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Bow Heavy Mikem at 9:03pm 12.23.19 I have a 1987 34" Hunter sailboat and recently noticed it is sitting low in the bow and lisping sli
Engines SycloneDriver at 8:03pm 12.23.19 The pros used to "hot tank" radiators. Good chance it was an acid. I think the EPA, or some other
Space Forces First Christmas jssailem at 8:02pm 12.23.19 I think you can get a glimpse of the future Brian and maybe join the force. R-8CmjByaGE
Shaft log hose stuck SycloneDriver at 7:55pm 12.23.19 How about using a slide-hammer to remove the clamps? They are probably adding to the problem.
Engines SG at 7:52pm 12.23.19 Uncle Steve says: go to an automotive Radiator shop. Have them overnight clean it with an Ultras
Space Forces First Christmas Brian D at 7:46pm 12.23.19 Ha! Wait until the Space Marines get in there. LOL (I am so envious. I want to join the Space Force.
Engines (4) SycloneDriver at 7:14pm 12.23.19 I have successfully used oxalic acid followed by sodium carbonate. General Motors has a TSB that ca
Battery switch does not kill power dlochner at 7:07pm 12.23.19 Hard to believe that there are rabbit holes on boats... ;) Connecting the alternator output to the
Space Forces First Christmas Rick Webb at 6:44pm 12.23.19 That'll be what the uniforms look like for the Space Force except with sleeve braid for officers. Th
Battery switch does not kill power Marrigoround at 6:43pm 12.23.19 I do have a stock 50 amp alternator. The fact that it is connected directly to the starter battery i
Looking at a Beneteau 39 DannyS at 6:40pm 12.23.19 Thanks all for your insights. Cest La Vie, thanks for the other group info, that looks very helpful.
Barcelona, Spain lehighsail at 6:37pm 12.23.19 Yes, we made it to Barcelona in early November. Did not get to arrange a sail, however, as weather
Stern Rub Rail on Beneteau 323 Mechone at 6:34pm 12.23.19 Solution -- 3M5200. Emailed Ward Richardson - and he was really helpful. He said to use the 3M5200
Shaft log hose stuck Tally Ho at 6:21pm 12.23.19 Yeah, if the clamps are still on and tight, you have to cut them off. Can you get a vibrating cutte
Battery switch does not kill power dlochner at 6:00pm 12.23.19 There was a previous post mentioning the danger of connecting the alternator to the 300Ah LiFe04 ho
Broken rib? Edel 665 dlochner at 5:50pm 12.23.19
Christmas Cruise 2019 Terry Cox at 5:36pm 12.23.19
Hard Plastic Cover - Aft cabin Will Gilmore at 5:23pm 12.23.19 Are those buttons plastic press buttons or painted metal screws? They look like plastic press butto
MMSI Question MKirk51 at 5:21pm 12.23.19 Another thought. If you ever plan on cruising to ports outside the US (eg Canada or Caribbean), you'
Battery switch does not kill power Marrigoround at 4:44pm 12.23.19 @Maine Sail, thanks for chiming in. According to your linked article, it looks like I will need to r

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