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Does the Yanmar 3gm30f have a PCV valve? If so, where is it located?

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AIS/VHF two antennae's or one?   (1)
Hello Below at 9:49am 12.10.24
So, does this mean that using a 5-watt handheld VHF that operates on similar frequencies to AIS is
AIS/VHF two antennae's or one?
stephen_i_w at 9:36am 12.10.24
From my Em-Trak 2 Watt transponder manual: "The system has a Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) ra
Route & weather planning
dLj at 9:29am 12.10.24
Thanks to all and a lot of good thoughts and in response No Im not looking for a computer to drive
Interior wood slats for C30?
Project_Mayhem at 9:12am 12.10.24
It's possible they were thin strips laminated onto plywood. I didn't look at it that closely but it
Raw water strainer disaster waiting to happen
Project_Mayhem at 9:09am 12.10.24
Since the hose you want to use is vacuum-rated, I think it should work fine. One of the concerns i
AIS/VHF two antennae's or one?
Hello Below at 8:53am 12.10.24
AIS targets around us today. 200 isn't going to do it here. Raymarine has some fixin' to do.
AIS/VHF two antennae's or one?
Hello Below at 8:52am 12.10.24
When I purchased my AIS transponder, I bought a 6db VHF antenna (like the ones power boats use) for
Cups on strings on covers? Why??   (1)
Allan12210 at 8:45am 12.10.24
Multiple lines for talking to crew on deck.
Raw water strainer disaster waiting to happen
Ward H at 8:28am 12.10.24
Just a little update on this project... @Blitz was kind enough to give me a killer deal on a brand
Interior wood slats for C30?
Stu Jackson at 8:22am 12.10.24
How successful do you guys think sanding will be? Try a small spot way far aft, got nothing to los
Interior wood slats for C30?
Ward H at 8:05am 12.10.24
In my 1989 C30 they were definitely ash strips and not plywood, so they must've changed shortly aft
Yanmar Engine mounts.   (1)
Tally Ho at 8:05am 12.10.24
Cups on strings on covers? Why??   (1)
Tally Ho at 7:59am 12.10.24
Raw water strainer disaster waiting to happen
Tally Ho at 7:55am 12.10.24
Since the hose you want to use is vacuum-rated, I think it should work fine. One of the concerns is
AIS/VHF two antennae's or one?   (1)
colemj at 7:53am 12.10.24
AIS targets around us today. 200 isn't going to do it here.
Interior wood slats for C30?
dmax at 7:52am 12.10.24
In my 1989 C30 they were definitely ash strips and not plywood, so they must've changed shortly afte
do I really need winches on my mac 26d?
Project_Mayhem at 7:32am 12.10.24
Only if he winds the sheet the wrong direction ;) Every turn on a line increases resistance. I usu
do I really need winches on my mac 26d?
SteveHughessails at 7:24am 12.10.24
Wait until you try and get the wrapped sheet off the winch :)
replacing portlights
sailor832 at 6:58am 12.10.24
Thank you for the information I would never have thought they were that thick.

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