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Raytheon Wind Instrument not reading
JoeWhite at 4:43pm 04.02.24
If you think the cable is cut and are able to climb the mast, with the help of a friend , after disc
does anybody recognize thepart with the white zip tie on it and the part below the emergency stop switch with a white zip tie on it? Thanks   (1)
PK123 at 4:35pm 04.02.24
thanks can you show me where the starter motor is? Do have a look at the Yanmar Manual link I sent
Precision 23 mast question
Crazy Dave Condon at 4:32pm 04.02.24
@mikevet take a look what is on the Precision site. Are there two sailors around that can help. Th
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jssailem at 4:31pm 04.02.24
Maybe a metal recycling shop will give you something
Raytheon Wind Instrument not reading
Calif. Ted at 4:22pm 04.02.24
Yes, I just did this last November when re-stepping the mast, see the section on "Testing with Multi
Raytheon Wind Instrument not reading
JamesG161 at 4:22pm 04.02.24
Call Raymarine or go on their site. Jim...
does anybody recognize thepart with the white zip tie on it and the part below the emergency stop switch with a white zip tie on it? Thanks
Ted10028 at 4:09pm 04.02.24
@Ted10028 Here are your photos and the corresponding wire colour coding Glow Relay 5R,2L,2B and S
Stem Fitting
pclarksurf at 4:02pm 04.02.24
and a second outstanding version of the foredeck retrofit by @AaronD for reference here: https://fo
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Rick Webb at 3:58pm 04.02.24
Rear More tounge weight is better than less.
does anybody recognize thepart with the white zip tie on it and the part below the emergency stop switch with a white zip tie on it? Thanks   (1)
PK123 at 3:45pm 04.02.24
@Ted10028 Here are your photos and the corresponding wire colour coding Glow Relay 5R,2L,2B and St
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Catalina 22 Paint project with Alexseal.
MitchM at 2:48pm 04.02.24
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does anybody recognize thepart with the white zip tie on it and the part below the emergency stop switch with a white zip tie on it? Thanks
Ted10028 at 2:19pm 04.02.24
Is there a well know place where many people get their Yanmar parts at a good price?
does anybody recognize thepart with the white zip tie on it and the part below the emergency stop switch with a white zip tie on it? Thanks   (2)
Ted10028 at 2:11pm 04.02.24
You firmly mounted an electrical device to a more stable platform. The connecting wires don't move
does anybody recognize thepart with the white zip tie on it and the part below the emergency stop switch with a white zip tie on it? Thanks   (2)
PK123 at 2:01pm 04.02.24
@Ted10028 You can check the colour coding of the wires and identify the parts from the Yanmar Manual
Cleaning foam cushions?
thinwater at 1:37pm 04.02.24
Never show foam to your better half. Ever. The foam is probably worn anyway. You could dry clean t
Cleaning foam cushions?
dlochner at 1:27pm 04.02.24
Time to replace the foam. All foam deteriorates over time. If the V-berth has been used sweat and ot

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