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    Help with engine no-start

    1976 Albin 25 with the Volvo MD17C motor: admittedly I upgraded the battery room cabling myslef - including the addition of an ACR - and have currently left the house wiring an unconnected mess, but still ---> last Saturday was first chance this summer to use the Manatee - turned the key and...
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    MD17C fuel pump issue

    I'm taking a second shot at this: I want to bypass the mechanical pump and leave the after-installed electric fuel pump acting alone. Reason: the mechanical pump leaks fuel and I have been told this is the accepted solution. Anyone have experience with this issue?
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    Need to remove ancient shore power outlet

    Re: Need to remove ancient shore power outlet The exterior side is currently under shrink wrap but I was able to pick these out of the collection. I could get a clearer shot of the inside if need be. I hadn't remembered that there seems to be screws on the outside flange so your request for...
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    Need to remove ancient shore power outlet

    It was disconnected long ago - the boat no longer has nor wants shore power as such - but I would like to install a simple plastic receptacle for the charger I am going to install. Can this be removed or do I have to leave it there and drill a new hole for the new piece?
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    Crying in the Wilderness

    or as they say up here in the Frozen North: "he's in over his head". :lol: I have in mind to redo my electrical system, and to that end I have purchased the Add-a-Battery ACR (to replace the Perko) and the Promarine 12 amp dual-battery smart charger. I've taken the CPSS short electrical course...
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    AC Charger with BlueSea ACR hookup ?

    Re: AC Charger with BlueSea ACR hookup ? I have been studying those directions, but as mentioned earlier, I do require quite a high degree of hand holding. I am upgrading all the wiring associated with the battery and engine by one or two gauge sizes. The picture below shows the existing wire...
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    AC Charger with BlueSea ACR hookup ?

    I am upgrading electrics over this winter: I have bought a BlueSea ACR and Switch, and am looking at getting the newly released ProMarine Sport Gen3 12A charger The charger is designed to hook up to 2 batteries at the same time. The ACR also functions (I believe) to distribute the charge...
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    Repairing bow ding - FB

    Re: Repairing bow ding - FB The Albin 25 is a Swedish built pocket trawler with a 36hp Volvo diesel engine, aft cabin for 2 off the large cockpit, pilot house, and typical cabin below with V-berth, galley and head. Cruises at around 7.5 kts and gets about 1.5 gph.
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    Repairing bow ding - FB

    I finished up with the tinnie (just need to replace the steering cable next Spring) and have found me a beautiful 1976 Albin 25 trawlerette. When I bought the boat and the PO took me on a get-acquainted tour of the harbour it was berthed bow-in at a concrete dock with no finger piers. My first...
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    Volvo won't turn over

    Volvo MD17C: Yesterday prepping for our first social outing I took the boat around the marina channels for a little single-screw practice, then back to the dock and shut off. The motor had started up first crank and was running smoothly. Half hour later the guests arrive and the engine won't...
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    Need to make vent hole smaller

    The two vents on the forward cabin top on my Albin 25 went missing by the PO *you can se the patched hole on the stbd cabintop below) and I am going to replace them with this: NICRO #N28810, 3" WHITE AIRVENT 500 The Chandlery Online The existing vent holes are a titch under 4 inches in diameter...
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    Cosmetic gelcoat deck refurbishing

    Re: Cosmetic gelcoat deck refurbishing OK so here are a couple of pics of the deck to give an idea of what I'm talking about. There are both regular and non-skid sections. I wonder whether a thin coat of Interlux Brightside would retain the existing non-skid and 2 coats on the regular surfaces...
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    Cosmetic gelcoat deck refurbishing

    Yesterday I made a deal to move into the Bigger Water with the purchase of a 1976 Albin 25 pocket trawler, powered by a 36hp Volvo diesel. The vessel is strong and sturdy with recent upgrades, such as custom canvas, berth cushions, life lines all round, swim platform, electronics. But I just...
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    Time for some expert paint advice

    Re: Time for some expert paint advice This time of year is touch and go, between the rain and the colder temps . . . and it gets dark so early now.:( But the odd day gets warm enough so I've managed to get the second (and final?) coat of colour on. In these temps it'll take a while for the...
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    Time for some expert paint advice

    Re: Time for some expert paint advice This pic shows a number of issues. For example: - the decking has 1 coat of spar varnish on top and 2 underneath. I am going to top it with KiwiGrip and I think that will be as waterproof as I need it to be. But I would like to fill that gap running...
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