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Engine and Drive Train / Re: 80" P-32 exhaust system
« Last post by 323Voyager on August 27, 2025, 05:28:28 PM »Looks great. Hopefully the engine pan stays that pretty.
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Engine and Drive Train / Re: 80" P-32 exhaust system
« Last post by J.Twighlight on August 26, 2025, 12:54:34 PM »Update;
recent short haul...
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P323 / Re: Icebox conversion
« Last post by diamondgirlsails on August 24, 2025, 09:18:51 PM »Here's a video of my install: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19XvZwVwTD/
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P323 / Re: Engine Gauges
« Last post by 323Voyager 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
« Last post by 323Voyager 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
« Last post by 323Voyager 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
« Last post by 323Voyager 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
« Last post by 323Voyager 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
« Last post by diamondgirlsails on August 04, 2025, 07:35:55 AM »Thanks for the info and suggestions. I'll post updates here.
I also found an older thread that discusses this topic: https://www.pearson323.com/forum/index.php?topic=695.0
I also found an older thread that discusses this topic: https://www.pearson323.com/forum/index.php?topic=695.0
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P323 / Re: Icebox conversion
« Last post by 323Voyager 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.