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Towing through OR around Atlanta?
Rick Webb at 6:42pm 03.12.25
I guess that makes sense, though I think the Florida drivers are the worst for cutting across lanes
Headliner replacement
Tally Ho at 6:34pm 03.12.25
Are you thinking about a soft headliner or something more rigid? If the cabin top is pretty flat,
Towing through OR around Atlanta?
Rick Webb at 6:19pm 03.12.25
I guess that makes sense, though I think the Florida drivers are the worst for cutting across lanes
Diesel Leak Injection Pump
buddybear at 6:08pm 03.12.25
It's a Zexel pump, which used to be Kiki. They bought them out, not Bosch like I originally said.
Towing through OR around Atlanta?
shemandr at 5:27pm 03.12.25
I'd rather drive on the Long Island Expressway during commuting times than I-95 in South Florida jus
What is this adhesive/caulk/sealant?
Mike8193 at 5:12pm 03.12.25
Thank you Blitz and Phil. Your replies have led me in the right direction. Appreciate it!
Towing a Precision 23
bzano at 4:48pm 03.12.25
A good rule of thumb in my opinion is to take the max towing rating of your vehicle (manufacturer re
Towing through OR around Atlanta?
Sailor Sue at 4:43pm 03.12.25
The big difference between driving straight through and taking the loop is there are fewer trucks d
Towing through OR around Atlanta?
Sailor Sue at 4:39pm 03.12.25
Trust me, as a former truck driver, it's a crap shoot either way. Between 6:15am and 9:15 am and
Ferrite Cores on Remote VHF Mic cable.
dmax at 4:12pm 03.12.25
I consider tape a temporary solution, shrink wrap or what Don says.
Towing through OR around Atlanta?
Rick Webb at 3:58pm 03.12.25
The big difference between driving straight through and taking the loop is there are fewer trucks dr
Heavy barnacle attack on prop and drive shaft.
shemandr at 2:59pm 03.12.25
The variation from year to year is not surprising. Differences in temperature, salinity, the chemic
Ferrite Cores on Remote VHF Mic cable.
Don S/V ILLusion at 2:37pm 03.12.25
A more secure and effective method for ferrites is to wind the cable through and around the core
Ferrite Cores on Remote VHF Mic cable.
dLj at 2:24pm 03.12.25
Sounds like a better solution than tape. dj
Loose footed main with Stack Pack vs non-loose footed main   (2)
Hayden Watson at 1:35pm 03.12.25
Loose footed mains work wonderfully, stack packs seem to work well for those who like them but IMO
Loose footed main with Stack Pack vs non-loose footed main
Hayden Watson at 1:28pm 03.12.25
The reef line tensions the foot the same way the outhaul does, so it does need some purchase. Typic
Loose footed main with Stack Pack vs non-loose footed main   (1)
Hayden Watson at 1:22pm 03.12.25
On my Hunter 40.5 the reef line is not on a shuttle system. The Outhaul is on a shuttle but the si
Heavy barnacle attack on prop and drive shaft.   (1)
dlochner at 1:00pm 03.12.25
Here's my prop after 8 months and 3400 nm using Crystal Prop. The last 2.5 months the boat didn't mo
Heavy barnacle attack on prop and drive shaft.   (3)
sailcapt340 at 12:55pm 03.12.25
1 year I had a complete and total failure of my prop spray. I use either Pettit PropCoat #1792 or I
Heavy barnacle attack on prop and drive shaft.
dLj at 12:48pm 03.12.25
Someone in my marina said that after the you put on your Prop Speed or whatever you are using, to th

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