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hey everyone, I Was has having problem with my vhf, no reception no transmition, I found the problem
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I'd like to free up that space. I'm wondering if anyone here has done the same thing. It appears I'l
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Anyone have any idea where I might find replacement guides. It's for the top life line.
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I need to disengage the Raymarine Autopilot from the steering quadrant. The starboard side has a la
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Installing Lewmar Portlights with Bed-it?
kappykaplan at 3:44am 04.26.23
Dow 795 should work well for this application.
Yanmar 3HM35F Starter issue
jviss at 3:33am 04.26.23
I had same engine and same issue on last boat that all of a sudden appeared. very common. Too bad y
WINCH DRUM
jviss at 3:25am 04.26.23
@jviss, I hear you. You understand what I"m aiming at. I'm wondering if resurfacing isn't an option
WINCH DRUM
Apex at 3:22am 04.26.23
@jviss is on the right track to your question. I have heard of people re-chroming the drum. Tape w
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jviss at 3:21am 04.26.23
Where will you be sailing? Are you coastal cruising? Doing some passages? Sounds like you'll be liv
Advice for a Solo Sailor?
Leeward Rail at 12:08am 04.26.23
If you are offshore you would do well to have some sort of "personal locator beacon" too. Always
Yanmar 3HM35F Starter issue
NYSail at 11:01pm 04.25.23
I had same engine and same issue on last boat that all of a sudden appeared. very common. Too bad yo
Lewmar window gaskets
NYSail at 10:51pm 04.25.23
I think you have to push it in with a plastic roller tool but be sure not to puncture the gasket.
WINCH DRUM
Joe at 10:31pm 04.25.23
@jviss, I hear you. You understand what I"m aiming at. I'm wondering if resurfacing isn't an option
Advice for a Solo Sailor?
Richard19068 at 10:31pm 04.25.23
If not going to far offshore I like to have a GPS/DSC enabled handheld VHF clipped on to my life ve
Problems with early 310s
Clydo at 10:23pm 04.25.23
My 2001 had burn marks on the bulkhead and rear cushion when we bought in 2007 from the exhaust elb
Advice for a Solo Sailor?
Stu Jackson at 9:08pm 04.25.23
KISS. Jut consider the edge of your boat a 500 foot cliff. If you go over, tied on or not, PFD or
Lewmar Hatch Gasket Installation
BigEasy at 9:04pm 04.25.23
Nice work Big Easy. A two person job unless your a clever Cajun. :biggrin: Not that clever and
40.5 Fridge drain access and foam
baycloud at 8:33pm 04.25.23
ok i see now - it looks like the hose just isnt long enough to poke out into the bilge. I'm trying t
Overloaded our electric system.
TimFromLI at 8:01pm 04.25.23
Do you have power going through a transfer switch on an inverter? My Xantrex has a reset button but
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twodzusfittings at 7:40pm 04.25.23
@jviss, I hear you. You understand what I"m aiming at. I'm wondering if resurfacing isn't an option,
40.5 Fridge drain access and foam
Rich Stidger at 7:02pm 04.25.23
My drain is connected to a hose that passes through the space under the galley sink and into the bil
Tachometer needle broken - help   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 7:01pm 04.25.23
They show a fuse but do not provide one and don't say what size fuse to use. Any suggestions? Loo
Advice for a Solo Sailor?
smokey73 at 6:49pm 04.25.23
Scary :yikes:. I use a short "double line" tether with the jackline down the center of the boat or

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