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DC breaker/switch panel questions
kappykaplan at 3:52pm 06.25.24
I've taken a liking to the idea of the red & green nav lights on the spreaders when under power. I
DC breaker/switch panel questions
capta at 3:24pm 06.25.24
I've taken a liking to the idea of the red & green nav lights on the spreaders when under power. I t
In-mast furling mechanism is slipping on Hunter 33
JamesG161 at 3:13pm 06.25.24
Check this link for most info on IMFurling In mast 'piece of crap' furling system Jim...
Mobile navigation app
dlochner at 2:15pm 06.25.24
Yes, 5 devices per account. Company support is very good to excellent. Over the weekend I posted an
Flickering House Lights
dlochner at 2:06pm 06.25.24
Our 1981 Oday wires were run the exact same way . Seemed to be an industry standard back then I w
Alternator not charging. Is it safe to use the engine for daysailing
Muttondressedaslamb at 2:00pm 06.25.24
As tight as my wallet when my wife walks into a jewelry store
Furler woes
Davidasailor26 at 1:53pm 06.25.24
Dyneema would probably work for the pennant too, and that you can splice yourself.
Bomar hatch hinge pin
RitSim at 1:40pm 06.25.24
PB Blaster and plastics don't mix well
Furler woes
JoeWhite at 1:32pm 06.25.24
Bob, yes, leave the pendant at the bottom installed. Remember that my solution is only to test if yo
Looking for source for used roller furling and jib.
Project_Mayhem at 1:30pm 06.25.24
I've seen a few homemade furlers that the owners have been happy with. Very inexpensive to build and
No more vroom vroom?
Project_Mayhem at 1:28pm 06.25.24
... or mud daubers:rolleyes: ... that is one chase that took me all day .... I was considering di
Mobile navigation app
Captain Larry-DH at 1:12pm 06.25.24
Hi Larry, does Aqua Maps allow the same 2 devices sharing per account as Navionics? We might it wit
DC breaker/switch panel questions
dmax at 12:34pm 06.25.24
You should not run your deck level navigation lights (bow and stern) with a masthead tri-color - you
Compass and depth finder replacement for 285
3GGG at 12:12pm 06.25.24
..start compiling an equipment inventory and a maintenance and repairl log. Your boat's profile sho
Compass and depth finder replacement for 285
Joe at 11:53am 06.25.24
You do realize that you can put any instrument on your boat you want. Yes, Hunter built the boats,
Noise between Mast and Boom
KGarvey at 11:51am 06.25.24
If you have a boom vang, snug it up slightly to prevent the boom from moving up and down too much.
Noise between Mast and Boom
KGarvey at 11:50am 06.25.24
Raise and lower the boom by hand near the mast and listen for squeaking sound. If squeaking, then
Compass and depth finder replacement for 285
3GGG at 11:24am 06.25.24
You should indicate what kind of compass, where it is mounted and what your usage will be. Only thin
Best Place to post " boat for sale"
odaydokay at 11:23am 06.25.24
Thanks, all. Good ideas to consider, all. Still very early in the process.
DC breaker/switch panel questions
Don S/V ILLusion at 11:14am 06.25.24
Conventional wisdom is to run the bilge pump direct to the battery bank with a dedicated on/off/ man

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