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Specialty Yachts, Vancouver, congratulations Lawrence, Ian, John and Bruce. As this award has a serv
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I recently purchased a Hunter H410 and am adding a genset. The boat has never had a genset. Howeve
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Hi every one. I have what I was told to be a Venture 25' 1973 model, it does not look like the othe
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Has anyone installed a third battery on a 323?
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HI Guys, My hardware and general upgrade program is continuing. I am planning to add a solar venti
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I surrender! I am missing a forward berth access door machine screw/barrel nut combo for my Catalina
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Zinc on strut?
Don S/V ILLusion at 11:07am 04.09.23
Removing Dyneema Core
Project_Mayhem at 10:08am 04.09.23
A simpler method, since splicing DB to Dyneema is complex, is to just pull a polyester cover over t
Zinc on strut?
fstbttms at 10:03am 04.09.23
If the strut is in the bonding system, it is indeed connected to the shaft through the bonding syst
Zinc on strut?
dlochner at 10:01am 04.09.23
The point is that the strut is not in direct electrical contact with the shaft and that the shaft a
Zinc on strut?
fstbttms at 9:59am 04.09.23
Not all struts are electrically isolated. Some are connected to the bonding system. The point is
Its funny Friday!
smokey73 at 9:55am 04.09.23
A senior citizen drove his brand new Mercedes convertible out of the dealership. Taking off down the
Zinc on strut?
dlochner at 9:55am 04.09.23
Seriously? The shaft is isolated from the strut by the cutless bearing :facepalm: Not all struts
Zinc on strut?
fstbttms at 9:52am 04.09.23
Zinc on strut?
Don S/V ILLusion at 9:49am 04.09.23
As the strut is electrically isolated from the shaft, anodes on the shaft do not protect it. If the
Install wash down pump?
jssailem at 9:44am 04.09.23
Thoughts. Beyond the power concerns, you have the water sourcing internal plumbing running hoses a
Zinc on strut?
fstbttms at 9:38am 04.09.23
Thread maintenance on my sailboat
jssailem at 9:33am 04.09.23
There are many different products being used. Lancote is popular. I am using it in the same way Greg
Companionway replacing pen boards for easy access while cruising
Rick Webb at 8:31am 04.09.23
I don't have a picture. I made a frame using dowels and vinyl tubing in the corners to attach them
Importing GPX File into a Garmin GPS 5212
Rich Stidger at 8:16am 04.09.23
Does it matter what I name the ADM file? I don't think so. But I don't have this GPS5212. I have u
Companionway replacing pen boards for easy access while cruising
Siamese at 8:09am 04.09.23
I'll let you know when I find the perfect solution, but in the meantime... Our Catalina 315 came wit
DC Air Conditioner
thinwater at 7:01am 04.09.23
Just remember that DC does NOT lower the power requirements that much, just 10-20%. You would probab
Importing GPX File into a Garmin GPS 5212
geoffschultz at 6:52am 04.09.23
I have company arriving today, but I will have time to detail instructions tonight. Meanwhile, go
Companionway replacing pen boards for easy access while cruising
Crusty Ol Salt at 6:37am 04.09.23
I made our companionway cover based on Sailrite's design. I made it so it completely covers the co
Companionway replacing pen boards for easy access while cruising   (1)
Ward H at 6:17am 04.09.23
lots of great responses. I found this on the sailrite site. It looks cool. https://www.sailrite.co

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