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  1. slowgoesit

    Wanted: Ford Lehman 120 manifold

    Ford Lehman 120 manifold wanted to buy. Anyone out there have a FL-120 manifold for sale? Or know where I can purchase one in good condition? I am located in Florida, near Fort Myers, but any location would work with shipping. Helping a neighbor getting his boat running. Price would be...
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    Attempted Piracy?

    As some of you may be aware, Laura and I, aboard MV Muirgen are finishing up our voyage from the PNW, down the West Coast, through the Panama Canal, and now across the Caribbean Sea, enroute to Florida. The following incident occurred several hours ago, and I thought it important enough to...
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    Loss of SV Rum Truffle, Bahia del Sol bar, El Salvador

    I posted this on our PNW to Florida thread, but have been asked to post it as a separate, stand alone thread so members could be appraised of this situation, and being forewarned with information, make their own decisions on whether or not it is in their best interests. Short story...
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    Victron components, and marina power

    We are cruising down the West Coast of Mexico, enroute to the Panama Canal. The issue we are having is that for some reason, the marina power in the last three marinas we've stayed at has been really high voltage (Marina Mazatlan, Marina Fanatur, San Blas, and Marina Riviera Nayarit, La Cruz)...
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    Isuzu 4LE2 engine will not stay running.

    Isuzu BB-4LE2 engine will not stay running. I have the above auxiliary engine. The engine will start normally, but will not stay running. Normal start procedure is: Turn ign sw to "preheat" when glow plug is hot, turn ign sw to "start" while depressing spring loaded single pull sw, which I...
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    Purchasing Law Enforcement Siezed vessels at auction.

    This post was prompted by discussion in another thread regarding the need for a Coastwise Exemption to use a vessel of foreign (non US) origin for commercial purposed in the US. I didn't want to hijack that thread, but though the information might be of interest to others. Purchasing a vessel...
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    PNW to Mexico, Panama Canal, and Florida, on our way at last!

    First, we have owned our Robert Beebe, 50 foot passagemaker, "Muirgen" for 2 years and 8 months now, and have lived aboard for right on 2 years now in the Pacific Northwest. Our shakedown cruise last year was a 3,100 mile, 87 day trip to Glacier Bay Alaska and back. Then we began another...
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    Water Maker Filters, Rinse & Repeat!

    Regarding water maker filters. If your water maker used standard 10" filters, 20 micron, and 5 micron, readily available at big box stores, or on Amazon, here are a few recommendations passed on to us by Mike, the owner of SeaWaterPro water makers. First: Buy only pleated filters. Do...
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    For Sale: Rexon Aviation Handheld Tranceiver w/ charger

    Rexon Aviation Handheld Tranceiver w/ charger. Rexon Model RHP-530 Transceiver with rechargeable battery, belt clip, Model RC-28L battery charger, and model 1013-0000298 adapter for use with two plug headsets. Works great, it gives you the capability to speak directly to aircraft if need be...
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    Fishing while cruising West Coast, and Mexico

    There is a similar thread about fishing while doing the loop, but I didn't want to hijack that thread and started this one for the "left" coast. (of the United States) We're interested in legal requirements for fishing of the West Coast of the US. We're departing Washington State enroute to...
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    For Sale: Nature's Head Composting Toilet

    Natures Head Composting Toilet. Includes: - extra liquids container with cap, and cap for container in use - vent hose - installed vent fan with 120v power supply - 3 spare vent fans - User's Manual - Mounting Hardware - 7 bricks of coconut coir We've had it installed in our boat...
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    For Sale: Solar Panel Mounting Brackets

    Hqst Solar Panel Mounting Z Brackets With Nuts And Bolts -- 1 Set of 4 brackets with associated SS hardware, suitable for mounting one (1) solar panel. Brackets are made out of aluminum. Total of 10 sets (40 individual brackets & hardware) I sent a different route for mounting my panels. Same...
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    For Sale: Racor 500fg, twin setup w/ vacuum gauge

