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gas strut for Bene 37 access door/seat at aft transom
Ralph Johnstone at 9:30am 12.27.22
Why not go back to the manufacturer ? Follow the trail from Ressorts Spec and you wind up here: ht
Replacing Stuffing Box Hose   (2)
Ralph Johnstone at 9:07am 12.27.22
Same thing here. I think the most important thing is to have a mirror like finish on the shaft area
Yanmar Electric Fuel Pump Wiring
jssailem at 8:37am 12.27.22
Yes... That was a fire hazard waiting to ignite...
gas strut for Bene 37 access door/seat at aft transom
jssailem at 8:10am 12.27.22
Looks like the strut from my Vanagon rear hatch. Check automotive sources. That is unless you feel y
Its funny Friday!
jssailem at 7:57am 12.27.22
Thank you Google translation. Same to you Justin:beer:
Advice on gel coat to centerboard
thinwater at 7:52am 12.27.22
I have stripped the VC17 off my centerboard and plan to re-do the gel coat. I know that spraying wi
Replacing Stuffing Box Hose   (3)
CharlieSea at 7:39am 12.27.22
Ditto, the reply on the saildrive. They are easier, i.e cheaper for manufacturers but a pain for ow
Completely "Non Boat" related Electrical Issue...
Jacktar at 7:27am 12.27.22
another unrelated to boats and batteries but to cold.... we had three days of below freezing temp h
Completely "Non Boat" related Electrical Issue...
dLj at 7:18am 12.27.22
I agree, in my case its the charger. Both batteries (Sealed Lead Acid type) said 12.89 V but just
Raymarine Axiom
tfox2069 at 7:05am 12.27.22
I just found an even better solution. There is a very slick company Yacht Devices. They make an int
Advice on gel coat to centerboard
dlochner at 6:30am 12.27.22
If you spray gelcoat, you or someone will spend a lot of time sanding and polishing. If you brush ge
Completely "Non Boat" related Electrical Issue...
sailcapt340 at 4:23am 12.27.22
I agree, in my case its the charger. Both batteries (Sealed Lead Acid type) said 12.89 V but just d
Yanmar Electric Fuel Pump Wiring   (1)
gorkem at 3:52am 12.27.22
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Yanmar Electric Fuel Pump Wiring
gorkem at 3:51am 12.27.22
Thanks for your replies. I have cut the wire until I find a good looking part. Still I can not read
Its funny Friday!
kappykaplan at 2:40am 12.27.22
Und ein gutes neues jahr Same to you, Justin_NSA!:beer:
gas strut for Bene 37 access door/seat at aft transom
BigEasy at 9:17pm 12.26.22
My questions: can you suggest where to look for a supplier of these struts? Call Beneteau USA
gas strut for Bene 37 access door/seat at aft transom
Mechone at 9:14pm 12.26.22
I have bought these many times for industrial applications in fact stainless and have never had one
gas strut for Bene 37 access door/seat at aft transom
wilf_r at 8:29pm 12.26.22
Thank you Mechone for your suggestions. I have a couple of follow-up questions. First, I think you'r
QUESTION
twodzusfittings at 7:50pm 12.26.22
I had already thought about what Kings Gambit suggested, however that kind of search doesn't work. T

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