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    Portage_Bay replied to the thread diesel heater choice.
    I'm not sure what problem you are trying to solve or question to have answered. If I am correct in thinking you are trying to setup the...
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    Portage_Bay replied to the thread West Coast Vancouver Island.
    Sad to hear that. But to be honest I don't blame the FN. It's their hot springs. It's the tour operators who have ruined the place.
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    Thank you for the hard facts on this important issue. Much appreciated.
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    Portage_Bay replied to the thread diesel heater choice.
    I don't see a lot of difference between Espar and Webasto 4 KW units. I do see a lot of the Chinese knock offs claiming 5 KW even 8KW...
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    Portage_Bay replied to the thread West Coast Vancouver Island.
    The FN that manages it? First Nations? That's new to me but it's been quite a few years. When last I visited no active management...
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    Portage_Bay replied to the thread West Coast Vancouver Island.
    I have worked the sounds and inlets on the west side for many years. But I've never made a recreational cruise there so cannot speak to...
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    Portage_Bay replied to the thread Would You?.
    I would have no problems bringing a well found boat up the coast. Watch the weather. Don't make the transit to a schedule. All the...
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    Portage_Bay replied to the thread Liability as Captain or Crew.
    Proper documentation is up the the insurance underwriter. It varies company to company and can seem to be quite screwy. As an example...
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    As said above the nylon tubing is part of the system performance. I would look at the parts diagram to see of there is a solenoid valve...
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    I know of one boat that was powered by diesel / hydraulic drive. It was sort of a success. When it worked. It was not very reliable...
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    An interesting side story A CIA mission, Howard Hughes: The secret history of the Baltimore bridge's crane And a personal note. I know...
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    I am in the process of selling without a broker. It is a LOT of work. Very disruptive to my personal schedule. Yes, brokers are...
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    Portage_Bay replied to the thread Life Raft.
    Nothing beats in the water practice. Do be aware that inflation with the pressurized bottle shortens the life of the raft. The quickly...
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    Portage_Bay replied to the thread Life Raft.
    Resist the urge to get a bigger raft than you need. As mentioned above too light a load and strong winds will cause problems. Also if...
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    Portage_Bay replied to the thread Barnacle removal.
    I have found strong vinegar to be effective. I use 30% vinegar which can often be found among the weed killer products. It quickly...
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