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    MacBook Pro . . . Tragedy

    It's computer day at my house . . . The laptop arrived (good thing I was home,the delivery person just left it on the front step . . . thought I might need to sign for it ? :unsure: . . . I guess not !!! :oops: ) In addition, I got an older Dell laptop working to (hopefully) be my...
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    2008 Chaparral 275 SSI 8.1 Volvo Penta GXI-J Soft Alarm Issues

    I'm glad it has a happy ending. Although the TCP and Volt Ref #2 were misleading at first, the data showed the way. It shows that you really need the computer software to be able to fix these engines.
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    Fuel Cost vs.Total Cost of Ownership . . .

    Often there is discussion about the cost of fuel, which is a consideration of boat ownership, but not as significant as you might think. I try to save $$$ on fuel more out of principle than actual make or break of the boating budget. This morning, since I just came off a 3+ week 'vacation' (a...
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    Larson 210 Senza

    A quick add . . . If you Google "Larson Rub Rail", Barbour Plastics also comes up in addition to Taco.
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    Larson 210 Senza

    Just to add to the advice already given . . . If you have a section of damaged rubrail, you should be able to take a small piece of it to see what the cross-section looks like and approximate dimensions. Then match it up to the many rubrails on the Taco website. If the manufacturer (Larson)...
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    Easier time putting on the trailer

    I have an opposite problem . . . my Admiral often tires to 'help' too much and gets in harms way. My advice for your situation, tagging onto the advice already given . . . - Trailer guides at the rear portion of the trailer, set a bit tight (maybe 1" on each side) to help center the boat...
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    Kodiak Anchor - Made by SouthCoast Marine . . .???

    Going to be at ‘home’ for the next couple of weeks. The good side of things is that it happened at the end of the day on our last boating day of a 3 week vacation 😀
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    Kodiak Anchor - Made by SouthCoast Marine . . .???

    Quick Update . . . I put the issue out on the FB CY338 forum for input. One person responded that their anchor shank had been bent. Another responded that the bow roller edge have cut through the rode twice. The guy that had the shank bent got his fix at a metal shop. . . was not much $$...
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    Kodiak Anchor - Made by SouthCoast Marine . . .???

    Today was a beach day, given that the boat is down an anchor. I spent some time looking through information on various delta anchors. As best that I can tell the anchor I have has got the plow of a 33 lb anchor and the shank of an 18 lb anchor. So, not surprising that the shank bent. I think...
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    Getting shocked while changing battery?!?

    You are a good conductor of electricity.
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    Can’t get my 05 crownline 202br to start.

    well it is not the battery. when the engine does not start, does it at least crank? think about fuel, compress ion, ignition. You need all 3 to run, so the engine isn’t getting something
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    MacBook Pro . . . Tragedy

    Yes, I figured that I just did not have the right size. My new M2 MacBook Pro arrives tomorrow, and since I ordered a new one, old one is working fine after the recovery installation of the OS. (it figures :rolleyes: )
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    Kodiak Anchor - Made by SouthCoast Marine . . .???

    Would that be Clearwater FL? It looks like they do custom work and don't have any retail distribution to speak of. If I go a buy-new route, I'll reach out to Cruisers Yacht Tech Support for any guidance, Just a matter of finding a good fit for the boat. I have a critical dimension of 25"...
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    Kodiak Anchor - Made by SouthCoast Marine . . .???

    Good to know. (y) Your boat is about 9,000 lbs? :unsure: I think 22 lb is a bit small for my boat.
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    Kodiak Anchor - Made by SouthCoast Marine . . .???

    I was wondering if the shank will be weakened by straightening it. Also, this anchor has a 3/8" thick shank, while I see others at 1/2" thickness. I am wondering if this anchor is a little sub-standard. :unsure: These are the sharp edges that apparently cut the anchor rode as we were...
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    Kodiak Anchor - Made by SouthCoast Marine . . .???

    I had an anchor mishap today while anchoring at the local sand bar. The shaft is bent and the rode frayed because the roller flange that the anchor & rode feed through had a sharp edge to it and eventually cut through the line and the bow anchor & chain went into the bottom . . Thankfully...
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    Gipsy - 1996 Sea Ray 210 Bowrider restomod

    Jumping aboard for the ride 😀
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    7.4 not running right

    1990 engine, so it is the Mark IV version . I’d say a fuel issue, given the amount of time it’s been unused. Fresh gas is one thing, a gummed up carburator is another
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    2008 Chaparral 275 SSI 8.1 Volvo Penta GXI-J Soft Alarm Issues

    the knock retard values are much better, only going to 2.45˚ during acceleration/load conditions. Before it was pegging at 5˚ and activating the warning.
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    2008 Chaparral 275 SSI 8.1 Volvo Penta GXI-J Soft Alarm Issues

    That is good news. I’ll be able to take a look at the data later this evening or early tomorrow.
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