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Head waste water inlet valve on 326
Ken13559 at 4:03am 07.21.20
Hi Ken, thanks again - are you Ken on Millennium 2, featured in a YouTube video from Sam and Arlee
Topping lift question.
Joe at 4:02am 07.21.20
Your "topping lift" on the C27 was NOT what you thought.... it was just a pig tail for keeping the s
Where to find hard to find fasteners?
bawlmer at 3:48am 07.21.20
Fastenal in Annapolis, but I believe they have stores nationwide? A block away from BaconSails. Se
Did the HOOK race
Apex at 3:43am 07.21.20
Congrats on racing the hook JD. I will not be able to race this weekend in Charlevoix. :O( Other
Topping lift question.
danstanford at 3:35am 07.21.20
I used to remove the topping lift once the main was hoisted so it didn't flog around and screw up my
Installing a Visa Marine 319 MSD in a Catalina 22.
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Do you have the same unit or are you talking about portapotties in general ? I got a french make..
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Maine Sail at 3:33am 07.21.20
Because the original Gells at rest want to sit at around 12.9 and Lithium wants to sit around 13.
Battery Mixing integrating Lithium Lifepo4 AGM or Gell
Screen Saver at 3:03am 07.21.20
So we are now a few months down the line and so thought I would just provide an update; Everything
Where to find hard to find fasteners?
FastOlson at 10:17pm 07.20.20
Note that quality can vary a lot. McMaster does their own ''due diligence' and states the full specs
Where to find hard to find fasteners?
srimes at 10:10pm 07.20.20
The local ace hardware hardware has a good selection, all sold individually. And it's 2 blocks from
Where to find hard to find fasteners?
Ron20324 at 9:57pm 07.20.20
Fastenal in Annapolis, but I believe they have stores nationwide? A block away from BaconSails.
Where to find hard to find fasteners?
Terry Cox at 9:35pm 07.20.20
Finally, after all the leading suppliers, McMaster and Carr had the 10x32, flathead, left hand threa
Head waste water inlet valve on 326
stuendan at 9:26pm 07.20.20
Hi Ken, thanks again - are you Ken on Millennium 2, featured in a YouTube video from Sam and Arlee m
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Did the HOOK race
justsomeguy at 9:01pm 07.20.20
I inserted some blank line to help readers. Muy bueno! Danka. Now if I could just get folks to sto
Where to find hard to find fasteners?
MikeHoncho at 8:41pm 07.20.20
Mclendons . One of the true mom and pop Ace Hardware.
Where to find hard to find fasteners?
FastOlson at 8:40pm 07.20.20
I buy lots of small quantities of bolts, nuts, and washers @ Tacoma Screw (Portland location on NE C
Where to find hard to find fasteners?
njlarry at 8:27pm 07.20.20
Bolts Depot and of course wonderful MacMaster Carr
Where to find hard to find fasteners?
Phil Herring at 8:27pm 07.20.20
Did you try Tacoma Screw? I've not been inside and they might not even be open right now, but I thin
Head waste water inlet valve on 326   (3)
Ken13559 at 8:24pm 07.20.20
Thanks Ken, will give it a go! The wooden frame is held in by clips. The microwave is held down by

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