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Redundant bilge pump installation Capt Robbie at 7:11pm 03.22.19 Big Boats 16/2456 Just finished installing a rule 1100 automatic bilge pump as a redundant bilge pump on my H34. I'v
First 22 PHRF Rating SkipR at 5:09pm 03.22.19 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/614 Has anybody seen a PHRF rating for a Beneteau First 22 (or a First 20)?
Small water blisters??? (1) CapnGL at 5:07pm 03.22.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 23/3200 So these are on my hull. They after smaller than they appear. Actually about the size of a pencil er
H260 with fixed keel and trailer caverun at 3:01pm 03.22.19 Smaller Boats 1/748 Just in case someone is in the market, here's a nice fixed wing keel 260 with wheel, outboard, and a
Bigger holding tank air vents....... (1) NYSail at 12:42pm 03.22.19 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/1045 hello all Beneteau holding tanks....... changed tank to gravity discharge but feel a need to make v
Open CPN and Tablets jkandris at 11:57am 03.22.19 Ask All Sailors 11/4545 Hey Everyone, Just curious who is running openCPN on a tablet and what tablet they are using. Ive
Lewmar Winch Install Instructions FastOlson at 8:20am 03.22.19 Ask All Sailors 9/10657 I just took delivery of two new Lewmar 40 winches. There was no paperwork in the boxes (other than a
Garmin BlueChart All U Get at 7:39am 03.22.19 Ask All Sailors 5/694
Magma original grill grease trap dave_and_dd at 7:37am 03.22.19 Ask All Sailors 5/1588 Hey - recently got a Magma original round grill and mounted on the stern rail. So far works great-
356 engine kill question Former member 134612 at 6:55am 03.22.19 Big Boats 8/1185 My 2003 Hunter 356 has the cable kill system for the engine. Killing the engine works great, but un
Beneteau 411 Convert Aft Cabin to Storage SailRex at 5:53am 03.22.19 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/710 Hello All, Has anyone ever tried to convert one of the aft cabins to a storage area? What were some
Reducing friction when reefing Canonshooternb at 7:20pm 03.21.19 Big Boats 14/6292 We are new owners of a Hunter 35.5 legend which has a fair bit larger sail that our previous boat. I
A Little Too Windy Woreign at 6:56pm 03.21.19 Day Sailers 69/8306 I took my DS2 out for the third time today with my daughter. The two previous sails were in 8-13 kn
Now THIS is Fun Size! Kermit at 6:05pm 03.21.19 Sails Call Lounge 49/3400 Just a little tidbit. Plus you can hear what a Southern frawg really sounds like. Oh, @Meriachee , s
Moisture reading captnkw at 4:06pm 03.21.19 Ask All Sailors 18/2301 I had my Hunter 49 hull inspection and was told I have a higher than usual moisture level reading on
Heads captnkw at 3:50pm 03.21.19 Big Boats 10/1146 Both of the heads in my Hunter 49 when flushes do not shut off. Would anyone know a cause for this a
Hull moisture captnkw at 3:39pm 03.21.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/464 I had my Hunter 49 hull inspection and was told I have a higher than usual moisture level reading on
Rudder problems? Dug22 at 3:24pm 03.21.19 Catalina 22 11/1603 I went on CD and bought all new rudder hardware and the locking handle kit. When I installed everyth
2007 H-36 caban flooring (2) seadaddler at 2:44pm 03.21.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/418 I have some damaged flooring in my 06-07 H-36 and have been looking to find some of this flooring an
Honda Generator Recall Scott B at 12:43pm 03.21.19 Ask All Sailors 9/2253 Honda Generator Recall https://powerequipment.honda.com/support/recalls-and-updates

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PROP BLADE PREP jviss at 6:39am 08.11.24 Interesting thread: Copper-Plating Propellers
Solar Voltage walt at 6:31am 08.11.24 If we are getting into the nitty gritty.. there could be a reason to fuse between the panel and the
Solar Voltage walt at 6:20am 08.11.24 I think what you said is correct, just to add some details. Solar panels look like constant current
Solar Voltage dlochner at 6:14am 08.11.24 Panels can and do short, more often than many devices. Obviously, it must be fused near the battery
Solar Voltage thinwater at 6:09am 08.11.24 ... While the panel's voltage will increase, there is a maximum voltage and amperage it can attain.
Solar Voltage dlochner at 5:58am 08.11.24
PROP BLADE PREP jviss at 5:47am 08.11.24 I was wondering - I don't know the legality of this, but how about just tin plating one's prop? It'
30-2/30T - rudder bearing removal and replacement? Marmalade at 4:18am 08.11.24 Faced nearly the identical challenges in a Peterson, and after much consternation and over-thinking,
Get my engine running. BigEasy at 10:50pm 08.10.24 If so then rotate the engine until the hand pumping lever on the pump is free to move. Then operate
Invest98L The next storm front crossing the Atlantic. capta at 10:08pm 08.10.24 If I was in the northern Windwards or the Leewards, I'd be heading south, posthaste. Early Tuesday m
Rudder bracket capta at 9:31pm 08.10.24 If this one broke, I'd go with the local welder! I mean, he couldn't possibly do worse. But seriousl
Considering Sheboygan or Manitowoc WI seasonal slips higgs at 8:32pm 08.10.24 It has been almost 20 years since I was at either port, but having visited both towns numerous time
Invest98L The next storm front crossing the Atlantic. jssailem at 8:27pm 08.10.24 Possible. Depending on where it enters the Caribbean and how it turns north.
Invest98L The next storm front crossing the Atlantic. Don S/V ILLusion at 6:34pm 08.10.24 NWS predicting a fish storm
PROP BLADE PREP jssailem at 5:56pm 08.10.24 It shows in the areas of cavitation on my hull. This would be what challenges paint on props. Th
PROP BLADE PREP Ralph Johnstone at 5:29pm 08.10.24 I painted blue over red March of 2018. Just starting to show.
PROP BLADE PREP (2) jssailem at 5:20pm 08.10.24 I painted blue over red March of 2018. It is when I installed my new prop. to paint the bottom and
New to me 216 - Cabin Seal - Deck Rot / Repair Adam.Butler636 at 4:54pm 08.10.24 thank you! out of town for a week but I will send Once back home
Anchor windlass rode bunching, 376 capta at 4:37pm 08.10.24 Has the line become stiff? If so, you could try washing the salt out of it w/fresh water. However if
Anchor windlass rode bunching, 376 superiorsailor at 4:30pm 08.10.24

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