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Universal M25-XP Broken Engine Mount L Bracket
Ward H at 2:19am 04.09.21
At what RPM Ward? Under 1500rpm. We were moving slowly around the anchorage when the wind pushed u
Where do I find this part?
garymalmgren at 10:35pm 04.08.21
Vacuum cleaner? Shore power? Cordless vacuum? Diaphragm pump? How about a sponge, rubber gloves an
Halyard wrap with Furlex
JRacer at 10:06pm 04.08.21
Yep. Wrong angle for the halyard. Not the furlers fault.
Universal M25-XP Broken Engine Mount L Bracket
Stu Jackson at 9:04pm 04.08.21
Is having this bracket breaking actually common? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
What is this thing on my Beneteau 361 boom?
BigEasy at 8:55pm 04.08.21
It is intended to keep the car from moving too far forward when the sail is being furled into the m
minimum screw size
rgranger at 8:28pm 04.08.21
Can you through bolt to a backing plate?
Universal M25-XP Broken Engine Mount L Bracket
Michael Davis at 8:25pm 04.08.21
Just remembered I did have an anchor line wrap the prop shaft about mid season last year. It pulled
Hydrofoils future impact on sailing
rgranger at 8:24pm 04.08.21
waiting for the weather to warm up so we can get our lead belly boats in the water Speaking of lead
Assemetrical
No Rush at 8:24pm 04.08.21
A reputable sailmaker will size the spinnaker based on your rig dimensions. Cruising asymmetrical s
Where do I find this part?
alexco38 at 8:21pm 04.08.21
The best way to get "ALL" the water out is vacuum cleaner. With shore power (can use inverter): htt
Halyard wrap with Furlex
No Rush at 8:07pm 04.08.21
If you have a back stay tensioner, adding some tension before furling also helps.
Halyard wrap with Furlex
chuckwayne at 7:39pm 04.08.21
There is a furlex version - I've replaced mine
What is this thing on my Beneteau 361 boom?
Jskosmo at 7:37pm 04.08.21
As always - thank you SO VERY MUCH!
Halyard wrap with Furlex
Dave Groshong at 7:32pm 04.08.21
There's likely a furlex version as well, I will check with Selden
Halyard wrap with Furlex
Ted at 7:30pm 04.08.21
Dave is correct. Another type of halyard deflector is the one made by Harken it's very easy to insta
Dynaplate
Brian D at 7:29pm 04.08.21
The main reason for having a Dynaplate is to establish a ground plane for a HF or SSB radio. While
Dyneema lifelines on Hunter 36
AndyL at 7:17pm 04.08.21
Andy, I just replaced my lifelines on our 2009 H36. Used stainless steel. The shrouds come close to
Hunter 170 Bow Cover specs and Spinnaker specs.
JerryA at 7:11pm 04.08.21
Having owned a 2005 H170 anything H170 on ebay always peaks my interest. I've seen used covers on eb
Dynaplate
Don S/V ILLusion at 6:36pm 04.08.21
I can think of no valid reason for using a dynaplate as a substitute for proper RF counterpoise.

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