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Help me understand my DC charging/depletion
flightlead404 at 6:43am 12.01.22
Yes, I have almost that diagram. Slightly different, mine is dated 04 but essentially the same. My
Absolute Best and Permanent Glue for Inflatible Dinghy's
MikeHoncho at 6:42am 12.01.22
PolyMarine two part adhesive by far. I had the same problem with my pvc dinghy. Tried all of them an
Using and STORING a Bluetti AC200Max for AC power on a 310
kloudie1 at 6:37am 12.01.22
Wherever you decide to store it, probably best to have it in a waterproof bag.. granted, your sailin
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rgranger at 6:25am 12.01.22
Too much rake will put too much pressure on the rudder and slow the boat down or exaggerate heeling
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terry_buda at 6:23am 12.01.22
Interesting! Good luck and take photos. Keep us posted on your progress! Greg Will do! Thank
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Thanks, Gary. I recently read "We the Drowned" (suggested by a forum member) which addresses life in
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Side Stay Tension
Will Gilmore at 5:31am 12.01.22
Too much rake will put too much pressure on the rudder and slow the boat down or exaggerate heeling
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Fwiw: For those that haven't used por15, nothing likes to stick to it unless you sand it. If you
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Yes you will have to buy additional sensors. I have tach feed coming off the altenater . I had to s
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O’Day 222 at 4:22am 12.01.22
As requested here are the pics. It needs a bit of adjustment as it was put back up to simply get it
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shemandr at 4:13am 12.01.22
Rake relates to the feel of the helm. As a windsurfer you already know how rake affects going upwin
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don&sam at 3:26am 12.01.22
Jim, Thanks for the breaker info. Yes, indeed, I do mean strainer. Don
Seized Halyard Deck Sheave Bolt   (1)
garymalmgren at 11:23pm 11.30.22
Give penetrating oil and these Try to ply the deck fitting up a bit and get the oil where it will
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Project_Mayhem at 10:58pm 11.30.22
I just saw this thread now. I had a similar issue last year. We poured some West Marine ExterminOdor
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Project_Mayhem at 10:45pm 11.30.22
What kind of furler? I have one or two old ones that might work. They have a wire through them as op
Seized Halyard Deck Sheave Bolt
Project_Mayhem at 10:40pm 11.30.22
Whether you are using a screwdriver or impact, you want to use 90% of your strength to push the tool
2000 Hunter 380 AC electrical problem   (2)
JamesG161 at 8:25pm 11.30.22
After 14 year, I had to replace those weaken breakers. Dual Breaker for A&B. This is my Lazaret Br
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Joe at 7:53pm 11.30.22
So, with regard to the mast being straight, how much rake should there be? Set your rake first,

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