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1992 First 310: When I flip the toggle switch to bring battery power to the cockpit panel to start

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125 Genoa
jssailem at 12:46pm 12.25.21
Note having more than one sail (i.e. a large genoa and a 95%jib) gives you flexibility in your sail
Self tailing winches
Project_Mayhem at 12:40pm 12.25.21
The winchers work OK. I never had an issue with taking the line off the winch. I agree with Joe that
Interior flooring base
jssailem at 12:39pm 12.25.21
If the location will be at risk of moisture than the use of a plastic may help with avoiding future
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
jssailem at 12:31pm 12.25.21
Claude, I wanted to share what I thought would imagine a great meal in New Orleans. I came across t
Winter Humidity in a Lake Erie boat
Project_Mayhem at 12:26pm 12.25.21
When storing outdoors I use damp rid buckets. There's an article in Practical Sailor comparing the
Looking for the wiring diagram of control panel for 1992 42 Hunter Passage?
Pmack240 at 11:18am 12.25.21
Might have one on the boat, but some distance away. Do you have a specific electrical issue/questio
Interior flooring base
dmax at 11:03am 12.25.21
Starboard is great stuff but probably overkill for what you're doing (it's expensive and heavy). I w
New deck organizers H34
Db421 at 10:11am 12.25.21
Thanks, just what I needed to know!
Hose in stern of boat - Can anyone identify?
Crusty Ol Salt at 9:58am 12.25.21
I think that your are correct. HVAC duct or Exhaust duct. From the dirt inside I am leaning to exhau
Interior flooring base
hunter0838 at 9:24am 12.25.21
Thanks for the quick reply. The problem is localized to the galley area under the sink. From wha
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SVFreedom at 9:11am 12.25.21
I replaced the lights in my 49 as instructed above with the SBO LED replacements. I trimmed the fla
Self tailing winches
cb32863 at 8:08am 12.25.21
From my experience, I love my self tailers. Got new ones from the West Marine BOGO sale. My boat cam
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jmce1587 at 8:08am 12.25.21
You know, I think you're right. The more I"m reading, the more I'm agreeing. I can reef if needed
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Claude L.-Auger at 8:04am 12.25.21
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dlochner at 8:02am 12.25.21
The biggest sales tend to coincide with the spring and fall boat shows. Defender has the biggest one
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Tally Ho at 7:25am 12.25.21
Nice looking panel. What is the difference between running lights and navigation lights? Maybe it
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year   (1)
Richard Bryer at 7:14am 12.25.21
Do have a happy and safe Christmas. This is my 13 year old grandson sailor

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