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Stainless Rub Strake Installation
Rick Webb at 9:09pm 06.07.23
My link to the drill bit didn't make it into my post. Second try Kobalt Magnetic Screwdriving Bit
Help Identifying model
apell at 8:15pm 06.07.23
Exactly...I'm new to this site, but it was my perusal of the model list with identifying letter w
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apell at 8:11pm 06.07.23
The 20 with an added window and transom cutout is a decent guess, but even that was first built in
SS Rod popping sound
Hollyberry at 8:07pm 06.07.23
Good stuff!.. safe passage the rest of the way!
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Hollyberry at 8:04pm 06.07.23
right ... the 26 wasn't built til '83
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Will Gilmore at 7:27pm 06.07.23
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Yanmar 2GM20Y won't run after replacing fuel lift pump.   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 7:20pm 06.07.23
If you determine your fuel pump is working you might want to look back at hidden air in the fuel lin
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Davidasailor26 at 7:12pm 06.07.23
The 20 with an added window and transom cutout is a decent guess, but even that was first built in 7
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Davidasailor26 at 7:01pm 06.07.23
Interfacing - Im not sure how to get all device to talk to OpenCPN, ie Seatalk, wind depth, Etherne
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Screen Saver at 6:40pm 06.07.23
Thanks good to know. Yes one of my proffered options is very similar, but PC not Mac using 15.6" IP6
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Ralph Johnstone at 6:36pm 06.07.23
Will be testing it this weekend Thanks Rick Please follow up. The results would be interesting.
Yanmar 2GM20F (1993)
Ralph Johnstone at 6:34pm 06.07.23
What is wrong with the water pump? An excellent question. I would expect the raw water pump on
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High Current at 6:32pm 06.07.23
A couple of pointers. When we purchased our first boat, I attended a Power Squadron seminar, which
Yanmar 2GM20F (1993)
Tally Ho at 5:48pm 06.07.23
What is wrong with the water pump? Greg
SS Rod popping sound
mesmith1122 at 5:48pm 06.07.23
That is correct. It is the stainless steel rod that secures the chainplate. I have been in touch wit
Yanmar 2GM20F (1993)
jdrutten at 5:18pm 06.07.23
You might need to double check your engine serial number (on the faceplate at the front of the engin
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jssailem at 5:04pm 06.07.23
Anyone using a PC product (such as OpenCPN or equivalent) at the chart table I am using OpenCPN on
Yanmar 2GM20Y won't run after replacing fuel lift pump.
MikeHoncho at 3:48pm 06.07.23
sounds like a lot of cranking....consider leaving the inlet valve closed until it starts.
Yanmar 2GM20F (1993)
MikeHoncho at 3:43pm 06.07.23
Look it up on Toad Marine. I would assume a new pump would come with a impeller and gasket. There
SS Rod popping sound
smokey73 at 2:40pm 06.07.23
I am not sure the OP is talking about rod rigging per se. I think he is speaking of the stainless s

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