Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum
6 Days Ago
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Replies: 7
Views: 312
Re: Transporting a 32' Dreadnought
Seems a bit pricy. Where are you located. If I recall correctly I moved has my boat trucked from land and launched with the mast stepped etc (about 35 miles) and it cost around $1200 total. You might...
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Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)
2 Weeks Ago
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Replies: 63
Views: 1,738
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Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)
3 Weeks Ago
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Replies: 5
Views: 242
Epoxy vs Polyester Resin for Repairs
I am thinking about repairing the cockpit sole of my boat. It has major moisture issues and I am trying to figure out the difference between using Epoxy or Polyester fiberglass resin to wet out the...
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
04-11-2013
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Replies: 5
Views: 220
2GM20F Shaft Alignment...
Brief History...
There has always been some vibration in the boat while motoring. I know this is partly due (well at least I think) to the engine which is a 2GM20F due to the compression ratio and...
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
03-28-2013
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Replies: 10
Views: 461
Bottom Sanding
This is the first year I have worked on getting the bottom smooth and I sanded with 220 grit sandpaper with an orbital connected to a HEPA vac. I was thinking about doing a final sand with a higher...
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
03-05-2013
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Replies: 22
Views: 709
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
03-04-2013
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Replies: 7
Views: 263
Mast Blocking
Currently I have wedges of wood which I use to block my mast, the current setup is not working to well, the wedges pop out over time. I was thinking of cutting a T shape out of wood to block the mast...
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Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)
01-24-2013
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Replies: 15
Views: 805
Marine Refrigeration Systems always 12 volts?
Looking to get some information on marine refrigeration systems... at the moment my boat does not have shore power or refrigeration. My original idea was to add shore power and add a 120V...
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Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)
01-14-2013
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,293
Bose 151 Speakers... Opinions
I am looking to mount some speakers in the cockpit of my boat...again. Last May I installed some Pyle speakers and they are completely rusted and sound terrible if they make any sound at all.
I...
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Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)
12-13-2012
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,320
Lifesling or Horseshoe for MOB
I am looking to see what most people keep on their stern rail for a MOB situation. I currently have both but am beginning to think having both might be overkill. What are you thoughts and what do you...
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Forum: Diesel Engine Forum
11-13-2012
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Replies: 5
Views: 294
Re: Kubota rattle
When is the last time you changed fuel filters? Does it sound like your engine is fuel istarved.
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
08-16-2012
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Replies: 45
Views: 3,957
Re: Power tool for sanding toe rail
depending on how much varnish you on the toe rail and the condition of it i find that a putty knife and a heat gun work very well. It does not take much heat for it to bubble then just run the putty...
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Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)
08-14-2012
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Replies: 42
Views: 2,281
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Forum: Diesel Engine Forum
08-13-2012
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,032
Re: Help Need a Yanmar Expert 2GM20
Air filter clogged? Is it possible your fuel is old. Try putting clean fuel or something along the lines of diesel911 in the secondary filter on the engine and try to start it up. or maybe your...
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Forum: Electronics
08-07-2012
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Replies: 8
Views: 489
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
08-06-2012
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Replies: 8
Views: 521
Re: Hardware for reefing
What is the tie off point under the boom? There are a few ways to do it but I find it comes out well if you take the line from the back of the boom, thru the reef point go around the boom and tie a...
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Forum: Diesel Engine Forum
08-06-2012
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Replies: 5
Views: 357
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
07-31-2012
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Replies: 11
Views: 805
How often do you take your mast down?
How often do you take your mast down and while its down what sort of things do you do as maintenance. If you leave it up is there anything you do as preventative maintenance?
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Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)
07-26-2012
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,043
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Forum: Diesel Engine Forum
07-18-2012
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Replies: 11
Views: 605
Re: Engine Flushing Question
Make sure that when you install it there is no way for the salt water to get into your tank especially if you drink it. You dont want any bacteria/other things getting into your fresh water system....
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Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)
07-09-2012
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Replies: 0
Views: 276
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Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)
07-09-2012
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Replies: 2
Views: 470
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Forum: Diesel Engine Forum
07-05-2012
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Replies: 10
Views: 735
Re: Nanni Diesel 3.9h smoking and laboring
Are you getting an alarm saying that it is running hot (do you have this alarm?). I am not an engine expert by any means but I dont think 180°F is running hot. I think that might be average. But i...
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Forum: Diesel Engine Forum
07-05-2012
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Replies: 10
Views: 735
Re: Nanni Diesel 3.9h smoking and laboring
I could be wrong but i thinks strain is usually black smoke, and white smoke means your leaking water into the cumbustion chamber. If your running really hot you might be heating up the exhaust water...
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Forum: News Feeds
07-05-2012
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Replies: 5
Views: 442
Re: Yanmar Tranny
Does your throttle have a trigger to pull below the ball on the throttle. On my boat there is a little thing you need to squeeze to allow it to pop of of neutral. It also prevents you from throwing...
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