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Brian Fisher
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ANDY LIFLAND
3
Mar 5
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
Mar 5
Bruce Rowe
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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
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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
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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
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sven finnis
6
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
Bruce Rowe
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
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John Taylor
3
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
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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
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sven finnis
3
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
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sven finnis
4
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
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sven finnis
4
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)
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TimC
6
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
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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)
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sven finnis
4
5/15/20
Starting issue
Many thanks Sven, and to everyone who has offered suggestions (and encouragement!). I have a new
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Starting issue
Many thanks Sven, and to everyone who has offered suggestions (and encouragement!). I have a new
5/15/20
Persistence (David)
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sven finnis
5
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
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Tom Bishop
9
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
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sven finnis
5
6/1/19
Y-Valve
Red handle I think On Sat, Jun 1, 2019 at 3:39 PM 'Andy Lifland' via Beneteau 281 <
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Y-Valve
Red handle I think On Sat, Jun 1, 2019 at 3:39 PM 'Andy Lifland' via Beneteau 281 <
6/1/19
Persistence (David)
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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
Mast rake?
During our most recent mandatory 5 year insurance survey, the surveyor highlighted that it "
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Mast rake?
During our most recent mandatory 5 year insurance survey, the surveyor highlighted that it "
10/4/18
Brian Fisher
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tim.canary
16
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
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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
akm...@aol.com
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
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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
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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
Bene281
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
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Bob Hughes
5
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
Sancan Cokacar
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
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AndyS
5
5/31/17
Sold my 281.
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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Sold my 281.
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
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sven finnis
6
5/11/17
Wench size
Thanks Sven, that would be great. I've checked a few of the places around here and looked in and
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Wench size
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
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Persistence (David)
14
10/13/16
New Bottom Paint
Nice!
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New Bottom Paint
Nice!
10/13/16