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Alternator Belt Tension Jac123 at 2:58am 06.30.19 Catalina 30 6/2368 I had dust from the alternator belt all over engine. Read the post here and removed light rust from
Harbor Freight makes boat stands ! (2) Leeward Rail at 1:26am 06.30.19 Catalina 22 17/18048 Well.. Sorta. They sell automotive safety stands for use in some situations when a normal automotiv
Cutting back port frame (1) kdammen at 9:13pm 06.29.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/378 My Hunter 29.5 has ports that extend at least 1" past it's bezel. Is there any benefit to having thi
Success Telescopic Mast now being tested now! StargazerP303 at 8:47pm 06.29.19 Ask All Sailors 58/5015 Removed
Hood Furler Rxsail at 5:18pm 06.29.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1225 1992 Hunter 30 T: I have the original Hood furling gear ( under the deck mount). It works but take
Pettit Black Widow Video Review fstbttms at 4:01pm 06.29.19 Ask All Sailors 0/485 I am often asked for my opinion of Pettit Black Widow anti fouling paint. Hadn't had much experience
3QM Engine Plate Location? coleman at 2:26pm 06.29.19 The Cherubini Hunters 5/2042 I need to locate the serial number on my engine, it's a Yanmar 3QM in my 1980 37C. Does anyone know
Need part ID for Yanmar 3YM30 engine (1) stuartsw at 2:24pm 06.29.19 Big Boats 19/2372 Morning check on cruise revealed a sump full of oil. I think I tracked the problem down to a failed
Selling my Catalina 22 MKII - Precautions? catalanc at 12:38pm 06.29.19 Ask All Sailors 31/2508 Hello everyone, I am selling my 1997 Catalina 22 MKII and posted it on Craigslist. I received an em
Marking an anchorage with a bouy Rltgold at 10:56am 06.29.19 Catalina 22 18/1835 Marking a anchorage with a bouy. I am planning on anchoring this week in La Playa area of San Diego
Horsehead Bay on July 4th MikeHoncho at 9:55am 06.29.19 Pacific North West Cruisers 3/852 A couple of my friends have recommended anchoring in Horsehead Bay (Fox Island) to watch the local f
Speader end caps jbreland at 9:55am 06.29.19 Smaller Boats 5/595 Should the stays that pass through the end of the spreaders be able to slide in the eyelet or should
6 volt battery question...... NYSail at 6:13am 06.29.19 Ask All Sailors 23/2148
Water Tank Access Sailboat.Sequoyah at 4:35am 06.29.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1254 Morning, all. Sequoyah is a '99 H340. The potable water tank is beneath the V berth. Access to the t
Hunter 310 Water Heater Replacement marinegatorwa at 9:40pm 06.28.19 Mid-Size Boats 2/832 My water heater rusted beyond recognition and was leaking. I am trying to pull it out to make room
Gee, I dunno (1) Meriachee at 8:24pm 06.28.19 Ask All Sailors 13/988 Hey Andre, you think maybe we should consider going for a drive to check on the boats?
Seawater Inlet Hose lehighsail at 7:11pm 06.28.19 Ask All Sailors 3/574 I just replaced my seawater pump on my 3YM30 and the new unit went in fine until the final step. Th
Catalina 30, tall rig, 1982 running rigging Mikem at 4:56pm 06.28.19 Ask All Sailors 8/2608 Does anyone have the lengths of main and jib halyard, Genoa sheets, main sheet, and traveler control
Navigating Barnegate Inlet Hollymae D at 4:21pm 06.28.19 NSHSA (Hunter Assoc. Upper Chesapeake Bay) 5/3800 I Have a boat, 25 Ericson which is kept at Mariners. My husband and I have sailed the bay for 2 sum
The famous Hunter Bump jbreland at 3:04pm 06.28.19 Smaller Boats 12/2112 The famous hunter bump to get the boat forward on the trailer. I assume you would only do this with

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AIS/VHF two antennae's or one? colemj at 11:20am 12.06.24 Thanks Mark. Its an older Standard Horizon. I forget model but i'm pretty sure its only a receive
AIS/VHF two antennae's or one? colemj at 11:07am 12.06.24 Marine Traffic is actually an excellent way to test your transmission. It is not, and I explain
Ridgid sprayhood/dodger for Legend 40.5 Irek at 10:24am 12.06.24 Hi Terry Indeed I should be using the American description - dodger. At the moment I have a full co
Aluminum sewage tank on Legend 40.5, 1993 Ralph Johnstone at 10:18am 12.06.24 You now have a 31 year old aluminum fuel tank. Maybe time to start worrying. If I were to be offer
AIS/VHF two antennae's or one? kappykaplan at 10:00am 12.06.24 I have a Simrad RS35 VHF radio with a Simrad HS35 that connects to the main unit via bluetooth. The
AIS/VHF two antennae's or one? stephen_i_w at 9:46am 12.06.24 Marine Traffic is not a good test of your system. They have towers up high everywhere (often using
Chesapeake Bay Area. Possibilities (1) jssailem at 9:40am 12.06.24 Good Morning, all. By now, the winds of December have moved to the Atlantic. It was not the worst st
AIS/VHF two antennae's or one? BAD ORCA at 9:05am 12.06.24 What specific VHF do you have? There are more of them containing AIS receive-only, and only a few
Best stronger jack plate mount Timm R Oday25 at 8:10am 12.06.24 I'm in the exact same position as you . Currently I have an 8 horse 2 stroke Johnson with a 25" shaf
AIS/VHF two antennae's or one? Captain Larry-DH at 7:51am 12.06.24 I think something is getting lost in this thread. The OP stated they had a combination VHF/AIS radi
AIS/VHF two antennae's or one? colemj at 7:40am 12.06.24 When I purchased my AIS transponder, I bought a 6db VHF antenna (like the ones power boats use) for
AIS/VHF two antennae's or one? colemj at 7:33am 12.06.24 To those of you with AIS transponders and a single antenna, what happens when you try to listen to
Replacement sink Scott T-Bird at 7:24am 12.06.24 Looks like my choice is a little too wide. It is 22" and I have just a shade under 21" between the
Sarasota Bay Returning SteveHughessails at 7:05am 12.06.24
AIS/VHF two antennae's or one? BarryL at 7:04am 12.06.24 Hello, To those of you with AIS transponders and a single antenna, what happens when you try to lis
AIS/VHF two antennae's or one? stephen_i_w at 6:54am 12.06.24 When I purchased my AIS transponder, I bought a 6db VHF antenna (like the ones power boats use) for
Toilet Intake Hose ....modification Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:31am 12.06.24 think I got that correct. Almost. The head intake line needs to tee into the sink drain line as cl
AIS/VHF two antennae's or one? Captain Larry-DH at 5:50am 12.06.24 What specific VHF do you have? There are more of them containing AIS receive-only, and only a few
AIS/VHF two antennae's or one? Captain Larry-DH at 5:00am 12.06.24 Standard Horizon makes an AIS/VHF antenna, all in one, designed for their upper line of VHF radios.
AIS/VHF two antennae's or one? colemj at 4:56am 12.06.24 What specific VHF do you have? There are more of them containing AIS receive-only, and only a few e

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