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Throttle Position while Sailing
Tom J at 3:59pm 01.13.22
Confused by this statement (assuming you meant "confusion" when you wrote "conclusion"). I edited
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DeniseO30 at 3:23pm 01.13.22
Sure wish you gave us more information, in the meantime, check the thermostat sensor, it looks like
What is this?
Ingram at 2:55pm 01.13.22
look like it goes forward maybe foot or so, in front of the bilge pump. Their a round pod at the end
Tired Winches
sailinmikenaz at 2:50pm 01.13.22
West Marine's BOGO sale on winches should be coming up soon. I used it last year to upgrade to self
New to me C42; need autopilot and new Radar
Ward H at 2:40pm 01.13.22
@2:16pm today2pm today Just purchased a used Raymarine RD424HD 4KW 24" digital radome from MaxMarine
Tired Winches
Ward H at 2:31pm 01.13.22
I agree with all points Dave. IF I was doing winches I'd hope to not do the rope drums, just the to
Throttle Position while Sailing
Ward H at 2:29pm 01.13.22
And then you get on the boat that had an engine or tranny change and pushing forward on shifter puts
Throttle Position while Sailing
Hello Below at 2:04pm 01.13.22
The answer to your question depends on the drivetrain being used, who manufactured it and what type
What is this?
Parsons at 1:58pm 01.13.22
Could it possibly be a high water sensor? Johnson controls makes one like that that is flat and abo
PEX and chlorine
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 1:12pm 01.13.22
Uh-oh... it'srarely if ever bacteria that causes the "rotten egg" odor in hot water....and the last
Throttle Position while Sailing
Tom J at 1:08pm 01.13.22
Thre OP has a forty one foot boat! Most likely with a binnacle. Most likely not controls for an o
New to me C42; need autopilot and new Radar
Wippy at 12:52pm 01.13.22
Just purchased a used Raymarine RD424HD 4KW 24" digital radome from MaxMarineElectronics, compatible
Rudder Post on 1983 C&C32
dlochner at 12:44pm 01.13.22
Use plain old Mineral Spirits. It does wonders for removing old grease and is a pretty benign solven
Throttle Position while Sailing   (1)
Ted at 12:34pm 01.13.22
The answer to your question depends on the drivetrain being used, who manufactured it and what type
Throttle Position while Sailing
Stu Jackson at 12:33pm 01.13.22
Thre OP has a forty one foot boat! Most likely with a binnacle. Most likely not controls for an ou
Unknown Part and function
rgranger at 12:27pm 01.13.22
Since you are going to replace it anyway, you could just cut the post and then see how it is secured
Tired Winches
dLj at 12:21pm 01.13.22
I've always thought if I had boat parts that needed to be cleaned up I'd look into powder coating b
Throttle Position while Sailing
tfox2069 at 12:19pm 01.13.22
I think this statement has created some conclusion in the thread. Most sailboats have separate thr
PEX and chlorine
JoeWhite at 12:17pm 01.13.22
However, adding a little bleach to each fill is not recommended if you have a metal water tank or
376 hunter tank level sensor
Nicolas at 12:06pm 01.13.22
I looked at the "TM1 Tank Monitor with External Sensor" technology, it's very expensive. I prefer to

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