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Lighting protection when on the hard question?
Will Gilmore at 7:16pm 12.06.19
I would like to give my thoughts on this subject. I am not an electrician, nor an electrical engine
Adding another battery   (3)
Grotto at 7:14pm 12.06.19
Catalina 30 Tachometer Engine Hours Meter
Ranger_12 at 6:55pm 12.06.19
I have found that for hard to read , worn, or faded letters and numbers you can take a picture with
remote monitoring
DArcy at 5:57pm 12.06.19
Thanks for the breakdown. I've played with Arduinos a bit and I have a Raspberry Pi but haven't trie
Ridiculous boat ad photos
jmce1587 at 5:02pm 12.06.19
Beneteau First 38 Owners Manual
capo at 4:43pm 12.06.19
We also own a 1984 First 38 since 2015 and located in San Francisco. I'll be happy to help or join t
remote monitoring
Davidasailor26 at 4:40pm 12.06.19
David, do you have any information on the build of your system? I'd like to try something like this
Looking for - Origo 3000
heritage at 4:39pm 12.06.19
I have the one that came off of my H27 in my basement. Replaced it with an induction cooktop. PM m
Windlass with Chain Gypsy
Michael Davis at 4:27pm 12.06.19
Downside is you have to go down in chain size to 1/4 inch. I use 5/16" and am not thrilled by going
Catalina 30 Tachometer Engine Hours Meter
Michael Davis at 4:01pm 12.06.19
I agree with @Stu Jackson that 100 hours a year is pretty average. Some boats get used more than oth
Greta Thunberg sails back to Europe on La Vagabonde
Michael Davis at 3:37pm 12.06.19
Treat the earth well: it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your childre
Lighting protection when on the hard question?
JamesG161 at 3:34pm 12.06.19
I feel that grounding on the hard is the best way to go :plus: If you would like to discuss the be
Cold weather (non) starting
Michael Davis at 3:33pm 12.06.19
Have you any tips about replacing them other than to use lots of penetrating oil before attempting
Cold weather (non) starting
Franzcat at 3:25pm 12.06.19
Thanks. As far as I know these glow plugs are the originals. Have you any tips about replacing th
Catalina 310 dinghy davits   (2)
Witzend at 3:15pm 12.06.19
Garhauer sold these to me, I customized them for lateral stability. The problem with loading the ste
New tactical device
Apex at 2:54pm 12.06.19
did I read heart rate monitor JD? i think one downfall to race replay, is it is better if the entire
ALICES RESTAURANT COMES TO MIND
Ron20324 at 2:53pm 12.06.19
Not sure your engine will suck through a 2 filter very well. I think those fuel hoses need some supp
Ridiculous boat ad photos
Dave Groshong at 2:22pm 12.06.19
I always enjoy the ones with booze bottles, half eaten plates of food and random wires running all
Smart Plug- Yea or Nay
Ron20324 at 2:21pm 12.06.19
Changed mine at the beginning of the season :) Easy to do and so much easier to connect/disconnect
Question about roller reefing
davidmhull at 2:18pm 12.06.19
Yes crazy Dave it is very smooth. I mentioned that in my original post because that would obviously

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