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Member 131497 at 7:59am 11.30.19
As for the scratch, is the boat painted or gelcoat? Is it surface scuff, or gouged in? As for the
To Primer or Not to Primer?
dLj at 7:56am 11.30.19
The statement was because of temperature. Temperature is a major consideration when painting engines

Hayden Watson at 7:50am 11.30.19
CalGirlBoater Based pm your typical response "Thanks so much!" with no additional info or results of
To Primer or Not to Primer?
BigEasy at 7:47am 11.30.19
Google NAPA know-how on how to paint an engine. Sorry, can't seem to figure out how to copy and pas
Lexan windows for 1991 Beneteau 32s5
dlochner at 7:33am 11.30.19
Have you tried contacting Beneteau? @Mechone is correct, they are most likely acrylic (plexiglass).

CalGirlBoater at 7:28am 11.30.19
Some diesels, like the Volvo Penta 2000 series, have a cold start procedure that really helps when

CalGirlBoater at 7:27am 11.30.19
Your battery should be in the range of 12.8 to 13.2 volts if it's fully charged. The voltage should

CalGirlBoater at 7:26am 11.30.19
The engine should have a lever sticking out of the top valve cover with a black knob on it , this i

CalGirlBoater at 7:25am 11.30.19
It sounds like a battery problem. First thing to do is check the fluid and if low, top it off with
Greta Thunberg sails back to Europe on La Vagabonde
Brian D at 7:25am 11.30.19
I've never seen so much excitement about one little boat ride from the US to Spain. Why isn't she he
To Primer or Not to Primer?
dLj at 7:19am 11.30.19
Google NAPA know-how on how to paint an engine. Sorry, can't seem to figure out how to copy and past
Lexan windows for 1991 Beneteau 32s5
Brian D at 7:18am 11.30.19
I deleted you duplicate thread and moved this to Ask All Saliors for better visibility.
To Primer or Not to Primer?   (1)
BigEasy at 7:12am 11.30.19
This should work as a primer, need to use corresponding hi temp enamel for engines also.
Tender
Kings Gambit at 7:00am 11.30.19
Good luck with your search! KG

Mechone at 6:07am 11.30.19
The engine should have a lever sticking out of the top valve cover with a black knob on it , this is
Winterization of Marine diesel tank and service of engine.
Don Crowther at 6:00am 11.30.19
One other thing that I do in the fall is fully charge my batteries. Then I disconnect them. If they
Lexan windows for 1991 Beneteau 32s5
Mechone at 5:47am 11.30.19
The windows are not Lexan, (lexan) is polycarbonate and would look like your current window within
To Primer or Not to Primer?
ontherocks83 at 5:24am 11.30.19
Were it my engine.... I'd take the opportunity to drop the oil pan, clean out any sludge and servic
To Primer or Not to Primer?
sailme88 at 5:20am 11.30.19
Were it my engine.... I'd take the opportunity to drop the oil pan, clean out any sludge and service

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