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by carib sailor
Sat Nov 28, 2009 11:31 am
Forum: PDQ Altair (PDQ 32) Forum
Topic: SSB on a 32?
Replies: 8
Views: 10725

Re: SSB on a 32?

When cruising the Bahamas you will find that at times it is almost impossible to obtain weather forecasts or weather information without a SSB radio.
by carib sailor
Mon Sep 28, 2009 12:11 pm
Forum: Gear / Equipment / Maintenance
Topic: Livingston Catamaran dinghy
Replies: 6
Views: 12570

Livingston Catamaran dinghy

I need a new dinghy and would like to avoid a 'deflatable' if I can.
by carib sailor
Mon Jul 27, 2009 12:07 pm
Forum: Outboard Engines
Topic: Engine mounts
Replies: 1
Views: 4458

Engine mounts

Question How many of you have installed bolts through the back of the outboard engine mounts into the transoms on your boats? Are your engines secured with bolts through the back? What about safety lanyards in case one tries to abandon ship? Do you have safety lanyards attached? if so what are they ...
by carib sailor
Sun Jul 26, 2009 7:23 am
Forum: Outboard Engines
Topic: but he never had to deal with Yamaha USA.
Replies: 4
Views: 7152

Re: but he never had to deal with Yamaha USA.

I remain hopeful that Yamaha and their dealer stands behind their products.
by carib sailor
Tue Jul 21, 2009 7:32 pm
Forum: Outboard Engines
Topic: Control cable reccomendations?
Replies: 7
Views: 9610

Re: Control cable reccomendations?

I just replaced my engines on my boat with new Yamaha 9.9's with electric tilt. Running the cables was not hard.
by carib sailor
Tue Jul 21, 2009 11:44 am
Forum: Outboard Engines
Topic: Control cable reccomendations?
Replies: 7
Views: 9610

Re: Control cable reccomendations?

What brand did you install last time and how long did they last?

Did they break or just get stiff?

Changing cables is not fun. You have my sympathy.
by carib sailor
Sun Jul 19, 2009 6:11 am
Forum: PDQ Altair (PDQ 32) Forum
Topic: rubber latches for stern lockers
Replies: 4
Views: 7139

Re: rubber latches for stern lockers

I am not sure which latch type you want.
by carib sailor
Fri May 22, 2009 10:44 am
Forum: Gear / Equipment / Maintenance
Topic: Chain rode
Replies: 5
Views: 8359

Re: Chain rode

See how the added weight affects the boat.
by carib sailor
Fri May 22, 2009 8:41 am
Forum: Gear / Equipment / Maintenance
Topic: Heart Interface Voltage Low.
Replies: 3
Views: 6307

Re: Heart Interface Voltage Low.

What model of Heart inverter is it?
by carib sailor
Mon May 18, 2009 10:55 am
Forum: Outboard Engines
Topic: New Yamaha 9.9s installed
Replies: 21
Views: 44096

Re: New Yamaha 9.9s installed

Nice install.
by carib sailor
Wed May 13, 2009 8:38 am
Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
Topic: Top Loading Nova Kool Fridge Spring
Replies: 3
Views: 5144

Re: Top Loading Nova Kool Fridge Spring

The springs are available from most marine stores.
by carib sailor
Sat Apr 11, 2009 3:21 pm
Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
Topic: Raymarine ST4000+ Auto pilot
Replies: 5
Views: 8776

Re: Raymarine ST4000+ Auto pilot

d169 belt

$13.99 plus shipping
by carib sailor
Thu Mar 12, 2009 12:06 pm
Forum: Outboard Engines
Topic: oil pressure lights
Replies: 3
Views: 6892

Re: oil pressure lights

I thought you just installed two new engines with electric tilt.

Problems already?