"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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Raymarine E120 software v5.52 glitchRaymarine just upgraded the E120 software to version 5.52 but there's a glitch. I installed the upgarde over the weekend and found that the… Started by Mike Brown |
0 | Oct 15, 2009 |
B43 aft water tank leakWe have a 2008 B43 and on a trip this past week I refilled the water tanks. When filling the aft tank I noticed it was taking an unusally l… Started by Mike Brown |
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Oct 5, 2009 Reply by Mike Brown |
Mystery WiringWe have a U.S. Built 2009 B43 2-cabin (Hull #59). While working on another problem (the aft shower drain pump doesn't prime very well), I n… Started by Ken |
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Oct 5, 2009 Reply by Mike Brown |
polyethylene tanks repairI found this that could be useful : in DIY boat owner:</ b> Easy Repair for Leaking Poly Tanks 1/53/03 Print E-mail or Username By J… Started by foster |
0 | Oct 4, 2009 |
GangwayDo you have an Gangway ? Where do you fix it on board ? Started by Alain Brauckmann |
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Sep 24, 2009 Reply by Alain Brauckmann |
Refridgerator tempWe just ran into an issue with the temps in the fridge on our B43. We had loaded the fridge with food for a trip and assumed all would be f… Started by Mike Brown |
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Sep 23, 2009 Reply by Mike Brown |
Anchor chain size/gradeI currently have 25' of 3/8 BBB on our B43 and am thinking about going with 85' to 100' of G40 3/8" chain backed up by my current 150' of n… Started by Mike Brown |
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Sep 23, 2009 Reply by Mike Brown |
Latest trip and experiencesJust finished a two week trip down the Texas coast. Thoroughly enjoyed the boat. Spent some time offshore in the Gulf and quite a bit of ti… Started by sam |
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Sep 16, 2009 Reply by Alain Brauckmann |
AnchorsWhat type of anchors you have in B43, and what are your experiences? I use the simple Brittany 20 kg. It never failed. But I must admit I d… Started by Vedat Midilli |
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Sep 2, 2009 Reply by foster |
Installing a Victron battery monitorI just completed installing a Victron 602 battery monitor. Very easy and straightforward. Everything except two screws needed to mount the… Started by sam |
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Aug 18, 2009 Reply by Mike Brown |
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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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