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Docking Against the Wind
Tedd at 7:34pm 06.29.21
Very nice. I'm going to try that next time I dock where there are cleats.
to be or not to be
Jacomo Sailor at 7:06pm 06.29.21
If you have space to store it, for 200 bucks I'd grab it. Then when you do find the right boat you'
Docking Against the Wind
sesmith at 7:06pm 06.29.21
We've tried every manner of using docking sticks, center cleat and prop walk to get onto the various
Family Cruise
Hayden Watson at 6:55pm 06.29.21
Oak Harbor is having their "on the harbor" fireworks on the 4th this year.
240 center board
Bubbadog at 6:52pm 06.29.21
Family Cruise
jssailem at 6:38pm 06.29.21
Fair winds and favorable seas.
1987 Cat 22 Running Rigging
Hardhead at 6:26pm 06.29.21
I Agree. Wife let me borrow a huge needle so all I need to do is get to Jo Ann Fabrics and pick up
Water Pump Gasket
Terry Cox at 6:19pm 06.29.21
As a foot note, Yanmar used an 'O' ring as a seal between the cover and the housing. Still in good c
1987 Cat 22 Running Rigging
John Marrone at 6:16pm 06.29.21
I Agree. Wife let me borrow a huge needle so all I need to do is get to Jo Ann Fabrics and pick up s
Safety procedure after melted impeller on 2GM?
Sailfanatic at 6:10pm 06.29.21
Confused. Wish to avoid confusion. Fresh water cooled 2GM is a rare animal indeed. The original
Safety procedure after melted impeller on 2GM?
patrickkidd at 5:48pm 06.29.21
This is a 2GM, raw water cooled with no heat exchanger.
Safety procedure after melted impeller on 2GM?
Charles Erwin at 5:10pm 06.29.21
This engine is fresh-water cooled, as you can see the heat exchanger in the photo. The OP needs to
Cam Cleat Adjustment?
C-Craft at 4:49pm 06.29.21
Amazing to have so many responses in such a short amount of time. Thanks all. There is plenty of inf
Cam Cleat Adjustment?
jssailem at 4:37pm 06.29.21
Were you using the boat in saltwater? Salt crystals can build up in the cam cleat. Give the unit a g
Safety procedure after melted impeller on 2GM?
Sailfanatic at 4:33pm 06.29.21
This 2gm is probably raw water cooled. Likely it does not have a temp gauge either. Temp gauge o
Cam Cleat Adjustment?
shemandr at 4:31pm 06.29.21
I'd try a dry lubricant. Outside of that, maybe the springs have weakened.
Safety procedure after melted impeller on 2GM?
Charles Erwin at 4:18pm 06.29.21
Monitor the engine temp and shut down at the first sign of temps higher then normal operating (some
Fuel Filter /seperator on H34
WasabiRush at 4:02pm 06.29.21
I completed the installation of the hoses, new Racor 120, and fuel shutoff valves on either side of
New bottom paint, old barrier coats?
sloughsailer at 4:02pm 06.29.21
I've been several years between boats and things seem to have changed. I always removed the bottom p

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