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Low oil indicator fading in and out   (1)
jonelli at 2:52pm 07.06.22
Temporary Overboard Discharge
jon hansen at 2:52pm 07.06.22
https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/33/159.7
Temporary Overboard Discharge
jviss at 2:51pm 07.06.22
True, However, USCG regs don't require that the y-valve handle be removed...you can use a wire--tie
The one armed electrician...
Stu Jackson at 2:50pm 07.06.22
Nice to hear from you & glad you're starting your comeback, both on this and helping on boat electri
Hot Water on 2009 Beneteau 31
jviss at 2:50pm 07.06.22
Thanks have had a look; good basic explanation; also found reference on BoatUS. Will be back at bo
Merit 22 owners
sgrahame at 2:49pm 07.06.22
Just registered on the forum today because I saw your post. I have a Merit 22 that I bought on craig
Temporary Overboard Discharge
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:48pm 07.06.22
True, However, USCG regs don't require that the y-valve handle be removed...you can use a wire--tie
Hot Water on 2009 Beneteau 31
Sun Catcher at 2:48pm 07.06.22
Not so hard: https://www.westmarine.com/WestAdvisor/Pressurized-Freshwater-Systems Thanks have ha
Hot Water on 2009 Beneteau 31
Sun Catcher at 2:44pm 07.06.22
It's usually a hose connecting the hot and cold together bypassing the tank .Uncouple and one goes
Two questions
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:44pm 07.06.22
I'm guessing the thru-hull/tubing in the first pic is for the sink drain If it is, that hose shoul
Temporary Overboard Discharge
jviss at 2:42pm 07.06.22
There's nothing illegal about having the capability to discharge a toilet directly overboard in the
What Shade of Blue Awlgrip Have I?
JRacer at 2:36pm 07.06.22
Check this: awlgrip-color-chart (p2marine.com)
Temporary Overboard Discharge
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:33pm 07.06.22
There's nothing illegal about having the capability to discharge a toilet directly overboard in the
The one armed electrician...
JRacer at 2:31pm 07.06.22
Awesome job Rodd, wouldn't expect less! Glad you are improving.
The one armed electrician...
Scott T-Bird at 2:19pm 07.06.22
Still kickin' ass ... way to go! Busier than a one-armed paper hanger as they say ;)
What Shade of Blue Awlgrip Have I?
dmax at 2:12pm 07.06.22
No free lunch I guess.
Sailing with a depth finder
thinwater at 2:12pm 07.06.22
I sailed the Chesapeake for decades without one. The charts are good, and when in doubt, go slow so
Temporary Overboard Discharge
dlochner at 2:03pm 07.06.22
So, hiding that "temporary overboard discharge" system might be described as cheating? :) Just so

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