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Four Allen set screws kept each connector insert in place inside the foil (photo 3). Before installing the lower Sta-Lok terminal, I slid each section onto the new stay and assembled the foil after screwing in the foil connector's set screws with some blue Loctite on the threads. PHOTO (COLOR): 11) The biggest job on the ProFurl unit was replacing the original set screws with longer ones with a post below the threads. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers author's views on regular maintenance of the boats. It mentions that regular greasing of ball valves and hulls are important, regular maintenance of hose connection, and check for wear and tear for cable steering. The article further adds that the sailor must keep a check on engine oil and fuel filters, maintaining a proper maintenance log, and always listen for any unusual noises.

The article offers the author's insights on installing marine Wi-Fi systems onboard his boat called Lyra. Topics mentioned include the use of Wirie Pro wi-fi system, Bad Boy Xtreme MJ wi-fi antenna, and Rogue Wave wi-fi, the outperforming of the existing Ubiquiti Bullet M2HP radio device, and the focus on peripherals, cost, overall setup, and firmware interface.

The article presents a list of tools in a bag that will be needed in commissioning the boat. Among the mentioned tools include multiscrewdriver, versatile multitool popularly made by Leatherman and Gerber including knives, scissors, and pliers, and weapons for bolts and nuts like wrenches and large adjustable pliers. INSET: TOOLS FOR THE BIG JOBS.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of adding multicolor light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to Greenboat, his Nautitech 542 catamaran, which improved both the night-sailing safety and the at-anchor fun factor of his boat.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of crossing the Atlantic Ocean with his family while at the wheel of the Nautitech 542 catamaran.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for installing a lazy jack on a sailboat. INSET: Lazy-Jack Materials and Costs.

The article offers the author's insights on the solar panel installation to a 32-foot steel sloop. Topics discussed include the importance of the solar panel to several equipments on the boat including lights, navigation equipment, and refrigeration, the power supply management in boats, and the installation of a solar-panel battery-charging system.

The article offers the author's insights on the development of water sump. Topics discussed include the pump cycling, the guidelines to mimimize standing water, and the boats equipment management. Also mentioned are the boats maintenance and repair, the importance of pumps management, and the cleaning management of water tanks.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for installing a vacuum gauge for monitoring the health of a boat's fuel filter.

The article presents information on the installation and usage of a wind vane for sailing boats.