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Plumbing and Galley Systems / Re: Freshwater pressure pump
« on: November 20, 2025, 07:28:18 PM »
If its a jabsco then yes, there is a rebuild kit.
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P323 / Cockpit drains
« on: November 15, 2025, 09:19:01 PM »
Time to winterize, I heard there's a good way to winterize the cockpit drains so they don't freeze but keep them open. Anyone have some tips? Dave G said something about running hoses through them, but he left my marina before I could get the specifics.
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Deck Mounted Hardware / 323 Stantions
« on: September 23, 2025, 05:48:27 PM »
Has anyone moved their amidship stanchions out to, or on the toe rail?
On the bow they overlap the toe rail, but as you go amidship mine come inline with the chain plates.
The genoa tracks will obviously be a small problem, but I'd like a little more walking room on the deck.
Any suggestions or experience with this would be appreciated.
On the bow they overlap the toe rail, but as you go amidship mine come inline with the chain plates.
The genoa tracks will obviously be a small problem, but I'd like a little more walking room on the deck.
Any suggestions or experience with this would be appreciated.
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Engine and Drive Train / Re: 80" P-32 exhaust system
« on: August 27, 2025, 05:28:28 PM »
Looks great. Hopefully the engine pan stays that pretty.
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P323 / Re: Engine Gauges
« on: August 11, 2025, 06:04:28 PM »
Part Delivered.
I didn't see you around so I placed it in the port side cockpit sandwich cubby.
I didn't see you around so I placed it in the port side cockpit sandwich cubby.
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Interior Structures / Salon Bulkhead
« on: August 05, 2025, 06:59:00 PM »
Both of my bulkheads , the main Salon and the V Birth were rotted out at the bottom. I removed and replaced them. Attached are pics from the Salon Bulkhead once replaced. I still have some filling and painting to do, as well as sanding of the wood work and clear coating.The Salon bulkhead was remade in 3/4 marine play and veneered with 1/4 ply on Salon side, so now the bulkhead is 1" thick. Completely coated in epoxy and tabbed in with several layers of glass. The upper Veneer is Maple the lower was just 6mm marine ply. I covered the seem with chair rail and framed out the top with Sapele.
The V Birth bulkhead is 1/2" marine ply, and coated both sides in glass. I plan on just painting that white on both sides, and possibly tiling the head side. Haven't decided yet.
Pics attached, Questions or concerns let me know.
The V Birth bulkhead is 1/2" marine ply, and coated both sides in glass. I plan on just painting that white on both sides, and possibly tiling the head side. Haven't decided yet.
Pics attached, Questions or concerns let me know.
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Interior Structures / Re: Microwave and Induction top cabinet
« on: August 05, 2025, 06:47:46 PM »
Dovetailed drawers, and inlaid bottom drawer with tiger maple.
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Interior Structures / Microwave and Induction top cabinet
« on: August 05, 2025, 06:46:14 PM »
I built a gimbaled microwave and cooktop cabinet. It still needs to be mounted as well as fiberglass work and painting. It has a small drawer next to cooktop for spatchulas and cooking utensils and a lower drawer to hold pots and pans.
Pics attached.
Pics attached.
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Interior Structures / Nav Table Top
« on: August 05, 2025, 06:12:54 PM »
Just an update on my slow progress. I made a new Nav Table top. I continued with my interior wood theme of Sapele, hard maple and tiger maple for accents.
I split the top so it will open wider and so you can just open a smaller section to access pencils, scissors and small items.
The small section is 6 inches wide and opens on a brass piano hinge. The wider section uses brass 2" hinges.
I still have to fill old holes and cracks in the fiberglass. Also I think I'll add a drawer in the side like Dave displayed in a prior post.
Any questions let me know. Otherwise here are the pics.
I split the top so it will open wider and so you can just open a smaller section to access pencils, scissors and small items.
The small section is 6 inches wide and opens on a brass piano hinge. The wider section uses brass 2" hinges.
I still have to fill old holes and cracks in the fiberglass. Also I think I'll add a drawer in the side like Dave displayed in a prior post.
Any questions let me know. Otherwise here are the pics.
