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    303 Aerospace Protectant

    Found a product (303 Aerospace Protectant) that works wonders on plastic based materials. keeps salt water from rusting stainless steel. Use it as a fiberglass protector. Use as a teak oil etc. Check it out at: http://www.303products.com/
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    Cummins QSD Maintenance Manual ERROR!

    I think there is a possible error in the Cummins QSD 2.0 Maintenance Manual CMD-408227. On page 50 concerning changing the transmission oil they state that the capacity of the transmission is "1.6 Liters / 2.7 Quarts." 1.6 L = 1.69 qt.(US Liq). / 2.7 qt.(US Liq) = 2.55 L. I think someone...
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    A Folding Chair that works very well on the R-25

    Very comfortable, anodized aluminum frame, well made, compact folding director's style chair. Sets up easily and folds into itself, so it's as thin as a briefcase. Its Fold Size: 27 in. x 19.75 in. x 4.25 in. makes it very easy to stow, only weighs 8 lbs. Regular internet price $60±, I purchased...
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    R-25 El Cheapo Water Tank Gauge

    Andrew told me how to install $135 water tank gauge and sensors on the R-25. However, after cutting the hole I thought why install an expensive gauge system when you can see how much water is in the tank? Remove port side teak trim strip, cut hole larger to fit new teak trim cover plate, glue...
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    R-25 Magnetic Compass errors

    The back access door to the instrument panel has magnetic latch that assists in holding the door closed. It is redundant, what really holds the door closed is the teak swing down latch. The magnetic latch is about 8" from the magnetic compass. After removing the magnetic latch, my compass...
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    I solved my A/C airlock problem

    I'll admit that this is a bit of a Rube Goldberg rig, but it is inexpensive and IT WORKS!! Go to Home Depot and in the plumbing section get a 3/4" CPVC Street Elbow and a 3/4" to 1/2" bushing. FYI, a street elbow has both male and female connections, CPVC is the beige colored fittings (for hot...
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    R-25 at Torrey Pines US Open

    By chance did anyone see the short clip of a blue Ranger 25 shot in the San Diego area on NBC Sports Sunday broadcast of the Torrey Pines US Open?
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    R-25 overhead hatch riser arm

    The R-25 overhead hatch riser arm adjustment knob's stainless steel screw is cupped and as a result it chews up the soft aluminum rod in the riser arm. I ground down the end of the screw so it was flat and then beveled it slightly while polishing it on a 600 grit grinding wheel. Problem...
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    Cummins QSD 150 hp / R-25

    Cummins QSD 150 hp / R-25 2 persons and 2 dogs on board, full fuel and ¼ water Speed = GPS GPH = Cummins SmartCraft display Square Root of LWL 22.5'± = 4.743 X 1.34 = 6.35± knots hull speed 1200 RPM 4.8 knots .6 GPH = 8.0 MPG 1400 RPM 5.3 knots .8 GPH = 6.6 MPG 1800 RPM...
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    Tug Boat Whistle

    If you are interested in a boat whistle and want one a fraction of the cost of a Kahlenberg (they won't even mention prices on their web site), Acme Whistle (made in England) makes a: "Three tone, tug boat sound effect - Makes the true steam whistle sound. Solid Brass organ pipe construction...
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