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i am thinking of repowering from 5411 to M20 in my C30. Has anyone used the M20? Will it fit in the

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does anybody recognize thepart with the white zip tie on it and the part below the emergency stop switch with a white zip tie on it? Thanks
Ted10028 at 4:09pm 04.02.24
@Ted10028 Here are your photos and the corresponding wire colour coding Glow Relay 5R,2L,2B and S
Stem Fitting
pclarksurf at 4:02pm 04.02.24
and a second outstanding version of the foredeck retrofit by @AaronD for reference here: https://fo
4-tire boat trailer . . do best tire go on front or rear?
Rick Webb at 3:58pm 04.02.24
Rear More tounge weight is better than less.
does anybody recognize thepart with the white zip tie on it and the part below the emergency stop switch with a white zip tie on it? Thanks   (1)
PK123 at 3:45pm 04.02.24
@Ted10028 Here are your photos and the corresponding wire colour coding Glow Relay 5R,2L,2B and St
Rode for Desolation Sound
skunther at 3:44pm 04.02.24
4-tire boat trailer . . do best tire go on front or rear?
dmax at 3:26pm 04.02.24
I would put them on the back as you should do for a car - you don't want the rears tires breaking lo
Catalina 22 Paint project with Alexseal.
Fidgit at 3:12pm 04.02.24
Yeah, I tried the synthetic hair/fuzz type rollers, and they are okay, but I ended up settling on th
Starting Engine on pallet
JoeWhite at 3:03pm 04.02.24
Increasing the load on the engine by installing higher output alternator causes increased pressure i
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MitchM at 2:48pm 04.02.24
they say in a Boatworks video to never use a wooll / nap type roller. ' the fibers w
does anybody recognize thepart with the white zip tie on it and the part below the emergency stop switch with a white zip tie on it? Thanks
Ted10028 at 2:19pm 04.02.24
Is there a well know place where many people get their Yanmar parts at a good price?
does anybody recognize thepart with the white zip tie on it and the part below the emergency stop switch with a white zip tie on it? Thanks   (2)
Ted10028 at 2:11pm 04.02.24
You firmly mounted an electrical device to a more stable platform. The connecting wires don't move
does anybody recognize thepart with the white zip tie on it and the part below the emergency stop switch with a white zip tie on it? Thanks   (2)
PK123 at 2:01pm 04.02.24
@Ted10028 You can check the colour coding of the wires and identify the parts from the Yanmar Manual
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Never show foam to your better half. Ever. The foam is probably worn anyway. You could dry clean t
Cleaning foam cushions?
dlochner at 1:27pm 04.02.24
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Will Gilmore at 1:01pm 04.02.24
O'Day Daysailer II. O'Day DS II, Sailboatdata.com displacement: 575 lbs. Beach launching is done wit
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Anyone take off their cabin top handrails? It looks like you have to take off the rails inside to
Rode for Desolation Sound
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Considering Hunter 49 Purchase !
Daze at 11:36am 04.02.24
Hi JR - Just happened to see your questions. May be too late for a response but here you go. Rega
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pclarksurf at 10:32am 04.02.24
I go through my trials and tribulations with everything foredeck here: Fore-deck Fun Might be u
does anybody recognize thepart with the white zip tie on it and the part below the emergency stop switch with a white zip tie on it? Thanks
ggrizzard at 8:50am 04.02.24
You firmly mounted an electrical device to a more stable platform. The connecting wires don't move

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