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P323 / Re: Icebox conversion
« on: August 03, 2025, 01:18:35 PM »
I haven't yet, but I'm starting my Galley refit soon. I've narrowed it down to a coolblue system. A friend of mine has it on his Carver power boat and he swears by it.
https://www.cruiserowaterandpower.com/coolblue-refrigeration-systems/
The eutectic plate ones although more expensive have some really good reviews for power usage. Which is important when running off solar.
I don't know much about your link, or anyone that owns one.
Let us know of any issues you run into. The worst part will be running the lines into the ice box. The bulkhead behind it, may make it difficult. If you are taking your galley apart its probably also a good time, to remove the old crumbling foam and replace it all around your icebox. Will make your conversion more efficient.
Good Luck, take pics as you go, it will be helpful to all of us.
https://www.cruiserowaterandpower.com/coolblue-refrigeration-systems/
The eutectic plate ones although more expensive have some really good reviews for power usage. Which is important when running off solar.
I don't know much about your link, or anyone that owns one.
Let us know of any issues you run into. The worst part will be running the lines into the ice box. The bulkhead behind it, may make it difficult. If you are taking your galley apart its probably also a good time, to remove the old crumbling foam and replace it all around your icebox. Will make your conversion more efficient.
Good Luck, take pics as you go, it will be helpful to all of us.
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Ports & Hatches / Hatch Spring
« on: August 02, 2025, 09:09:57 PM »
The spring broke on my Salon Hatch handle. I'm having trouble finding them. Anyone know a source for them?
Its the spring that flips the hatch closer knob out of the way when you unlatch it.
Thanks
Its the spring that flips the hatch closer knob out of the way when you unlatch it.
Thanks
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Interior Structures / Galley Counter Top
« on: July 28, 2025, 01:13:33 PM »
Anyone ever remove the Galley Counter? I'm planning to update the Galley and may go with Corrian, or may just do laminate again. Was also going to take this opportunity to redo or at least replace the insulation around the ice box.
Besides the screws under the bungs for the wood rail around the counter, I didn't see any screws underneath. Is it glued down? or fastened in another way I missed?
Besides the screws under the bungs for the wood rail around the counter, I didn't see any screws underneath. Is it glued down? or fastened in another way I missed?
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P323 / Nesting Dinghy
« on: July 28, 2025, 12:55:17 PM »
Anyone build their own nesting dinghy? Was thinking of building a Spindrift 10 or 11N to keep up on deck.
If anyone keeps a nesting or non nesting dinghy on the fore-deck, do you have any trouble getting it on and off the boat? Is there anything I should be considering?
Any other designs people are happy with?
I don't necessarily plan on sailing the dinghy, will probably just have a 2-4 HP motor and oars for back up. Needs to hold me, the wife and dog some gear and possibly two electric bikes. So something with about 6-800 lbs capacity.
Also if anyone here has built a dinghy in the Chesapeake area, did you have any trouble getting it registered and titled?
If anyone keeps a nesting or non nesting dinghy on the fore-deck, do you have any trouble getting it on and off the boat? Is there anything I should be considering?
Any other designs people are happy with?
I don't necessarily plan on sailing the dinghy, will probably just have a 2-4 HP motor and oars for back up. Needs to hold me, the wife and dog some gear and possibly two electric bikes. So something with about 6-800 lbs capacity.
Also if anyone here has built a dinghy in the Chesapeake area, did you have any trouble getting it registered and titled?
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P323 / Re: Engine Gauges
« on: July 28, 2025, 12:49:06 PM »
You can have it Dave. You don't have to pay me. I won't be down this weekend, but I'll be down the next. If your not around I'll leave it in your cockpit.
Disclaimer: I reused the 2" round cover part to cover the ignition switch, but you probably have that to swap over from your current one.
Disclaimer: I reused the 2" round cover part to cover the ignition switch, but you probably have that to swap over from your current one.
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Plumbing and Galley Systems / Re: Fuel shutoff valve setting
« on: July 23, 2025, 10:58:52 AM »
Bypass means it is always on. Someone in the past probably turned it to bypass, because the solenoid no longer worked.