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Stu Jackson replied to the thread Engine went Kaput seven days into a three-week cruise..It is called DEVCON. Sorry I misspelled it in my last post. This is a representative sample close to what I used... -
Hayden Watson replied to the thread Engine went Kaput seven days into a three-week cruise..Good to know about the repair to the treads for the Oberdorfer studs. Can you tell me more about this Devon of which you speak. I know... -
kappykaplan reacted to jssailem's post in the thread Something is jamming GPS over Europe. Here's what we found with
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Research findings discuss What, When, How, Why and possibly WHO is causing this discovered anomaly that is impacting the GPS signal over... -
kappykaplan replied to the thread Something is jamming GPS over Europe. Here's what we found.Very interesting video, John. :beer:
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jssailem replied to the thread 1987 Hunter 285 - Freshwater Valve Manifold.Welcome to SBO @Stay The Course . Sailing in fresh water is a bit easier on under-the-water metal parts, but as you were wondering, and...
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jssailem reacted to Davidasailor26's post in the thread 1987 Hunter 285 - Freshwater Valve Manifold with
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If your depth sensor works then I would probably not prioritize transducer replacement. If the transducers are 40 years old then... -
jssailem reacted to Davidasailor26's post in the thread 1987 Hunter 285 - Freshwater Valve Manifold with Helpful.
To be fair I think Hunter used plastic stuffing box components as OEM around that vintage. When I was a kid I heard a story from a guy...
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jssailem reacted to BigEasy's post in the thread 1987 Hunter 285 - Freshwater Valve Manifold with Helpful.
well said! If I had to pay a boatyard to perform all maintenance on my boat, I wouldn’t be able to afford the boat. In addition to...
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jssailem replied to the thread Was I lucky or what? Forestay failure!.My rationale for utilizing the machine shop? They were already engaged in another project. They had the chemicals, temp controlled tank...
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jssailem reacted to Will Gilmore's post in the thread Was I lucky or what? Forestay failure! with Helpful.
I had to lookup passivation. This is what I found: Citric Acid Passivation of Stainless Steel One can buy citric acid powder from a...
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Ralph Johnstone reacted to Hayden Watson's post in the thread Engine went Kaput seven days into a three-week cruise. with Wow.
Leg 2 was from Coronet Bay just inside Deception pass to Oak Harbor. The current was adverse until noon so I sat around enjoying a good... -
jssailem posted the thread Something is jamming GPS over Europe. Here's what we found in Sails Call Lounge.Research findings discuss What, When, How, Why and possibly WHO is causing this discovered anomaly that is impacting the GPS signal over...
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Get a 30 ft line and put a weight in the middle. Using two people on either side bring the line to where the keel attaches to the boat... -
Hayden Watson reacted to Stu Jackson's post in the thread Engine went Kaput seven days into a three-week cruise. with Like.
Hayden, epic salvation cruise, much to be admired of your ingenuity and perseverance. Good on you and congratulations on your return...