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I have a Jabsco Par Jabsco Shower/Bilge pump that was not drawing water out of the bilge. Seemed lik
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This a 1769 chart drawn by Guess who? "f" = "s" Have fun , like the Sailors of that time. Jim..
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Water in the bilge
Arrgh at 2:40pm 08.28.24
Water in the bilge
SailingCal21 at 2:30pm 08.28.24
Good for you. My bilge is chronically wet. There's no sump for the two ice boxes or the shower.
Best toaster to use with an alcohol stove
dlochner at 1:28pm 08.28.24
In fact, this whole thread could have been avoided by asking Google for "boat toaster review" ;):b
Best toaster to use with an alcohol stove
Leeward Rail at 1:23pm 08.28.24
It works well for a slice at a time and is very compact. Based on reviews by boaters on other webs
Best toaster to use with an alcohol stove
Leeward Rail at 1:17pm 08.28.24
If you cannot learn a square bow, stick to Velcro. Jesus boat shoes are good around the marina as
Best toaster to use with an alcohol stove
Leeward Rail at 1:10pm 08.28.24
I second this method. Even better is in bacon fat. At that point you may as well make french toast
Identify these portlights? Hood, Pompanette, Bomar?
jviss at 12:09pm 08.28.24
I recommend Bed It from @Maine Sail - bed the outer ring, squishing the stuff into the gap, and don'
Identify these portlights? Hood, Pompanette, Bomar?
randydandy at 11:47am 08.28.24
Hey @randydandy ! Funny, I still haven't done this job. :( So, I'm interested in hearing what yo
Replacing Portholes
JBP-PA at 11:04am 08.28.24
You can find used bronze port lights. Ebay, other online sites, and marine salvage shops. https://
Catalina 30' 1984 - Diesel Fuel Filter/Water Separator Replacement - DAHL w/element 101
JoeWhite at 10:37am 08.28.24
do you recommend a particular filter micron size? 2, 10, 30? Yes, 2 micron.
Catalina 30' 1984 - Diesel Fuel Filter/Water Separator Replacement - DAHL w/element 101
Stu Jackson at 10:15am 08.28.24
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Don S/V ILLusion at 10:05am 08.28.24
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Identify these portlights? Hood, Pompanette, Bomar?
jviss at 9:58am 08.28.24
@jviss I am finally tackling this job on Jubilee. I've got 6 portholes to knock out. I'd be intre
Identify these portlights? Hood, Pompanette, Bomar?
randydandy at 8:59am 08.28.24
@jviss I am finally tackling this job on Jubilee. I've got 6 portholes to knock out. I'd be intres
Bought an ODay 25 - Question about cracking/spidering around the mast
shemandr at 8:55am 08.28.24
The crack at the mast doesn't look like a spider crack. It looks like it involves the underlying la
Replacing Portholes
BAD ORCA at 8:53am 08.28.24
Jeesh, Port Townsend is cream of the crop, high end boutique. Yeah i can see why that would be cost
Catalina 30' 1984 - Diesel Fuel Filter/Water Separator Replacement - DAHL w/element 101
ChrisVR1994 at 8:19am 08.28.24
do you recommend a particular filter micron size? 2, 10, 30?
Catalina 30' 1984 - Diesel Fuel Filter/Water Separator Replacement - DAHL w/element 101   (1)
JoeWhite at 7:48am 08.28.24
Here is what mine looks like on M35B https://mei1970.org/saillavie/c36Album/index.php?album=Fuel%20S
Best toaster to use with an alcohol stove
Hayden Watson at 7:47am 08.28.24
... Good question.. There is a TED talk that explains we have been doing it wrong.: https://www.t

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