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General Discussion / Re: P-323 Merchandise

« on: October 22, 2014, 07:45:24 PM »

How many cats do you have?

Someone out there has the logo reproduced for cabin tops. It would be easy to take the digital version of that to any t shirt or gift venue for reproduction.

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Interior Structures / Re: Table Post

« on: October 19, 2014, 08:35:30 PM »

Was winterizing the boat today, and out of curiosity, removed the table and pole. Transforms the boat. Makes it seem twice as big inside. Walked on cabin top, and felt no difference under my 250 lbs. needless to say, the pole is gone. Will put a flange on floor and table with short pipe to use as table or bunk support when needed. Just think, someone sleeping in the main cabin without the pipe intruding. Just need to figure out where to store the table when not in use.

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General Discussion / Re: Where is everybody?

« on: October 06, 2014, 04:55:44 PM »

Spent the weekend on mine, with sleet coming down overnight Friday. I have a couple of posts out there hoping to get answers on. I too thought Mayberry everyone got rid of their 323.

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Electrical Systems & Electronics / Moor Electronics

« on: September 21, 2014, 10:05:56 PM »

Anyone have any experience with Moor Electronics sailing instruments? They offer direct replacement for Datamarine, price is right, and made in good old USA.

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Plumbing and Galley Systems / Re: relocate shower sump

« on: September 17, 2014, 08:54:40 AM »

The sump is glued to the bilge. I pulled hard and it broke loose. I took the pump that emptied the shower sump and turned it into a backup bilge pump. Now the soapy shower water goes into the bilge, sloshes around, and when pumped out leaves the bilge squeaky clean.

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Interior Structures / Re: Table Post

« on: September 11, 2014, 02:09:05 PM »

Yeh, Sweet Pea, any evidence of the post being there? There is another 323 near me that has no post. They claim never had one.

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Interior Structures / Re: Table Post

« on: September 09, 2014, 08:29:37 PM »

At 6'5", there is no way I can re pin the table to the ceiling, as I would be constantly smacking my coconut on it. Was thinking of taking the pole out and placing one of the pneumatic supports under it, opening up the cabin a little. But, if the pole gives support to the cabin top when my 250lbs walks around, the I will leave it.

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Interior Structures / Table Post

« on: September 09, 2014, 08:05:36 AM »

Does the post that the table rides on serve any other purpose other than to support the table? If removed, does it jeopardize the integrity of the cabin top? If removed, would put a piston mount on table to raise and lower it. Removing the post could open up the cabin a little.

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Plumbing and Galley Systems / Re: Refrigeration

« on: August 06, 2014, 09:53:46 PM »

Put a new Adler Barbour in this spring. Got 35 degree beer. Best price was West Marine, and got $50 in coupons for cash discount on future purchase.

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Engine and Drive Train / Re: Starter & Altenator on a Volvo MD 11C engine

« on: June 12, 2014, 11:31:38 PM »

Any good shop that rebuilds starters/alternators can fix it. Sounds like the starter solenoid is acting up. Any auto parts store will have a replacement.

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Exterior Finish and Fiberglass / Re: Refinishing the bright work

« on: May 29, 2014, 09:58:12 PM »

When using Sikkens, understand that subsequent coats.really darken. Go with the new clear they sell for multiple coats.

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Exterior Finish and Fiberglass / Cabin Stripe

« on: May 29, 2014, 09:06:56 PM »

Any ideas on how to bring a shine to the chalky gray cabin stripe, and then keep it that way?