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Fuel line crack.
Josko at 4:20am 08.31.21
Diesels want fuel and air in the correct proportions to run and give you the power you desire. Clog
Fuel line crack.
jssailem at 4:04am 08.31.21
Diesels want fuel and air in the correct proportions to run and give you the power you desire. Clog
Webbing: Sew or Tie
jssailem at 3:46am 08.31.21
I like the discussion of John Harries. He is known. Morganscloud.com. With many years of cruising /
26D windows.....
finding41 at 3:37am 08.31.21
If you have the tools it's not hard to make them yourself. I made the ones for my 26D out of a half
The 260 is home!
Ottdreamer at 3:23am 08.31.21
I'm jealous! I did see one in Vancouver yesterday, Craigslist.
Invest 99L
kappykaplan at 3:11am 08.31.21
Glad you fared well, @BigEasy :beer:
Invest 99L   (1)
BigEasy at 2:46am 08.31.21
Crazy times! Completed 30 hour evac (not by boat) approximately 150 miles East of home. Retuned ho
Webbing: Sew or Tie
All U Get at 2:15am 08.31.21
Fuel line crack.
Josko at 11:20pm 08.30.21
It may be possible and if you have cracks in the fuel lines they are well past their prime and need
Fuel line crack.
Josko at 11:15pm 08.30.21
My marine insurance company wanted all fuel hoses replaced after five years. Thats good for your o
Webbing: Sew or Tie   (1)
thinwater at 9:24pm 08.30.21
Thanks. Isn't Dyneema singlebraid rope? I've read that webbing is preferable because it won't roll
Surveys are a waste of money
JRT at 8:35pm 08.30.21
I think it comes down to each person's risk acceptance level and personal financial situation. Nev
26S Considering new prop.
Tedd at 8:33pm 08.30.21
I think you're theory is correct. But I'm surprised you're such a speed demon! I owned a 26S for fou
The 260 is home!
Tedd at 8:30pm 08.30.21
I'm jealous!
Battery power
Benny17441 at 8:08pm 08.30.21
Battery voltage should be checked wit the batteries at rest (no loads-no charge) for at least 2-3 ho
Webbing: Sew or Tie
MikeHoncho at 7:43pm 08.30.21
A proper jackline design keeps the user from falling over the side preventing the user to be suspend
Alternator shutoff switch?
leo310 at 7:38pm 08.30.21
Argo FET Battery Isolators Similarly to diode battery isolators, FET isolators allow simultaneous c
Alternator shutoff switch?
leo310 at 7:34pm 08.30.21
Yes diode battery isolators do have a high voltage drop but the Victron FET isolators have virtually
Help with a fresh water system issue
lemoiney at 7:02pm 08.30.21
Agree with others that it sounds like a leak on the suction side of the pump. For their more recent
Mast mounting a whisker pole - sticker shock
LeeandRick at 6:58pm 08.30.21
One final question - what's the best way to determine the right height for the ring (e.g. so the p

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