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    Bad Trailer Failure

    i think the spindle is savable nut is still on threads should be ok
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    Cockpit Winches

    i have never used these although i got 4 of them to be installed soon. do you have to have a handle on the non self-tailing ones or can you just wrap the line around and use it as extra leverage?
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    Required Insurance at PNW marinas

    it looks like i should invest in a better anchor and a bigger dingy.
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    She was much loved once…

    always a sad day
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    Starlink Gen 3 Mounting options

    is the black post part of the antenna package or its separate?
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    PNW to Mexico, Panama Canal, and Florida, on our way at last!

    I would stay there and wait for Peter:)
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    Water Separating fuel filter: Racor 120R-Rac-01

    I like this one for dingy https://www.westmarine.com/racor-snapp-quick-service-small-outboard-fuel-filter-2-micron-16082661.html
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    Fuel Tank Mystery

    as we all know that's impossible unless you are introducing water into the system from somewhere.
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    Internal vs. "South Bay" strainers?

    the most convincing proof i have seen. No argument.
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    US Couple in Caribbean feared dead

    Thanks Mambo42 for the very detailed and informed post. gave me lots to think about perusing my dream of traveling to remote destinations. the one positive is my boat doesn't make me look rich. :ermm:
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    Slow Hand – End of the line

    No such option for me. I will spend the last of my days on my boat.
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    Shout out for Furuno service

    I had exactly same issue with the same plotter. it went away after a while. I also updated the software per fururo. we will see in a few months. Clayton is great!
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    Sudden Power Loss

    a pocket of air entered the fuel lines. sometimes happens with low fuel level and some boat movements.
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    Oxe diesel outboards.

    emissions limitations of the early 2000's is the reason Yanmar stopped selling their 27 and 36 HP diesel outboard in the us
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    Outboard powered

    Last season I hung the Honda power thrust 60 HP on my swim step. it's used for emergencies as needed. I was pleasantly surprised that it moves my 50' wood boat at 5.5kts.
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