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Another secret question...
Maybe we should have Zoom meeting about secret spots! Invitation only. 🤣 Ian & Margaret S/V Loca Lola II SM153
Maybe we should have Zoom meeting about secret spots! Invitation only. 🤣 Ian & Margaret S/V Loca Lola II SM153
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Ian Townsend
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C-Drive drain plug
Same experience with us. I used grease and a smaller o-ring. No leakage after 6 months. Ian & Margaret Loca Lola II SM153
Same experience with us. I used grease and a smaller o-ring. No leakage after 6 months. Ian & Margaret Loca Lola II SM153
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Ian Townsend
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unknown switch
It is the "secret switch". It stops the boat from being stolen. The boat won't start unless it is in the "up" position. That's why it is hidden. Ian & Margaret S/V Loca Lola II SM153
It is the "secret switch". It stops the boat from being stolen. The boat won't start unless it is in the "up" position. That's why it is hidden. Ian & Margaret S/V Loca Lola II SM153
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Ian Townsend
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Attention Autohelm ST7000 Gurus!
Hi Danny. No I do not expect it to stay exactly on the rhumb lines for obvious reasons. The issue is that at the moment you press Engage Pilot it does a hard turn to port and drives you that way for s
Hi Danny. No I do not expect it to stay exactly on the rhumb lines for obvious reasons. The issue is that at the moment you press Engage Pilot it does a hard turn to port and drives you that way for s
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Ian Townsend
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Attention Autohelm ST7000 Gurus!
When I choose “Navigate” to a waypoint, the pilot steers the boat until it gets a 0.05 nm to 0.10 nm XTE to port every time. Then it course corrects by heading to starboard until it gets back on the r
When I choose “Navigate” to a waypoint, the pilot steers the boat until it gets a 0.05 nm to 0.10 nm XTE to port every time. Then it course corrects by heading to starboard until it gets back on the r
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Ian Townsend
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Searching for outdoor, motion activated 24V LED light for stern arch
We have a motion activated solar light on the arch. It works well. However, the motion sensor is sensitive. You must ensure there is nothing back there to constantly trip the sensor. If you keep your
We have a motion activated solar light on the arch. It works well. However, the motion sensor is sensitive. You must ensure there is nothing back there to constantly trip the sensor. If you keep your
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Ian Townsend
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What is this?
Desalator watermaker end caps. Sent from my Galaxy
Desalator watermaker end caps. Sent from my Galaxy
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Ian Townsend
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Fresh Water Pump
Just wanted to circle back on my experience since starting this thread. We installed a Shurflo Aqua King II 4 gpm variable pressure (up to 55 PSI/3.8 bar) self-priming diaphragm type pump. No need for
Just wanted to circle back on my experience since starting this thread. We installed a Shurflo Aqua King II 4 gpm variable pressure (up to 55 PSI/3.8 bar) self-priming diaphragm type pump. No need for
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Ian Townsend
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la Querida for sale
I’m 6’4” and have lived on my SM for 7 years. Plenty of headroom. Ian & Margaret Loca Lola II SM153
I’m 6’4” and have lived on my SM for 7 years. Plenty of headroom. Ian & Margaret Loca Lola II SM153
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Ian Townsend
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Another mystery parts question
No, the plug cannot be used for that in any way. It's just a bolt-type plug with an o-ring to create the seal. Ian & Margaret S/V Loca Lola II SM153
No, the plug cannot be used for that in any way. It's just a bolt-type plug with an o-ring to create the seal. Ian & Margaret S/V Loca Lola II SM153
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Ian Townsend
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Foredeck dinghy cradle
We use the same tie-down arrangement. The only extra thing we do is to minimize lateral motion, we loop a line around the pontoons, back to the mast step through a block (or shackle) and up to the cle
We use the same tie-down arrangement. The only extra thing we do is to minimize lateral motion, we loop a line around the pontoons, back to the mast step through a block (or shackle) and up to the cle
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Ian Townsend
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Another mystery parts question
The bottom part is the oil drain plug bolt for the C-Drive. Ian & Margaret S/V Loca Lola II SM153
The bottom part is the oil drain plug bolt for the C-Drive. Ian & Margaret S/V Loca Lola II SM153
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Ian Townsend
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Super Maramu interior upgrades
Our modifications include: - tool cabinet in locker across from fwd head - vented door on wet locker at nav station - Shelving for paper products in passageway aft locker - athwartships bunk in aft ca
Our modifications include: - tool cabinet in locker across from fwd head - vented door on wet locker at nav station - Shelving for paper products in passageway aft locker - athwartships bunk in aft ca
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Ian Townsend
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Deck
https://www.amazon.com/Interlux-Y4218-QT-Polyurethane-Fluid_Ounces/dp/B000XBD3RI?th=1&psc=1 Sent from my Galaxy
https://www.amazon.com/Interlux-Y4218-QT-Polyurethane-Fluid_Ounces/dp/B000XBD3RI?th=1&psc=1 Sent from my Galaxy
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Ian Townsend
· #56308
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Deck
Ww used Interlux Brightsides Hatteras White with a flattening agent. Very close match. Two coats. Looks great after three years. About 40 hours per coat. Be careful with the striping tool. Despite man
Ww used Interlux Brightsides Hatteras White with a flattening agent. Very close match. Two coats. Looks great after three years. About 40 hours per coat. Be careful with the striping tool. Despite man
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Ian Townsend
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Where do you send the grey water from a washing machine?
On our SM, the washing machine grey water goes from the drain pipe to a tee in the hose that runs aft to the bilge in the engine room. It works perfectly. The washing machine you have might be differe
On our SM, the washing machine grey water goes from the drain pipe to a tee in the hose that runs aft to the bilge in the engine room. It works perfectly. The washing machine you have might be differe
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Ian Townsend
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Water system Mystery Valve
Friends, I am having a devil of a time with installing a new freshwater diaphragm pump with adjustable pressure switch from 17-55 PSI. Even at a low setting for the switch, it is overpressurizing the
Friends, I am having a devil of a time with installing a new freshwater diaphragm pump with adjustable pressure switch from 17-55 PSI. Even at a low setting for the switch, it is overpressurizing the
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Ian Townsend
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Fresh Water Pump
We would like to convert to a diaphragm type fresh water pump. We are looking two options right now. Shurflo Aqua King II 4.0 gpm (55 PSI sealed switch, shutoff at 3.8 bar, ) and Seaflo Series 54 5.0
We would like to convert to a diaphragm type fresh water pump. We are looking two options right now. Shurflo Aqua King II 4.0 gpm (55 PSI sealed switch, shutoff at 3.8 bar, ) and Seaflo Series 54 5.0
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Ian Townsend
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FEIT Freshwater Pump Troubleshooting
Our FEIT freshwater pump won’t stop cycling. I have tried: - adjusting cutin bolt spring - cleaning the diaphragm - changing out the D Squared switch - playing with contacts - sanding the brushes - sp
Our FEIT freshwater pump won’t stop cycling. I have tried: - adjusting cutin bolt spring - cleaning the diaphragm - changing out the D Squared switch - playing with contacts - sanding the brushes - sp
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Ian Townsend
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Foredeck dinghy cradle
I'd like to thank everyone for their generous and thoughtful responses. Your experience and various points-of-view have certainly helped my decision process. As with much of our boating lives, it has
I'd like to thank everyone for their generous and thoughtful responses. Your experience and various points-of-view have certainly helped my decision process. As with much of our boating lives, it has
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