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Yanmar 3GM30F light blue smoke when cruising
LloydB at 10:07am 09.18.22
The difference between very vs vary isn't a lot unless you use Google as your dictionary because Goo
Outhaul line replacement for furling main
RitSim at 9:52am 09.18.22
You should also consider cleaning/relubing the furler bearings and the mast slide . This can be don
H37C Need to Replace Turning Blocks
knappytime at 9:30am 09.18.22
Thanks Michael, for taking the time to provide this information. You weren't kidding when you mentio
Yanmar 3GM30F light blue smoke when cruising
kloudie1 at 9:28am 09.18.22
The spec for the coolant overheat switch is that it turns on at 217 - 228 F and off at 205 F ("or Hi
WWP 19 converted to power boat.
SycloneDriver at 8:55am 09.18.22
That's what I did with my van, upgraded the alternator to 160 amp, added thicker gauge wiring(fused
H37C Need to Replace Turning Blocks
Jim Legere at 8:51am 09.18.22
Most of the original blocks on the Hunter 37 Cutter were by Merriman (long out of production today).
WWP 19 converted to power boat.
Siamese at 8:49am 09.18.22
Why not just pull start the motor? If it's in an awkward location, then just attach a longer piece
WWP 19 converted to power boat.
SycloneDriver at 8:46am 09.18.22
Just be be clear. I don't think I would use the lithium batteries as start batteries unless you can
WWP 19 converted to power boat.
Han Solo at 8:46am 09.18.22
That's what I did with my van, upgraded the alternator to 160 amp, added thicker gauge wiring(fused)
FM Radio/CD player connected to starter battery
smokey73 at 8:39am 09.18.22
If, as you say, the bilge pump is wired to the start battery I'd suspect it is cycling. Unless your
Identify 6M O'DAY?   (1)
mike sail at 8:37am 09.18.22
Wow. Lots of wealth of knowledge. I am guessing that as my boat is number 655 and likely as a 1966 m
WWP 19 converted to power boat.
SycloneDriver at 8:25am 09.18.22
Capacity and charging the battery bank will not be a issue for next year. There are over 70 locks w
WWP 19 converted to power boat.
dlochner at 8:11am 09.18.22
At the 70 locks along the way. They all have 115v outlets in WC. Or moor at a marina once awhile, I
WWP 19 converted to power boat.
Han Solo at 8:05am 09.18.22
At the 70 locks along the way. They all have 115v outlets in WC. Or moor at a marina once awhile, I
WWP 19 converted to power boat.
dlochner at 8:02am 09.18.22
So eliminating the lead aid battery is not possible. I will buy a small tractor size lead aid batte
Outhaul line replacement for furling main
nitrogenase at 8:00am 09.18.22
Too early in the morning for me I guess - you said outhaul not inhaul. I can think of even less rea
Outhaul line replacement for furling main
nitrogenase at 7:59am 09.18.22
What brand of mast? US Spars has instructions for replacing the line at https://www.usspars.com/wp-
New Boat - 1988 Wing Keel!
Leeward Rail at 7:51am 09.18.22
IMO, silicone eventually will fail in this application. Congrats on the new boat... And yes.. Sili

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