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Plumbing and Galley Systems / Seacock Sizes on the P323

« on: November 04, 2020, 06:51:24 PM »

Does anyone have a schedule of the standard seacock sizes on the P323?  Are they all the same or do they vary by size?  Any recommended manufacturers for bronze in 2020 where OEMs are having things built overseas?

Thanks in advance.

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Engine and Drive Train / P323 Stuffing Box Hose Replacement

« on: November 04, 2020, 12:16:25 AM »

Can someone walk through what is done to replace the hose (stuffing box to shaft log) and double hose clamps?  I understand the prop shaft needs to be decoupled but does it need to come completely out of the boat in a P323?  Also, can you completely remove it without removing the rudder?

This is a "time is of the essence" request as I am close to purchase of a 323 and this may affect the decision.

Thanks in advance.

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New Member Introductions / Re: New Member - Hoping to be Owner

« on: October 30, 2020, 05:20:11 PM »

Friday!  Haul and inspection scheduled for Monday, report back end of day Wednesday.  Offer expires next Friday so only seven days to "thumbs up" or "thumbs down".
Gulp!

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Engine and Drive Train / Re: MD11 Fresh Water Pump Repair

« on: October 30, 2020, 03:19:03 PM »

Thanks Admin,

Excellent overview.  I have manuals but it is a lot to take in without physical reference.  Survey/haul scheduled for Monday, report back Wednesday, decision day a week from today (Friday - gulp).  Back to studying systems for the weekend.

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Engine and Drive Train / Re: MD11 Fresh Water Pump Repair

« on: October 26, 2020, 09:19:12 PM »

Hi all,

A "noobie" question (chasing a 323, but don't have the boat yet).  What is this pump doing?  I thought the MD11C was raw water cooled.  This post has me confused.  I can't check against a real boat so please help clear up my confusion.

Thanks in advance.

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New Member Introductions / New Member - Hoping to be Owner

« on: October 21, 2020, 05:41:24 PM »

Hi all,

"Middling" sailing resume acquired over many years but always on someone else's boat or as a bareboat charter.  Now getting serious about a '70s Pearson.  I will update as victory (or failure) progress.

I'm a EE by background and also a fan of "Sailing Uma" (comments elsewhere).  I have some (ever expanding) knowledge of alternative energy including solar, tidal, hydrogen so will try to contribute where I can.  At least until I can discuss what is wrong with MY boat.

Based on the west coast.

Past experience with Rival 34, Tartan 41, many types of Catalina, Aloha 32, Pearson 53, O'Day 39 (and dinghys).