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Wind instruments - B&G wireless vs. B&G wired vs. ????
Cederholm at 8:07am 02.06.23
Reading the N2K PG Ns specifications I do not see the a listing for heel or trim as a function of t
Refilling/Replacing Sea-Fire Automatic Fire Suppression Cannisters
Parsons at 8:04am 02.06.23
Thanks @tfox2069 - it is a good article. I just wish they had more depth on running the wiring (step
Wind instruments - B&G wireless vs. B&G wired vs. ????
jssailem at 8:04am 02.06.23
Reading the N2K PG Ns specifications I do not see the a listing for heel or trim as a function of th
Wind instruments - B&G wireless vs. B&G wired vs. ????
Tin Kicker at 7:58am 02.06.23
Does the Vulcan GPS not give that information? The Vulcan only has a fairly basic built-in GPS so
Refilling/Replacing Sea-Fire Automatic Fire Suppression Cannisters
tfox2069 at 7:36am 02.06.23
Have only owned boats where they're already installed, but here's an article which should give you a
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bmadan at 7:36am 02.06.23
Thanks to everyone for their feedback. I'm very grateful. I'll be on the deck again a few hours an
Mainsail Traveler Arch
jssailem at 7:34am 02.06.23
Kato Marine has been building sailboat arches for 20 years. https://katomarine.com/sailarches.htm T
Wind instruments - B&G wireless vs. B&G wired vs. ????
Cederholm at 7:32am 02.06.23
It displays the information. The data is developed in the sensors. The puck provides the sensors.
Main Sheet Swivel/Block/ cleat- 1981 Sirius 21
SailSK at 7:30am 02.06.23
Hi Tony, Thanks for the info. You appear to be a resourceful person. I also always try to fix my ol
79 Irwin Citation 34 Rudder Issue
jssailem at 7:25am 02.06.23
I do know that my purchase survey didn't catch it Yes that is a bummer. If the survey was ordered
Wind instruments - B&G wireless vs. B&G wired vs. ????
jssailem at 7:16am 02.06.23
Does the Vulcan GPS not give that information? It displays the information. The data is developed
Wind instruments - B&G wireless vs. B&G wired vs. ????
Cederholm at 7:14am 02.06.23
The GPS puck adds a lot because it gives heading (compass), heel, and trim, and at 10 hz provides r
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Captain Larry-DH at 7:11am 02.06.23
You may find that your bow cleat is too small for the recommended pendant. :thumbup: If that's the
Wind instruments - B&G wireless vs. B&G wired vs. ????
Tin Kicker at 7:10am 02.06.23
Thanks Dave, so to insure I'm understanding correctly, the Vulcan and the included GPS puck do the
Wind instruments - B&G wireless vs. B&G wired vs. ????
Joe at 7:00am 02.06.23
Thanks Dave, so to insure I'm understanding correctly, the Vulcan and the included GPS puck do the
79 Irwin Citation 34 Rudder Issue
DBG8492 at 6:58am 02.06.23
Your image is showing what is called a gudgeon. In your case it wraps around the skeg. I suspect th
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Search and you shall discover in the internet. Here is one idea. https://www.uline.com/Product/Det
Mainsail Traveler Arch
rgranger at 6:20am 02.06.23
To my mind, a traveler on an arch makes sense ... keeps a lot of moving parts (under load) away from

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