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Joker valve question - back-flow problem in my Jabsco Quiet Flush toilet
Ralph Johnstone at 8:35am 09.19.22
and that the back pressure of the water would keep it closed). I can remember the joker valves on
Gori propeller
DRhoads at 8:27am 09.19.22
I have one on my 420 and had one on my 386. I think they are great. Extra boat speed when sailing.
Have any builders dabbled Galvanized Iron?
HeelBoy at 8:11am 09.19.22
Hot dipped zinc is used in the marine environment. But not zinc coatings. Why? Zinc coatings are fa
Joker valve question - back-flow problem in my Jabsco Quiet Flush toilet
higgs at 8:06am 09.19.22
Make sure your vent hose is not plugged. Spiders can do this.
Ticklers
2 OLD PIRATES at 8:05am 09.19.22
LOL LOL ........ not sure what I was THINKING. Yes Telltales.:laugh: Thanks jssailem ......... much
Have any builders dabbled Galvanized Iron?   (1)
dLj at 7:55am 09.19.22
Hot dipped zinc is used in the marine environment. But not zinc coatings. Why? Zinc coatings are fai
Have any builders dabbled Galvanized Iron?
HeelBoy at 7:42am 09.19.22
I Iike the idea of a zink anode, same prinipals as a metal hull. I can make one of those for about
Have any builders dabbled Galvanized Iron?
rgranger at 7:33am 09.19.22
I like these kind of thought experiments.... here are my ponderings.... Epoxy will certainly stick
Have any builders dabbled Galvanized Iron?
FastOlson at 7:11am 09.19.22
I recall reading about dinghies with galvanized steel centerboards but I have no idea if the protect
2 mm halyard leader - Canada
Leeward Rail at 6:53am 09.19.22
I keep the tail of the line in a canvas bag on the mast to mitigate some of the exposure and to kee
2 mm halyard leader - Canada
rgranger at 6:52am 09.19.22
Yup. I got weird looks at the laundromat last time. :waycool: Ah yes! :thumbup: I was also w
Joker valve question - back-flow problem in my Jabsco Quiet Flush toilet
jssailem at 6:47am 09.19.22
If you find 2 in the bin and they both match you need. Buy them both. 3 or more, that would be ridi
Leaky Hull?
Marc Ridenour at 6:45am 09.19.22
Thank you so much for your posts, pictures, suggestions, and encouragement. I haven't gotten back to
2 mm halyard leader - Canada   (1)
jssailem at 6:44am 09.19.22
Joker valve question - back-flow problem in my Jabsco Quiet Flush toilet
Captain Larry-DH at 6:34am 09.19.22
It is a scheme that has worked for centuries, before the advent of online shopping. Now it is a buy
2 mm halyard leader - Canada
Leeward Rail at 6:34am 09.19.22
On a few occasions, I have even laundered my halyards and sheets. Yup. I got weird looks at the
2 mm halyard leader - Canada
Leeward Rail at 6:32am 09.19.22
We talking stepped or unstepped winter storage? Our current boat's mast was de-stepped each year by
2 mm halyard leader - Canada   (1)
rgranger at 6:21am 09.19.22
Some do it, some don't. My halyards have not been removed for previous winters but are starting to
2 mm halyard leader - Canada
Scott T-Bird at 6:20am 09.19.22
Is taking halyards out for winter a common thing in some places? I have never seen it. I've never
2 mm halyard leader - Canada
nitrogenase at 6:15am 09.19.22
Some do it, some don't. My halyards have not been removed for previous winters but are starting to s

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