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Thanks, that makes sense.

I didn’t know that.

I have a Cape Dory Trawler 28. (Yes, I know not technically a trawler, but that’s what it’s called). Two 12 volt deep cycle group 27 lead acid batteries. Limited mounting options. I have 44” of aft fly bridge rail that I could mount a panel on. I can fit a 100- 150 watt panel there. At anchor, I...

I have a 1986 Cape Dory Trawler 28 (I know, it's not technically a trawler, but that's what it's called) with a fly bridge. I want to add a bimini for the cockpit, but the company I contacted doesn't know what to do about the ladder that leads to the flybridge. I'm hoping somebody has some...

Had a similar problem with a Simrad dome about five years ago. The unit was only a year old. Brought it back to Navico in Nashua, NH. They replaced it for free. I never could understand how water got in it. It was always vertical up on a pedestal.

I'm assuming you have cable transmission. On my boat with Morse/Teleflex cables, the fly bridge cable runs down to the cabin helm and attaches to the lower Morse controls. They are two separate cables connected to the master cable that runs to the transmission. The upper cable probably broke at...

With the loss of the old CapeDory28 web page, it's my hope we CD 28 owners can help fill the void with this Facebook page. The old site was a huge help over the years. Maybe we can continue to post questions, answers and images to assist us as these old girls enter 38- 32 years of age. Cape...

One cable, push pull. I have two steering helms. Octopus handles it just fine.

Installed an Octopus last year. Works great. Highly recommend if you want to keep the cable steering.

Thanks everybody. I'll try in this order TSP, Alcohol, Murphy's all in out of the way areas.

What type of solvent do you recommend?

I'm looking for advice to clean up some old (1985) teak plywood. No water stains or rot, just grim from over the years. Never been varnished, just oiled.

Doesn't seem right.

I use a zinc/line cutter. http://http://www.seashieldmarine.com/product/salca-sacrificial-anode-line-cutter-assembly-patent-pending-zinc/ Snagged a toggle line once, it quickly cut it off. Hate to damage lobster gear, but 1 incident in over 20 trips downeast isn't too bad. Apology for thread...

Weather here in New England has been crazy this July. Just postponed my 10 hour trip to Maine today. Gonna wait out the frontal system and leave Sunday. Here's the Northeast Marine Forecast site. Marine Forecasts GYX I also use Windy, Predict Wind, and Wind Finder. Hard to get a consensus...

I have a 1985 Volvo Penta TAMD 40B with 2200 hrs on her. Bought 5 years ago. Survey before sale was solid. To date, I've replaced the following. Circulation Pump Raw Water Pump. Rebuilt Starter. All fuel lines and hoses. Racor 500 Gear Shift Cables Upper and Lower Steering Cables. Annual Oil...

Over 50 years on the New England Coast, Cape Cod to Downeast. Never had it in my sailboats. Youth- taking more chances. 4-6 knots in the fog is pretty easy to handle, with more time to react to other boats. Switched to power 5 years ago. Added radar. Saved my butt in Maine numerous times.Now I...

Thanks gkesden, I ordered the adapter cable and the joiner. Looks like it will work. I appreciate everybody's suggestions.

Here's the connection from the RC42. I bought it used. I guess it isn't an RC42N. Can I just splice the Simnet connection to a NMEA2000 drop cable?

I have a Simrad RC42N Rate Compass that I need to connect to a NMEA2000 backbone. Does anybody know the correct connector to go from Simnet to NMEA2000?

Congrats

Sailing Millennial Falcon Geordie, The Witch and The Wench

Just did 80 nm (11 hrs) today solo. Georgetown, ME to Newington, NH. Perfect conditions. A little tired.

Recommendations for 1986 Volvo Penta?