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LP pump on Yanmar 2GM20F
mermike at 8:54pm 04.14.20
I strongly encourage you to install a pair of studs (I think they're M6) with matching nuts and lock
Keel issue
DArcy at 8:37pm 04.14.20
110 is really low for a 3/4" bolt. Here is a rough guide for keel bolt torque vs. diameter http://ww
A little baffled by sailboat performance numbers...
DArcy at 8:34pm 04.14.20
No, they were sailing. It is amazing how that boat moves in light air. And with enough wind and crew
Wiring Repair Ideas?
Rich Stidger at 8:22pm 04.14.20
Under the "snide remarks" category - How about a wireless sump pump? Sorry, Rick. I have not had t
Keel issue
dmax at 8:18pm 04.14.20
"once those are replaced then you can retorque the bolts I believe they are 350 ft lbs, " That sound
Wiring Repair Ideas?
mermike at 8:08pm 04.14.20
Vacuum cleaner sometimes works to pull wires. Run a tube from the end of the vacuum and suck up a le
Mega 30, Head plumbing length/size
Daveinet at 8:05pm 04.14.20
When I was saying about moving it further aft, I was assuming just enough space in front of it to st
Replacing Aft Cabin Bulkhead in H306
dlochner at 6:59pm 04.14.20
Take a scrap piece and try different solutions, pick the one you like best. Finishes that seal the
Finding Obscure Sailboat Items (and a sorry story to go with it).
WayneH at 6:53pm 04.14.20
I used to scrub hulls in Freeport, TX. WINTER visibility when the algae was gone was 4-5 feet. Serio
A little baffled by sailboat performance numbers...
DArcy at 6:37pm 04.14.20
If you are talking about speed, look at PHRF ratings. PHRF is subjective and varies from one locatio
Mega 30, Head plumbing length/size
Ethanhopps at 6:34pm 04.14.20
There is an inexpensive solution that provides everything you need to have toilet facilities includi
Yanmar B-type Engine Instrument Panel P=79 Tachometer
mermike at 6:28pm 04.14.20
I've had success through a local Yanmar tractor dealer. As long as I had the part number they could
Mega 30, Head plumbing length/size
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:24pm 04.14.20
There is an inexpensive solution that provides everything you need to have toilet facilities includi
Keel issue
DArcy at 6:18pm 04.14.20
Yup, that's the C&C smile. I had a 1974 C&C 27 for 20 years and I am familiar with it. If you could
Hunter 410 refrigerator
Don Lucas at 6:01pm 04.14.20
Well i dont want stuff in the frig to freeze. That used to happen in my spillover system years ago b
Mega 30, Head plumbing length/size
Ethanhopps at 6:00pm 04.14.20
Just my opinion, but if you have been swimming and then need to use the little room, its a pain tryi
Keel issue   (1)
4 play at 5:57pm 04.14.20
I have been on that website quite a bit lately, the first step is to replace the steel washers that
Mega 30, Head plumbing length/size
Daveinet at 5:43pm 04.14.20
... but I'm young and don't mind not having the headspace in the toilet but would rather have it fo
Heavy winds
Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 4:59pm 04.14.20
and the tent hospital in New York city had 60-70 mph winds. Don't know about damages. HOPE all is w

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