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Solar Generator versus 100Wh battery Prices
dLj at 5:42pm 12.18.21
True, it is not a generator. And true, they are being built to make a profit for the manufacturer.
How old is Grandpa?
Castrilper55 at 5:07pm 12.18.21
In some places, like rural America, prices could have been that low. The average in '47 was around
Bilge blower hose replacement
Tom J at 4:41pm 12.18.21
PO may have had a problem and randomly started disconnecting wires. :yikes: :banghead:He reminds m
Solar Generator versus 100Wh battery Prices
heritage at 4:38pm 12.18.21
It is not a generator. It is a 22 pound battery with an inverter. It doesn't generate anything exce
310 DC Current Draw Chart
Tom J at 4:36pm 12.18.21
I don't sell anything. I have just turned wrenches my whole life and the most accurate test for cra
Should I add fiberglass
Grumps at 4:15pm 12.18.21
Ouch!! The degree of blistering will dictate the repair strategy as discced in these articles: Fib
groups of spider hair line cracks in deck exterior
jmczzz at 4:03pm 12.18.21
thanks Dave, i will do this as you suggest. jimmy mc
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy?
jmczzz at 3:52pm 12.18.21
Sorry i did not see this before i left to go up there. I did inspect the boat and made a tenative of
groups of spider hair line cracks in deck exterior
dlochner at 3:51pm 12.18.21
Gelcoat cracks are common in older boats and are generally a cosmetic not a structural issue. The
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy?
jmczzz at 3:44pm 12.18.21
That's not far from my boat. I'll in the area on Thursday, maybe Wed. Let me know if you want a s
Time for the Monthly Mixing Elbow Question...
Don S/V ILLusion at 3:18pm 12.18.21
As it's off, take it to a local bike shop or other service center and have it cleaned at which point
Bilge blower hose replacement
Closing Time at 3:09pm 12.18.21
Amazing the differences in our production boats. On my C310, the glow plugs come on when I turn th
Should I add fiberglass
Grumps at 3:08pm 12.18.21
If I were itching for a project (pun intended) I would go with a layer of Kevlar on the bottom if I
Should I add fiberglass
rgranger at 2:35pm 12.18.21
If I were itching for a project (pun intended) I would go with a layer of Kevlar on the bottom if I
searching for a leak and needing advice
Tom J at 2:03pm 12.18.21
Since you don't think it is the water tank, I would concentrate on the depth sounder transducer and
Gemini Catamaran Transom Plate
CarlU at 2:02pm 12.18.21
Hello sail sfbay, Your my first and only reply. I do not have any photos. What I need is a Transom
Jabsco to Raritan Sea Era freshwater
wyctoronto at 1:13pm 12.18.21
Great idea thanks
Bilge blower hose replacement
Closing Time at 1:11pm 12.18.21
Slightly different boat, but could this mystery switch on the back of my 309 instrument panel be th

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