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Recent Replies

Propane locker replacement
Clutch Cargo at 2:19pm 12.16.24
When all else fails, ask Rudy Nickerson at D&R Marine.
Barton Marine removable traveler
dlochner at 2:14pm 12.16.24
Hi All, I'm planning on relocating my mid boom, cabin top, traveler to in front of my wheel. Does
Thanks for the book Peggie Hall
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 1:51pm 12.16.24
Glad you found useful information in it!
Diesel injector testing
Michael Davis at 12:45pm 12.16.24
The engine is 30 years old but only has 934 hours on it. I've heard enough complaints regarding inj
Raw water strainer disaster waiting to happen
Project_Mayhem at 12:42pm 12.16.24
You do want to consider the elbow you use. I started out with 5/8" hose for the inlet side.
Soft Deck Safety
harry_sailor at 12:40pm 12.16.24
For those interested, I have followed through with the purchase of the boat. I'll be doing some more
Diesel injector testing
Project_Mayhem at 12:27pm 12.16.24
The engine is 30 years old but only has 934 hours on it. I've heard enough complaints regarding inje
What will the Christmas holiday weather bring to the waters of the Chesapeake
kappykaplan at 12:17pm 12.16.24
Yup that is what is going on. Don't think there will be much Christmas sailing just reading the man
Diesel injector testing
Davidasailor26 at 11:43am 12.16.24
Do you know how many hours the current injectors have and if your engine has any problems indicative
What is "residual value"?
FastOlson at 11:38am 12.16.24
Why do Underwriters then insist on a "Survey"? Probably more than one correct answer, but many yea
What grade VHF Antenna Coaxial Cable was used in 2000 Hunter 340
sailcapt340 at 11:35am 12.16.24
Their reply was you try about 150 times and then you finally get lucky! That just about sums it up
Diesel injector testing
jssailem at 11:18am 12.16.24
Diesel engines are simple machines. They utilize atomized fuel, air, and compression to produce a co
What will the Christmas holiday weather bring to the waters of the Chesapeake
jssailem at 11:07am 12.16.24
Maybe a warm fire in the fireplace and a hot drink will help.
What will the Christmas holiday weather bring to the waters of the Chesapeake
DRhoads at 11:03am 12.16.24
It feels like the typical changing winter weather on the Chesapeake, I remember Yup that is what i
Raw water strainer disaster waiting to happen
Ward H at 10:56am 12.16.24
You do want to consider the elbow you use. I started out with 5/8" hose for the inlet side.
Diesel injector testing
Project_Mayhem at 10:27am 12.16.24
Is flow testing the only way to test for proper function? Is there a reasonable way to figure out wh
Buying 423?
ldd at 10:22am 12.16.24
Thanks NYsail
Upgrading to the Raymarine linear drive
smokey73 at 9:47am 12.16.24
I have the rotary drive on my 1994 40.5 Installation was easy and did not cost an arm and a leg. I

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