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What is the proper and secure way to tie a line to the horns of a haws hole? Unlike a cleat, in which the final turn “locks” the line to the cleat, a turn or two around the horns won’t secure the line. My habit has been to reeve the line on the horns with several figure eights. I’m seeking a...

Has anyone stopped their diesel engine by shutting off the air supply? I have fashioned a cover that fits over the air intake that will cut off the air supply and wonder if the is any harm in trying it.

Hawse pipe (without cleat), s/s, oval, used. Two each. Flange (O.D.): 7-1/4” x 5-1/8”. Flange width about 7/8”. Opening 4-3/4” x 2-5/8”. Fits bulwark 3-1/2” to 2-3/4” thick. Please pay for shipping.

Adventure Marine Mfg. Inc. Dingy Swivel Outboard Motor Bracket. p/n 3000. Swivel bracket allows the outboard motor to be rotated and locked at 90 degrees or 45 degrees while it remains mounted to the dinghy when the dingy is stowed in a vertical position. Anodized aluminum with polypropylene...

The shop manual specifies .012" all valves clearance with a cold engine. The handbook specifies .008" intake and .018" exhaust valve clearance with engine hot or cold. Which is right?

After a day cruising to an anchorage the engine room gets hot and give off heat all night, comfortable in October but not in July. Any ideas on how to cool the engine room in the summer months?