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Brian Fisher, ANDY LIFLAND3

3/5/24

1997 281 Jib Furler

Thanks Andy and apologies for the delay in responding. I cannot find anyone with parts for the Z Spar

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1997 281 Jib Furler

Thanks Andy and apologies for the delay in responding. I cannot find anyone with parts for the Z Spar

3/5/24

Bruce Rowe, Persistence (David)3

2/26/22

Electrical panel

I pulled all four of the stanchions and cleaned them and their bases and the deck before re-bedding

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Electrical panel

I pulled all four of the stanchions and cleaned them and their bases and the deck before re-bedding

2/26/22

Bob Hughes, Persistence (David)2

10/26/21

Beneteau Wood Repair Techniques

Thanks for that. I've printed it out and will put it with the manuals. You just never know when

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Beneteau Wood Repair Techniques

Thanks for that. I've printed it out and will put it with the manuals. You just never know when

10/26/21

Bruce Rowe, … Persistence (David)4

10/26/21

Electrical panel

That looks much better. Nice job! On Monday, October 25, 2021 at 8:48:24 AM UTC-4 data...@gmail.com

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Electrical panel

That looks much better. Nice job! On Monday, October 25, 2021 at 8:48:24 AM UTC-4 data...@gmail.com

10/26/21

John Taylor, sven finnis6

6/18/21

2GM20F Sea Water Pump

Exactly:) I want to change the hose from the pump to the heat exchanger in any case as it is old. The

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2GM20F Sea Water Pump

Exactly:) I want to change the hose from the pump to the heat exchanger in any case as it is old. The

6/18/21

5/31/21

Rebuilding the 281

I have been culling the weak points of the 281 from this forum and it is becoming a daunting task to

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Rebuilding the 281

I have been culling the weak points of the 281 from this forum and it is becoming a daunting task to

5/31/21

Bruce Rowe, … John Taylor3

5/28/21

Battery charger

This is our battery charger, located above the diesel tank. Pretty old I believe compared with newer

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Battery charger

This is our battery charger, located above the diesel tank. Pretty old I believe compared with newer

5/28/21

browe246, Persistence (David)2

5/26/21

New owner 1996 model

It may just be some old caulking that's dried out. Re-bed it and with luck you'll be away to

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New owner 1996 model

It may just be some old caulking that's dried out. Re-bed it and with luck you'll be away to

5/26/21

ANDY LIFLAND, sven finnis3

5/9/21

Electrical Issues

Great ideas, Sven. I'll check on it this week. Thanks! Andy Sent from my iPhone On May 9, 2021,

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Electrical Issues

Great ideas, Sven. I'll check on it this week. Thanks! Andy Sent from my iPhone On May 9, 2021,

5/9/21

Brian Fisher, sven finnis4

5/9/21

Sliding hatch removal

Hi Sven. You are correct, the handrails have to come off. My little project doesn't warrant that

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Sliding hatch removal

Hi Sven. You are correct, the handrails have to come off. My little project doesn't warrant that

5/9/21

Laurus Keijzer, … sven finnis4

3/16/21

water under the floor

Ingenious David ! On Tue, Mar 16, 2021 at 8:34 AM Persistence (David) <dsj....@gmail.com>

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water under the floor

Ingenious David ! On Tue, Mar 16, 2021 at 8:34 AM Persistence (David) <dsj....@gmail.com>

3/16/21

Persistence (David), … TimC6

8/26/20

Leaking portholes...

Well, it looks like I have some options - thanks everyone! On Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 8:25:42 PM

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Leaking portholes...

Well, it looks like I have some options - thanks everyone! On Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 8:25:42 PM

8/26/20

Bene281, … Persistence (David)4

5/18/20

O-Ring for Fuel/Water Deck Fills

We picked up replacement caps at WEST Marine as well. I believe that they are "standard"

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O-Ring for Fuel/Water Deck Fills

We picked up replacement caps at WEST Marine as well. I believe that they are "standard"

5/18/20

Persistence (David), sven finnis4

5/15/20

Many thanks Sven, and to everyone who has offered suggestions (and encouragement!). I have a new

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Many thanks Sven, and to everyone who has offered suggestions (and encouragement!). I have a new

5/15/20

Persistence (David), sven finnis5

8/14/19

Sanitation line replacement

I bet it does Sven! Great info and food for thought should we proceed with a larger boat. In the

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Sanitation line replacement

I bet it does Sven! Great info and food for thought should we proceed with a larger boat. In the

8/14/19

sven finnis, … Tom Bishop9

7/19/19

Fresh Water Lines?

