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Deck Hardware Neddimg
dlochner at 7:43am 05.13.24
I've tried acetone and it makes a mess. I typically use a Scotchbrite wheel on hardware and hidden
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dmax at 7:40am 05.13.24
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Eco Flow Wave 2 Airconditioner Thoughts/Reviews   (1)
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I'd like to try one of these Zero Breeze units in my small boat, 2300 BTU. eap knock offs as well.
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Project_Mayhem at 7:37am 05.13.24
Use a halyard knot. Clean and lube your track at the end of every season. Magic Erasers make quick w
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Project_Mayhem at 7:34am 05.13.24
I've repaired chipped trim before. The hardest part is masking off the window before painting
Deck Hardware Neddimg
Project_Mayhem at 7:32am 05.13.24
Mineral spirit will completely dissolve Bed-it. I used to throw away and replace any fasteners for
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Here's a few random tips: I soaked my bolts in acetone and I totally agree that using solvents is a
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Guystapo at 7:28am 05.13.24
I have a different boat, so I cannot comment on mounting specifics, but on Tally Ho, my primaries
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william24424 at 7:28am 05.13.24
This cooler fridge/freezer 12v unit will run off a Jackery 500 & a 100 watt solar panel. I had this
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Guystapo at 7:27am 05.13.24
Locating additional winches is often a good step in making the boat easier to manage. You might al
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Hayden Watson at 7:25am 05.13.24
I've put butyl around a leaking fitting from the outside as a temporary measure. ...Wait a second,
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Project_Mayhem at 7:13am 05.13.24
You could squirt some Gorilla hot glue around the base of the hardware. Should last through the sa
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Will Gilmore at 7:12am 05.13.24
Maybe you didn't set it finely enough. Now it looks like it was the final setting. :biggrin: -Wi
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dave, yes i just did the modification due to i will be adding electronics and lights etc etc.... th
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Captain Larry-DH at 6:44am 05.13.24
That oven is just one day out of warranty.
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SailingCal21 at 5:59am 05.13.24
Definitely continue to post pictures. I have the same boat, but hope to not have to take on this p
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leo310 at 5:55am 05.13.24
224774 I finely set the timer for the oven

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