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    Choice of line for roller furler on 32-3

    Boy, 7/16" seems WAY too thick for a furling line. That's my jib sheet diameter. We have an MKI furler and pretty sure the line is 5/16". I think that diameter would solve your issue of having the line "pile up" on the drum.
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    The joker valve’s on me

    I actually thought there was something wrong when I first purchased this boat, because the head setup did not smell - at all. Then, after becoming more familiar with different systems, I chalked it up to the fact it uses pressurized fresh water, not sea water. Apparently that makes a world of...
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    The joker valve’s on me

    Oh no, don’t worry about that. Previous owner changed out all the hoses when he replaced the manual with an electric. God willing, I won’t be touching most of those anytime soon. I just want to clear out the vent, just in case.
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    The joker valve’s on me

    The thought of head maintenance makes me queasy. Sure I’m not alone. So I approached my first job like I was walking into a hazmat facility. Well, despite its name, which I was certain would mean hours spent toiling while laughing maniacally, replacing the joker valve on my Jabsco electric...
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    Baltimore bridge struck by ship, collapses

    Have been fixated on this story all morning, for obvious reasons. You can see in the video how it loses power at some point, power comes back, power goes out again. Anyone that's sailed near these knows they are not exactly nimble. Two people were rescued from the water so far.
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    Baltimore bridge struck by ship, collapses

    Well this is absolutely terrifying. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/video/2024/mar/26/moment-bridge-collapses-in-baltimore-after-cargo-ship-collision-video
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    Anyone here installed air conditioning onboard?

    Wow. That is some installation/retrofit project you two did there. Very impressive.
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    Anyone here installed air conditioning onboard?

    After a particularly brutal hot stretch while cruising last summer, one that forced us to retreat onto land, and into a nicely-chilled movie theater where "Barbie" was the only option, I was floating around the idea of installing air conditioning in my 35-3. Then I look around the cabin and the...
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    Universal 5432 exhaust elbow parts?

    Last season I replaced the entire exhaust elbow setup on my Yanmar 3GM30F with a stainless steel version from HDI Marine. https://hdimarine.net/product/gm-kit/ Much easier replacing the entire thing instead of removing only the elbow. Give them a look, they likely have what you need.
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    The Awkwardness of Prop Walk, Illustrated [and Propeller Choices]

    My diver greases my Max-Prop (2-blade) in the water each year, which actually amazes me since there's a zerk fitting that has to be inserted and removed with a small Allen wrench each time. I have no basis for comparison on "Radiance," since this is the prop that came with her, but I'd have to...
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    First they took away Time and Temperature, now Dial-A-Buoy

    You just can't get anything with a simple phone call anymore. :cool: https://www.soundingsonline.com/news/noaas-dial-a-buoy-hangs-it-up- I used this for fun a few times, but seems completely warranted in today's age.
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    The Awkwardness of Prop Walk, Illustrated [and Propeller Choices]

    If I’m using the wrong terminology, my apologies. Was told it was a “folding” prop. Not necessarily certain I know the difference between folding and feathering. I know it closes up and works very well.
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    The Awkwardness of Prop Walk, Illustrated [and Propeller Choices]

    We have a folding MaxProp, two-blade, and haven’t experienced any trouble with response from forward to reverse, and vice versa.
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    The Awkwardness of Prop Walk, Illustrated [and Propeller Choices]

    Was always comforting in my youthful indiscretion days when a chum had to accompany me to the principal’s office for a rap on the knuckles - not necessarily figuratively - from Sister Antonia. Christian, you’re that chum today. That this scenario could unfold for a seasoned sailor is - for lack...
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    Zen and the Art of Sailboat Maintenance

    Well I'll be honest. Before purchasing, I'd certainly heard about all the work that could go into maintaining a boat - especially an older one - but until you actually experience it, it's all just anecdotal. I'm not claiming I can do everything, far from it in fact, but if you want to get your...
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