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Strait of Juan de Fuca
David in Sandusky at 12:51pm 11.14.19
On our two charters in the area, we started both times going to anchor in Aleck Bay, then on in the
mast sliding off compression post?
Whatfiero1 at 12:49pm 11.14.19
The 92' is all glass the pad the mast sits on is 1'x1' so if it slid off and on the cord deck and
Rusty Keel Bolt
Terry Cox at 12:43pm 11.14.19
This bolt was hidden under a floor board near the mast and was under a couple of inches of water.
problem winterizing a/c system
richk at 12:43pm 11.14.19
Everyone.. I really appreciate your responses; it seems the longer I use the forums the more I lear
mast sliding off compression post?
Roland5048 at 12:16pm 11.14.19
The mast on my '77 h30 is not lined up exactly with the compression post. I believe that is how the
New sails coming - best of both worlds?
JRT at 12:13pm 11.14.19
Is there any reason to consider Carbon Sport Lite Skin? I have 3 sail quotes and this is the most e
Rusty Keel Bolt
dLj at 12:08pm 11.14.19
I haven't seen iron bolts as keel bolts in modern boats. I'd hesitate to paint stainless steel bolts
Best epoxy for bonding aluminum or stainless
BobbyFunn at 12:05pm 11.14.19
Plexus 310 Its like devcon. Might meet your needs.
Mercury
rgranger at 11:57am 11.14.19
I watched it live from a telescope. We have an astronomy professor here so.... BONUS!
Best epoxy for bonding aluminum or stainless   (1)
Stu Jackson at 11:54am 11.14.19
Stu Which devcon # did you use? Thks This one:
Gary Jobson autograph
Christian Sailing at 11:51am 11.14.19
I heard if you use the right bait the fish will bite............. That didn't take long https://ww
Strait of Juan de Fuca
nightowle at 11:48am 11.14.19
Thanks for the post. I concur! Traveling from the south, I will cess out the conditions and determ
Best epoxy for bonding aluminum or stainless
rgranger at 11:45am 11.14.19
Years ago, I had a cracked oil pan on a Ford Ranger repaired. The pan was only $40 but the pan was
Best epoxy for bonding aluminum or stainless
CYQK at 11:42am 11.14.19
Stu Which devcon # did you use? Thks
Best epoxy for bonding aluminum or stainless
CYQK at 11:37am 11.14.19
Yes mech connection Looking for strength want an epoxy not 5200
Best epoxy for bonding aluminum or stainless
Don S/V ILLusion at 11:35am 11.14.19
I had an issue with deterioration of aluminum around a ss bolt/stud for my raw water pump. JBWeld
Fuel filter sizing
tfox2069 at 11:16am 11.14.19
3YM30 with a Racor 120A "Low flow" (15 GPH) 30 micron primary (first filter after fuel tank), and 10
ODay 28 with Universal M12 diesel dies at idle when put under load
Stu Jackson at 11:15am 11.14.19
I agrede with Rich about low idle speed as a place to start. Your Hurth transmission is good up to
Strait of Juan de Fuca
Stu Jackson at 11:14am 11.14.19
John, Les & I never got that far, we were still in Haro Strait when we turned back. Something to do
Gremlins again
capta at 11:12am 11.14.19
Better than having my wife do it? ;) Just checked, no drain plug in the pan. What engine do you

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