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A Classic for Cruising

A Classic for Cruising Contributed by David Blacklock Friday, 08 December 2006 Last Updated Thursday, 21 December 2006 A CLASSIC FOR CRUISING – Beats there a seafaring heart that doesn’t love a schooner? There is something salty and purposeful about the rig. defined by the use of fore and aft sails on two or more masts. The more familiar ketch rig is sometimes referred to as a back-to-front schooner, but the latter has a more pleasin… […]

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5432 engine pump and cooling thread

…rts very easily and runs great with no evidence of moisture in the oil. Still plan to set the valves and check compression. I will probably send out the heat exchanger to a local radiator shop for the acid dip too. Although I do have some muriatic acid, maybe I’ll just dip it myself in a solution. tdtrimmer 02-14-2006, 10:49 PM As a 5432 owner, I have done many of the things commented on in this thread including replumbing the he… […]

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Reinventing the Headliner: Done! DE38 s/v Sanpatricio

…se problem areas needed to be addressed before going further but with the headliner out is was considerably less complicated to do so. Additionally, It was a good time to remove the handrails and secure them with proper SS washers and fasteners and the dorade boxes had to come of to access the brass thru-deck flanges underneath. In the meantime, I scoured the web for inspiration and information for a handsome and practical headliner replacement…. […]