Monthly Archives: August 2011

Seacocks Project: Rerouting Galley Plumbing

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Eric

Rerouting hoses around the galley sink is a prerequisite for the larger project of replacing Failed Seacocks. The seacock in worst condition is beneath the galley sink and serves as the sink discharge. It is also the most problematic in … Continue reading →

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Windows 7 Video Driver for Older Laptop: Dell XPS M140

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Eric

I have a five year old laptop (purchased April, 2006) that I wanted to upgrade from its original Windows XP to Windows 7. Windows 7 installed without difficulty, however it took some effort to find a driver for the integrated … Continue reading →

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Dahon Speed P8 Folding Bike

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Eric

I picked up a Dahon Speed P8 folding bicycle on Craigslist. The bike takes about a minute to fold down or unfold. It has eight gears and despite the diminutive 20″ wheels feels like riding any other cruising or hybrid … Continue reading →

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Failed Seacocks

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Eric

About a month ago I switched marine insurance companies. The new insurer required that I respond to several items mentioned in the survey done the previous year. Several issues had already been resolved. A couple more were easily fixed, such … Continue reading →

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