# Newsgroups Archive Prior to 2025 **URL:** https://nonsuch.discourse.group/c/google/32.md [Latest](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/latest.md) · [Categories](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/categories.md) · [Tags](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/tags.md) --- ## [About the Newsgroups Archive Prior to 2025 category](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/about-the-newsgroups-archive-prior-to-2025-category/2310)
**Author:** [@system](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2025, 1:14pm UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/about-the-newsgroups-archive-prior-to-2025-category/2310 "2025-12-03T13:14:08Z")
This category contains the archive of conversations from the INA’s prior services - Google Groups and AOL. This category is not for posting of current topics or for replies to old topics. It is here to preserve the con… --- ## [Mast Boot fix](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/mast-boot-fix/3255)
**Author:** [@Al\_Maclatchy1](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/Al_Maclatchy1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2010, 3:07pm UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/mast-boot-fix/3255 "2010-06-21T15:07:45Z")
I have replaced my original boot w one made of sunbrella. It wraps around the mast in the same place as the boot, is held to the mast and collar w the same clamps, and is kept closed by a velcro strip. It hasn’t leaked … --- ## [Sail storage](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/sail-storage/10115)
**Author:** [@system](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/system)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2025, 1:18pm UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/sail-storage/10115 "2025-10-23T13:18:31Z")
What are the cons of leaving my sail on this winter with tarp over it. Bill Evans --- ## [Digest for ina-nonsuch-discussion-group@googlegroups.com - 6 updates in 1 topic](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/digest-for-ina-nonsuch-discussion-group-googlegroups-com-6-updates-in-1-topic/10116)
**Author:** [@system](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2025, 12:43pm UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/digest-for-ina-nonsuch-discussion-group-googlegroups-com-6-updates-in-1-topic/10116 "2025-10-23T12:43:26Z")
I have stored mine on board in sail bag for 20 plus years without incident. My boats have been covered with canvas too. I have never had mice on board - knock on wood! Dick Barthel Gipsy Girl NS 22 New London, CT --- ## [About that Discourse site thing….](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/about-that-discourse-site-thing/10012)
**Author:** [@system](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/system)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2025, 3:22pm UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/about-that-discourse-site-thing/10012 "2025-10-20T15:22:13Z")
I’m afraid I’ve been lured to the Discourse site and mostly away from this group. Why? You ask… I like that I can edit a post after posting. Pictures are easier to work with I found it more user friendly once I gave … --- ## [Heat exchanger gasket](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/heat-exchanger-gasket/10114)
**Author:** [@Daniel\_Mills](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/Daniel_Mills)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2025, 11:17pm UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/heat-exchanger-gasket/10114 "2025-10-18T23:17:31Z")
Replaced the zinc today, checked the gasket on the end of the exchanger and found it rather deteriorated. Not easy to find but my diesel guy had one for $5. Glad I checked. That was ready to go. ▶ (attachments) --- ## [Grease Cup Grease](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/grease-cup-grease/10112)
**Author:** [@system](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/system)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2025, 5:29pm UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/grease-cup-grease/10112 "2025-10-17T17:29:24Z")
Hi All Any recommendations on what grease to use in the grease up? Thanks! Chip Wilkerson Moonshadow 33 #14 Barrington, RI --- ## [FW: \[The Nonsuch Community Forum\] Summary](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/fw-the-nonsuch-community-forum-summary/10113)
**Author:** [@system](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2025, 11:07am UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/fw-the-nonsuch-community-forum-summary/10113 "2025-10-17T11:07:07Z")
--- ## [Keel grounding](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/keel-grounding/10107)
**Author:** [@system](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/system)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2025, 6:16am UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/keel-grounding/10107 "2025-10-17T06:16:14Z")
I have a question for the group. This past summer I had a hard grounding in the San Juan Island of Washington, but was only going perhaps one to 2 kn at most. I was able to back off the unmarked rocky shoal and dove ben… --- ## [FW: \[The Nonsuch Community Forum\] Summary](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/fw-the-nonsuch-community-forum-summary/10111)
**Author:** [@system](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2025, 10:38am UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/fw-the-nonsuch-community-forum-summary/10111 "2025-10-16T10:38:35Z")
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**Author:** [@system](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2025, 10:33am UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/fw-the-nonsuch-community-forum-summary/10110 "2025-10-15T10:33:36Z")
--- ## [Aloki ready for Nor’easter , fingers crossed.](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/aloki-ready-for-nor-easter-fingers-crossed/10106)
**Author:** [@system](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/system)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2025, 1:12am UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/aloki-ready-for-nor-easter-fingers-crossed/10106 "2025-10-15T01:12:06Z")
--- ## [FW: \[The Nonsuch Community Forum\] Summary](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/fw-the-nonsuch-community-forum-summary/10108)
**Author:** [@system](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2025, 10:02am UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/fw-the-nonsuch-community-forum-summary/10108 "2025-10-13T10:02:05Z")
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**Author:** [@system](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2025, 9:31am UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/fw-the-nonsuch-community-forum-summary/10105 "2025-10-11T09:31:07Z")
--- ## [Battery Location Nonsuch 26c](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/battery-location-nonsuch-26c/10059)
