dory 27 For Sale, 1983 Tranquility
Replies: 11
Views: 4707

cd 27

Could have had mine for 13K
If anyone needs a crew for del just call 864-561-8898
by marv brinn
Nov 28th, '10, 19:45
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Who Needs CD-22 Parts???
Replies: 4
Views: 481

what

waht parts? pls post on board
by marv brinn
Nov 10th, '10, 15:41
Forum: Buy/Sell CD Boats & Gear
Topic: Island Nautical Dodger available for free!
Replies: 2
Views: 827

dodger

I would be happy to pay for the shipping and nominal cost for the dodger!~!!!!!!!!!!
by marv brinn
Oct 11th, '10, 11:09
Forum: Buy/Sell CD Boats & Gear
Topic: cd
Replies: 0
Views: 434

cd

how about a 27?
by marv brinn
Oct 1st, '10, 15:55
Forum: Buy/Sell CD Boats & Gear
Topic: 1982 CD25D Still For Sale
Replies: 10
Views: 3793

Sea hunt

Ok don't get angry
but I have followed your pursuit of a good vessel for some time and she is priced right
and in great shape.
So here is a chance to get your boat !!!!!!I will even help you deliver her!!!
by marv brinn
Sep 18th, '10, 15:49
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: spartan seacock & thru-hull fittings for CD25D
Replies: 8
Views: 739

fitting

it was helpfull not helful
by marv brinn
Sep 18th, '10, 15:49
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: spartan seacock & thru-hull fittings for CD25D
Replies: 8
Views: 739

seacock

I have been on the board for about 10 yrs. I would call Spartan ,they are very helfull and knowledgble....it will save you a lot of time..by the way dont dont dont]expect the waste hose to just jump back on the valve fitting ..some yards use a tool to heat the hose up and expand it so that it fits.....
by marv brinn
Aug 19th, '10, 15:08
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Heat Shrink Tubing Technique?
Replies: 22
Views: 2550

oy

you can safely crimp if you have three things the tool matched to the terminal proper use of the tool by operator wire that is stripped properly trillions of crimped teminals are on ships and aircraft. In my previous job as a indl salesman I had the honor of providing a crimp terminal on one of the ...
by marv brinn
Aug 19th, '10, 15:00
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Cold water safety, a good read
Replies: 9
Views: 876

brr

I used to sail on the LI sound..frostbitting near Mamaroneck.on a dyher dhow 9'. season started nov and ended april,we had 9 races every Sunday each one lasting about 15 mins.. I capsized once after bailing out my boat which swamped 2x due to a oil tanker swell..I gave up bailing the third time..I w...
by marv brinn
Aug 19th, '10, 14:53
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Replacement thru hull/seacock in typhoon
Replies: 34
Views: 3267

oy vey

dont buy cheap when doing brake jobs ,brain surgery or valves..look at it this way the 200 dollar valve protects ( you fill in the blank)
ALSO a 1 1/2 " nipple on a valve will not accept 1 1/2 hose..some times they need to be heated and softened up to fit on the nipple..