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Current Serpentine Conversion Kits Serpentine pulley conversions for several popular engines, including the Universal M25, can be found at: http://marinesmartenergy.com/product/pk-um25-universal-m-25xp-marine-serpentine-pulley-kit-2/

Yes - we pulled the mainsheet track - and were careful to keep paint from preventing its reinstallation.

After sitting for about 2 years with diesel fuel biocide and additives, I hired a diesel mechanic for preventive maintenance which included: Adjust the valves, check the injectors and generally inspect the motor. Afterwards, the motor in neutral spins to 2,900 rpm but only 2,200 under load...

Found this white AND red LED flashlight at Dick's. Best one I've found for about $35.00. http://www.utilitysafeguard.com/Tools/Coast-Best-Sellers/LL7736D-V2-6-Chip-Dual-Color-Torch Chip

If they are the same as mine, I purchased from Defender Marine the following: Lewmar trim piece (plastic surround) #368812539 $36 each Lewmar gasket # 19898600 $13 each Defender was very helpful in helping me measure my portlights and determining the Lewmar model.

I read the previous threads about installations for the 38's with shallow anchor lockers, and Tom Metzger's nice install on his 34. Any help on the following would be appreciated: My 32 has a very deep anchor locker - enough for 30' chain, 300' nylon, 1 danforth and a 5 gallon diesel can. My...

Here's what I put on my boat and the non-scientific results: Source: Vic Prop, British Columbia @ (250) 743-8151 Size: 14" Right Hand Twist with 8" pitch, three blade Campbell Sailor Shaft: 1" Standard Taper Bore Price: (2002) $385.00 This pitch was based on their previous...

I installed the same 1" ID x 1 1/4" OD x 4" "Blackfish" on my 1986 32.

Are you referring to standing or running rigging? For standing rigging, the swages are done by an industrial strength machine exerting several thousands pounds of pressure - not to be replicated with a hand swage tool. For running rigging, the modern material available now (Sta Set, Dyneema...

My boat came with Marleon (glass reinforced) fittings. One was frozen due to crustaceans inside the ball valve. Once hauled, it took two minutes to replaced the Marelon ball valve with some Teflon tape. My preference was to stay with the Marelon rather than to risk compromising the integrity...

I need to add a 5 amp breaker switch to the empty "accessory" slot on my 12 volt panel for a 1986 32-III. Has anyone researched which manufacturer and model # to consider? Thanks in advance for any input.

Replaced it yesterday - alignment seems good as far as I can tell with a straight edge. I believe my dust came about as the belt stretched/slipped. We'll see...

Thanks for the extra effort, Tom - this is very helpful. Hopefully this will resolve some of the stretch and "black dust" problems I've had with the standard belts.

Tom - et al. I think someone mentioned a "green" fan belt and your photo seems to support it. Any recommendations on where to locate a higher quality belt? My local NAPA shop didn't know what I was talking about. Thanks,

Thanks for the feedback. I have virtually no prop-walk in reverse. Like Ron - and as taught to me by the broker who sold us the boat - we give it a burst of RPM to gain steerage way and then let-off the throttle, using only the rudder to manuever out of the slip. During this RPM surge, the...