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I'm thinking of adding to the 473 now that I've had some time to get used to it and hussle the dingh
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Zinc anode life, use of hanging zinc?
jssailem at 1:41pm 11.03.21
it is a small amount of metal and no wonder that it wears out in half a season It is the statement
Water Heater T&P Relief Valve
dkinzer at 1:38pm 11.03.21
That makes sense. Thanks.
Water Heater T&P Relief Valve
JamesG161 at 1:35pm 11.03.21
It may be that the pressure relief valve is to protect the tank Relief Valves are always to prote
Shaft Shark Experience and Opinions and Confirming Diameter of Catalina 310 prop shaft
KZW at 1:33pm 11.03.21
My C-310, sail no 307, was built in 2005. It has a one inch diameter shaft.
Catalina 22 Anchor Chain
bobtigar at 1:12pm 11.03.21
If you havent got a windless then "hot dip galvanized" proof coil chain. A joiner on what look like
Has anyone used short vertical battens on a Doyle Sail on a Hunter with an in mast furling main?
DayDreamer41 at 12:48pm 11.03.21
Yes we have them on our 41DS in addition to the above advice make sure you ease the vang and if the
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Jumpstart at 12:47pm 11.03.21
My old C&C was always stored mast down. Used 2 chap Harbor Frieght tarps and multiple shock cords to
Zinc anode life, use of hanging zinc?
loneshark64 at 12:28pm 11.03.21
On my new 343 the zinc is a tiny conical thing at the end of the prop. On my old boats I had one or
Has anyone used short vertical battens on a Doyle Sail on a Hunter with an in mast furling main?
sail sfbay at 12:23pm 11.03.21
I installed a UK partial vertical battened in-mast furling mainsail on my Hunter 386. Be sure to fur
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Tedd at 11:54am 11.03.21
I don't understand why that's necessary. Ever see The Flight of the Phoenix? Actually, dimensional
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jeepbluetj at 11:40am 11.03.21
I use a bag too, as the 4hp I've got on my dinghy doesn't fit muffs well. (Dunno where the bag reall
Water Heater T&P Relief Valve
dkinzer at 11:18am 11.03.21
It may be that the pressure relief valve is to protect the tank, not the system. I checked our RV wa
Water Heater T&P Relief Valve
jssailem at 11:03am 11.03.21
KUUMA reports that the valve for their Hot water heater "All Systems" is: 10473 Water Heater Tempera
Col Thorne's Radio Sailing Web Site
justsomeguy at 10:54am 11.03.21
...you have to make some allowances for scale! I don't understand why that's necessary. Ever see T
EV-100 Autopilot 4000Mk2 Wheel Drive Repair
Stu Jackson at 10:44am 11.03.21
What causes concern is the exposed belt and gears driving the wheel in the cockpit. There are alrea
Electric head on 340
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 10:35am 11.03.21
Good choice! Don't just toss the PHII pump ..someone will want it 'cuz it's consistently been the
EV-100 Autopilot 4000Mk2 Wheel Drive Repair
Head Sail at 10:35am 11.03.21
I've had the EV-100 for maybe 6 years. The unit is intended for recreational not commercial use so
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kloudie1 at 10:29am 11.03.21
I don't have the requirements here, but I suspect that the requirement is for the T&P is that it be
EV-100 Autopilot 4000Mk2 Wheel Drive Repair
BigEasy at 10:29am 11.03.21
It would be interesting to see if a more robust motor and wheel control system could be developed e
Col Thorne's Radio Sailing Web Site
jssailem at 10:28am 11.03.21
An interesting site. I will need to spend more time on it come the winter rains.

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