**Author:** [@system](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/system)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2025, 5:22pm UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/battery-location-nonsuch-26c/10059 "2025-10-10T17:22:55Z")
I currently have 2 wet cell golf cart batteries in a box located in the starboard lazarette. Easy to keep an eye on. I am thinking of changing to carbon - lead. Better performance and less maintenance. Given I will not … --- ## [FW: \[The Nonsuch Community Forum\] Summary](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/fw-the-nonsuch-community-forum-summary/10104)
**Author:** [@system](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2025, 9:26am UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/fw-the-nonsuch-community-forum-summary/10104 "2025-10-10T09:26:13Z")
--- ## [FW: \[The Nonsuch Community Forum\] Summary](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/fw-the-nonsuch-community-forum-summary/10103)
**Author:** [@system](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2025, 8:58am UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/fw-the-nonsuch-community-forum-summary/10103 "2025-10-09T08:58:02Z")
--- ## [FW: \[The Nonsuch Community Forum\] Summary](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/fw-the-nonsuch-community-forum-summary/10102)
**Author:** [@system](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2025, 8:19am UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/fw-the-nonsuch-community-forum-summary/10102 "2025-10-07T08:19:39Z")
--- ## [Why lithium ?](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/why-lithium/10096)
**Author:** [@system](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/system)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2025, 2:35pm UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/why-lithium/10096 "2025-10-05T14:35:05Z")
What’s wrong with this picture? I hate to see September go as much as anyone but can we go back in time? Be safe out there mates and hope to see you at the lithium presentation sometime in December. Brian --- ## [Fuel injector pump and injector pop pressure settings](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/fuel-injector-pump-and-injector-pop-pressure-settings/10101)
**Author:** [@system](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2025, 8:09pm UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/fuel-injector-pump-and-injector-pop-pressure-settings/10101 "2025-10-02T20:09:31Z")
My Nonsuch 30U has a Universal M35 engine installed, probably an early marinisation of a Kubota V1200 as it has a Universal serial number of 35-0014, built I guess in 1987. I cannot find a definitive statement for the ra… --- ## [Refrigeration](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/refrigeration/10089)
**Author:** [@system](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/system)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2025, 5:16pm UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/refrigeration/10089 "2025-10-02T17:16:53Z")
I’m looking at refrigeration … has anyone used either the cold keelers by Isotherm or Frigoboat? How effective are they and what if any issues have you had. Is there any experience with the automatic speed controllers. … --- ## [Why lithium ?](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/why-lithium/10100)
**Author:** [@system](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2025, 4:30pm UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/why-lithium/10100 "2025-10-01T16:30:18Z")
Gary and all On the Boats US app under Small Craft Advisory on Sept 29 the left hand column repeated 4 times; Begins Oct 1 at 12AM EDT Ends Sept 30 at 6AM EDT So we go back in time six hours or the small craft adv… --- ## [Why lithium ?](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/why-lithium/10099)
**Author:** [@system](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2025, 12:01pm UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/why-lithium/10099 "2025-10-01T12:01:27Z")
Brian Good answer Brian --- ## [Why lithium ?](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/why-lithium/10098)
**Author:** [@system](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 10:36pm UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/why-lithium/10098 "2025-09-30T22:36:40Z")
I guess nobody picked up on the anomaly in the picture that I sent. No one commented anyway have another look when you get time. Brian --- ## [Why lithium ?](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/why-lithium/10097)
**Author:** [@system](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 10:22pm UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/why-lithium/10097 "2025-09-30T22:22:46Z")
I guess nobody picked up on the anomaly in the picture that I sent. No one commented anyway have another look when you get time. --- ## [Interest level sought - lithium battery workshop](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/interest-level-sought-lithium-battery-workshop/10090)
**Author:** [@system](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/system)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2025, 10:22pm UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/interest-level-sought-lithium-battery-workshop/10090 "2025-09-29T22:22:32Z")
Morning all, Please let this post serve as a request to see the level of interest for a workshop on lithium batteries similar to a workshop on diesel engines last year at Stratford Safe Harbor marina , Ct. Lithium is a… --- ## [Member requesting to join INA Nonsuch Discussion Group](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/member-requesting-to-join-ina-nonsuch-discussion-group/10095)
**Author:** [@system](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2025, 1:06pm UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/member-requesting-to-join-ina-nonsuch-discussion-group/10095 "2025-09-28T13:06:51Z")
csburt75: Welcome to the INA Nonsuch Discussion Group. For best results In your query, sign each post with your name, name of your boat and where it lies. Also, join the INA. Regards, Joe Valinoti S/V iL Gatto NS30U #… --- ## [FW: \[The Nonsuch Community Forum\] Summary](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/fw-the-nonsuch-community-forum-summary/10094)
**Author:** [@system](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2025, 5:42am UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/fw-the-nonsuch-community-forum-summary/10094 "2025-09-28T05:42:49Z")
--- ## [Westerbeke 27: SELF BLEEDING FUEL LINE?](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/westerbeke-27-self-bleeding-fuel-line/10086)
**Author:** [@system](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/system)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2025, 5:12am UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/westerbeke-27-self-bleeding-fuel-line/10086 "2025-09-26T05:12:13Z")
Hello all, I am getting into my winterization procedure ; my first-ever winterzation ! I replaced replaced my engine oil and oil filter. Started the engine. No problem! Today, I replaced all 3 fuel filters successfull… --- ## [FW: \[The Nonsuch Community Forum\] Summary](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/fw-the-nonsuch-community-forum-summary/10093)
**Author:** [@system](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2025, 5:07am UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/fw-the-nonsuch-community-forum-summary/10093 "2025-09-26T05:07:33Z")
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