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8 hp versus 9.9 hp outboard versus prop change for docking control on H26 LuckyD at 7:46am 09.02.19 Smaller Boats 13/4419 I am interested in comments or experience regarding 8 hp vs 9.9 hp 2 stroke outboard. I have 1996 H
Centerboard sticks ziggysails at 7:29am 09.02.19 Trailer Sailors 5/938 My centerboard sticks when in the full up position (ie. when trailering). Any suggestions? I have
Potable Water Filter jviss at 7:26am 09.02.19 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 36/4933 The only filter I have on my fresh water system is the screen at the tank manifold, before the pump;
Isolating Taps? (1) stephen_i_w at 7:15am 09.02.19 Catalina 310 6/1333 On my new 315, just forward of the engine, under the cabin sole are these, each labeled "isolating t
TILLER HANDLE......................REPAIRING SAME Harveybutler at 5:25am 09.02.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/513 HAS ANYONE HAD TO REBUILD THE TILLER HANDLE FOR A HUNTER 23.5..
Classic Sailing Dinghy Question (1) kiwibyron at 12:48am 09.02.19 Ask All Sailors 18/4860 Hi all, I recently bought a boat (my first mistake i know...). It's a small dinghy, 2.7m long and
Last Month of Season 3 beginning agprice22 at 6:52pm 09.01.19 Telstar 2/10427 Upstate New York has been unusually cool at the end of Summer. Our temps are low-to-mid 70s in the d
Replacing sanitary hose with rigid PVC pipe IH82BL8 at 6:37pm 09.01.19 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 8/4295 Is this an option? Isn't PVC pipe impervious absorbing odors? Thanks
2007 Instrument Panel Wiring Issue (1) Caspurr at 6:18pm 09.01.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/797 I have a 2007 Hunter 33. Today I turned the key and the engine did not turn over. Batteries are abou
Clearing the line from head to holding tank? Mr Fox at 6:10pm 09.01.19 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 17/3366 Hi all- looking for some advice on clearing a line from my raritan sea era to my holding tank, which
Cabin top moisture and dull tones glandry924 at 5:39pm 09.01.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/490 My '93 Legend 37.5, recently surveyed for a pending sale, had dull tones from the sounding mallet an
Sailing Firefly on Seneca 9-1-19 agprice22 at 5:20pm 09.01.19 Sails Call Lounge 3/817 Today was a treat! We got a rare SSE blow of 15-20 knots for 3 hours. Being at the South end of Sene
Lewmar V1 Windlass Tim22 at 3:49pm 09.01.19 Ask All Sailors 4/675 I recently installed a V1 windlass and for the most part am happy with it. What I do find irritating
1979 33 Water Heater drcov at 3:05pm 09.01.19 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1351 I just pulled the old worn out water heater. Should I replace or just forget it. I have a marine uni
Bow pumpkinpie at 1:39pm 09.01.19 Ask All Sailors 10/2345 .
HX pumpkinpie at 1:05pm 09.01.19 Ask All Sailors 5/1233 .
Still Learning about Flying the Spinnaker (4) Cowpokee at 10:44am 09.01.19 Ask All Sailors 8/2201 When planning out our three day weekend, my wife asked about the possibility of sailing. I desponden
Refrigeration issue? (1) fero at 10:08am 09.01.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/596 Hi again, Last time I was on the boat ( before haul out for hurricane season ), I tried to run the f
Flying the Asymmetrical Direct Down Wind DayDreamer41 at 8:56am 09.01.19 Ask All Sailors 7/756 Yesterday during a race in light air <8 on the first down wind leg (wind at our starboard quarter) w
Rewiring Westerbeke 'Admiral' panel on ODay 272 cbourne200 at 7:30am 09.01.19 Ask All Sailors 12/1769 Ok. Need to replace water temp guage in panel. Unscrewed it and it fell into 2 pieces. Break is vert

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DC To DC controler Johann at 8:33am 12.26.24 In OP's picture the DC-DC controller only acts as a DC+ bus. I was curious why there was no MPPT i
DC To DC controler dLj at 8:14am 12.26.24 The house is probably LFP and the alternator probably internally regulated. In this case most consi
DC To DC controler Georgedoyle at 8:11am 12.26.24 I used the Renogy unit when I initially set up my solar array. It lasted about a year. I replaced it
DC To DC controler dlochner at 8:08am 12.26.24 The house is probably LFP and the alternator probably internally regulated. In this case most consi
DC To DC controler Johann at 8:03am 12.26.24 Why isn't the alternator output connected to the house bank? Let the starter bank be fed thru the
Water in Bilge! Dalliance at 7:25am 12.26.24
Don't Wait 'till 7 Jan 2025 colemj at 3:21am 12.26.24 Thanks. We used 455GB in Nov/Dec but the average since October is about 350GB. Just curious, but
Hunter 290 jssailem at 10:03pm 12.25.24 @Tater somewhere Welcome to the SBO Forum. You are right to think small (About 30 ft) if you are sol
Hunter 290 Crusty Ol Salt at 9:40pm 12.25.24
Cleats for docking and windows for Hunter 23 Stu Jackson at 7:33pm 12.25.24 For a small boat like yours, consider using the jib sheet winches as "extra" cleats. Alternatively
DC To DC controler Stu Jackson at 7:24pm 12.25.24 Why isn't the alternator output connected to the house bank? Let the starter bank be fed thru the D
Hunter 290 dlochner at 5:49pm 12.25.24 A 29 foot boat will be on the small side for cruising in the Bahamas for the reasons you have identi
Hydraulic Drive (EV-200) Install on H34? dlochner at 5:34pm 12.25.24 Yeah cheers for that... food for thought mate. I'm going to wait to hear back from the RM tech peop
DC To DC controler dlochner at 5:32pm 12.25.24 Can't speak specifically to the Renogy DC to DC charger as I have a Victron Orion. The Orion will ch
ProFurl B29S Furler - Need Some Advice on Upper Swivel CapitalistSailor at 5:26pm 12.25.24 Claude L.-Auger, You reported that you replaced the bushing in your upper swivel. I have two questi
DC To DC controler heritage at 4:57pm 12.25.24 Running the alternator will charge both batteries, but the solar will only charge the house battery.
Cleats for docking and windows for Hunter 23 Crazy Dave Condon at 4:32pm 12.25.24 I am a former Hunter dealer fist located at Smith Moutain lake before moving to North Carolina. Now
Hydraulic Drive (EV-200) Install on H34? markymac1961 at 3:07pm 12.25.24
Powering starlink marcham at 12:49pm 12.25.24 The simplest dc power source is one that has usb PD, able to deliver 20V. As long as the cord is sh
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Ralph Johnstone at 12:40pm 12.25.24 However here is one Santa that is not quite in the spirit of the season. Last HO, HO was somethin

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