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drive shaft length on a 30 ft. Catalina 1983 model
Goffriller at 3:45pm 12.03.23
Thanks for that advice and approach to changing out the old shaft John.
Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit
Rick at 3:42pm 12.03.23
Thanks JS. Over my 20+ of enjoying yet slaving over a boat, I have done the exhaust once "on my fir
Second Triton2
Dr. D at 3:22pm 12.03.23
BTW, the thing holding the Triton2 is a Navpod PP4102. They also make other size/shape pods for diff
drive shaft length on a 30 ft. Catalina 1983 model
jssailem at 3:10pm 12.03.23
If you are like most boat owners, you will be doing this while out of the water. This means no guess
Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit
jssailem at 3:03pm 12.03.23
First question... Is the through hull above or below the water line? If below, you will get water i
Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit
Rick at 3:01pm 12.03.23
Run new hose from the water lift/muffler to the hull exit now at a minimum. Might be a pain but it
Any clever ideas on how to monitor the level in waste holding tank?
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:53pm 12.03.23
You aren't likely to see anything but actual leaks checking the outside of the tank..the damage is h
Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit
dlochner at 2:47pm 12.03.23
Run new hose from the water lift/muffler to the hull exit now at a minimum. Might be a pain but it
Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit
Rick at 2:40pm 12.03.23
Thanks for all the replys so far. Bottom line is I have to address this.
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DinghySailor at 2:39pm 12.03.23
What I expected. Heater isn't linked yet, so... bleed the circuit from ... connect heater hoses val
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garymalmgren at 2:36pm 12.03.23
I am wondering if the hose was not the correct diameter for the exhaust fitting. Inner diameter too
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Time to do the dust with talcum powder and track to source trick?
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NYSail at 2:03pm 12.03.23
Run new hose from the water lift/muffler to the hull exit now at a minimum. Might be a pain but it w
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It is called a Limber Hole and its purpose to drain bilge compartments into a central place for the
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dlochner at 1:51pm 12.03.23
It is likely the corrosion and rot extends up past the visibly damaged area due to water wicking up
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Justin_NSA at 12:39pm 12.03.23
Keep a close eye on that tank for leaks, Justin I have taken that advice many times Peggie. In fac
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I know it won't be a fun or inexpensive job, but what you're seeing is significant decay of a 20+ ye
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