The main air box is in the lazerette On Fri, Jul 19, 2019, 1:49 PM sven finnis <sven.finnis@gmail.

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Fresh Water Lines?

The main air box is in the lazerette On Fri, Jul 19, 2019, 1:49 PM sven finnis <sven.finnis@gmail.

7/19/19

Andy Lifland, … sven finnis5

6/1/19

Red handle I think On Sat, Jun 1, 2019 at 3:39 PM 'Andy Lifland' via Beneteau 281 <

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Red handle I think On Sat, Jun 1, 2019 at 3:39 PM 'Andy Lifland' via Beneteau 281 <

6/1/19

Persistence (David), … Tradition (Sven)5

10/16/18

Replacing head hoses...

I just removed all mine.. In the process of converting over to a composting head.. My boat smells

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Replacing head hoses...

I just removed all mine.. In the process of converting over to a composting head.. My boat smells

10/16/18

Persistence (David)

10/4/18

During our most recent mandatory 5 year insurance survey, the surveyor highlighted that it "

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During our most recent mandatory 5 year insurance survey, the surveyor highlighted that it "

10/4/18

Brian Fisher, … tim.canary16

7/11/18

Swim Ladder + Leaking Anchor Locker

Cory, A few other items to check based on my (nasty) leak. My entire cover was leaking. It is bedded

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Swim Ladder + Leaking Anchor Locker

Cory, A few other items to check based on my (nasty) leak. My entire cover was leaking. It is bedded

7/11/18

Bene281, … Persistence (David)4

6/4/18

Automatic Bilge Pump

Persistence does not have an automatic bilge pump either, although frankly the boat has (touch wood)

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Automatic Bilge Pump

Persistence does not have an automatic bilge pump either, although frankly the boat has (touch wood)

6/4/18

4/30/18

Andrew sent you an Important message

You have a new Google Drive message from Andrew. DSC_0703.PDF Click to View Google Drive: Have all

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Andrew sent you an Important message

You have a new Google Drive message from Andrew. DSC_0703.PDF Click to View Google Drive: Have all

4/30/18

tim.canary, … Persistence (David)5

1/29/18

First Sail on New 343. Down Hudson and then up East River to CT ! We enjoyed the extra space but do miss the 281.

Thank you for the photo Tim. Your new boat looks great! On Saturday, June 17, 2017 at 7:26:41 PM UTC-

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First Sail on New 343. Down Hudson and then up East River to CT ! We enjoyed the extra space but do miss the 281.

Thank you for the photo Tim. Your new boat looks great! On Saturday, June 17, 2017 at 7:26:41 PM UTC-

1/29/18

sven finnis, Persistence (David)3

6/10/17

2GM20F Low oil pressure alarm..

i'll have to look. the beeper works as the test switch makes it beep.. from what ive read,

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2GM20F Low oil pressure alarm..

i'll have to look. the beeper works as the test switch makes it beep.. from what ive read,

6/10/17

6/4/17

In-Mast Furling Mainsail

Hi - Question with regard to a set-up with in-mast furling mainsail. The photo below shows our

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In-Mast Furling Mainsail

Hi - Question with regard to a set-up with in-mast furling mainsail. The photo below shows our

6/4/17

Bene281, Bob Hughes5

6/4/17

Re-bedding stern pulpit

Bob - Thanks so much for your helpful description! We did exactly the same today - pulled up only the

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Re-bedding stern pulpit

Bob - Thanks so much for your helpful description! We did exactly the same today - pulled up only the

6/4/17

6/1/17

Re: Abridged summary of beneteau-281@googlegroups.com - 2 updates in 1 topic

Wow, I was not the only one. After selling my 281 last October, I sail with a 34 Dufour, a bit faster

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Re: Abridged summary of beneteau-281@googlegroups.com - 2 updates in 1 topic

Wow, I was not the only one. After selling my 281 last October, I sail with a 34 Dufour, a bit faster

6/1/17

tim.canary, … AndyS5

5/31/17

Congrats! I am just about to sell my 281 and have enjoyed the Hanse 385 that I got last year. I also

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Congrats! I am just about to sell my 281 and have enjoyed the Hanse 385 that I got last year. I also

5/31/17

Wayne, … sven finnis6

5/11/17

Thanks Sven, that would be great. I've checked a few of the places around here and looked in and

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Thanks Sven, that would be great. I've checked a few of the places around here and looked in and

5/11/17

tim.canary, … Persistence (David)14

10/13/16

New Bottom Paint

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New Bottom Paint

10/13/16

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