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First time sailboat owner Terry Cox at 7:04am 10.30.22 Also, I am going to have to replace the packing gland; does anyone have a link to a how-to video fo
Furling genoa cover seems too small? jssailem at 6:59am 10.30.22 Your image shows one end of the wrap. How does it go up to the top of the sail? Could it be upsid
Dual engine controllers confusion jviss at 6:59am 10.30.22 That's good to hear. Maybe now we can spice this place up a bit. Full steam ahead and to hell wit
First time sailboat owner jssailem at 6:49am 10.30.22 I presume just the packing. Please elaborate. Were you told this needs attention in the survey/ by
First time sailboat owner jssailem at 6:45am 10.30.22
First time sailboat owner hatchclan at 6:35am 10.30.22 Welcome to boating and to SBO! Some tachometers are driven by the alternator in a way that they on
First time sailboat owner kloudie1 at 5:33am 10.30.22 Welcome to the forum! Your tachometer may be driven from a sensor in the bellhousing that counts fl
Furling genoa cover seems too small? All U Get at 4:50am 10.30.22 Maybe a stepladder to get above the thickest part of the wrap, does your cover have a wider section
First time sailboat owner shemandr at 4:36am 10.30.22 There used to be a very good video about replacing the packing gland on the Compass Marine Website.
First time sailboat owner Davidasailor26 at 4:34am 10.30.22 Welcome to boating and to SBO! Some tachometers are driven by the alternator in a way that they onl
Refilling CNG Tank kappykaplan at 4:06am 10.30.22 You said: e said: A full tank will last us a cruising season. This has been a major relief to our c
Anchor Chain (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:26pm 10.29.22 Then use it on the anchor road. Now I think you're headed down the wrong road. The kettle kellet
Anchor Chain jssailem at 9:48pm 10.29.22 What if I fill it with molten lead? Let it harden. Then use it on the anchor rode. Would be a good u
Teak Cockpit Panels on My 2000 Oceanis 461 BigEasy at 8:56pm 10.29.22 You can order replacement panels from Beneteau spare parts through your local dealer ($$$). There ar
Anchor Chain (1) Ralph Johnstone at 7:05pm 10.29.22 A Kettle is a way to add weight to your rode The kettle is for tea. Much too light to attach to
Loading boat on trailer Orbweaver at 7:04pm 10.29.22 No story, but it's truly amazing slippery things get until the bunks dry out again.
Dual engine controllers confusion Ralph Johnstone at 6:59pm 10.29.22 Thanks for your concern, but no shocking experiences so far! That's good to hear. Maybe now we c
Wing Keel repair dlochner at 6:20pm 10.29.22 Wow!!! Thank you for doing all the math lol. I think your right, im gonna cut the bulb off and fair
Looking at an s2 7.9 quadrille38 at 6:17pm 10.29.22 My first boat was the 6.7 (22ft) version of this boat. S2 built the 22s first and then later upsize
Rudder Bearing and Steering Quadrant Lady FIO at 5:58pm 10.29.22 Thanks for reply. Unfortunately those drawings are wrong and I cannot seem to find the correct drawi

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