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that I can mount to my pedistal in C27. Anyone have any plans? Thanks, Bill
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I need help sealing the hole in the wheel pedistal which has my outboard control lines. Any help wou
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Refrigeration help
Justin_NSA at 10:35am 04.30.21
Good on you for digging in there and checking it out yourself! If you are anal like me, there's a "s
Refrigeration help
JAE at 10:11am 04.30.21
One final update today: I have good ice! And fridge compartment 37 degrees.
Ignition switch
Benny17441 at 10:05am 04.30.21
I think Yanmar instructions refer to the battery switch. I keep my key switch On all the time as
Beautiful work!
DArcy at 9:40am 04.30.21
born Puerto Rican and over a year past due. And WELL worth the wait!!! Beautiful, I am really impr
Ignition switch
Ralph Johnstone at 9:24am 04.30.21
And you're telling me all this occurs because the key has been turned OFF ? Enquiring minds want to
Ignition switch
Flip Rutledge at 9:19am 04.30.21
More than just a rumour. The problem occurs because of output current is interrupted thus its EM fi
Removing Cabin Headliner
Hello Below at 9:15am 04.30.21
It might be easier than you think...but not simple. There's a lot of videos around about removing
Ignition switch
Ralph Johnstone at 9:05am 04.30.21
Turning the key off while running will ruin the alternator according to Yanmar, So, may we assume
Removing Cabin Headliner
tfox2069 at 8:54am 04.30.21
It might be easier than you think...but not simple. There's a lot of videos around about removing s
Moving mast winch to cabin top for easier solo sailing
ricksoth at 8:24am 04.30.21
Thanks to all for the input. I already have a the tiller pilot 2000 unit, and have only used it for
Smart Plug Installation   (7)
KZW at 8:19am 04.30.21
Smart Plug installed and it works! There was no smoke released on the power-on check. As an engineer
Moving mast winch to cabin top for easier solo sailing
FastOlson at 8:13am 04.30.21
Consider an electric tiller pilot. Also consider the advantages of having the main halyard cleated o
Removing Cabin Headliner
JamesG161 at 7:58am 04.30.21
Hunter does panels for Access, like in picture one. You might ask Hunter by email. Jim...
Best Lazy Cradle/Stack Pack System
DArcy at 7:51am 04.30.21
Any thoughts on how full battens affect any of these systems? I have a 3 leg home made lazy jack sys
Removing Cabin Headliner
jssailem at 7:50am 04.30.21
Headliners are secured in place by velcro (rarely), screws (none showing), and glue (most likely).
Moving mast winch to cabin top for easier solo sailing
rgranger at 7:47am 04.30.21
I have also had very good results rigging a tiller-to-sheet self steering system on a 22' sailboat.
Funny Friday!!!
Justin_NSA at 7:45am 04.30.21
How to translate email jargon... Hope this helps = Stop bothering me Thanks in advance = You must
Funny Friday!!!   (1)
dmax at 7:43am 04.30.21
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Funny Friday!!!
jssailem at 7:41am 04.30.21
:laugh::laugh::laugh: @rgranger Very Bold, while giving him your paperwork.
Moving mast winch to cabin top for easier solo sailing
HMT2 at 7:38am 04.30.21
IMHO, you'll really appreciate installing a helm control if you single hand a lot. Going forward or

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