"Michael,
From experience over three keel boats a fully battened main is almost a requirement.
Not only will it make dropping the sail into the boom bag far easier it certainly reduces any flogging and vastly lengthens the life of the sail. While…"
Beneteau 40 & 43 Discussions (347)
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new boat, new problemsMy Boat arrived today on the truck to the customs. SY Antares The first look inside, i discovred the first problems ... How was yo… Started by Alain Brauckmann |
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Feb 17, 2010 Reply by Alain Brauckmann |
SHAFT SEALHello,I was reading the (very good and active) forum of BENETEAU 423 owners, they seem to have some problems withe the shaft seal that need… Started by foster |
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Feb 7, 2010 Reply by Ricardo Negrini |
Broken Profurl jib furlerMe and some friends had the Profurl unity bearings broken. Note the pictures attached showing the entire set raised on the stay. Still work… Started by Ricardo Negrini |
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Feb 7, 2010 Reply by Ricardo Negrini |
gennakerJust purchased a Gennaker. Neil Pryde. Initial hoist and fly indicated what I consider to be a "too close" halyard exit point above the for… Started by sam |
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Feb 3, 2010 Reply by sam |
Rear anchorageHello, Look at this swedish and norwegian B43s with a few add ons : Rear anchorage and reel with a long strap. Also adjustable backstays… Started by foster |
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Jan 9, 2010 Reply by sam |
Wiring DiagramHi Does anyone have a complete wiring diagram for the Ben 40 or 43? All the wires are numbered, but I have only been able to find out a few… Started by David |
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Jan 5, 2010 Reply by Mike Brown |
Weather HelmI recently bought a 40 which I am enjoying very much. On a couple of occaisions, I have experienced considerable weather helm when sailing… Started by Pieter Wybro |
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Dec 1, 2009 Reply by sam |
Mainsail non furlingHello, For those who have a traditional non furling mainsail this little piece of plastic can break and let the mainsail come out of the g… Started by foster |
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stern rail flexing fixI previously posted my concern over excessive stern rail flexure, especially on the port side. I was experiencing crazing / hairline stress… Started by sam |
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Oct 30, 2009 Reply by CAN DRAC |
electric cabin top winchI have bent two stripper arms on the electric Lewmar 40 CST cabin top winch on my 43. I use it essentially only to furl / unfurl the main.… Started by sam |
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Oct 30, 2009 Reply by clayton curtis |
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"Hi All,
french built 2010 43 has been very dry down below but now a slow leak has occurred which is showing at the limber holes under the floor board in forward cabin. Bilge pump goes every 3hrs for 20secs. Not sure if it’s fresh/rain water or…"
Do you dream about offshore cruising?
"hello
been years since on site.
im having trouble changing my heading. are we limited to words?
is there an instruction page?
Thank you
lola"
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