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Yanmar 2gm kill switch issue
3GGG at 11:44am 07.11.24
Make certain the outer jacket of the cable is secured in the correct location. The I doubt there
What Starter Battery???
JamesG161 at 11:31am 07.11.24
a dedicated Interstate SRM-24 Starter battery with a 2GM20F. The starter battery seems like it may
What are these screw things called
dLj at 11:18am 07.11.24
The brush for the Tef-Gel is like a little umbrella, and leaves some on the inside surfaces. Plus,
Yanmar 2gm kill switch issue
dlochner at 11:15am 07.11.24
Make certain the outer jacket of the cable is secured in the correct location.
What Starter Battery???
dlochner at 11:04am 07.11.24
How old is the starting battery? Battery voltage and battery capacity are very different. A battery
Welcome to sailing! Here, have an engine/electrical issue.
JoeWhite at 10:54am 07.11.24
Jviss, here is a link to my website that includes the wiring diagram to explain how it works. Oil P
What Starter Battery???
TomStewart50 at 10:49am 07.11.24
I have a similar question, but it's different. I have (2) deep cycle 200ah Interstate 31M-AGM Hou
Dogs Onboard Forum?   (5)
Foswick at 10:39am 07.11.24
Clever plank solution. I sail with a service dog who is ... a tad larger. He is able to go up and
B331 Bilge Pump electrical Issues
CABixler at 8:52am 07.11.24
Good that the issue was resolved. These newish crimping tools are a vast improvement on the old sty
P42 radar mount
Windpilot at 8:50am 07.11.24
If you are trying to do this yourself, go up there and try to drop a small line with a weight inside
Yanmar 2gm kill switch issue
Ralph Johnstone at 8:41am 07.11.24
I doubt there's a kill switch as to an electrical solenoid. Follow the cable back to the small leve
B331 Bilge Pump electrical Issues
jssailem at 8:34am 07.11.24
Good that the issue was resolved. These newish crimping tools are a vast improvement on the old sty
Dogs Onboard Forum?   (1)
ethanknox at 8:00am 07.11.24
225946 Waiting for the plank to drop
B331 Bilge Pump electrical Issues
CABixler at 7:51am 07.11.24
If the crimper isn't adjusted properly for the connector that'll happen. Or if you use poor quality
B331 Bilge Pump electrical Issues
CABixler at 7:49am 07.11.24
Are you still having issues with this? Thankfully no. I had my boat mechanic troubleshoot it as I
What are these screw things called
jviss at 7:36am 07.11.24
How do you get the inside surface of the mast? You feel the Tef-gel does that? So from a productio
Stress cracks in Stainless Steel Arch on my Hunter 306
Brinky63 at 7:34am 07.11.24
Anyone have an idea as to where one can find drawings for the Arch? Looking at the possibility of ma
Fresh water pump
jviss at 7:33am 07.11.24
I have a Par 36800-1000 3.3GPM 40PSI pump. It's old school, a belt driven diaphragm pump. They las
What are these screw things called
dLj at 7:32am 07.11.24
No, I just use the brush that comes with Tef-Gel to thoroughly coat the hole with it. How do you g
Unusual stuffing box
JoeWhite at 7:30am 07.11.24
Or, replace the stuffing box with one that uses the stuffing box wicks and go sailing with confidenc

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