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Multimeter. Headlamp. Small ratcheting bit driver. Magnetic pickup tool. A decent crimper if you do electrical work. Those probably solve 80 percent o…

1 month ago
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Gear That Earns Its Keep
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what do you knock out before haulout?
1 month ago
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Boat Projects & Repairs
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Practice the abort too. People focus on the perfect approach and then freeze when it is not perfect. Back out, reset, try again. Also worth practicing…

1 month ago
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Docking, Handling & Crew
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Yep. impeller plus the gasket or o ring and the exact screwdriver or socket for the cover. I learned the hard way that owning the spare does not help …

1 month ago
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Diesels, Electrical & Systems
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I use Windy mostly because I can flip between models fast. If two models disagree a lot I get more cautious. Timing the wind shift has burned me more …

1 month ago
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Lake Michigan Weather & Local Waters
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what actually stays in your dock box
1 month ago
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Gear That Earns Its Keep
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singlehanding: when did it stop feeling chaotic?
1 month ago
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Sailing Talk
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I would start boring. Check for air getting in around the filter housing and fuel connections, then confirm the stop cable is fully returning. If it i…

2 months ago
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Diesels, Electrical & Systems
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rebedding one stanchion – am I overthinking this?
2 months ago
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Boat Projects & Repairs
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