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BBeneteau381 replied to the thread Volvo Penta Heat Exchanger corrosion poll - please help.Out this month, good article, just a nit picking comment, they are made out of aluminium for lightness? not thermal conductivity. My...
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BBeneteau381 reacted to Rbs's post in the thread Volvo Penta Heat Exchanger corrosion poll - please help with
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The parts are still in contact because of the studs/nuts that hold the exhaust mixer to the exhaust manifold. If salt saltwater bridges... -
BBeneteau381 reacted to MagicalArmchair's post in the thread Volvo Penta Heat Exchanger corrosion poll - please help with Like.
Ha, yes, I had never considered that. The studs will still create a gavalnic circuit! I guess you could put TefGel onto the studs, thus...
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If it is galvanic corrosion. It's more likely exhaust gases mixing with sea water creating a liquid that is corrosive to Alluminium. The...
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BBeneteau381 replied to the thread LiFePO4 recommendations for UK?.Sigh
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BHave you considered purchasing the cells, battery management system (BMS), and if you really feel it necessary, heating pads? The DIY...
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BP4E are usually a good option Yanmar 3YM20 Engine Mount
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BBeneteau381 replied to the thread Beneteau oceanis 38.1 (1999) offshore?.Ours is tougher, more solidly built,
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BBeneteau381 reacted to Mister E's post in the thread Another one for the forum accident investigation board. with Like.
No mast no engine and sea sickness so bad that at first you think you are going to die. Then you wish you were dead. Yet still some...
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BBeneteau381 reacted to Chris 249's post in the thread Another one for the forum accident investigation board. with Like.
Arguably one ground to not take up the offer is that it represents a breach of the spirit of self reliance that is vital for...
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BFrom personal experience, it is indeed possible to make life hard for yourself. Or you can alter your mindset to relax and enjoy the...
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BBeneteau381 reacted to Daydream believer's post in the thread Heading for the Caribbean now? with Like.
You say "No Home" That makes the whole thing sound a bit risky to me. When we started sailing south we were confronted by liveaboards...
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BBeneteau381 replied to the thread Surviving Apocalypse on a Boat?.Yup for you two😂
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BBeneteau381 replied to the thread How much damage has La Vagabond suffered in Japan collision..I was in Gib, La Linea actually, I knew La Vaga was in one of the Spanish enclaves and was leaving one morning. I found their AIS and it...
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BBeneteau381 replied to the thread Surviving Apocalypse on a Boat?.Ive got a spring which comes out of the mountain behind my house, so hopefully we’ll filtered. Ruabon mountain between us and liverpool...