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H340 Midship Cleat Access
Rich Stidger at 3:31pm 11.18.24
It's a 25 year old boat. Not everything is going to be pristine. The photo of your cleat looks prett
Good Evening
bbuucckk at 3:30pm 11.18.24
Good Evening   (4)
bbuucckk at 3:29pm 11.18.24
Photos please. https://marinehowto.com Don Casey's book:
Heart Freedom 20 Inv/charger   (1)
Tally Ho at 3:26pm 11.18.24
Is dip switch #4 on or off? I assume yours is a 12-volt system?
Good Evening   (1)
kappykaplan at 3:20pm 11.18.24
Photos please. https://marinehowto.com Don Casey's book:
Good Evening
bbuucckk at 3:16pm 11.18.24
The boat is almost finished, 20 yo but everything (i believe) came WTH it except maybe a boom. Brand
Good Evening
kappykaplan at 3:09pm 11.18.24
Welcome to the forum! :beer: Ask away.
New member--where to start?
kappykaplan at 3:08pm 11.18.24
Likely the best place to reach the most people of all skill levels is under "Ask all Sailors". :pl
Heart Freedom 20 Inv/charger   (1)
HoosierSailor at 2:58pm 11.18.24
228552 Nothing that would seem to make sense
Hull sag problem
PaulK at 2:52pm 11.18.24
Does that mean that the owners who live in the north east should ease their stays and shrouds when
New member--where to start?
dlochner at 2:50pm 11.18.24
What @Ralph Johnstone said. The quality of your question will have a direct bearing on the usefuln
Heart Freedom 20 Inv/charger
dLj at 2:37pm 11.18.24
What did the manual say about the blinking light? What is that supposed to indicate? dj
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Ralph Johnstone at 2:34pm 11.18.24
Welcome to the site. Likely the best place to reach the most people of all skill levels is under "A
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dlochner at 2:31pm 11.18.24
If there is corrosion on the connectors, you almost be certain that the corrosion has extended up th
Port decal/name placement for a USCG documented boat
jssailem at 1:51pm 11.18.24
Maybe they wanted to share: "We like the cut of your jib. It would be Dutch courage to Cut and run."
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dlochner at 1:40pm 11.18.24
I'm not following "CCT" - what's that? I don't see battery posts labeled, but there does seem to b
Strange solar/electrical setup on new boat
Scott T-Bird at 1:28pm 11.18.24
I'm not following "CCT" - what's that? I don't see battery posts labeled, but there does seem to be
Express 34 - Flooring Refinish
FastOlson at 1:05pm 11.18.24
I used minwax helmsman clear gloss spar varnish for the table & companionway slats. It helps to ha
Strange solar/electrical setup on new boat
Stanleywester at 12:37pm 11.18.24
I can't tell from the diagram how anything is wired since you don't indicate any + or - posts as f
Strange solar/electrical setup on new boat
Scott T-Bird at 12:12pm 11.18.24
I can't tell from the diagram how anything is wired since you don't indicate any + or - posts as fa

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