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Starlink RV is now worldwide: Starlink Roaming
https://www.starlink.com/roam
https://www.starlink.com/roam
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JB Duler
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Soft shackle for preventer to boom?
I personally do not know how to make soft shackles. So a group of Owners put a two day clinic together to learn that and also splicing with modern fibers, etc... If any owner in the group is intereste
I personally do not know how to make soft shackles. So a group of Owners put a two day clinic together to learn that and also splicing with modern fibers, etc... If any owner in the group is intereste
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JB Duler
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High latitude sailing in Amel.
For me in cold climates I avoid the use of propane/butane at all costs. Propane/butane, when it burns produces CO2 (hopefully no CO) and water (=humidity). If you have a little induction plate, use it
For me in cold climates I avoid the use of propane/butane at all costs. Propane/butane, when it burns produces CO2 (hopefully no CO) and water (=humidity). If you have a little induction plate, use it
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JB Duler
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Sail choices
With software, any sail loft can do a good job. They just have to stitch with a UV resistant thread. Not all lofts do that. For example the loft in Port Napoleon did not do that and we had to get the
With software, any sail loft can do a good job. They just have to stitch with a UV resistant thread. Not all lofts do that. For example the loft in Port Napoleon did not do that and we had to get the
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JB Duler
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Coast Guard Documentation
Chuck and Kim, A lot of marinas do not measure your boat, they just take what's on the paper. I find the USCG extremely pleasing to work with. They are great. They are fast. For paperwork but they als
Chuck and Kim, A lot of marinas do not measure your boat, they just take what's on the paper. I find the USCG extremely pleasing to work with. They are great. They are fast. For paperwork but they als
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JB Duler
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How to hold the anchor in place in deck
Sorry, I won't be at the boat until April. I have no photos.
Sorry, I won't be at the boat until April. I have no photos.
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JB Duler
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How to hold the anchor in place in deck
Hello Victor, I had the same problem with our Rocna. I glued a piece of teak on the starboard side, about 1" x 2". 5" long. I used 3M 5200. I shaved the forward part so the chain or the anchor does no
Hello Victor, I had the same problem with our Rocna. I glued a piece of teak on the starboard side, about 1" x 2". 5" long. I used 3M 5200. I shaved the forward part so the chain or the anchor does no
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JB Duler
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nouveau propriƩtaire SM2000 !!!
Bravo Stephane! A tres bientot en mediteranee
Bravo Stephane! A tres bientot en mediteranee
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JB Duler
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Still looking for info Painting the deck
Eric, if you have a Mac or an iphone I can share photos in icloud. If not I can also share in a dropbox folder.
Eric, if you have a Mac or an iphone I can share photos in icloud. If not I can also share in a dropbox folder.
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JB Duler
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Still looking for info Painting the deck
Eric, Last year I scrapped the decks, plugged the holes and used one, sometimes two, coats of two part epoxy primer from Hempel. I had fine cracks and it did a great job. For the paint I used a two pa
Eric, Last year I scrapped the decks, plugged the holes and used one, sometimes two, coats of two part epoxy primer from Hempel. I had fine cracks and it did a great job. For the paint I used a two pa
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JB Duler
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Webasto heater trouble on A54
#replacement
As far as I know there are two manufacturers, webasto (recently bought by a bigger company) and espar. After research I bought an espar from an online store in the UK, great service, great price and I
As far as I know there are two manufacturers, webasto (recently bought by a bigger company) and espar. After research I bought an espar from an online store in the UK, great service, great price and I
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JB Duler
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Creaking mizzen boom
Neil, we found that the creaking was coming from the boom sheave. But why? After a close look we found that the out-haul line was too stretchy and the sheave was facilitating that. There is always thi
Neil, we found that the creaking was coming from the boom sheave. But why? After a close look we found that the out-haul line was too stretchy and the sheave was facilitating that. There is always thi
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JB Duler
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Air Height AMEL 54
Peter, Don't forget the electronics: VHF antenna, windvane, etc
Peter, Don't forget the electronics: VHF antenna, windvane, etc
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JB Duler
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Cracks in the boom
Stefan, I am not 100% sure where the cracks are. Main sheet block attachment or boom vang? Or both? Do you crank the boom vang a lot? Did you fit a hydraulic ram? Do you recall gybes in heavy wind wit
Stefan, I am not 100% sure where the cracks are. Main sheet block attachment or boom vang? Or both? Do you crank the boom vang a lot? Did you fit a hydraulic ram? Do you recall gybes in heavy wind wit
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JB Duler
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Standing Rigging Replacement
Peggy, Since you are in FL I suggest you sail down to Fort Lauderdale. A good rigging company is Nance & Underwood Rigging 262 SW 33rd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 https://goo.gl/maps/Z6Wq3jxQ8wWDk1b
Peggy, Since you are in FL I suggest you sail down to Fort Lauderdale. A good rigging company is Nance & Underwood Rigging 262 SW 33rd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 https://goo.gl/maps/Z6Wq3jxQ8wWDk1b
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JB Duler
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Watermaker membrane
#solution
#replacement
Tilo, We did just that last year. Threw away the mediocre and expensive Seagull and replaced with a three cartridge set (including carbon). They use the standard, small size, and ow price cartridges.
Tilo, We did just that last year. Threw away the mediocre and expensive Seagull and replaced with a three cartridge set (including carbon). They use the standard, small size, and ow price cartridges.
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JB Duler
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Santorin stern cabin berth
Craig, this is a great idea! Haven't thought about it. This summer at anchorage it was rolling so much that I could not leave the plates and glasses to dry by the sink. Everything would end up on the
Craig, this is a great idea! Haven't thought about it. This summer at anchorage it was rolling so much that I could not leave the plates and glasses to dry by the sink. Everything would end up on the
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JB Duler
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Santorin stern cabin berth
Jose, it is perfect in the harbor. Very convenient as you said in the marina. This summer in the Med the rolling at anchorage was so bad! After midnight the wind would turn to a shore breeze exposing
Jose, it is perfect in the harbor. Very convenient as you said in the marina. This summer in the Med the rolling at anchorage was so bad! After midnight the wind would turn to a shore breeze exposing
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JB Duler
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Code Zero for our SM
Bob, We welded a piece for the Selden sleeve. On the port side, the starboard has a 40kg Rocna. Works well.
Bob, We welded a piece for the Selden sleeve. On the port side, the starboard has a 40kg Rocna. Works well.
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JB Duler
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Marco UP3/A 24V Water system pump FOR SALE
Bob, I will take the pump as I was looking for an emergency spare. Happy to paypal you or do whatever. I am in Mill Valley, CA 94941
Bob, I will take the pump as I was looking for an emergency spare. Happy to paypal you or do whatever. I am in Mill Valley, CA 94941
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JB Duler
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