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Greetings! I just purchased an 84 Catalina 27. The head does not work, and the Wilcox Company seems

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Best Schematic Drawing Tool for Boat Electrical Systems?   (1)
sesmith at 3:32pm 02.16.22
I've used Express SCH previously for this sort of thing. It's mainly a program for designing boards
Choosing a battery charger
Ward H at 3:31pm 02.16.22
I really appreciate that! @Ward H ... road trip? Sure! Let's go.
Yanmar coolant
sail sfbay at 3:26pm 02.16.22
YG30R is what I use in my Yanmar.
BOLT BROKE OFF
jviss at 3:20pm 02.16.22
That being said, I would still remove the head, get a look inside the engine and a chance to remove
Hunter 49/50 alternator wiring
jviss at 3:01pm 02.16.22
I had to take out my alternator to change the impeller, not having done the Boas Fix yet. When putt
Securing Batteries on my H34
jviss at 2:58pm 02.16.22
The best battery tie-down solution I ever saw was on a Nonsuch 36. The had vertical threaded rods s
LiFePo4 Refresh
jviss at 2:49pm 02.16.22
I'm doing some reading on LFPs, found a good DIY Solar Power forum. Yes, some cells are insensitive
Thru Hull Backing Plates
Project_Mayhem at 2:16pm 02.16.22
Your double nut plan creates a theoretical sealed chamber that will fill with water if the sealant
Don't drag your rudder on the ground when trailering. Doing some fixing after PO fail.
waterman30 at 1:57pm 02.16.22
What's your process? I have a similar repair in my future. I am having yard fix before I bringing
Securing Batteries on my H34
Capt Robbie at 1:23pm 02.16.22
not 100% sure but I believe hunter originally used spry high density foam. Cleaned hull and used ma
Best Schematic Drawing Tool for Boat Electrical Systems?
JRacer at 1:23pm 02.16.22
When you find it, let us know.
Choosing a battery charger
jviss at 1:21pm 02.16.22
The Sterling PCU does not have remote volt sense but the optional"battery Chemistry module" does..
Choosing a battery charger   (1)
Maine Sail at 1:19pm 02.16.22
wire You guys might want to check out theABYC wire sizer app
Choosing a battery charger
Scott T-Bird at 1:11pm 02.16.22
Scott, I have a bunch of PCU's left over. Only problem is I can't ship them. If you know anyone in
Choosing a battery charger
Maine Sail at 1:10pm 02.16.22
From the Sterling PCU manual: "Advantages of this product ... 6) Remote battery sense compensate f
Choosing a battery charger
Scott T-Bird at 1:07pm 02.16.22
Why? Why not use the handy BlueSeas wiring sizing chart? Wire Sizing Tables from West Marine (unfor
Choosing a battery charger
Maine Sail at 1:06pm 02.16.22
Scott, I have a bunch of PCU's left over. Only problem is I can't ship them. If you know anyone in
Don't drag your rudder on the ground when trailering. Doing some fixing after PO fail.
Parsons at 1:02pm 02.16.22
I did that with a Hunter 216 - left a big streak of gelcoat then fiberglass on the asphalt launch ra
Choosing a battery charger
Stu Jackson at 12:56pm 02.16.22
I'm just going by the chart that Sterling puts in their manual. Why? Why not use the handy BlueSea
Best Schematic Drawing Tool for Boat Electrical Systems?
jviss at 12:42pm 02.16.22
I have trouble believing that you can find something to do all that which is either free nor cheap.

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