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Protecting the mast light connector and VHF connector   (5)
Project_Mayhem at 9:03am 08.28.25
234078234079234080234081 Or just put some spikes around the connector
Control panel Beneteau
LLoyd B at 8:41am 08.28.25
After 5 sec. of inactivity, the display returns automatically to the DEFAULT display. By default, th
Sneaking up on a circumnavigation
Michael Davis at 8:23am 08.28.25
Update required!
Foot pump repair for dinghy
Project_Mayhem at 8:09am 08.28.25
True that - I don't allow them on my boat... dj A quality clamp of this size would cost more than
Hunter 37C Rudder Drop
Justin_NSA at 7:55am 08.28.25
My H30 has a bolt through the quadrant and the rudder post to keep it from dropping out. You are on
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rgranger at 7:51am 08.28.25
I love the visuals of old cowboy movie cigs
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kloudie1 at 7:40am 08.28.25
Protecting the mast light connector and VHF connector
Jacktar at 7:30am 08.28.25
Just rain the crew captain!
Catalina 27 scupper hoses
Tally Ho at 6:02am 08.28.25
Some photos may help us help you. In general, you will need replacement hose of the proper type a
Hunter 37C Rudder Drop
Jim Legere at 5:05am 08.28.25
You are correct - it is the upper Delrin bearing, which is thru-bolted, that keeps the rudder from "
Fitting PYI Flexible Coupling
shemandr at 4:55am 08.28.25
... To make matters worse, you have to hold the box end wrench at two different angles to blindly
Fitting PYI Flexible Coupling
dlochner at 4:32am 08.28.25
Looked at a few Yanmar engine mount replacement videos; after watching I'm convinced that's the pro
Its funny Friday!
Kermit at 4:17am 08.28.25
Of course, 2016 would only be clothes pins on the line. Ouch!
Cruising with a Hunter Passage 42?
marcham at 9:00pm 08.27.25
I like the U shaped galley in these.... but on a long passage in rough seas, there are not enough ha
41DS Window Replacement
marcham at 8:54pm 08.27.25
Gaskets should not be an issue... there are hundreds of profiles available, find the one that matche
Control panel Beneteau
marcham at 8:47pm 08.27.25
Did you try changing the contrast / brightness and backlight settings? https://www.vela-navega.com/
Fitting PYI Flexible Coupling
BigEasy at 8:46pm 08.27.25
Looked at a few Yanmar engine mount replacement videos; One nice trick a fellow did in a video was
1st night on by 331
novodka44 at 8:27pm 08.27.25
It will definately not interfer with sailing time. I have been drinking a few but will post the manu

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