    Twin Racor 500FG fuel filters, set up with hoses and valves as a primary/backup filter setup. Used for diesel. I purchased, thinking of installing on our Aux engine, but ended up going a different route. These retail for around $250.00 EACH, not including valves, hoses, and vacuum gauge...
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    For Sale: Victron 12/5000 230v Inverter Charger

    Victron Quattro 12/5000 Inverter Charger for sale. I purchased new from PKYS last year for just over $3,600.00. Somehow I ordered the 220/230/240 volt model instead of the 120v model I thought I was ordering. They wouldn't take it back. My loss is your gain. - 12volt dc input -...
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    Willard just posted in Classified Section

    I just posted a 1973 Willard/Fales Seeker in the classified Section for a friend. Enjoy!:dance: https://www.trawlerforum.com/forums/s9/1973-willard-fales-seeker-sale-%2429-500-a-67940.html#post1170173
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    1973 30' Willard/Fales Seeker for Sale, $29,500

    I am posting this for a friend/dock mate whom we cruised with to Glacier Bay, Alaska and back last Summer. The Fales/Willard hulls were built on the East Coast. This is Hull #4, built by Tillotson-Pearson under license, (May have been the last one under license) and before mold alteration...
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    "The "average" boat in the Sea of Cortez"

    Kevin, I've reposted what I had of the thread you started: "The "average" boat in the Sea of Cortez" by ksanders, The thread was a good one, but was lost in the server crash of yesterday. These following posts were made to the thread: The "average" boat in the Sea of Cortez Posted by...
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    Too many spares?!?

    So when does the normal stock of replacement parts become an unhealthy obsession? We are departing the PNW this Fall, heading down the West Coast of the United States, to the Sea of Cortez, and then next year, through the Panama Canal, over to the Bahamas, and East Coast. Our itinerary and...
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    For Sale: Furuno Nav running takeouts including Radar

    Price dropped to $1,975.00 or best offer on 15 April. Furuno Navigational Equipment. All RayNet/NMEA 2000 Compatible This equipment was all state of the art when it was installed in 2008. Comes with manuals and installation instructions. We are upgrading...
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    Posting with Voice Recognition Software

    This is for those of you who are using Voice Recognition Software to post to the forum, that is, you speak into your phone or computer, and the device translates that into a printed post. For the love of Mike would you PLEASE proof read your proposed post prior to sending it! Numerous...
  21. slowgoesit

    Apple Airtags anyone?

    We've "salted" expensive items on our boat with Apple Air Tags. $108.00 including shipping and tax for 4 of them direct from Apple. Arrived in 4 days. They may be available cheaper elsewhere, not sure. No annual subscription, no fees. Batteries last about a year with normal use...
  22. slowgoesit

    Gasket sealant for diesel, Recommendations?

    Does anyone have recommendations for gasket sealant for inspection ports/sumps in diesel fuel tanks? The sealant will be exposed to liquid diesel continuously. We have fiberglass fuel tanks, approximately 3/4" thick. At the bottom of each tank there is a sump bolted to the fuel tank, from...
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    For Sale: Groco Model K Marine Toilet for sale.* $400.00

    Groco Model K Marine Toilet for sale. The body is painted bronze. The bowl is ceramic. Not the cheap plastic stuff. Works perfectly. We are converting to fresh water flush. The new head is inbound, and this one is still installed as you can see in the pics. It takes about 20 minutes...
  24. slowgoesit

    Victron Cerbo GX issues (Solved!)

    As part of our boat upgrades for our new to us boat, last Spring, we installed: 1,200 AH of LiFePO4 batteries 6 ea Victron 100/30 MPPT Smart Solar controllers 6 ea SilFab-NX-360 solar panels (two more panels will soon be installed) Victron Quattro 12/5000, 120v inverter charger Victron...
  25. slowgoesit

    Mermaid Manufacturing shut down!

    Just a warning to people out there who are HVAC shopping! Mermaid Manufacturing, in Ft Meyers Florida, maker of marine HVAC units and associated equipment has shut it's doors with absolutely NO warning! It has been related to me that on approximately 21 October, 2022, Mermaid Manufacturing owner...
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