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PVC Tube in 340 Mast
jssailem at 5:59pm 05.16.20
Could it be because it's having to slide through the rake in the mast and thus rubbing on the insid
Temp range?
JamesG161 at 5:57pm 05.16.20
This is what I use that has a laser target to focus the pin point. Similar to @JK_Boston_Catalina310
Anchoring...yes, Im asking an anchoring question.
jssailem at 5:50pm 05.16.20
No KG. Pretty much a year delay and hope for a 2021 cruise. Now I am exploring the possibility of ch
Varnishing with urethane
jaysweet at 5:48pm 05.16.20
I'm mostly ignorant on the subject, so let me ask: how is the term "varnish" not just a generic term
Diesel fuel leak
smokey73 at 5:44pm 05.16.20
That would work. It might be a good idea to do both. Pressurize the line first from the fuel filte
PVC Tube in 340 Mast
looking2buy at 5:43pm 05.16.20
I got the sail to the top of the mast... a little harder than would have expected/liked but it raise
Temp range?
JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 5:37pm 05.16.20
I haven't seen this mentioned. Here is how I assess heat issues on Smitty. https://marinehowto.com
Rub Rail Adventure   (2)
jaysweet at 5:29pm 05.16.20
Anyway, in searching this forum, I hadn't found any really clear explanation of what was involved in
Big time decision.
capta at 5:27pm 05.16.20
First, what genset is it? We removed ours a couple of years back and replaced the engine and had the
Transmission problems yanmar 2gm20f with km2a
Fashin at 5:22pm 05.16.20
So it is possible that the water got in there over time and no service has been done by the previous
Nominal Spar Wall Thickness
JamesG161 at 5:20pm 05.16.20
My last point... Stainless self tappers in an Aluminum mast will not set up galvanic corrosion, if t
Rub Rail Adventure   (2)
jaysweet at 5:19pm 05.16.20
Surprisingly, I actually managed to extract 2 screws, but they were the little ones that secure the
Varnishing with urethane
All U Get at 5:16pm 05.16.20
I agree with Dave, let me offer my boat as a good practice area.
Diesel fuel leak
capta at 5:12pm 05.16.20
How can you pressurize the tank if it has a static vent? I am assuming you are meaning close the f
Diesel fuel leak
smokey73 at 5:10pm 05.16.20
Do you have an aluminum tank? I had pinhole leaks and thin spots in the bottom of the tank and it w
Nominal Spar Wall Thickness
JamesG161 at 5:10pm 05.16.20
By the way.. @Brian D the fore part of your mast should have a cable conduit or the like, in that
high water?
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high water?
jon hansen at 5:04pm 05.16.20
i hate fog
high water?
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high water?
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