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18260
My boat had a Racor 2010 with the removable top and replaceable element when I bought her. I kept that set up when I replaced the Yanmar YSB12G with a Perkins...
Jim
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Nov 3, 2009
3:10 pm
18261
Hi, Paul L., et al Jamestown Distributors is also pushing Smith & Co. CPES. It is the JD Deal of the Week. On their site they have a video and some articles,...
Paul Windt
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Nov 3, 2009
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18262
Paul, The filter was made in England and is marked CAV (I'm guessing the manufacturer).  It's cast aluminum (I think) and breaks down into three part when you...
roy clark
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Nov 4, 2009
12:04 am
18263
Here's some other info that could be mated to your post. http://www.rotdoctor.com/glass/GLrotrepair.html#deck Personally, I see rotted core as...rotted core,...
nine_lufts
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Nov 4, 2009
12:59 am
18264
For what it's worth this is what my service manual shows for the fuel filter. But as John has told me no two Watkins will ever be exactly the same :-). If...
RJ Woodward
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Nov 4, 2009
1:15 am
18265
John, What fuel GPH for the 1GM10? I don't see it published any where in the manual. It just says .3L/min @1000RPM. Thanks, RJ Woodward _____ From:...
RJ Woodward
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Nov 4, 2009
2:34 am
18266
I have kept detailed records of my fuel additions over my 13+ years of ownership and after almost 500 hours of engine run time the 1GM10 has consumed just...
John Myers
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Nov 4, 2009
2:46 am
18267
In 2007 I changed the old filter to a Raycor unit and have the filter changed every other year. So far no issues. It also fit in the exact location as the old...
mbd54@...
mbd54
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Nov 4, 2009
4:46 am
18268
John, I think I'm going to start draining my tank every 5 years and starting with fresh fuel. I hauled out last year next to a sailor who works for...
Jim
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Nov 5, 2009
7:23 pm
18269
Now that's a  good idea.  I live in fear, not of running out of diesel, but of getting down to the gunky stuff and clogging filters when least expecting...
john herraghty
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Nov 5, 2009
11:05 pm
18270
Who has mounted an in-hull see-thru transducer forward of the keel, and what method worked best? Bob...
nine_lufts
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Nov 6, 2009
12:26 am
18271
I mounted one under the sink in the galley, slightly behind the keel, using a method suggested by Conrad. I placed a short piece of PVC pipe using modeling...
Steve Butts
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Nov 6, 2009
1:39 am
18272
Bob, I mounted a transducer from the inside - stuck it to the hull under the v-berth with silicone, just aft of the water tank. This is a good location for...
rick_rew
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Nov 6, 2009
2:39 am
18273
Another good method I've heard of is using a common wax toilet seal to hold the transponder in place Tim From: watkins@yahoogroups.com...
Tim Keefe
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Nov 6, 2009
6:34 am
18274
I used the transducer that came with the depth sounder. Just put a thick layer of silicone (be sure you don't have any air bubbles in the silicone). I did this...
Jim
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Nov 6, 2009
2:12 pm
18275
All, Additional note about tank cleaning: I mentioned that I drained and replaced the fuel in my tank every 3-5 years previously. I live in Indiana and sail...
John Myers
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Nov 6, 2009
3:31 pm
18276
The wax and clay ideas are creative. I do want to be forward of the keel. One reason I liked this boat was its shallow draft, which I hope to make use of. ...
nine_lufts
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Nov 6, 2009
9:20 pm
18277
The fish finder is actually a good idea, and I was going in that direction myself when I replaced my depth find this past summer. In fact, I kind of wish I...
rick_rew
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Nov 6, 2009
10:28 pm
18278
I've never used one myself, but see a benefit in having a 'picture' of the bottom. Mounting the unit itself needs some thought, and also being able to...
nine_lufts
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Nov 6, 2009
11:44 pm
18279
This is something I probably wont make a decision on until next summer or so, but it keeps eating at the dieing gray matter, and I've not yet wrapped the...
nine_lufts
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Nov 7, 2009
1:07 am
18280
To All Captains, I'm trying to replace the lamp shades on the cabin lights. (12 VDC) I can't find anything to replace the plastic tube they used as a shade....
Ronald
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Nov 7, 2009
3:01 am
18281
i have a number remaining when i pulled and replaced - let me know = i send if you cover shipping - ________________________________ From: Ronald...
hugh kominars
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Nov 7, 2009
4:53 pm
18282
I had great luck with a fish finder/GPS unit I got. Dang, can not remember the brand, but I got it from Bass Pro Shop, and I mounted the transducer in a 3"...
Jethro
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Nov 7, 2009
6:23 pm
18283
Honda 1000 or 2000 watt Generator - 699 or 899. Runs for 6 to 8 hours, and is super quiet! All the luxuries of home. We would even show movies on the main...
Jethro
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Nov 7, 2009
6:23 pm
18284
Hugh, That would be great! I've had no luck finding anything on my own. If you have 4 of them I'd be happy to pay the shipping and supply you with a ...
RJ Woodward
rj_woody4
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Nov 7, 2009
9:45 pm
18285
A good plastic tubing supply house should know where it (or similar)can be found. Bob...
nine_lufts
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Nov 7, 2009
11:36 pm
18286
A good plastic tubing supply house should know where it (or similar)can be found. Bob...
nine_lufts
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18287
If your shades are broken or missing then I have no Idea. If your shades are yellowed - nearly brown then: Acetone! Wear chemical proof rubber gloves. You...
John Myers
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18288
RJ - I will look through the box and get back to you regarding how many i have.  Do you want the fixtures also? hk ________________________________ From:...
hugh kominars
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3:56 am
18289
I could use the fixtures as well if you don't think you will use them. Thanks, RJ Woodward _____ From: watkins@yahoogroups.com [mailto:watkins@yahoogroups.com]...
RJ Woodward
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