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Run 2500w inverter always even on shore power?
Because I use a CPAP and wanted to be able to run it off the house bank through the AC outlets, I installed an 1800 watt inverter and wired it to a switch in the compartment above the sink. The switch
Because I use a CPAP and wanted to be able to run it off the house bank through the AC outlets, I installed an 1800 watt inverter and wired it to a switch in the compartment above the sink. The switch
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Wet exhaust hose connection to hull
I'm getting ready to remove the old exhaust hose from the hull connection. It seems pretty firmly fixed after removing the hose clamps. I've read another thread where it was noted that Amel used silic
I'm getting ready to remove the old exhaust hose from the hull connection. It seems pretty firmly fixed after removing the hose clamps. I've read another thread where it was noted that Amel used silic
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Duane Siegfri
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Replace Yanmar Exhaust Hose
I'm about to replace the exhaust hose for the main engine from the waterlift muffler to the hull fitting. Seems a simple task, but I'd appreciate any tips from those who have already been there. I rea
I'm about to replace the exhaust hose for the main engine from the waterlift muffler to the hull fitting. Seems a simple task, but I'd appreciate any tips from those who have already been there. I rea
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Duane Siegfri
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Webasto FCF 9000 in forward cabin - photo please?
I'm replacing the forward cabin air conditioner and I'm wondering how well the Webasto FCF 9000 fits. By the dimensions it seems like it might be difficult to get to the valves for the chain locker an
I'm replacing the forward cabin air conditioner and I'm wondering how well the Webasto FCF 9000 fits. By the dimensions it seems like it might be difficult to get to the valves for the chain locker an
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Duane Siegfri
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"Bird Cage" TV Antenna
Marco, The corrosion was not visible until I dismounted the antenna. It was two years ago, so I'm not sure about possible visible clues, but it wasn't obvious to me at the time. If you're not getting
Marco, The corrosion was not visible until I dismounted the antenna. It was two years ago, so I'm not sure about possible visible clues, but it wasn't obvious to me at the time. If you're not getting
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Duane Siegfri
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ππ’π’π π΄π²π ππΌπ΄π²ππ΅π²πΏ
Bill, I'd like to be included as well. Thanks, Duane Wanderer, SM#477
Bill, I'd like to be included as well. Thanks, Duane Wanderer, SM#477
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Duane Siegfri
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How to clean the hull from diesel soot
Eric, what product do you use? I don't see one in your post. Duane Wanderer #477
Eric, what product do you use? I don't see one in your post. Duane Wanderer #477
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Duane Siegfri
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SSB Ground Plane - Advice?
We're having issues with our ICOM M802. It won't transmit at all. Another cruiser (electronics engineer) checked it with an SWR meter and said the antenna reflectance was off the charts. I understood
We're having issues with our ICOM M802. It won't transmit at all. Another cruiser (electronics engineer) checked it with an SWR meter and said the antenna reflectance was off the charts. I understood
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Duane Siegfri
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Insurance for a USA boat
Karen Smith, Novamar...that's interesting. We received a non-renewal letter from them three weeks ago. It said the non-renewal was due to changes in their Underwriting. Since we are headed back to the
Karen Smith, Novamar...that's interesting. We received a non-renewal letter from them three weeks ago. It said the non-renewal was due to changes in their Underwriting. Since we are headed back to the
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Duane Siegfri
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Novamar Insurance
I received a notice of non-renewal from Novamar today. They stated in the letter that the reason for non-renewal was a change in their underwriting practices. They also said that the non-renewal was n
I received a notice of non-renewal from Novamar today. They stated in the letter that the reason for non-renewal was a change in their underwriting practices. They also said that the non-renewal was n
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ringbolt in stbd bulward for ballooner halyard
Thanks Mike, I'm glad to hear someone else had the same problem and that the only solution was to pull up on it. I was going to be surprised if there was a nut buried under fiberglass that was free to
Thanks Mike, I'm glad to hear someone else had the same problem and that the only solution was to pull up on it. I was going to be surprised if there was a nut buried under fiberglass that was free to
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ringbolt in stbd bulward for ballooner halyard
Hi Gary, Sounds logical, but alas, there is no access from inside that I can find. Not even from the wiring compartment for the main mast. Thanks, Duane
Hi Gary, Sounds logical, but alas, there is no access from inside that I can find. Not even from the wiring compartment for the main mast. Thanks, Duane
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ringbolt in stbd bulward for ballooner halyard
I am working on the rusting bolts securing the stanchions. There is a ringbolt on the stbd side (used to secure the halyard for the ballooner) on top of the bulwark that has some rust. It appeared to
I am working on the rusting bolts securing the stanchions. There is a ringbolt on the stbd side (used to secure the halyard for the ballooner) on top of the bulwark that has some rust. It appeared to
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Duane Siegfri
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Christmas
Merry Christmas Fanny & Yvonne, and to all on the forum. Duane Wanderer, SM477
Merry Christmas Fanny & Yvonne, and to all on the forum. Duane Wanderer, SM477
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Screw at filter. ZF25. Gearbox
I you haven't yet, start applying a penetrating product like PB Blaster to it every day and crank the screw in both directions to help the product penetrate. Heating the screw with a torch, letting it
I you haven't yet, start applying a penetrating product like PB Blaster to it every day and crank the screw in both directions to help the product penetrate. Heating the screw with a torch, letting it
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Customs Form?
John, Customs was another issue. The Government employees are on strike here in Martinique, including Customs. Since I didn't clear the equipment out of Martinique, I'm going to have it shipped to St.
John, Customs was another issue. The Government employees are on strike here in Martinique, including Customs. Since I didn't clear the equipment out of Martinique, I'm going to have it shipped to St.
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Corrosion on stainless
In both heads there is a small bar with three hooks next to the sinks. These have pitting due to corrosion. I checked and they are not magnetic, so I thought they might be solid stainless rather than
In both heads there is a small bar with three hooks next to the sinks. These have pitting due to corrosion. I checked and they are not magnetic, so I thought they might be solid stainless rather than
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Duane Siegfri
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Raymarine Autopilot
Hi Tom, Thanks for the details on your new autopilot, very helpful. We were docked right next to your boat at Caraibe Greement while we were getting a new rig. I hope we do get a chance to get togethe
Hi Tom, Thanks for the details on your new autopilot, very helpful. We were docked right next to your boat at Caraibe Greement while we were getting a new rig. I hope we do get a chance to get togethe
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Duane Siegfri
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Customs Form?
The Commercial Invoice form? That requires a Tax ID number and other information geared toward a business sale. Am I missing something? By the way i failed to note we're sending the part back for repa
The Commercial Invoice form? That requires a Tax ID number and other information geared toward a business sale. Am I missing something? By the way i failed to note we're sending the part back for repa
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Duane Siegfri
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Customs Form?
I'm at the Fedex office in Martinique, and they tell me I need a US Customs form that requires my boat info to send a part back to the USA. Does anyone know where I would get the form on the internet?
I'm at the Fedex office in Martinique, and they tell me I need a US Customs form that requires my boat info to send a part back to the USA. Does anyone know where I would get the form on the internet?
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Duane Siegfri
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