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Hi Wayne - sent you a PM. - Jean

Hi Wayne - have you checked the heat exchanger? They sometimes accumulate zinc anode remnants. A radiator shop can
clean it out if it's plugged.
On another note, I replaced my old engine with a Beta 25 and have been very satisfied.

Hi Tom - yes, I switched to 8 plait several years ago and love it. No problems. I don't have a windless though I think it will work
well for you. Good luck - Jean

When mine went bad, I replaced with a Tank Tender. It's a bit expensive, but works great. There are no moving parts, nothing
to break. It's been very reliable. I have the two-tank model and ran the other line to the holding tank.

Ken, I don't know if the antifreeze would damage the pump seals, but your winterization would seem to be okay. In my boat, I don't use antifreeze in the fresh water system. I drain the tanks and keep at the foot pump until no water comes out. I've had the same whale foot pump since 2012 with no issu...

Very nice, John, thanks for posting.

Very nice boat, John - though not my cup of tea. I sent a PM- there's a yard in R.I. that can take them, if they haven't already made
arrangements. - Jean

Hi John - I sent a P.M. - Jean

Hi John, I will make inquiries in the New Bedford, Ma. area. - Jean

I'd say a 6 hp should do just fine. My friend Chris used a 6 hp in his CD 25 as have many others. A larger motor may
be a tight squeeze and weight too is a factor when putting it in or out. - Jean -

Hi Chris - the online manual says the mainsheet should be 3/8" x 50'.

I just checked facebook marketplace and there are a few Origo used stoves available. Unfortunately, you have to buy the complete stove. Prices range from around $150 to $300 or so. As a side note, I'm surprised the canisters rusted. I had an Origo 3000 on my previous boat and there was never any ser...

You're fortunate, Jim - with the aluminum and all. My reinforcing bars are channel iron. They look to be in decent shape, though - just a bit of surface rust here and there. No serious deterioration at all. Vigilance is key. I figure it's time to renew the 40 + year old chain plate caulking before t...

Working alone rebedding deck hardware is tough. Here's something I tried. It worked, surprisingly, especially considering the 1/2" chainplate bolts
had friction nuts. - Jean

On my old Cal 27, I had a Plastimo with integrated heel angle incorporated. I liked it. The current version is the Plastimo 130 which sells in the neighborhood of $300. The Richie Navigator might be slightly better, but sells for around $500. Both the Richie and Plastimo can mount on a sloped bulkhe...