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Battery Box Requirement Nodak7 at 4:45pm 06.11.19 Big Boats 6/2235 Just curious....Is there a requirement that batteries have to be in boxes on a boat? If so what are
luff size (diameter) on hunter 41 Valerio at 4:29pm 06.11.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/386 is luff size n.5 correct for our selden furlex jib ? so the sail will slide inside the channel
a sea story jon hansen at 4:12pm 06.11.19 Ask All Sailors 0/419 h4YEADagu0o
mount for 2" pvc enclosed wifi radio (ubiquiti Bullet) Rodd at 3:50pm 06.11.19 Musings With Maine Sail 7/2031 I have been using a wifi radio called the Bullet for about 4 years now with great success to capture
Propane tank pelicanj45 at 2:17pm 06.11.19 Ask All Sailors 4/584
Typical Cell Range Plymouth Sailor at 1:34pm 06.11.19 Ask All Sailors 16/2512 Dear Fellow Sailors: I realize cell phone access depends on a number of factors including provider,
Fuel pick up tube jk kudera at 1:17pm 06.11.19 Big Boats 6/2131 Has anyone removed the fuel pick up tube and valve? I need to find if there is a screen on the tube,
Straight Shot Plymouth Sailor at 1:09pm 06.11.19 Ask All Sailors 29/3206 Dear Fellow Sailors: I want to travel in my region from Plymouth Harbor, Plymouth, MA to Gloucester
Doublehander first to finish in major offshore race Jackdaw at 12:01pm 06.11.19 Racing 12/1879 For the first time ever, a double-handed team takes line honors in their BENETEAU Figaro 3 for the A
Old Registration Numbers Left "shadow" on gelcoat - rubbing compound suggestions (2) GSmith116 at 11:27am 06.11.19 Ask All Sailors 21/4142 I decided that the registration numbers on my MacGregor 25 looked pretty bad so I ordered new vinyl
Sherwood water pump replacement abyssal at 11:17am 06.11.19 Catalina 310 12/2676 I have a 2001 Catalina 310 that needs to have the old Sherwood water pump replaced. I cannot find,
Burnt wires on Air Conditioner (1) thaeni at 11:11am 06.11.19 Ask All Sailors 3/501 My Ocean Breeze Air Cond was blowing hot air. I checked the control box and found a few burnt wires.
12 volt panel (2) thetone at 9:59am 06.11.19 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/845 165865 I
Loose stringer in bilge area EricCBohn at 8:39am 06.11.19 Ask All Sailors 22/4342 I'm new to boats, so bear with me, but I'm also mechanically inclined and have been doing a lot of r
Need some winches KX50002 at 5:29am 06.11.19 Catalina 22 13/1151 I need new winches. I found a pair of barient 10 winches on Craigslist ... Will they fit?
Toe rail attachment yoms1984 at 5:03am 06.11.19 The Cherubini Hunters 10/2893 I had to remove a damaged toe rail on my 37C. Is there a torque setting for the tightening the bolt
How does this happen? dlochner at 4:49am 06.11.19 Ask All Sailors 59/7955 Another example of poor seamanship. Clear skies, big boats, professional captains. https://gcaptain
Head making sound as if a screw is rattling around when flushed star302 at 4:24am 06.11.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/576 Hi, We have a Hunter356. Our head is fresh water, flush. When we flush, it sounds as if a screw is
Taxes, Registration and Documentation pumpkinpie at 7:57pm 06.10.19 Ask All Sailors 1/406 If purchasing a sailboat in Florida, but we live in Alabama, I was told we could file a form that wo
Alternator excitation 907Juice at 7:45pm 06.10.19 Engines and Propulsion 31/3995 My alternator is only putting out 12.6 volts while running. I had it removed and tested and the guy

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Rigging - When do you decide to refit your rigging? jssailem at 9:09am 01.05.25 i'd probably just replace the cabling By cabling, I interpret that as shrouds. When I did mine, I
Crazy Idea - or Great idea? john6206 at 9:09am 01.05.25
Crazy Idea - or Great idea? LloydB at 9:05am 01.05.25 Now I more understand that trailer sailors commonly speak roads and launch sites rather than lee sho
Rigging - When do you decide to refit your rigging? BAD ORCA at 8:26am 01.05.25 Sorry jssailem, didnt mean to send your thread off topic. My rigging is of an unknown age My bes
Crazy Idea - or Great idea? john6206 at 8:13am 01.05.25
Rigging - When do you decide to refit your rigging? jssailem at 7:58am 01.05.25 My memories of Ensenada are the morning curl as set after set rolled in. Fresh-made tamales from the
Crazy Idea - or Great idea? JBP-PA at 7:57am 01.05.25 I would arrange to spend a week or so on the boat where it currently is, don't just show up and sai
Crazy Idea - or Great idea? dlochner at 7:54am 01.05.25 After posting, I read an article on Off Center Harbor by boatbuilder Harry Bryant. He quotes Goethe,
Crazy Idea - or Great idea? Rick Webb at 7:41am 01.05.25 It's all about attitude. Is it a disaster or an adventure if you are broke down someplace you had n
Crazy Idea - or Great idea? dlochner at 7:32am 01.05.25 No, it is not a crazy idea. What you will be taking is a series of day sails. Each day is easily man
Estimate?? Crazy Dave Condon at 7:23am 01.05.25 I will respond later as my hand is shaking. @Rxwoman check your pvt message.
Rigging - When do you decide to refit your rigging? dmax at 6:12am 01.05.25 My experience with boat yards in New England has been very positive, with no complaints about the qu
Estimate?? Rich 35.5 at 5:17am 01.05.25 Check the axle carefully if its been in salt water... We once had one give out in the middle from
Estimate?? Rick Webb at 8:51pm 01.04.25 Any semicompetent mechanic can do the bearings. Tires can be had at most any WalMart. My suggestion
Rigging - When do you decide to refit your rigging? dLj at 8:16pm 01.04.25 So far, my experience in U.S. boat yards has been that the guys actually doing the work are underpa
Rigging - When do you decide to refit your rigging? Alan Gomes at 7:57pm 01.04.25 I cant speak for foreign boat yards but im guessing its the same or worse. Not at Baja Naval in En
Freeze protection for small keel boat Universal M18 Tally Ho at 7:24pm 01.04.25 I would run a gallon or 2 of pink AF through the engine to be safe. You should also drain the potab
Rigging - When do you decide to refit your rigging? BAD ORCA at 6:53pm 01.04.25 So far, my experience in U.S. boat yards has been that the guys actually doing the work are underpai
Estimate?? JoeWhite at 6:06pm 01.04.25 May I guess? 2 tires installed on 2 rims under $400.00. 2 axcle bearing at $40.00 each. Installatio
Vision 32 Mast that could be for sale TangoXray at 5:56pm 01.04.25 So the salvage company took the boat out of the lake before we could buy it. The company is Cooper C

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