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    Adding Coolant to Avoid Air Pockets

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    Adding Coolant to Avoid Air Pockets

    Hi Sean I don't think that percentage of the solution is affecting operating temperature at all. After all... its the fluid. In a pinch you may as well use Coke, or Pepsi if the area where you live doesn't freeze during winter. However, 50/50 solution ( water & antifreeze) acts as rust...
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    Adding Coolant to Avoid Air Pockets

    I have M12 on my E26 and this one runs 160 or so. To me even 160 is a bit low as I hear 180 is the norm. Anyway. Funny you've mentioned changing antifreeze. Just last weekend I tried to drain the whole system; engine block, manifold, and heat exchanger. Imagine my surprise when there was not...
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    Proper technique for whisker pole

    Downwind sailing Instead of hooking up to the sheet I'd try attaching to the clew of your jib or genoa. Watch for accidental jibes though. You may also run a control line from the clew all the way back for easy reach and adjustment if necessary Mario
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    Olson 34 rudder blisters

    Rudder Blisters Hi pls see me reply to E26 rudder delamination. Its really not hard to do and once done correctly you shouldn't have more blister problems Good luck Mario
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    E-27 Mast removal

    Mast removal Tom, I have E26 with deck stepped mast, so taking it down doesn't present major problem. I'v done it with additional help right at the dock. My antenna, lights, wind instruments cables exit at the bottom of the mast and connect at the deck level to the corresponding cables in...
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    Curtain Rails

    Courtain Rails I am sure Pacific Seacraft will have them in stock. I've purchased few parts for my E26 from them in the past. Good luck Mario
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    spinnaker for sale

    Spinnaker I would be interested. Pls supply following information: 1/ cruising spinnaker or racing? 2/ of racing does it come with spinnaker boom and hardware? If crusing does it come with the sock? 3/ dimentions Thank you Mario Pls respond to mariobie@telerama.lm.com PS I...
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    Ericson 26 Rudder delamination

    rudder delamination There are several ways of handling your problem. I have Ericson 26, 1988 docked in Sandusky, OH. Few years back the water got inside my rudder which cracked during the cold winter weather. The next fall I have removed the rudder and took it home. I've drilled a great...
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