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Raw water strainer disaster waiting to happen
Ward H at 4:31pm 12.16.24
Are you referring to the double ended "reduction" barb that's a few inches away from the water pump
Docking single handed without a cleat - only ring on dock
dLj at 4:29pm 12.16.24
If it's your slip, why not just install a cleat? Many marinas I've been in don't mind, but you do ha
Barton Marine removable traveler   (4)
jssailem at 4:22pm 12.16.24
Here are several ways owners have rigged their boom for the mainsheet block. This is my boom end r
Barton Marine removable traveler
bob45 at 4:18pm 12.16.24
How far after are you moving the traveller? As Dave said, lots of threads discussing the potential
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Tally Ho at 4:02pm 12.16.24
Barton Marine removable traveler   (2)
Tally Ho at 3:56pm 12.16.24
Hi All, I'm planning on relocating my mid boom, cabin top, traveler to in front of my wheel. Does
Christmas At Sea by Robert Louis Stevenson
kappykaplan at 3:55pm 12.16.24
Tks for sharing, Peggie! Merry Christmas to you and yours!! :beer:
Docking single handed without a cleat - only ring on dock
Tally Ho at 3:48pm 12.16.24
Hi Greg, hope all is going well. With this setup, I'd need to get the rope under the lifelines to g
Christmas At Sea by Robert Louis Stevenson
jssailem at 3:44pm 12.16.24
What a wonderful tale of men and the sea. Thank you Peggie. :biggrin::beer: Merry Christmas!
Yanmar Engine mounts.
Tally Ho at 3:41pm 12.16.24
I was out at my boat this week and checked my engine mounts (Yanmar 2GM20F). It looked like the for
Docking single handed without a cleat - only ring on dock   (2)
jssailem at 3:38pm 12.16.24
Up in the Northwest, we have what is called a "BullRail". It is a 4x4 or 6x6 that runs along the sli
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Clutch Cargo at 2:19pm 12.16.24
When all else fails, ask Rudy Nickerson at D&R Marine.
Barton Marine removable traveler
dlochner at 2:14pm 12.16.24
Hi All, I'm planning on relocating my mid boom, cabin top, traveler to in front of my wheel. Does
Thanks for the book Peggie Hall
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 1:51pm 12.16.24
Glad you found useful information in it!
Diesel injector testing
Michael Davis at 12:45pm 12.16.24
The engine is 30 years old but only has 934 hours on it. I've heard enough complaints regarding inj
Raw water strainer disaster waiting to happen
Project_Mayhem at 12:42pm 12.16.24
You do want to consider the elbow you use. I started out with 5/8" hose for the inlet side.

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