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what did Beneteau use for the finish on their folding cockpit tables on the 473's? I have hull #7 (
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Have you noticed disruption of your GPS location?
Foswick at 12:33pm 03.11.25
I developed some early GPS software/firmware for use in systems that test the systems that test the
Oday 22 structural question
calone at 12:04pm 03.11.25
Timm, you're right. It is glued in. I will put tape all around and sand it in place. The plywood col
Newport 30 Mark III 1984 Changing Transmission Fluid
Richard19068 at 11:51am 03.11.25
Thanks for the good advice, Richard. When you say replace the washer, where is that washer and is i
Considering buying a Bayfield 29C
kappykaplan at 11:40am 03.11.25
From your photo, it looks like normal wear and tear. Perhaps others with more experience will chime
Any advice on removing sun protection on genoa
sdommer at 11:37am 03.11.25
Then get a Dacron genny with sunband. If you carefully flake the sleeve while lowering, it's less t
Towing a Precision 23
majorkong1 at 11:17am 03.11.25
Any advice on removing sun protection on genoa
yelkenli at 11:10am 03.11.25
Your current sail is probably worn out and blown out, I purchased this boat recently from someone
Towing a Precision 23
Project_Mayhem at 11:06am 03.11.25
Towing isnt all about transmission and engine. My SUV has the same engine and trans as it's truck co
Lifesling Rescue This Weekend
BarryL at 11:05am 03.11.25
Wow. Great video. Well done by the skipper. Note that in addition to the LifeSling, there was a
Bottom paint question
Foswick at 11:04am 03.11.25
This has been pretty well answered. I just want to add that having a contrasting paint below the wat
adding electrical stove
Rick.johnson at 10:52am 03.11.25
Correct the power supply is 50 amp 125 / 250 volts
Pilothouse Hydraulic Steering Help
wbarrie at 10:44am 03.11.25
I think you should confirm that for Wagner helm pumps. (We have Wagner helm pumps in cockpit and b
Toilet Issue
kloudie1 at 10:25am 03.11.25
I agree, Peggie.. but I have read the manual! I knew that at rest with folks in the saloon, the bowl
Any advice on removing sun protection on genoa
Calif. Ted at 10:19am 03.11.25
Sail performance does not matter to me at all, just looking for the most cost-effective workable so
Any advice on removing sun protection on genoa
sdommer at 10:15am 03.11.25
Thanks for your input. The two videos I've seen this being used indicate that it's fairly straightf
Noob. Do you use the mainsail halyard as the main sheet?
dlochner at 10:14am 03.11.25
I too thought of the more rigid line for the sheet. My question is safety related: can you safely (
Pilothouse Hydraulic Steering Help
SkiingSailor at 10:13am 03.11.25
I think you should confirm that for Wagner helm pumps. (We have Wagner helm pumps in cockpit and b
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