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I am Knot going aloft today   (1)
h2o_snow at 11:50am 03.28.23
Quileute Harbor Marina aka Lapush Boat Basin, Washington Coast
FastOlson at 11:43am 03.28.23
I have done deliveries up n down the Washington coast for several decades. Most skippers want to get
Quileute Harbor Marina aka Lapush Boat Basin, Washington Coast
Terry Cox at 11:19am 03.28.23
There is a suitable marina in Gray's Harbor, about 9 hours from Astoria. Consider Willapa Bay as a
Pipe threads
sesmith at 10:28am 03.28.23
When it comes to pipe thread fittings I've always found that teflon tape usually works great on new
Pipe threads   (1)
JoeWhite at 10:24am 03.28.23
214099 Assuming your threads match, I wrap 8 turns of pipe tape then wipe the above paste on both su
Pipe threads
NYSail at 10:20am 03.28.23
Yes... fittings are the same. Not over tightened. Saw a video where the guy uses Teflon tape putting
Water Tank Material
WasabiRush at 10:02am 03.28.23
I'm asking because my vent hose nipple is cracked and leaks. As I've been researching solutions, I'v
O' Day 40, and or choice and selection?
nramsey at 9:50am 03.28.23
There are two aspects of fit to consider. On is the depth of the anchor locker and the second is wh
Bow roller replacement Beneteau First 325
Hollyberry at 9:31am 03.28.23
Don't you just hate it when someone asks a question and then never responds to answers or suggestion
MPPT controller location
Grichelli at 9:18am 03.28.23
Thanks -- very clear! I see you put both MPPT controllers under the port settee -- I read that cont
MPPT controller location
dhandzy at 9:10am 03.28.23
Pipe threads
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 9:09am 03.28.23
Good point! Also...be careful NOT to OVER-tighten fittings in an attempt to prevent or stop a leak
Is rigging tape evil?
kappykaplan at 9:05am 03.28.23
The tape is often open at the top and bottom so air can flow freely. :plus:
Is rigging tape evil?
dlochner at 9:02am 03.28.23
Interesting question. It depends on how and where it is applied. The most common use is to wrap turn
Quileute Harbor Marina aka Lapush Boat Basin, Washington Coast
Scott T-Bird at 8:58am 03.28.23
Stu really put together a good read for his trip! I think I'll read it again! :cool:
Pipe threads
dlochner at 8:51am 03.28.23
Are the threads compatible, meaning are both straight or tapered? If the threads are mismatched, it
Pipe threads
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:48am 03.28.23
I'd use Teflon tape, just a lot more than you previously used. --Peggie
O' Day 40, and or choice and selection?
Tin Kicker at 8:41am 03.28.23
Time to dump our CQR in favor of a new anchor. Am considering a Vulcan or a Mantus M2, anyone have
Halman 27
shemandr at 8:40am 03.28.23
It's a nice looking boat. I only have the pic from SBD.com and the stats. When the PO asks about
Halman 27
David in Sandusky at 8:40am 03.28.23
On this issue, I recommend reading Roger Marshall's "Choosing a Cruising Sailboat." IMHO, the Halma

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