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House Batteries Question RoyS at 8:19am 01.21.19 Ask All Sailors 27/4705 Recently read an article suggesting the use of (2) 6V golf cart batteries connected in series for a
Hunter 33 Rudder Delamination (2) Tavenerj at 7:51am 01.21.19 Mid-Size Boats 5/1800 We keep our 2008 Hunter 33 in the Severn River, Maryland. We pull it every other year. When our mar
Marina on lake Lanier Georgia twx at 7:19am 01.21.19 Ask All Sailors 2/482
Spinnaker size Tim66 at 7:43pm 01.20.19 Ask An Oday Owner 47/6038
Beneteau battery switch jmkinsfbay at 4:03pm 01.20.19 Ask A Beneteau Owner 30/8320 I've looked high and low for a Beneteau battery switch. My switches are basically a "T" handle, 1/4
Fuel Solenoid Replacement Big Red at 2:07pm 01.20.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/748 The Yanmar fuel solenoid is sticking according to 2 mechanics. The first Yanmar certified mechanic
New owner 322 (1) Paul1966 at 10:50am 01.20.19 Bigger Boats 21/2519 just picked up a 322 keel area is in great condition so not worried about that ( I know a lot of di
Electronics with Pos, Neg and Drain wires Ward H at 10:04am 01.20.19 Musings With Maine Sail 11/1334 I'm ready to run power connections to a chart plotter, SeaTalkng network and ACU for an auto pilot.
sound proofing material Slipin Away at 10:01am 01.20.19 Ask All Sailors 6/555 After many years of service the white coating on the sound proofing material in the engine compartme
Hunter 46 Water Solenoid Valve Manifold Location sail sfbay at 9:34am 01.20.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/404 My new to me 2005 Hunter 46 has multiple water tanks. However, I cannot find the solenoid valve man
Beneteau 393 Throttle Problem David N at 9:30am 01.20.19 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/1894 All, Hoping for some direction on my query. Extremely well maintained yacht. Engine (55HP Volvo Pen
Ericson 29 weaknesses? sgwright67 at 8:47am 01.20.19 Ericson 10/14696 Hello all, I'm looking at an Ericson 29 in my area which has been listed recently for $7500CAD. It
How to remove the dinette table in the Hunter 260? Pichin at 7:45am 01.20.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1041 Hi, to remove the dining table (to repair it outside) in the Huter 260 I have to remove the mast or
Bucket List Will Gilmore at 7:32am 01.20.19 Trailer Sailors 48/4915 I wasn't raised a trailersailor. I grew up with big boats in a home marina and sailing the Gulf coa
Okeechobee Waterway on a 310 Deleted member 117556 at 7:19am 01.20.19 Catalina 310 28/4088 It looks like I am starting my last year of full time employment and will be going part time in a ye
Taking a break from the forum: I guess I'll be shoving off too. (1) TomY at 6:20am 01.20.19 Ask All Sailors 2/430 160435 Hahahaha! Just kidding. A couple distractions from the sailing forums for me come from acros
Wolf Moon (1) JamesG161 at 5:31am 01.20.19 Sails Call Lounge 18/1464 160433 Full eclipse tonight. 1/20/2019 https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/news/2019/1/11/how-to-watch-th
84' Hunter 37C Yanmar 4JHE CTsailordan at 5:01am 01.20.19 The Cherubini Hunters 4/781 Does anyone have in information on rebuilding a Yanmar 4JHE? I'm looking to do it myself but I can't
AUTO PILOTS? drewsyntax at 3:32am 01.20.19 Smaller Boats 37/2673 Hi All! Winter storm going in the northeast - has me dreaming about my shrink-wrapped H23 down by th
Robert Perry designs (3) jssailem at 10:01pm 01.19.19 Sails Call Lounge 5/1140 @LeslieTroyer and I took the opportunity to hear Robert Perry discuss boat design this evening. The

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Bilge maintenance Timm R Oday25 at 10:24am 06.11.24 From here , I'd say you were in fine shape . That's one dry dusty bilge . Minimal corrosion on the b
Trace breaker positive lead, also ID parasitic draw Timm R Oday25 at 10:22am 06.11.24 The 1 amp draw is probably the station memory for the radio. Is the stereo breaker on the breaker
Trace breaker positive lead, also ID parasitic draw skunther at 10:21am 06.11.24 The 1 amp draw is probably the station memory for the radio. Is the stereo breaker on the breaker
Trace breaker positive lead, also ID parasitic draw Timm R Oday25 at 10:20am 06.11.24 What has worked for me is leaving the meter on the battery. Now turn off one circuit at a time . O
Trace breaker positive lead, also ID parasitic draw dlochner at 10:15am 06.11.24 The 1 amp draw is probably the station memory for the radio. Is the stereo breaker on the breaker p
Group 24 starter battery dlochner at 10:11am 06.11.24 Forget buying a "start" battery. Get a Group 24 marine deep cycle there will be plenty of cranking p
Cat310 Engine bed (1) ToddL214 at 9:31am 06.11.24 No plates under the engine mounts on Hull 18.
NGCC In Memoriam KCofKC at 9:03am 06.11.24 You can still set one up like a local Regatta, doesn't require a national's endorsement but their ad
Welcome, Harbor 20 Sailors (3) LennyR at 8:52am 06.11.24 I have only owned my H20, #305 RHAPSODY in Blue, since last August and got to sail it a few times in
Cat310 Engine bed SwanSong at 8:30am 06.11.24 Thanks guys. I'm suspecting (hoping) the HBW50 tranny was replaced by the M12 which needs the engine
Cat310 Engine bed (1) SwanSong at 8:24am 06.11.24 Hull 23, no plates either! @SwanSong qq: where did you purchase the blue hose from the thermostat
Hood 810 LD Furler (Drum Maintenance/ Replacement) rgranger at 7:53am 06.11.24 It has made sail management a breeze. hehe :
Failed Traveler Part rgranger at 7:50am 06.11.24 ... and milk crate:biggrin:
I'll trade ya my Irwin for your Pearson, the state of the boat biz kappykaplan at 7:50am 06.11.24 Moving a boat through the water under sail power is one of those activities that can grab the soul
NGCC In Memoriam Jacktar at 7:49am 06.11.24 Decision by cruise coordinator at natl org.
My propeller has worn out rgranger at 7:46am 06.11.24 I did a search for a 75 hp Yanmar prop specs and it popped right up.:beer:
So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project Arrgh at 7:37am 06.11.24 Looks great so far!!
Hood 810 LD Furler (Drum Maintenance/ Replacement) jssailem at 7:34am 06.11.24 Chris. It is possible that once you remove the frayed line and the chafe left behind you will be abl
Hood 810 LD Furler (Drum Maintenance/ Replacement) BrianQ at 7:17am 06.11.24 Unfortunately, according to Hood Yacht Systems and Pompanette, the parent company, parts are no long
Catalina 34 MkII Log jssailem at 7:06am 06.11.24 Congrats Clive and welcome to the SBO Forums. The Catalin 34 is a great boat. Enjoy the ownership ex

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