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The return lines on the trawler had a 90 degree elbow that went into the top of the tank, without a valve. I replaced all the fuel hose...

To me, a great deal depends on when it was last repacked. If it hasn't been done during your ownership and you don't know when the...

There is some anecdotal evidence the 2 anchors on one chain is a storm worthy concept. However the statement that anyone who has never...

:iagree: Proper prior planning prevents piss poor performances. Ted

While I tend to be OCD, it always irks me when people people do sloppy wiring. Not removing old tie wraps when adding new wires is...

You are correct, it is a low pressure bypass valve. The picture is of my fuel polishing and transfer system. I can polish either tanks...

Have you priced the shipping and crating cost? Objects that fit on a pallet are somewhat expensive to ship truck freight. Loading and...

So maybe I'm missing something, are you in the water for the winter or out? If out, the cutlass bearings (hope you are planning on...

Echoing what has been already said, you will find significantly more space inside and out on a 30' trawler than a 30' sailboat. I would...

Always nice when outcome meets or exceeds expectations! Ted

I wasn't aware of the second filter and would amend my original statement to say that hose should be plumbed from the filter selector...

If they were from the same batch of hoses, it may have to do with chemicals used near one hose and not the other. Some chemicals dry...

That setup is an accident waiting to happen. The first pipe nipple after the filter looks to be thin wall brass. Brass fatigues from...

Do you have a rub rail on the boat? While your tide may be only a foot during normal conditions, you should be prepared for greater...

Nice catch! Hope you replaced the bellows with the blue silicone ones. Think the black rubber ones are rated 5 or 6 years. I replaced...