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While inspecting the boat on the hard, I tried to push on the rudder. It  has a tiny bit of movement. The "ring" between the rudder and the boat bottom is loose, as it has always been. Any reason for concern or a fix? Thnks very much.

Any good instructions on this?
For the hatch right behind the mast?
Some literature i have read suggests epoxy as a sealant and others, the good old 3M caulking?
Would you fill the prior screw holes with epoxy?
Thanks

removing the strainer assembly from the thru hull is what i am asking about. the entire assembly screws in? i did not want to do that and risk breaking it. The engine housing may be i the way of unscrewing it but I can try that. I assumed that it was connected to the thru hull with hose clamps but it does not sound that way.

i went with a Sea Era which really is just as nice. Very easy to install.

Did it 2 months ago with Sea Era by Raritan
An easy job even for me

I had the issue just today
I disconnected the hose at the top  and then took out the metal strainer and its cover but its not a straight shot and i could not unclog it. I tried a semi flexible wire. How do you use a screwdriver without taking off the strainer body itself?
Yes I opened the valve too
What am I doing incorrectly?

surprised that no one has done this.......

how is that done?
i recall having it on the old instruments but when I installed the new ones, I did not see that adjustment
any thoughts?

the Cole Hersee
i see it says 5 amp in starting position

high amp in the starting position. I never considered that
i did order the cole hersee M-712BP which i see is a 4 position switch

Thank you for the ideas. Does the single white lead go to ignition and the four other wires to power? My wife had an interesting idea about my building a cover over the instrument panel which could easily be hinged or just removed when the boat is in use, to protect from the elements and careless people like me who stepped on the key as I navigated from the deck to the pulpit seat while my son was at the helm

While on a lovely Father's Day Sail in the Chesapeake, I managed to shear the key in the ignition switch with the engine off  while still sailing  in 21 knot  plus winds. my son removed the instrument panel and I jump started the engine. With the key still in the ignition, I thought of just replacing it with new 3 position switch from West.  Anything special I should know about what to use or how to do it?

yes, probably a Bomar
by the way Stu, I am a member but when i put my password in absolutely nothing happens.
would love to see the link. Thanks very much

The hatch behind the mast is leaking
Given that it's 1990, have folks replaced the hatch or bought a kit?
What is the replacement hatch?

Fired her up on Monday with new glo plus and new batteries and never started so well!