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153735 we were in Ganges a few days ago and noticed this wooden sailboat tied to the end of an adjac
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I recently was putting my mast down for my 23 columbia. It was windy and I lost control of the stay
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The drivetrain vibration Odessy continues. I have replaced the prop shaft, cutlass bearing, engine m
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I have a 2002 356. There are finally a few areas in the paneled companionway and kitcken counter b
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New to me 2007 B40. Used cig lighter to charge iphone. Stopped working along with panel light swith

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Solar Voltage
Johann at 3:33pm 08.10.24
The part that is not evident in your analysis is the battery's resistance. There is still 500 watts
PROP BLADE PREP
BigEasy at 3:21pm 08.10.24
Ralph, I believe we live in a promised land regarding many things, including sea temperature, espec
Plumbing adaptor Whale to Scandvik
LloydB at 3:12pm 08.10.24
Take a picture
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jssailem at 2:50pm 08.10.24
Ralph, I believe we live in a promised land regarding many things, including sea temperature, especi
Stepping a mast on a Hunter 33
Tally Ho at 2:19pm 08.10.24
Double. At least the 2005+ models. Greg
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Ralph Johnstone at 1:48pm 08.10.24
Yipes ! With all that work and expense, I find it far cheaper and easier to have someone standing
Anchor windlass rode bunching, 376
Ralph Johnstone at 1:05pm 08.10.24
Same as I do for my first 250 ft. of nylon rode. Keep sweeping it from side to side to help it dow
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isaksp00 at 1:00pm 08.10.24
Nice alliteration. Yeah, I spent about an hour working on that one. AI finally authored it ;)
Get my engine running.
Ralph Johnstone at 12:57pm 08.10.24
Maybe fat fingered on the phone. Nice alliteration.
Get my engine running.
isaksp00 at 12:41pm 08.10.24
Hmm, didn't consciously post that. Not sure what happened... Maybe fat fingered on the phone.
New to me 216 - Cabin Seal - Deck Rot / Repair
Crazy Dave Condon at 12:30pm 08.10.24
A few pictures pleas would help I introduced that boat years ago. When you post pictures, post
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Crazy Dave Condon at 12:22pm 08.10.24
Check the boom gooseneck. At the mast
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While I don't negate the value of back up systems, I prefer to design systems to prevent the need f
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BigEasy at 11:42am 08.10.24
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thinwater at 11:32am 08.10.24
I don't know if this will help or confuse: The maximum power point is at about 16.5 V on this panel
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BigEasy at 11:28am 08.10.24
What do you do? A step by step process explanation along with branding product recommendations wou
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dlochner at 11:11am 08.10.24
On my currently mounted prop, I used the Rustoleum Galvanizing Spray, however I believe I might hav
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dlochner at 11:10am 08.10.24
Put the same solar panel directly on a 24 volt battery. The panel looks like a constant current sou
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twodzusfittings at 10:50am 08.10.24
On my currently mounted prop, I used the Rustoleum Galvanizing Spray, however I believe I might have

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