Author: Sue Clancy
2016
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February 2016 Vol 34 #1
May 2016 Vol 34 #2
August 2016 Vol 34 #3
November 2016 Vol 34 #4
2015
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February 2015 Vol 33 #1
May 2015 Vol 33 #2
August 2015 Vol 33 #3
November 2015 Vol 33 #4
2014
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February 2014 Vol 32 #1
May 2014 Vol 32 #2
August 2014 Vol 32 #3
November 2014 Vol 32 #4
2013
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February 2013 Vol 31 #1
May 2013 Vol 31 #2
August 2013 Vol 31 #3
November 2013 Vol 31 #4
2012
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February 2012 Vol 30 #1
August 2012 Vol 30 #3
November 2012 Vol 30 #4
2011
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February 2011 Vol 29 #1
November 2011 Vol 29 #4
2009
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February 2009 Vol 27 #1 – pdf
- Dreaded Task? – Removing the engine – *doc*photos*
- Modifying a Garhauer Lift – *doc*photos*
- Fiddle-mounted Towel Holder and Rack – *doc*photos*
- Cockpit Showers – *doc*photos*
- Lagniappe – *doc*photos*
- New Ideas Regarding Regulator Output for Charging Batteries – *doc*
May 2009 Vol 27 #2 – pdf
- Replacing your Standing Rigging – *doc*
- Chart Plotter Mounting – *doc*photos*
- Aft Cabin Replacement Ports – *doc*photos*
- “Garage” Maintenance – *doc*photos*
- Sliding Door Replacement – *doc*photos*
August 2009 Vol 27 #3
- It’s Been How Long? – *doc*photos*
Routine Preventative Maintenance
– Oil Changes
– Anti-freeze
– Heat Exchanger Zincs
– Water pump impeller
– Exhaust riser
– Transmission Fluid
– Using your checklist - Make the Boat Go – *doc*photos*
– Sailing and Seamanship
November 2009 Vol 27 #4
- Boarding Ladder Steps – *doc*photos*
- How are the Pumps? – *doc*
- Moving Heat – *doc*photos*
- Replacing your C34 Engine – *doc*photos*
2008
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February 2008 Vol 26 #1 – pdf
- Maintenance Season
May 2008 Vol 26 #2 – pdf
- Fresh Water Distribution System
- Mark I Galley Bulkhead Replacement
- Mark II Heat Exchanger Access Door
- Replacing and Improving Engine Soundproofing
August 2008 Vol 26 #3 – pdf
- Engine Room Ramblings
– Mounting the Breather Tube to the Stock Air Intake
– Low Noise Air Intake Option for the M-25 Engines
– Mystery of the “Non-Priming” Raw Water Pump Solved
– Lime Away
– Heat Exchanger Zinc
– Regular Oil Changes
– Don’t Baby the Auxiliary
– Major Maintenance
- Simplified Antifreeze Changing
- PHII Head Installation
November 2008 Vol 26 #4 – pdf
- Mechanical Shaft Seal Installation – *doc
- Cockpit Table
- There’s Still Some Life Left in that Teak!
- Compact Lifesling
2005
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February 2005 Vol 22 #1
- Rebuilding an M25XP Fuel Injection Pump
- Building a new electrical panel
- Replacing the forward hatch
- Weaver Dinghy Davits
May 2005 Vol 22 #2
- The Big Two-0
- Replacing the engine Control Cables on a C34 Mk1
- Replacing the Oil Change Hose
- Hooks for Hangers in the Head
- Upgrading the Primary Fuel Filter
August 2005 Vol 22 #3
- Don’t Forget what’s easy to forget!
- Stinky Water from the head sink faucet
- Dorade Replacement
- Fire hazard alert!
- Moving the lifeline gates
November 2005 Vol 22 #4
- Traveler Upgrade
- Clever Storage Ideas
- Inspection Ports – Diesel Fuel Tank Cleaning