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What would you call it? (3) capta at 10:20am 10.21.18 Ask All Sailors 31/1905 My Hood Stoway electric has this unit between the motor and the luff rod. It is not identified in an
Winterizing tip rpell1@msn.com at 10:08am 10.21.18 Ask All Sailors 14/1766 Hi all, I finally discovered the leak causing my fresh water system pump to cycle every 20 seconds,
Ordering a new in-mast furling mainsail - correct boom angle? (1) Wanderwind at 8:54am 10.21.18 Big Boats 20/2703 I am preparing to order a new furling mainsail. It's my first time ordering a furling mainsail and
Keel peel (3) BC Bernie at 8:40am 10.21.18 Catalina 310 17/2589 157645 Here's my keel today. I knew both starboard and port areas were flaking so we peeled away the
mast leaking through deck along compression post into cabin gertonw at 7:04am 10.21.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 27/4657 Hi, my 1994 Hunter Legend 40.5 is leaking, a lot, along the compression post (deck stepped mast). Th
VHF send issue, buzz sound gertonw at 6:55am 10.21.18 Ask All Sailors 62/3835 both my VHF radios work fine receiving, but have a loud buzz sound when sending. I even get the same
Ever get one of these? (2) Brian D at 3:33pm 10.20.18 SSB and Ham Operators 6/1957 Back in the '80's the FCC issued certificates when one upgraded to the next level Amateur Radio Lice
Galvanic isolator- how to test if its working? eianm at 2:58pm 10.20.18 Big Boats 3/2713 When I bought my boat it had a Galvanic isolator fitted already - a Zinc Saver made by Yacht corrosi
Cast iron keel Mechone at 12:25pm 10.20.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 9/1562 For past 2 years after haul out I have had rust coming thru micron on keel , my buddy with his 375 f
ping paulj at 11:47am 10.20.18 Catalina 310 2/569 xWhYkZfgwa0
Mast up trailer storage in Panhandle henke at 8:19am 10.20.18 Ask All Sailors 5/748
Hunter 40 Legend 1985 macerator position? StanDragon at 4:20am 10.20.18 Big Boats 6/975 Hi guys, My macerator pump is not coming on any more. I would like to check it but could not locate
Hunter 216 ACP Hull maintenance Hunter216 at 4:04am 10.20.18 Smaller Boats 25/3910
Replace Helmsman's seat on a 2002, 411 natep at 8:00pm 10.19.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 12/1054 Does anyone know a good place to get replacement parts at a discount. I have a 2002, 411 that I purc
New England in late October - early November Richard19068 at 1:42pm 10.19.18 Sails Call Lounge 28/1565 Hi All, Due to various circumstances the wife and I are flying into Boston on October 24 and rentin
Flushing diesel engine and air conditioner goofeyfoot at 12:27pm 10.19.18 Engines and Propulsion 11/718 Flushing diesel engine and air conditioner Hello: I am kind of new to all of this maintenance st
chainplates knee bots for islander 28 , to pierce the hull or glass them back in ? PizzaWill at 11:56am 10.19.18 Islander 1/2920 so there was a rusting weep hole at the bottom of my starboard upper shroud chain plate that was gla
Mast Base/Deck Ring for Hunter 420 (2) tasiabear at 11:31am 10.19.18 Parts Search 1/366 We are in the process of purchasing a 2000 Hunter 420 and one of the problems found upon survey was
Something brewing again JamesG161 at 11:06am 10.19.18 Weather and Forecasting 10/1035 This is late season for storms, but it appears the warm westerlies are whipping up some significant
Water ballast valve plate MaxinCalgary at 8:58am 10.19.18 Smaller Boats 5/477 This year on pulling the boat for the season , I had a growth of mussels on the bottom off the plate

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pros and cons of adjusting valves... jviss at 3:19pm 08.15.23 @Hayden Watson really did nail it. I agree with everything he said, in particular how too-loose val
Oday 19 Identifying Deck Mounts for Possible Stanchions. BruceC at 3:06pm 08.15.23 The mounts you refer to are definitely not stanchion mounts, but most likely simply mounts from whic
Need a "double" block at the mast base Barnacle Bill at 3:05pm 08.15.23 If you want to add another block, whether it be single or double, you have to utilize one of the hol
pros and cons of adjusting valves... Davidasailor26 at 3:00pm 08.15.23 The F---ing Manual You spelled Funny wrong. ;) Glad you asked the question. My 3YM30 will be co
Mariner Roller-Stay Parts? Barnacle Bill at 2:57pm 08.15.23 I like Furlex by Selden spars
Traveler Upgrade form 4-1 to 6-1? Barnacle Bill at 2:56pm 08.15.23 I believe it is an old Nicro Fico "H" track, which is quite antiquated. The bearings really are jus
Replacing Sea-Fire Automatic Extinguisher in engine compartment, Hunter 33 2006 Scott B at 2:56pm 08.15.23 From the Sea-Fire site under dealers Control Fire Systems63a Advance Rd.Toronto Ontario M8Z 2S6 Pho
Sailing post heart attack Barnacle Bill at 2:50pm 08.15.23 I know people who have had much more severe heart damage than you and they still sail. Unless you ar
pros and cons of adjusting valves... dave_and_dd at 2:49pm 08.15.23 Well said. At least I can't say RTFM.... Ha! I took that away from youz guyz! But you could have
Furling main, halyard replacement Hunter 33 2006 Scott B at 2:48pm 08.15.23 Thank you kbgunn, I will check if any of the lines you suggested are available here in Canada. Go
pros and cons of adjusting valves... dave_and_dd at 2:47pm 08.15.23 Hey, thanks guys for the comments. Yep, I know it's recommended and I know it isn't all that diffic
Thoughts on chart tables? Barnacle Bill at 2:46pm 08.15.23 You can do what you want with your boat, but I think a chart table is a good place to have your lapt
TO H41 OWNERS, GALLEY LIGHT Ralph Johnstone at 2:09pm 08.15.23 First let me ask exactly how you measured the voltage at the headlamp which we call just the "lamp".
We just closed on Hull 45, we are so excited, we are Long Island NY based if anyone is around please let me know . Stu Jackson at 2:00pm 08.15.23 I thought you would chime in on this post and I was surprised you didn't. :) I'll ask again: why
Rowing a 22 Rltgold at 1:52pm 08.15.23 I found the oars & Paddles through NRS.com. Now to try and find oarlocks that slide into the top of
Top Down Furler JRacer at 1:38pm 08.15.23 The roller frame is more than up to the task. If you crafted a "U" shaped piece that mounted to the
Top Down Furler JRacer at 1:31pm 08.15.23 If you are too worried about it, you could mount a Dyneema bobstay that has a reinforced pad eye on
Top Down Furler Meriachee at 1:27pm 08.15.23 Thanks for the feedback. I have a Selden Pole and Ring and a Selden Top down furler. Have not insta
Latest on NMEA to WiFi? tfox2069 at 1:13pm 08.15.23 I've had a comar for several years to send AIS data to an ipad, or my phone. Easy setup, works fi
Latest on NMEA to WiFi? tfox2069 at 1:11pm 08.15.23 Yacht Devices YDWG 02 NMEA 2000 WiFi Gateway is a pretty nice, and easy to use device that plugs sea

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