[C320-list] Anchor Rode and Filter Wrench

[Karl Mielenhausen]

I upgraded to 8 strand plaited for anchor rode. Still 1/2". Slightly better
tensile strength and stores nicely in the locker.

On Tue, Dec 18, 2018, 12:14 Michael Leschisin <mleschisin at imagestudios.com
wrote:

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> - A couple quick questions for discussion on a wintery day……
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> What are y’all using for anchor rode?
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> The standard 250 feet of 1/2 inch three strand nylon (with 50’ of chain up
> front) that came with the boat is what I have onboard now, but my boat
> turns 15 years old this summer, so I’m thinking its time for replacement.
> (I’m guessing the previous owner never replaced)   Half inch seems pretty
> skinny to me, but it is what Catalina supplied with the boat……  I'm
> thinking of upgrading to 5/8 but wondering if this is overkill.  Any
> opinions?
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> - Secondly, has anyone found a good tool for unscrewing the inline Yanmar
> fuel filter housing? (The filter thats attached to the engine block, not
> the Raycor).
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> I’m thinking of picking up a 2 1/2 inch spanner wrench but it looks like
> it might be tough to navigate around the fuel line when using it; looking
> for any ideas on what works best here.  I used the “tap screwdriver with
> light hammer” method this fall when winterizing but I’m not too crazy about
> marring up the filter housing collar over time.
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> Thanks for the help!
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> Merry Christmas everyone!
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> Michael Leschisin
> #995, Wild Blue Yonder
> Menominee, MI
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