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Sea Flo Dry Bilge System - Impressions
dmax at 11:45am 06.29.25
Designed to remove the last 1/2 inch of water - main pump handles above that.
Sailing LI (Huntington) to Catskill. NEED ADVICE! Zero experience.
PaulK at 11:44am 06.29.25
You are looking at a very long trip. In a new-to-you boat. It is exciting, but has to be planned out
I-Beam Replacement
dmax at 11:43am 06.29.25
That is some first-rate work, better than the factory by a lot.
Sea Flo Dry Bilge System - Impressions
kappykaplan at 11:42am 06.29.25
What is its capacity as in how many GPM? If you have large amount of water coming in to the boat du
Terminal connectors
JoeWhite at 11:41am 06.29.25
The bottom 3rd icon from right is a ship. I guess it can be used in marine environment. Is there a s
RayMarine ST60+ wind instrument erratically cuts out
JoeWhite at 11:36am 06.29.25
I have the same problem with depth display. And sometimes the wind speed will display the depth. PM
OpenCPN not opening
FastOlson at 11:00am 06.29.25
Thank you all for your instructions. The new version is up and running on my MacBook Air. It appe
Terminal connectors   (1)
thinwater at 10:56am 06.29.25
After crimping, pull the wire out. It should be very difficult and damamge the ring in the process.
Cabin Speakers
Rick at 10:43am 06.29.25
Um I have an idea. I have a 2004 Hunter 420. We got rid of all the amp busters ( speakers, etc.).
Invest 91L   (1)
JamesG161 at 10:40am 06.29.25
Now NOAA realized they needed to name it before it escaped the Gulf of America. Aircraft reported t
I-Beam Replacement
MikeHoncho at 10:38am 06.29.25
5 years later and it hasn't moves a bit. All stable and I am very happy with the results. The comp
Terminal connectors
Don S/V ILLusion at 10:38am 06.29.25
Are they ferrous metal?
The Rusty Compression Post Problem
MikeHoncho at 10:30am 06.29.25
I posted about my replacement about 5 years ago. It isn't hard, you just have to plan it out and pr
Sea Flo Dry Bilge System - Impressions
twodzusfittings at 10:21am 06.29.25
What is its capacity as in how many GPM? If you have large amount of water coming in to the boat du
Ranger 12 - rescue
Rick Webb at 10:01am 06.29.25
Lay a piece of 1/4" ply or Luan over the top and trace the outline. You can use this as a jig later
Terminal connectors
Rick Webb at 9:53am 06.29.25
Scuff the surface a slight bit, dip in some water, sprinkle salt on it, and let it sit for a couple
Ranger 12 - rescue
Davidasailor26 at 9:31am 06.29.25
printed and reading through the west systems fiberglass boat repair and paint book. nice free downl
Shaft Seal (almost a fail)
BigEasy at 9:10am 06.29.25
Another advocate for the Volvo seal or Radice seal. I replaced my Volvo seal at 18 years; still loo
OpenCPN not opening
shemandr at 9:08am 06.29.25
Thank you all for your instructions. The new version is up and running on my MacBook Air. It appea
Keel stub damage leaking
Don S/V ILLusion at 9:01am 06.29.25
I should add to my previous comment - I would ask the surveyor who told you this looked good who his

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