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    Oil pressure alarm

    Today with my volvo 2030 running the oil pressure⁷ gauge indicated normal values. Turning off the engine, normally the oil pressure alarm sounds briefly. But today It didn't. Its a problem?
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    Durability of a 20 years avon of a carefully folded hypalon kept dry and aboard

    I would very much appreciate hour experience
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    Durability of glued unions of a tender avon rover tender of 1998

    It looks perfect. I have inflated it and found not losses. It have been caredully folded and stowed aboard I would vefy much appreciate your experience.
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    Boat insurance

    I would appreciate knowing the value of an usual insurance as a percentage of the value of the boat
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    Humidity and electric connections

    Moisture loves electrical connections. How often should we apply wd40 or similar products?
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    Volvo penta 2030 vanishing alarm

    Hello friends. Two minutes after starting the engine instantanly without any problem, a faint alarm sounds for about 5 seconds and goes off. All instruments indicate correct values. the engine runs perfectly. What can it be? Thanks in advance!
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    Volvo 2 blade folding propeller

    I would appreciate to know the blade allen screw type: metric or inches? Thanks in advance!
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    Propeller in reversal vibrates

    My two blade Volvo folding propeller on my saildrive 120 runs softly at all speeds,. But when I connect the reversal it vibrates. Is this normal? Thanks in advance for explanations
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    Bending stainless steel

    One of the stainless steel sheaves on the rudder turnbuckle is about 4 degrees out of alignment. Can I heat its stainless steel support and bend it without reducing its structural resistance?
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    Does a Led Lamp BAY 15D fit in an old Aquasygnal mast top lamp?

    Thanks in advance for an orientation.
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    Volvo 2030 strange behavior

    Hello. Looking for advice I report the problem. The engine starts instantaneously. But at the same moment the sound of the low pressure alarm goes no. But the oil pressure instrument displays steady 25 lb. And the engine runs normally. The volt meter shows 12 V, but if I accelerate slightly I...
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    What are essential spare parts for a volvo 2030?

    My daughter will travel to USA next month. I would like to use this oportunity for buying some parts not easy to obtain in Buenos Aires. Thanks in advance
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    Speedy Sleeve dimension for the shaft of a Saildrive 120S

    I would very much appreciate these data. Are these speedy sleeves of stainless steel?
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    Spare parts aboard

    While working on maintenance changing seals in saildrive and sea water pump do you often need to change the ball bearings? Is it advisable to take them on board? Thanks for suggestions!
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    Solid elastic boom suport or compressed gas rodkicker

    I think this one will last for ever. No more problems with failures of compressed gas pistons. Opinions?
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    Critical Spare parts for a volvo 2030 engine that should be on board

    Hello. Before a long navigation far from ports, What spares should be on board? Thanks in advance for suggestions!
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    Jabsco manual toilet leaks on the water pump

    Hello Every time I pump I see water drops coming out from the upper part of the pump. Can I fix it changing an O ring? Or winding some thread? . Thanks for an advice!
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    Gas assisted rod kicker or spring assisted?

    My Selden gas rodkicker has lost its pressure and stop working. I dont know if it is better to correct it oy maybe buy a new spring assisted. Or forget it and use a simple toping lift line. I appreciate and thank suggestions...
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    Changing ropes

    Hello I will change my old halyards. I am looking for dynema covered with dacron. Locally I can buy 5 ocean ropes. Is this a good brand? Any review? Thanks in advance for suggestions.
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    Instrument indicates maximum RPM alternator not charging.

    Hy My engine vp 2030 runs perfect but suddently the instrument panel shows no charging and maximum rpm. The engine is running softly, perfect, under control. Alternator belt perfect. Any idea? Any help appreciated
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