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IInter20sailor posted the thread Identify a Plastimo Compass for 2016 Beneteau Oceanis 38 in Ask A Beneteau Owner.Hello Sailors, See the attache photo from the parts website. I am in need of the gasket only. The Beneteau catalog does not go that...
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Stu Jackson replied to the thread 2013+ MH-40 Discussion.Haven't you been wondering why she's stopped visiting you? We've been keeping her away whenever you show up! -
thalassophile That was a new one for my lexicon. Word Genius helped me resolve my query. Thanks @capta :biggrin: -
Hello Below replied to the thread 2013+ MH-40 Discussion.My marina takes the length of everything into account when determining the length of a slip for a boat. That not only includes the... -
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shemandr replied to the thread Autumn Sailing Begins.What do the gurus think of the fact that the regular succession of dis-organized thunder storms are not coming off the African Coast... -
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But... now someone said it out loud.:facepalm:
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Ccaptcoho reacted to dLj's post in the thread Should I keep this Apelco VHF 5200 radio on my C22 now that I have to rewire power? with
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I agree replacing the coax is a good idea. A bit more detail - the connector at the top of the mast connecting the antenna - after you... -
Ccaptcoho reacted to dlochner's post in the thread Should I keep this Apelco VHF 5200 radio on my C22 now that I have to rewire power? with Like.
Most modern VHF radios have a simple 2 wire power connection. Nothing particularly difficult about installing them. The most...
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Ccaptcoho reacted to jssailem's post in the thread Should I keep this Apelco VHF 5200 radio on my C22 now that I have to rewire power? with Like.
Regarding the radio, it is capable, simple, and rugged mid-1990s fixed VHF that if functioning can still work for basic communications...
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Ccaptcoho reacted to dlochner's post in the thread Should I keep this Apelco VHF 5200 radio on my C22 now that I have to rewire power? with Like.
Handheld radios are limited in range because of their low power (5w) and being close to the water. VHF radios are line of sight, the...
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Ccaptcoho replied to the thread Should I keep this Apelco VHF 5200 radio on my C22 now that I have to rewire power?.If you already have an antenna atop the mast you could use your handheld with a pl-259 adapter to greatly expand range.
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Ccaptcoho reacted to dlochner's post in the thread Should I keep this Apelco VHF 5200 radio on my C22 now that I have to rewire power? with Like.
Current VHF radios have DSC and many have GPS included. The big advantage to these radios is the "Panic Button." In an emergency, one...
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Ccaptcoho reacted to kappykaplan's post in the thread Should I keep this Apelco VHF 5200 radio on my C22 now that I have to rewire power? with
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Given traffic where you are planning to sail, I'd recommend having a VHF radio. The mast antenna will significantly extend the radio's... -
Stu Jackson replied to the thread Replacing genoa tracks on a 23-2?.Andrew, that's a good plan to take the end stop(s) off the examine the pin. I have two jib sheet movable sheaves on each side (to...
