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I have a 39 Californian with 320' of chain. Problem is the chain locker is under the V Birth about 5' aft of the windlass. currently the chain drops straight down to the inside of the forepeak and travels down a ramp into the chain locker. As u can imagine this chain moving down a slope...

I'm relatively new to my 2001 39' Californian. After marking the chain I noticed the chain would pileup in the initial forepeak chain locker before it would make its way down to the large locker under the V birth. The sheer angle of the bow being close to 45 degrees creates a lot of drag on...

Anyone know if doing a valve adjustment on a TAMD 63 involves the standard adjustment screw to set clearances? Someone had told me I may need to use shims to adjust the clearance which sounds like a PIA. Also does anyone know if the TAMD63 is also one of the Volvos that has a restrictor in...

Hello, My name is Keith and I'm new to this forum. Sold my Pacific Seacraft sailboat a few months back. Just bought myself a 2001 39 Californian with twin Volvo TAMD 63's. As soon as the boat was mine one of the fuel tanks sprung a leak and $11k later its about ready to make the trip from...

Hello all, I'm new to the Trawler forum. I'm looking at a Monk 36 with twin SP225 Lehmans. I've had difficulty getting a good review of these motors as they are not as plentiful as the 120's and 135's. Does anyone out there have first hand experience they can share with them. Strengths and...