sail for sale

[michael beebe]

Hello, I sold my Vega and ended up with an almost new main, it is offered to any reasonable consideration, I live north of LA,Ca, usa,,,661 747 8597 mike

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[trevy_kins]

Very interested, Mike. How much would you like for it? Trevor (V2915)



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Sent: September 11, 2008 12:51 PM
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Subject: [AlbinVega] sail for sale



Hello, I sold my Vega and ended up with an almost new main, it is
offered to any reasonable consideration, I live north of LA,Ca,
usa,,,661 747 8597 mike

 

[groundhogyh]

Is there any information on how the water flows through the MD6A?
Maybe a sketch on the Vega site or any official Volvo info?

So far, I think I know this much...(correct me if I am wrong)

Water exits the water pump and goes to the Tee on the bottom aft end of the exhaust manifold. It goes through the Tee and on, through a rubber hose along the bottom of the manifold to the bottom of the thermostat cap. If the thermostat is closed, the water continues up to the top exit of the thermostat cap. It goes through another rubber hose and connects to the exaust pipe fitting and exits the boat.

If the thermostat is open, water enters the manifold and enters the engine block.
When it finishes in the engine it exits the block and comes back into the exhaust manifold.

THis is where I am not sure. Does it fall down through that Tee at the aft end of the manifold?

Thanks,
Roy

 

[lindsaystaringatthesun]

Hello,

I might be interested in your mainsail as well. Who is the sail maker
and does it have reef points, cunningham, double or triples-stitch etc?

Thanks!
Bobby
Toucan
V#3227

 

[groundhogyh]

Hi,
On my MD6A, I tried opening that little threaded plug at the bottom of the engine on the starboard side while the engine was running. No water came out.

Is there a fix for that? The little plug is captive and can't be totally removed, so I cant get a wire in there.

THanks,
Rb

 

[stevebirch2002]

It''s bunged up. 35 years of salt water and crud does that! Various methods but none are foolproof. Try rigid wire, oxalic acid etc etc

Good luck
SB

 

[groundhogyh]

Ooooh. I like the acid. How do you do that?
I've also heard of Muratic acid.
Drain cleaner is sulfuric acid? But I heard that eats metal.

Steve, do you still have any of those beefed up forestay chainplates?

Roy

 

[stevebirch2002]

Hi Roy

All chainplates etc will be end of season as Im still sailing........ Will hopefully revamp teh spares list catalogue as well but in teh middle of Newsletter 45 at teh moment.

Drain teh engine and pour in and leave for a while, never done it myself so cant really say how long. Try and get a thin rod in teh hole as well.

Cheers

Steve B

 

[papasbackhoeinc]

Steve,

Glad you are out sailing. We were on the edge of Ike last week but Valhalla came thru just fine. We were at the dock not in the gulf. Let me know if you are still interested in our proposal. Andi PS bought a Fuji 35 and am in the process of making lots of parts for her.

 

[groundhogyh]

Thanks Steve.
The plug seems captive and blocks the hole, but someone mentioned to me that if you continue pulling and turning the plug, a second set of threads will engage and it will come out. I have yet to try that.
rb

 

[groundhogyh]

Does anyone have a back pressure valve in their cooling circuit?
This would probably be installed in the path that exists underneath the exhaust manifold, inline with the Tee and the inlet to the thermostat cap. Mine has a straight 1/2 inch hose there.
Thanks,
Roy

 

[vega1860]

A note of caution. I hate to say it but be careful. I offered my old
sails on this group for free, asking only to be reimbursed for the
shipping. I shipped them off a year ago and have yet to get the money
even though the recipient confirmed my address after receiving the sails.

Chuck Rose

 

[brettgoldstone]

And I bought a sail from a member of this group who claimed the sail was a Vega sail in good condition and it was a J-24 sail in lousy condition, all taped together.

 

[vegatern]

I guess one always takes a chance, but I bought a used drifter
from a gentleman on the east coast last spring and he shipped it cross
country. It had been advertised here. It arrived quickly, and was just
what he described. Very pleased still, especially now `cause this is
our light wind season. What a difference a drifter makes, and dealing
with an honest man as well.
Craig Tern 1519

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