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I have progressed in my H25 rebuild to the point of setting the main bulkhead and mast compression p
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I think I need to replace my running rigging. It still gets the job done, but is starting to get tha
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Hello all, The batteries on this PLB are out of date. This model is no longer available but there ar
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I'm looking at a long ICW journey on my 1984 ODay 28 that I just bought. I'm seeking tips on how ot
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I'm glad I bought a second battery before my trip, my battery didn't last 2 days, and that was with
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I recently bought this C30 MKIII. During the survey it was pointed out that the volt meter was bad,

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NMEA
Drinky Crow at 10:16am 03.28.24
, my backbone is in my pedestal , but my VHF radio at the nav station is connected to the backbone
Baltimore's key bridge down , hit by ship in early morning . . .
jssailem at 10:14am 03.28.24
The Astoria Megler Bridge is a steel cantilever through truss bridge that connects Astoria, Oregon,
Fridge: 12V or DC
Tally Ho at 10:12am 03.28.24
Since our Refig/Freezer is 120VAC, stuff stays very cold for 14 hour in Summer heat on the Gulf of
NMEA
Tally Ho at 9:57am 03.28.24
What did I do wrong? - Navigating around another vessel
jssailem at 9:45am 03.28.24
If you turn left, If you believe, based on local knowledge and charts that the you will be stuck i
1978 Com-Pac 16: soft between the bunks?
jssailem at 9:32am 03.28.24
Small boats like the ComPac 16 all have similar benefits and issues. Costs of the boats are often li
What did I do wrong? - Navigating around another vessel
thinwater at 9:30am 03.28.24
What I was trying to indicate is that although the OP thought he made a prudent choice (and it worke
Fixing keel to stub Connection - Smile
jerryf609 at 9:21am 03.28.24
I am going to go ahead and expose the plywood and cut it out then glass up layers to replace the ply
Fixing keel to stub Connection - Smile
jerryf609 at 9:17am 03.28.24
Do you suspect that the plywood has been compromised? Evidence would be brown streaks running down
1978 Com-Pac 16: soft between the bunks?
Ranzo at 8:52am 03.28.24
Hmmm also just found this post that warns about 'rot in the cabin floor'... Com-Pac 16 -- What to lo
Fixing keel to stub Connection - Smile
dmax at 8:43am 03.28.24
Do you suspect that the plywood has been compromised? Evidence would be brown streaks running down t
310 DC Current Draw Chart
john2 at 8:42am 03.28.24
is that 1,7 amp always on? turn of stuf untill you find the source. Check battery voltage before
1978 Com-Pac 16: soft between the bunks?
Ranzo at 8:33am 03.28.24
Thanks jssailem! Yea, I'm not sure exactly what this gentlemen means by 'between the bunks'. I'm goi
Clamp on meter recommendation?
MitchM at 8:12am 03.28.24
What I don t recommend is the Fluke. Spent $320 on it, the AC clamp on feature failed right
Baltimore's key bridge down , hit by ship in early morning . . .
Davidasailor26 at 7:47am 03.28.24
Interesting article raising the question over tugs ... https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/t
CD Traveler Control Cleat Install Question
...3TacksontheWater at 7:17am 03.28.24
Two trains of thought, use 5200 and know it's stuck or maybe a 4200 and it could removed easier in
Gear Ratio of my Beneteau Oceanis 48 | Built 2027
Scott T-Bird at 6:54am 03.28.24
As I found with my boat, the gear ratio isn't necessarily the same on all boats even of the same mod

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