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Recent Replies

Flanged seacocks installation with Beneteau grid liner?
dLj at 3:27pm 02.12.25
Someone posted a response by Beneteau saying they are duplex brass - which DZR is one. But even wi
Faded Sunbrella (or equivalent) Boat Canvas
DuxDweller at 3:26pm 02.12.25
Well, back again. I ordered some Rust-Oleum Fabric Paint, and I'm also looking at Fabric Spray Dye
Flanged seacocks installation with Beneteau grid liner?
dLj at 3:26pm 02.12.25
For a long time I agreed with that and defended the use of DZR brass for this application. However
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Project_Mayhem at 2:53pm 02.12.25
For about $1,000 you can get a dickinson furnace with a proper chimney. https://www.amazon.com/Dic
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Migolito at 2:09pm 02.12.25
Great replys folks thank you. I'll be setting up my Jackline AND adding some strong points along the
Flanged seacocks installation with Beneteau grid liner?
Davidasailor26 at 1:27pm 02.12.25
It doesn't seem likely that so many boats have stray current or galvanic issues. Generally the Ben
Flanged seacocks installation with Beneteau grid liner?   (1)
colemj at 1:23pm 02.12.25
I'm not doubting you on this but I'm going to have to see some authentification from the manufactur
Flanged seacocks installation with Beneteau grid liner?
colemj at 1:00pm 02.12.25
This is a good alloy for that use. Not all brasses are "bad". Not all bronzes are "good". For a l
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Tally Ho at 12:23pm 02.12.25
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Tally Ho at 12:12pm 02.12.25
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Tally Ho at 12:04pm 02.12.25
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It will be a bit longer but Mother Nature will come around. :)

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