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Here is a (long) video of my 26NM solo sail on my Oday 322 this weekend. Nice wind, but chilly on t
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Let me apologize in advance if this forum is not the right spot for this video post. I thought it m
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My fluxgate compass works fine at power up each weekend but after about 2-4 hours the compass shuts
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The plug that goes thru the upper deck into the transom drain system is broken. I think it's 1/4 inc
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1999 411 Beneteau 3 cabin . All of the GFI outlets on the port side have stopped working. All four
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Fairly arcane question for anyone with a Hood SL 900 series furler . .I meant to take one of the nyl
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OK my first post I am sure of many. I have 79 Mac Venture that has never seen salt. I am on Southe
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Hello everyone - I have a 1988 Beneteau 432. There does not seem to be much info out there from ow

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Perkins 20 Engine
RoyS at 4:53am 07.11.23
If you are sucking out your oil through the dip stick, do not expect to get the listed capacity out.
Ideas, Thoughts, Recommendations, I'll Take Anything
jviss at 4:51am 07.11.23
If you are hell-bent on fixing what you have, first, I suspect there is some kind of galling on the
Ideas, Thoughts, Recommendations, I'll Take Anything
jviss at 4:49am 07.11.23
I recommend replacing the strut with a Multi-position gas friction strut. From the website: Fricti
alternator and wiring
RoyS at 4:46am 07.11.23
I by-passed the original start wire in the harness with a separate No.10 wire and that solved the pr
Creases in the mainsail - any suggestions?
dlochner at 4:46am 07.11.23
Photos showing the creases would be really helpful.
Found On Deck
RoyS at 4:33am 07.11.23
Thanks everyone for your responses. It can only be a captured pin as there is no head or hole for a
alternator and wiring
Jim_H42 at 4:27am 07.11.23
Perhaps check the grounding wire and selinoid connections would be a good "starting" point...
Honda BF2 outboard fuel problem
danooxnard at 4:26am 07.11.23
I have the same engine. You have to remove the plastic top cover and bottom plastic Piece. You can t
Cocpit Table for Merriman binnacle?
RoyS at 4:18am 07.11.23
I sent you a private message with photos and dimensions yesterday.
Starting battery
Maine Sail at 4:11am 07.11.23
Are Battery Conductance Testers Worth it? https://marinehowto.com/are-battery-conductance-testers-w
Electrical Gremlins
High Current at 4:06am 07.11.23
How many amps is your battery charger rated to output? That seems the most likely culprit.
Creases in the mainsail - any suggestions?
danstanford at 1:59am 07.11.23
Do they persist when you are sailing? Sounds like the boom angle is too low for some reason but if s
Install New Winches?
Kevy at 11:18pm 07.10.23
Love meeting folks - out of Nanaimo now so even easier.
Honda BF2 outboard fuel problem   (4)
Hayden Watson at 9:38pm 07.10.23
Did I mention that this is an ancient Honda (prior to 1998 when I purchased Papillon.) One of the r
Sea Hood Core Deterioration
BigEasy at 9:00pm 07.10.23
The cover is curved; you do NOT want to use Coosa since it will be impossible Any of the foams wil
Starting battery
Stu Jackson at 8:55pm 07.10.23
it is cheaper and faster for the boatbuilder to install an engine with just one large DC wire that
Sea Hood Core Deterioration
thinwater at 8:08pm 07.10.23
The cover is curved; you do NOT want to use Coosa since it will be impossible to get it to conform w
Catalina Metal Plaque   (1)
tailboom at 8:08pm 07.10.23
Here is mine. Mounted on the stern as you state.
Sea Hood Core Deterioration
dlochner at 8:04pm 07.10.23
Sounds like a good plan. You might consider making it solid fiberglass around the cowl vent. or a
Need a Gudgeon for my 1980 Macgregor Venture 22' sailboat
Sal10419 at 8:02pm 07.10.23
Hi rgranger, Thank you very much for your reply. I will call the guys at Rudder Craft tomorrow. Sin

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