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Bus bar for NMEA 0183 connections Red_Dog at 7:23am 05.26.19 Ask All Sailors 14/2715 As I have several gizmos that share information via NMEA 0183, I was considering using a bus bar to
All New Electronics for Hunter Legend 35.5 (1) Canonshooternb at 6:53am 05.26.19 Big Boats 6/1147 I am replacing all of my electronics with new Raymarine gear ( Wind pack, axiom chartplotter, auto p
Hodges Marine online marine electronics: good or bad? bgstar19 at 5:25am 05.26.19 Ask All Sailors 10/4182 I am looking to purchase a chart plotter from Hodges Marine, mainly due to their lower prices. Revie
A skeptic no more! kappykaplan at 4:16am 05.26.19 Ask All Sailors 17/907 Was out solo yesterday under a small craft advisory. Took the main straight to the first reef and w
First Solo Trip on the new boat! iamwhatiam at 11:32pm 05.25.19 Catalina 22 2/539 Was a little nervous, as I've only been out sailing 3 or 4 times....but just had to give it a go. T
Hunter 29.5 Major Aft Leak on Starboard Tack kdammen at 8:01pm 05.25.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/557 I just got a 29.5 and we found that on a starboard tack we have quite a descent flow of water runnin
Electrical what is it? (1) Diversion240 at 7:20pm 05.25.19 Ask All Sailors 11/665 This pic shows a black square with two round electrical (maybe) plug ins. Does anyone know what this
New mast?!?!?! sbcwolff at 7:03pm 05.25.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/1514 Long story short, a low bridge and a flooded river led to us dismasting our boat :( Is it easy to fi
Rudder mod (1) Jacomo Sailor at 4:42pm 05.25.19 Catalina 22 10/1500 So I've been thinking about this for a while. I know that shimming the upper gudgeon is a popular m
Need help setting up Capri 25 Ljpotterm at 3:26pm 05.25.19 Ask A Catalina Owner 14/3679 Thanks for accepting me as a member. I purchased a 1980 Capri 25 fixed keel, previous owner upgraded
Using a Lazy Bag Bluenose at 2:59pm 05.25.19 Ask A Beneteau Owner 16/2458 Hello all, this is my first experience using a Neil Pryde Lazy Bag. When I had Lazy Jacks and a sail
Sail Cover for Monty 15 whodini2010 at 2:45pm 05.25.19 Trailer Sailors 2/623 This site has a price for a cover for a 17 but I need to confirm my spec's or dimensions for my 2002
Traveler Line KZW at 2:18pm 05.25.19 Catalina 310 39/5088 Any C-310 owners replaced their traveler line? The double braid on the starboard line came asunder t
Some additional feedback !!! (4) 2 OLD PIRATES at 1:08pm 05.25.19 Catalina 310 4/1222 I have everything setup. I have 3 questions. 1. On the switch below where should it be dialed to whe
Work Completed on my 2003 C18 (2) Ajay73 at 10:27am 05.25.19 Smaller Boats 0/664 I've finally completed all the work I wanted to do on my C18. I sanded off all the PO's bottom paint
Weather helm, under headsail only? Gene Neill at 9:00am 05.25.19 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 21/6080 Can someone explain to me how the heck this happens, before I scratch my head bald? We're talking ab
Wiring harness (1) Jac123 at 8:07am 05.25.19 Catalina 30 12/1353 Last stupid question (this morning) Is this where everyone's engine wiring harness is situated. It s
Stripping, How deep to go Flip Rutledge at 5:30am 05.25.19 Ask All Sailors 14/1703 I am repainting my 1986 Hunter 31. The first few coats came off without too much trouble using a che
Looking for advice on materials for refinishing trim davemerwin at 11:37pm 05.24.19 Catalina 22 5/979 I am the proud owner of a new to me '77 Catalina 22. Everything looks to be in good shape considerin
2011 HUNTER 39 OFFER - SURVEY pumpkinpie at 7:26pm 05.24.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/503 Moderator can delete this post.

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A Little Story About Our GPS (1) jssailem at 8:03am 07.07.24 You got magic sauce and played the keys. It suddenly was alive... Do you know what caused the vagre
What are these tracks used for? sailcapt340 at 8:01am 07.07.24
A Little Story About Our GPS Terry Cox at 7:51am 07.07.24 Those fireworks can be very frightening. Agree, John.
Impellers - aftermarket or OEM? Rich Stidger at 7:45am 07.07.24 I don't think Westerbeke, or any engine or pump manufacturer makes their own impellers. I use Johnso
Impellers - aftermarket or OEM? kappykaplan at 7:30am 07.07.24 when it is a "mission critical" item, I pay the extra for the OE part. :plus::plus::plus::cool:
Blown exhaust not enough I guess odaydokay at 7:30am 07.07.24 I learned over the weekend that some of the high temps I saw could have been from going up river and
A Little Story About Our GPS jssailem at 7:28am 07.07.24 Sometimes gemlins take a bit of time to get out of the system after they have been resting. Likely t
Silent Air Conditioning kloudie1 at 7:28am 07.07.24 this guy has some good ideas: Battery-Powered AIR CONDITIONING on a Sailboat (youtube.com)
What are these tracks used for? Joe at 7:28am 07.07.24
The most explosive week in boating! kappykaplan at 7:27am 07.07.24 hiding under your bed? :plus: You couldn't pay me enough to be on the water during fireworks!
Impellers - aftermarket or OEM? odaydokay at 7:24am 07.07.24 I would be surprised if we have, collectively, enough experience/data to make a call on this one. M
Gulf Coast, AL to FL Panhandle Move JRT at 7:20am 07.07.24 Awesome feedback all!
Silent Air Conditioning Johann at 7:08am 07.07.24 Is there any practical configuration to run the air conditioner by solar and battery that anyone kn
Interior stain color for 1994 Hunter 40.5 jssailem at 6:45am 07.07.24 I have a fruitwood /gunstock blend on the interior window trim of my home. I works blended a drop at
The most explosive week in boating! rgranger at 6:44am 07.07.24
Silent Air Conditioning jviss at 6:21am 07.07.24 Inverters are not efficient at converting DC to AC I beg to differ. One can achieve upwards of 95
Alternator not charging. Is it safe to use the engine for daysailing jviss at 6:07am 07.07.24 Well, it could be that the Voltmeter is faulty. I would certainly investigate, though, as you're on
Silent Air Conditioning thinwater at 6:00am 07.07.24 Inverters are not efficient at converting DC to AC, so you are wise to contemplate an additional ho
Beginning a restoration on a 1987 Hunter 23 isaksp00 at 5:55am 07.07.24 Looks decent. Look carefully at the bulkheads that the sidestay chainplates attach to. Particularly
Interior stain color for 1994 Hunter 40.5 smokey73 at 5:43am 07.07.24 Thanks @Rich Stidger and @JamesG161 I used the Dalys Profin for the Cabin Sole and it came out gr

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