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Stu Jackson replied to the thread Downwind angles.Even my ancient 1980s West Marine Vector Loran had the VMG function (I just looked it up by doing a search on West Marine loran manual... -
Stu Jackson replied to the thread Downwind angles.While that wasn't me I must add to your first sentence: assuming the wind is also directly to the mark. It rarely is though.
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Ccolemj replied to the thread How thick should the steel or aluminum be..Are you building a metal boat to existing plans? If so, they should tell you which metal, how thick, and where it should be placed. If...
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Ddlochner replied to the thread How thick should the steel or aluminum be..I'm not a Naval Architect so, I won't advise on scantlings. Sorry. Aluminum also has issues and is even more reactive than steel...
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Ddlochner replied to the thread How thick should the steel or aluminum be..It depends on where the steel is being used. Different areas of the hull will require different plate thickness, any where from 3/16" to...
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Until all the patch is completely removed. On the West System website there is a manual on how to do many repairs. It's free and can be... -
Johann replied to the thread What Do People Use To Get Weather Info While At Sea?.We have the mini and it works well. It consumes about 25W. Currently on the $5 “Standby” plan. It‘s actually pretty good, unlimited data... -
Joe replied to the thread Downwind angles.Every gps I've owned has a vmg feature. It only needs a way point. I works by measuring how fast you're moving toward that mark... -
BigEasy replied to the thread Beneteau 411 Helm seat discontinued.Do you need the entire seat or Check with major salvage yards in US & Caribbean to determine if they might have one. Check with... -
I bought my first lithium iron battery from Litime. 100 Ah 12.8 volt trolling motor version. Absolutely love it. Deep cycle battery... -
Ddlochner replied to the thread Hull patchwork repair.Until all the patch is completely removed. On the West System website there is a manual on how to do many repairs. It's free and can be...
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Ddlochner replied to the thread Hull patchwork repair.You're not going to like this answer. Grind it out and do the job correctly. For one, it does not appear that the PO did much in the way...
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SailingCal21 replied to the thread So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project.I used Hull Blanket. Pretty easy to work with. https://www.sailrite.com/HullBlanket-Headliner-Hull-Liner-Carpet-Type-Sand-M38-72 -
BigEasy replied to the thread Galley Sink Drain Hose.Definitely!
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