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How long should a Mushroom mooring anchor last?
garymalmgren at 8:48pm 03.03.21
I'll be inspecting the anchor myself shortly. Please post photographs. Pay attention to where the c
Hull Exterior Maintenance Advice?
leo310 at 8:40pm 03.03.21
I use 1.5 - 2 gals of antifouling every 2 years. As for the chips you may want to use a filler, sea
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I just had my pfirst shot last weekend and I pfeel pfine. Funny. I hope you did not get the case o
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Terry Cox at 7:29pm 03.03.21
Some time ago, the erstwhile runners of SBO decided it was time to upgrade to a new computer system.
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mhancock3123 at 7:22pm 03.03.21
So I started the sanding and fairing the hull today. My arms hurt. Just do small chunks at a time.
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Ralph Johnstone at 7:21pm 03.03.21
On that note, I think we'll have to agree to disagree.
low water flow to jabsco electric head
Terry Cox at 7:04pm 03.03.21
Once upon a time we had a critter crawl into the sea water inlet and die, thus plugging the inflow o
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Davidasailor26 at 6:45pm 03.03.21
Google wants you to buy an ad free YouTube subscription. I did the free 30 day trial of YouTube Pr
low water flow to jabsco electric head
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:43pm 03.03.21
At least you answered a couple of my questions... You said you "can fill the bowl and it sends it
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dLj at 5:55pm 03.03.21
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Allan12210 at 5:53pm 03.03.21
...what kind of debris clogs a boat on the water? How about one of these?
B411 Shaft Pitting
Ralph Johnstone at 5:52pm 03.03.21
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Capt Robbie at 5:52pm 03.03.21
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Stu Jackson at 5:39pm 03.03.21
He installed the Balmar external regulator and I assume he programmed it based on his own thoughts

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