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Solder seal heat shrink butt connectors
jviss at 7:08am 08.04.23
Factory made heat shrink terminals require the right crimp tool. Hi Rod, Can you recommend a crimp
Looking at a c22 need advise   (9)
newcat22 at 7:01am 08.04.23
Thanks for all the replies. Here are more pics. Inside is clean, no mold or smells. Some water intr
Solder seal heat shrink butt connectors   (1)
Maine Sail at 6:57am 08.04.23
I saw the pic comparing the solder seal to crimp/heat shrink butt connectors, and confess that I, t
VHF Handheld
jviss at 6:57am 08.04.23
You know, thinking about it...lots of guitar amp makers are doing "reissues" of their classic tube a
Happy Birthday US Coast Guard   (1)
jviss at 6:46am 08.04.23
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Solder seal heat shrink butt connectors
jviss at 6:27am 08.04.23
I saw the pic comparing the solder seal to crimp/heat shrink butt connectors, and confess that I, to
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't
RoyS at 6:06am 08.04.23
Your exhaust problem is near universal. The ABYC code is poorly written on this point. The code requ
VHF Handheld
jviss at 5:56am 08.04.23
Remember the old on/off volume knob? Why did they go and improve on that universally understood, fo
Looking at a c22 need advise
jssailem at 5:47am 08.04.23
Besides. Are you looking for a project that will keep you ashore trying to fix it?:facepalm: Or d
Volvo MD22L-B fuel dripping from air intake
jssailem at 5:44am 08.04.23
Too many times I have disassembled something and either not fixed the problem or created a new prob
Solder seal heat shrink butt connectors
JBP-PA at 5:39am 08.04.23
I've used them to wire a trailer in a pinch (not in the boat). They do work. It is difficult not t
VHF Handheld
jssailem at 5:29am 08.04.23
Why did they go and improve on that universally understood, fool proof device? PROGRESS And the
Happy Birthday US Coast Guard
kappykaplan at 5:28am 08.04.23
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Looking at a c22 need advise
Joe at 5:24am 08.04.23
No, keep looking.... I'm sure it can be fixed/replaced. However, the keel's condition is also an ind
Looking at a c22 need advise
JBP-PA at 5:24am 08.04.23
That swing keel looks shot. The lift wire is gone, the iron looks corroded through.
VHF Handheld
RoyS at 5:22am 08.04.23
Wait, there is more...I installed an expensive, full featured Sony stereo in my boat a few years ago
VHF Handheld
jssailem at 5:01am 08.04.23
the handheld vhf isn't supposed to be in the drink. Neither is your smart phone :plus: But stuff h
New Campbell Sailer Prop
SycloneDriver at 4:57am 08.04.23
Check the shaft key on the prop. You can buy replacements or back ups before you dive. You might ch
VHF Handheld
jviss at 4:50am 08.04.23
Yeah! For my SH830X the soft buttons and especially the squelch are a PITA. Dials were so easy.
Help with Low Oil Pressure troubleshoot   (2)
Afraal at 4:20am 08.04.23
@Ralph Johnstone your assessment was on point! it was an electrical issue. One of the terminals in

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