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    Navonics update

    Only they can answer that for sure. Call them But it seems to me the answer is no. Seems to me that part of your user profile is what plotter you are using it on, and I assumed that feeds into the data format of the file you download. But even if that is correct, they may have a workaround...
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    Helmsman Hacks

    Doug My wife is "height challenged." We have used these things for years. Pro tip. Makes a great seat in the engine room while working on something. Amazon.com
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    WSJ - boat/RV market in decline.

    Meanwhile, I am not an RV owner nor considering one. But YouTube seems to see a commonality of interest and feeds me clips on RV's as well as boats. The RV world is rocked by the impact of shoddy construction, with new RV's rendered useless by serious problems like frames breaking as well as...
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    WSJ - boat/RV market in decline.

    Interesting that the new boat sales are dead level over that timeframe except for the small spike in 2020-2021. The swing is in the used market. Which makes common sense to me. The new market entails commitment and a planning timeline that extends over years. Decision, selection, order...
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    Helmsman 38E Build Hull 61

    My canvas guy screws in snaps.
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    Helmsman 38E Build Hull 61

    You may also wish to consider canvas to cover the pilot house windows while away, or for additional privacy especially when docked bow in.
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    Helmsman 38E Build Hull 61

    Congratulations!
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    Taking delivery of my 38E in coming days -- pick your brains!

    Congratulations TV: have to buy it but plan to get a Roku TV to eliminate another box. Roku is integrated into the TV and uses less power than most others. I’ll size it to leave room for a small soundbar, and dimensions will weigh heavily on the choice since there is a hard limit on size of...
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    Should we purchase a Helmsman?

    Thanks. Those are major rebuild items.
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    Should we purchase a Helmsman?

    30,000 to 80,000 service intervals? !!!!!!!!! Could you be more specific? Oil? Impellers?
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    Should we purchase a Helmsman?

    Congratulations!
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    Helmsmen pilot house lock repair company

    Its probably easier and cheaper to replace. Here's the brand used. Sift through to find the exact lockset. Search: 78 results found for "mobella"
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    Should we purchase a Helmsman?

    Ric That looks seriously good. Thanks for sharing that.
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    Should we purchase a Helmsman?

    Wow. This turns a head. Congratulations. I'd love to see a shot that shows the galley cabinetry layout.
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    Should we purchase a Helmsman?

    Skip, congratulations on your order, and welcome to the growing family of owners.
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    Need Simrad Guru

    Have you tried selecting the box for mirror image?
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    Should we purchase a Helmsman?

    This is helpful in understanding your perspective. I had the impression you were looking for higher speeds as a matter of routine. In my opinion: the Helmsman hulls are perfect for that goal. Cruise at 8, but with reserve power and speed for more when the occasion demands it. Until...
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    Should we purchase a Helmsman?

    Since no one else has yet to respond, I'll be the first a take a crack at the long list of questions. Bear in mind, I own a 38, and the home waters are the Chesapeake so there are obvious limits to what I can contribute. In a lot of ways the Nordic and American are two variations of the same...
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    Fixing boats in Exotic Places - are new boats really that bad?

    Good observation Well known brands can have a big following because they are volume production boats, hence lots of owners. One brand that comes to mind has owners who like to say they are well built yet has multiple owners websites devoted to repair, often new boats. A few telltale signs...
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    Resilient Has Landed

    Congratulations and welcome to the ever growing group. What lies ahead? Good times. I’ve been giving my baby a lot of love this week. In the form of a polish followed by Fleetwax. Hard work, but nothing like messing around boats in the spring, anticipating the season. What region will you be...
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    Helmsman Trawlers in the Wild

    Congratulations! She looks great
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    Helmsman 38E Build Hull 61

    Interesting. This the first time I've seen a pic from this angle on this stage of construction. Obviously on a finished boat the whole frame is covered with the breaker panel with no hint of what's behind it. At first blush, I'd say that wooden panel covering half of the opening is needed...
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    The Case for Going Slow

    Good piece. Thanks for posting it. Its just a hunch, but my guess is the biggest barrier is among those still asking the "what do I want in a boat" question to themselves. They don't know what the experience differences are between slow and fast. I am a half season into my H38. It was run...
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    Finding Cummins QSB pencil anodes

    I watched a Seaboard video on the topic just the other day. Apparently the answer depends on the vintage of the engine. They also said since zinc is pretty soft its easy to cut them shorter if need be. Just being careful not to crack the zinc apart in the process. So I suppose the short...
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