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    Standard Horizon or Icom?

    Maybe I'm wrong, but Icom's build quality has always been much better, often MILSpec... then again though, I haven't bought anything recently, so maybe they are now being built in the same slave-labor factory on the other side of the Pacific, who knows?
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    Oil analysis shows coolant in oil Cummins 6BT

    What did Jim at Tri-County Diesel say? He seems to be a pretty knowledgeable guy...
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    Would You?

    Did finally find a great boat here in the PNW... so the question now is only rhetorical, Thanks for all the responses!
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    Looking for New-ish Trawler 32-36 ft PNW

    After sailing 9 different vessels to 41 ft over 35+ years, I can safely that say I've had to become a bit of a: plumber, electrician, diesel mechanic, painter/varnisher, bosun, and an accomplished liar when returning from the chandlers with a box under my arm and my wife asking "how much"... We...
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    Mainship 34T 2006 Flybridge twin screw lower station$205,000

    Price? Location? :)
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    LITHIUM HOUSE AGM STARTERS

    David M is correct and brings up some salient points. When depleted, LifePo4 batteries will take everything the alternator can provide and cause the alternator to overheat. In my install I used a Balmar regulator using the 'Belt Manager' feature to limit maximum current to the batteries. (The...
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    Required Insurance at PNW marinas

    Just for interest sake... our Yacht club raised the liability requirements from 1 million to 2 million two years ago for all vessels, reciprocals included....
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    West Coast Vancouver Island

    Having done a circumnav twice, I can say that all the guides will have the most needed information already. What I will add is to stress not to be on a schedule, esp on the passages around Cape Scott, Brookes Peninsula, etc. You are going in the right direction for the usual prevailing winds...
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    Looking for New-ish Trawler 32-36 ft PNW

    Looking for a trawler 32 to 36 ft. Something from 2000 - 2010 (depending on budget) - in PNW. Experienced sailors.
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    air intake hose and filter options on Chinese diesel heater

    Concur with above, pump should have no problem drawing through the Racor. Orientation of the pump could be important though...
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    Mainship 34 survey

    For what it's worth... a very detailed survey. IMO, All noted defects can be addressed given the right $$ amount to put towards the repairs...
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    Would You?

    We are located in the PNW and looking for a 'trawler' in the 32 to 35 foot range. Things like: IG32, GB32. Nordic Tug 32, Mariner Orien 34, AT34, Mainship 34, etc. We have 30+ yrs experience on sailboats to 36 ft (Seattle to Alaska), but no power boat experience. Although we would hope to...
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    Wood water damage

    That's what I was thinking... good idea :)
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    The New Helmsman 46

    Would love to have a brief capsule of your thoughts on the new boat experience when all is said and done...
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