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AUTO PILOT PREFERENCES
jssailem at 2:38am 11.27.19
I really need the auto pilot to do a straight line and help me tack when I solo sail. My EV 100 do
Anyone seen this tool before? I think it is a compass rose for tracking shifts
danstanford at 2:13am 11.27.19
Thanks Guys, I now have a contact in Spain where this one comes from. It is quite like the tacking m
Ericson 23 MkII Owners Manual
TBlown at 1:54am 11.27.19
Hi and thanks. I tried ericsonyachts.org. It seems that membership is required but the site is not
Greta Thunberg sails back to Europe on La Vagabonde
jssailem at 11:45pm 11.26.19
Nice write up @Davidasailor26. I understand OpenCPN is open source software, is that true? Do you
Looking for Portable Generator Options
PrincelyBindle at 10:19pm 11.26.19
I am using an All Power generator which powers up my home during emergencies. It offers undeniable p
40.5 Anchor Windlass   (4)
Rich Stidger at 9:04pm 11.26.19
Pressure washer with lake water
MikeHoncho at 8:36pm 11.26.19
My pressure washer is rated for somewhere in the range of 2.7 @ 2700PSI. I'm guessing the inlet hos
Engine Crane - Engine Mount Install w/ pics
capta at 8:14pm 11.26.19
Hi again, guys! Mrs. Pumpkin Pie here. Thank you to everyone who has given feedback for us to take
Engine Crane - Engine Mount Install w/ pics
BigEasy at 8:11pm 11.26.19
Good to hear that there was a satisfactory solution to the engine mount problem. Please post a photo
Universal M25 Fuel Injector Removal
FastOlson at 7:56pm 11.26.19
That model Universal was installed in a herd of Catalina boats, and the Catalina 34 site has a herd
Advice for Beginner
Jim26m at 7:55pm 11.26.19
I don't plan on sailing more than 10-15 miles offshore. I know I'd be okay in good weather, but ho
head faucet change on the 40.5
Rich Stidger at 7:39pm 11.26.19
They look nice. What I would really like is a one-handle unit for the aft shower. That is the one
New batteries and charger
dlochner at 7:32pm 11.26.19
The early Fireflys had some issues with quality control, however, I believe many of those issues hav
Advice for Beginner
DrJudyB at 7:30pm 11.26.19
Do these actually work
rgranger at 7:29pm 11.26.19
Yikes! I would not want to run bleach or soap through a mechanical pump. Seems like a bad design.
Pressure washer with lake water
rgranger at 7:27pm 11.26.19
I own four pressure washers (its a long story) and none of mine do well if there is air in the line.
New batteries and charger
Mr Fox at 7:12pm 11.26.19
head faucet change on the 40.5
charris at 7:01pm 11.26.19
Hi Rich - the head faucets were model 84121. I also replaced the galley with a nice Moen unit model
New batteries and charger
DArcy at 6:50pm 11.26.19
I understand the appeal of AGM and the price from Batteries Plus seems pretty reasonable. Does any
Greta Thunberg sails back to Europe on La Vagabonde   (1)
Davidasailor26 at 6:46pm 11.26.19
Here's what OpenCPN predicts for their route now (using the latest GFS Grib) - types of speeds we've

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