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Problem with jib halyard
Hunter216 at 7:43am 12.02.19
I know that my jib should be first priority but I have no lines i would feel safe climbing. So i ha
Venture 17 - Cracked Keel
michael44a at 7:41am 12.02.19
This is how one was done. uZEXt6LIY2s
Winterization of Marine diesel tank and service of engine.
sailme88 at 7:38am 12.02.19
I use a biocide (Biobar) everytime I get fuel but don't fill the tank for storage. I've been doing
Balmar Regulator Sensing lead placement
dlochner at 7:38am 12.02.19
My Balmar "Smart" regulator charged my batteries too slowly until I connected the sense wire to the
Greta Thunberg sails back to Europe on La Vagabonde
jssailem at 7:33am 12.02.19
and it has been chilly! :laugh: Leave the sunny Caribbean to race across the Atlantic in November.
Balmar Regulator Sensing lead placement
Stan Galper at 7:32am 12.02.19
My Balmar "Smart" regulator charged my batteries too slowly until I connected the sense wire to the
M25 loss of raw water suction after sailing and/or rough weather turn - Catalina 30, 1983
Capt jgw at 7:29am 12.02.19
I would check the external strainer as it sounds like the interruption occurred from a change in wa
Marlow Hunter   (1)
Hunter216 at 7:28am 12.02.19
Bill, For sure there is no way that the RS can compete with the j70 from a OD perspective, particu
Balmar Regulator Sensing lead placement
dLj at 7:23am 12.02.19
A number of us on the forum have made significant changes to our OEM wired boats based on his websi
Gluing cleats
Justin_NSA at 7:13am 12.02.19
Bad idea. You are liable to pull a chunk of gelcoat off. They should be installed with machine screw
Balmar Regulator Sensing lead placement
jssailem at 6:41am 12.02.19
:plus: What @dlochner said.
Location of selector valve on Hunter DS 41
Rick486 at 6:34am 12.02.19
On our 44DS, which is very similar, our manifold for the tanks is under the saloon deck at the aft e
Location of selector valve on Hunter DS 41   (1)
sail sfbay at 6:30am 12.02.19
Under the galley sink? Take a look at page 9.9.
Problem with jib halyard
Jackdaw at 6:26am 12.02.19
The main reason for the blocks was line wear. And I need to clear the conduits inside the mast.
Marlow Hunter
Jackdaw at 6:22am 12.02.19
One thing about the J/70 is a strong one design class which is important if you like to race one de
luber spray
Dave c30 at 6:21am 12.02.19
By far the best lubricant I've found is Tri-Flow Superior Lubricant. I don't use the spray, just dro
Problem with jib halyard
riversloth at 6:19am 12.02.19
The main reason for the blocks was line wear. And I need to clear the conduits inside the mast.
luber spray
thinwater at 6:15am 12.02.19
Harken does not recommend slippery spray lubes for blocks or travellers. They recommend OneDrop, whi
luber spray
Project_Mayhem at 6:10am 12.02.19
Does Triflow "attract" dirt like most other oil based lubricants?
Buying a car, what are your preferences?
Project_Mayhem at 5:57am 12.02.19
Its a little quiker than the boat

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