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Are there any tricks to changing diesel fuel filter without making a mess? Thanks for the help.
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Ok Peggy, I have the KO to spray around the inside of the boat. How much should it be diluted, etc.
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I would like to refinish the bottom of my 22. I am particularly intrigued with repainting it with a
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I have a Hunter 380, and am having trouble sitting at the salon because of the dining large table.

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Catalina 275 Inboard Diesel
markcc13 at 8:40am 08.01.20
Just to provide some perspective, in 2018 we re-powered our boat with a new Betamarine25, and the
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jssailem at 8:39am 08.01.20
Welcome Craig to the forum. I see you enjoy the same water playground as other SBO members here in
Catalina 275 Inboard Diesel
markcc13 at 8:36am 08.01.20
I don't think you understand my question so I will explain in more clarity. http://inboardenginepr
Catalina 275 Inboard Diesel
Calif. Ted at 8:33am 08.01.20
BTW, before buying a new Cat 275, you otter at least consider a well-maintained Cat 28, which came
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jssailem at 8:31am 08.01.20
@jviss is a man of few words.... :plus: on his selection.
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Slow Dancin at 8:27am 08.01.20
Thanks for the response. I am familiar with butyl tape having used it in the metal roofing industry
Vacuflush to Fresh Head change over
kellysails at 8:24am 08.01.20
Thank you so much Peggie! I think I need to study up a bit on the subject before I can proceed.
Catalina 275 Inboard Diesel
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Just to provide some perspective, in 2018 we re-powered our boat with a new Betamarine25, and the (
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Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 8:00am 08.01.20
I have an awning over the cockpit, and one i can hoist over the foredeck. Also screen panels that at
Shower Floor Drain
jviss at 7:58am 08.01.20
Butyl tape.
Beating the heat on water.
justsomeguy at 7:57am 08.01.20
My shade cover is an embarrassing hodge-podge of an affair. Still, the air conditioning keeps up. "
Catalina 275 Inboard Diesel
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+1 for the possibility RoyS suggested. We found that "dry out" of our old and worn non-vented dri

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