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I installed a new Raritan head to replace my Jabsco and while I was at it I also installed the Water
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Raritan PHII dry flush. Normal resistance, hose doesn't appear clogged. 18 months old. But pumping does little/nothing
Stu Jackson at 11:25am 12.01.21
On my PHII I once found the same issue. Before I tore it all apart, I real the manual. The first t
Bilge pump not working on auto
Benny17441 at 11:23am 12.01.21
Factory mounted bilge pumps in older boats (late 80s) did not have float switches, they were turned
Checking cooling water flow
Justin_NSA at 11:23am 12.01.21
Now I'm adding an Aqualarm flow switch to my off season project list. :huh: Thanks for the link.
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jeepbluetj at 11:19am 12.01.21
I dimly remember releasing the guy to instantly depower a symmetrical spin. Or was it just because t
Checking cooling water flow
Stu Jackson at 11:18am 12.01.21
My engine overheated last July. My exhaust is above the water. I looked over, as I always do, to c
Bilge drain plug
Arrgh at 10:51am 12.01.21
My 1984 O'Day 31 has it Have you ever had any issues with it? Do you use anything special to seal
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Ralph Johnstone at 10:50am 12.01.21
I have exactly the same situation as you with the underwater exhaust discharge. A number of the "gu
Raritan PHII dry flush. Normal resistance, hose doesn't appear clogged. 18 months old. But pumping does little/nothing
justsomeguy at 10:33am 12.01.21
Time for a tear-down of the pump, I think. I know, eww. Rubber gloves, lotsa rags and a strong const
Comparing 30s
jeepbluetj at 10:19am 12.01.21
... Based on these points I would go with the 91 model even if the condition wasn't quite as good a
Tiller Pilots
Alan Gomes at 10:10am 12.01.21
Consider the Pelagic. Much more robust than the Raymarine.
Anchor and Steaming light bulbs
markwbird at 9:59am 12.01.21
I recommend that you pull the bulbs and take them to the store to match them up with the correct LED
Running wires
xqwuynx at 9:51am 12.01.21
Ya not on this boat. I already tried just pulling on some existing speaker wire and it doesnt move a
Raritan PHII dry flush. Normal resistance, hose doesn't appear clogged. 18 months old. But pumping does little/nothing
limbodog at 9:37am 12.01.21
Ok, the exciting update: Back pressure isn't a problem, I'd already removed the outbound hose from t
Its funny Friday!
BlowMeAway at 9:30am 12.01.21
I liked the caution sticker. I wish my company would use it. The car sign made me shake my head and
Running wires
JoeWhite at 9:21am 12.01.21
I do not have a Hunter, but you can tug on one end of the wire and see where it goes. You may need a
American Fiberglass 21 upgrades
PaulK at 8:57am 12.01.21
Changing the centerboard pennant will likely involve removing the centerboard. Lifting the hull up t
Yard Recommendations - East Coast Refit
Tom J at 8:52am 12.01.21
I used to work at a yard that did this kind of work. It is located in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Bac
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Rjm st.petersburg at 8:51am 12.01.21
I liked the caution sticker. I wish my company would use it. The car sign made me shake my head and
Reefing Rig Change
jssailem at 8:41am 12.01.21
You can create a system that lets you do all of your reefing with lines running to our cockpit. Tha

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