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    What window bonding adhesive should I use?

    Hi Peter. I'd suggest the 3M product and glass primer. Glass is hydrophilic (attracts moisture) so this helps the bond...such as what they use when they bond glass panels in high rises. When applying the adhesives from a caulking gun cut the tip if the tub in a "V" shape and dispense almost at...
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    Anchor Chain Frozen

    Frozen anchor. Try pouring slowly, CLR on it and wait an hour or so. Repeat. Next day give it a go. It'll clean your bildge on the way down too.
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    mostly moored live aboard

    http://kingstonyachtsales.com/boat_listing.php?id=1589
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    Considering 2-Year Live aboard

    fresh water and very favorable exchange rate https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1986/president-41-double-cabin-3710258/
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    Considering 2-Year Live aboard

    https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1986/president-41-double-cabin-3710258/
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    How much to spend on retirement boat

    Congratulations on your milestone. I believe spending a comfortable amount on your trawler or motor yacht is one consideration but also realistically look at what could be foreseeable expenses and running expenses. I just spent roughly $23K putting in new aluminum fuel tanks for example...
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    President 41 w Aft Cabin for Sale

    1986 President 41 with Aft Cabin $98,500. Always in fresh water. Runs and looks great! Personal reasons for sale.
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    President 41 w Aft Cabin for Sale

    Highlights below-full details upon request: 1986 President 41 with Aft Cabin Twin Cummins Turbo diesels 6BTD 5.9 Aprox. 2300 hours ONAN 3kW Kubota generator Approx. 275 hours Dual Heads with vacuum flush heads Twin stainless steel water tanks -6 gallon water heater -3 burner electric stove...
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    Tug dreaming

    Tugs and borders hymm....what would we all agree to call a former real working tug that has been converted into a recreational "boat". My vote is "tug". I'm reminded of an old saying "if it looks like a duck, sounds like a duck, and walks like a duck, it's probably a duck"....just saying.
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    Fuel tank not balancing

    fuel tank balancing I had the same issue with twin tanks, twin engines, and genny drawing from one tabk only. It seemed to start after I had a pre engine "fuel cleaning centre" installled and after the tanks were filled. As it turns out, and after all logical reasons were dismissed, the...
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    Opinion Wanted: US Battery vs Trojan

    Check battery posts HI. A couple years ago we (royal we.....it was done by a marine certified electrician who used to design and instal electrical systems for police and fireboats for Metalcraft Marine) replaced my 8D house batteries with four 6 volt Trojan batteries. Apart from size and...
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