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paulj at 7:15pm 04.10.09
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I just picked up my replacement HX to install. My 1984 Catalina 27 did not previously have a vented
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I've seen where the Mac 25 is lifted off the trailer for bottom painting, is there any specific dist
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I have just installed a rebuild kit on my Jabsco model 29120-2000 toilet. The kit (29045-2000) made
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Just curious, how far is the next mooring to your boat. Only 45 to 50 feet for me and I ave a 33'.
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Hello, I would like to take advantage of my mast being down to properly clean it. Is there any type
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We have a Micrologic Mariner GPS but don't know how to use it because we do not have an owners manua
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Has anyone got rudder's spec, drawings, dimensions, material, etc for a 27' Hunter?
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I have the original pigtail on the backstay topping lift for the Boom on my 77 Catalina 22. I don't
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I would like to replace the OEM jib on my 222 with a genoa with a reefing furler. Any advice on whet
Phil Herring at 8:55am 04.10.09
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I can't believe I didn't post this a couple weeks ago, but it appears I didn't! Brian has accepted
mm2347 at 8:32am 04.10.09
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Does anyone have 2 feet of black rub rail insert used on an Oday 222?? Thank you Mike
bonaroo5698 at 7:44am 04.10.09
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My mechanic is putting in a gen set and they nee more info on how the boat is wired than the very ba
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I want to use my laptop on board, and understand a DC/DC converter, not an inverter DC/AC is a bette
peconicbay at 7:24am 04.10.09
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Has anybody purchased Sobstadt sails for their boat ? I am looking into buying a main from them, a
peconicbay at 7:20am 04.10.09
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Has anybody purchased a laminated main sail for their catalina? I am looking for a new main for my

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Water tank pick up
Justin_NSA at 7:30am 11.24.21
Mine is so much simpler. There's a hole near the bottom of the tank, so the pump just needs to draw
Water tank pick up
Rjm st.petersburg at 7:28am 11.24.21
RO water filter after the pump, before the manifold. It has a new filter. Still works fine out of th
Water tank pick up
Rjm st.petersburg at 7:25am 11.24.21
Yes the pump was changed out, like for like.
Water tank pick up
JamesG161 at 7:22am 11.24.21
With the new filter in place, it works fine out of the bucket. Of course, NO LIFT energy Remove
Rule Manual bilge pump parts   (1)
jssailem at 7:19am 11.24.21
When you say "Manual" do you mean Manual powered or Manual switched? This is a Manual Rule pump...
Water tank pick up
DayDreamer41 at 7:17am 11.24.21
Pumps have limited energy input. You consume it by PULL and PUSH So remove that Discharge Filter
Water tank pick up
Rjm st.petersburg at 7:17am 11.24.21
With the new filter in place, it works fine out of the bucket. I bet my ex wife because I have a .0
Water tank pick up
JamesG161 at 7:14am 11.24.21
Pumps have limited energy input. You consume it by PULL and PUSH So remove that Discharge Filter a
Rule Manual bilge pump parts
sail sfbay at 7:13am 11.24.21
A photo of the pump would be helpful. I did not think Rule manufactured conventional manual bilge p
Water tank pick up
JamesG161 at 7:08am 11.24.21
and new filter. rut roh.... remove that filter.. Jim...
Water tank pick up
DayDreamer41 at 7:08am 11.24.21
When you guys start throwing "Ex-Wives" in to a bet pool it is going to be difficult to decide a wi
Water tank pick up
jssailem at 7:06am 11.24.21
When you guys start throwing "Ex-Wives" in to a bet pool it is going to be difficult to decide a win
Water tank pick up
DayDreamer41 at 6:59am 11.24.21
You can throw mine into that bet as well........ :laugh::cowbell:
Water tank pick up
Rjm st.petersburg at 6:58am 11.24.21
Yes that is correct. 2 blue lines feed into cutoffs, then combine into 1 blue line to supply the pum
Water tank pick up
DayDreamer41 at 6:49am 11.24.21
After reading the entire post and all your tests, the only thing in common is.. The Pump and its
Water tank pick up
Rjm st.petersburg at 6:47am 11.24.21
It is a brand new pump, with a new strainer, and new filter.
Water tank pick up
Rjm st.petersburg at 6:44am 11.24.21
I thought about abandoning and plugging the fitting as well. Tally Ho installed a nice clean out por
Water tank pick up
JamesG161 at 6:44am 11.24.21
After reading the entire post and all your tests, the only thing in common is.. The Pump and its s
Water tank pick up
DayDreamer41 at 6:21am 11.24.21
If you can't get the fitting undone on the supply/suction line you may have to cut it out and patch
Water tank pick up
Rjm st.petersburg at 6:12am 11.24.21
I think it's very strange as well, especially since it's both tanks. I will try running a wire throu

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