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Time for a rigid vang. One of the very best upgrades for enhancing your sailing experience. The best, of course, is an autopilot. -
Tally Ho replied to the thread 1987 Hunter 285 - New Owner.On the water heater, it is probably a 120v AC water heater, but it may also heat water from the engine coolant system. This is very...
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Alan Gomes replied to the thread 12 volt cooler watt use.And irritating boats next to you (which, I guess, is a downside for *them*), coupled with concerns about gassing yourself to death. -
IF, your sense of smell is intact, seems that the smell test would quickly & easily determine if the leak is indeed diesel. Nothing...
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M My AF is green, so easy to distinguish between the 2, but if the OP is using red AF, then it could be misidentified as AF instead... -
BigEasy replied to the thread coolant leak in Yanmar 20GM....IF, your sense of smell is intact, seems that the smell test would quickly & easily determine if the leak is indeed diesel. Nothing...
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Thank you for the Maine Sail reference and diagram that helps. I do plan to replace the shaft seal this fall at haul out. I will inspect...
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BigEasy reacted to Captain Grey Beard's post in the thread Installing scuppers -- which end out? with
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Now THIS guy knows how to remove a thru-hull! ;) 4200 instead of 5200? Perfectly reasonable choice. if the fitting is being replaced... -
BigEasy replied to the thread Installing scuppers -- which end out?.Captain, Your removal trick is a good one! All of the thru hull fitting that I have removed were the “mushroom” type; therefore...
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BigEasy replied to the thread Broken negative/ground battery switch.IMHO, I wouldn’t spend a lot of time & money reconfiguring the electrical switching system. It’s simply a matter of learning how it is...
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Ddlochner replied to the thread Don't Wreck Your current Path.Great video showing the effects of misplaced stainless.
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DJust a quick video on a problem I see in the groups & forums all too often. Stainless steel has no place in a DC conductive path. This...
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BigEasy replied to the thread 1987 Hunter 285 - New Owner.Congratulations on purchasing your new boat & welcome to the forum. You will find lots of good advice & opinions here. I second...
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MMike8193 replied to the thread Broken negative/ground battery switch.Thank you for the Maine Sail reference and diagram that helps. I do plan to replace the shaft seal this fall at haul out. I will inspect...
