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I'm in process of replacing my Volvo 11C. Engine starts and runs like a champ but has tendency to run hot. I'm confident water passages are clogged from 27 years of use. Transmission operates great. I have no idea of actual engine hours. Meter says 1250 but it stopped running about a year ago and I'...

Replacing my Volvo 11C in late Sept in Chesapeake, VA. Engine starts easily and runs well but has overheating problem and oil leaks. Transmission is fine. Purchaser would be responsible for picking up engine. Make offer. Thanks

Dean: I took close look at my holding tank last night. I think mine is leaking at forward edges into bilge and/or right at drain plug area. Did you use sponge on stick to get the last bit of liquid out of the tank or some other method? Getting the the forward inside join "V" clean enough a...

Dean and others - More on my 33 . . . when I initially detected my trickle of liquid from holding tank to bilge, it was right at the garboard drain plug but certainly not sea water. Liquid was not coming from bottom of bilge but rather about 2 inches above bottom at garboard drain level. I figured p...

Dean: I purchased by CD33 about 1 year ago. Boat had foul odor when I purchased her but figured this was due to neglect. After sea trial etc. boat was blocked ashore while I did bottom work etc. Bilge had small amount of liquid in it which I thoroughly dried. Next day small amt of liquid in bilge. R...

Have purchased '81 Cape 33 and have discovered holding tank must have small crack somewhere near bottom of tank allowing waste to go into bilge. Ah the sweet smell of raw sewage in the bilge!! :( I'm curious if anyone else has experienced this problem? If so, does anyone have recommendation on how t...