Tech Notes Index: 1989

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February 1989 Vol 7 #1

• Excessive deviation: move air horn away from compass
• Dahl fuel filters
• Propellers and engine torque
• More on props
• Backstay adjuster
• Hurth transmission, CQR bow roller
• Staysail installation
• Wing keel
• Anchor storage, chart table, port light leaks: anchor holding
• comparisons
• Aft cabin storage

May 1989 Vol 7 #2

• Polar Performance Diagrams
• Static Stability
• VHF Radio problems SWR meter
• V berth insert ideas
• Props, rudder play, plumbing
• Propeller specifications

August 1989 Vol 7 #3

• Microwave installation in galley
• White sliding door replacement
• First Year Reflections (#767) good overall discussion of systems, especially exhaust manifold
• Bow cleats
• Aft cabin storage pin rail shelf at foot of aft cabin against fuel tank wall

November 1989 Vol 7 #4

• Engine overheating: Hoffman No. 500 Automatic air vent
• Life line cleaning: white wall cleaner
• Starting problems: loose cable crimps
• Leaky Beckson Ports reseating
• Refrigerator Battery setup
• Heat exchanger clamps
• Engine Mounting bolts
•  Shaft alignment revisited p 48