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How to adjust bow support on H23 trailer (1) isaksp00 at 6:33pm 10.31.18 Smaller Boats 18/1434 I finally rebuilt my entire trailer brake system so was able to haul the boat myself this year, did
Leaking and soft wood help (1) Jack75 at 6:29pm 10.31.18 Catalina 22 24/3895 I am a new owner of a 1989 Catalina 22. I removed the bow cushions and found a bad water problem.
Probably Last Sail of the Season cb32863 at 4:28pm 10.31.18 Ask All Sailors 8/585 Had a great day of weather today, Halloween, so we took a half day and headed out on the lake. Haul
Stuart FL Sailing shemandr at 2:56pm 10.31.18 Ask All Sailors 12/885 So, we spent the weekend in this area kinda retirement shopping. There's lots to digest about our t
An introduction and a request for tips/advice/wisdom for an idiot in a 1985 40' (1) limbodog at 11:44am 10.31.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 43/5723 Hello everyone! "The only true knowledge comes from knowing that you know nothing." - Miss Piggy F
Mast raising system on 26x Jensville at 10:53am 10.31.18 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/997 I just bought my first Mac 26X. It is a '97 model and has the older style mast raising system with
What do you wish you'd known? CDye at 9:52am 10.31.18 Ask A Catalina Owner 29/3097 I've dreamt of owning and sailing my own boat, and specifically a Catalina for the last 11 years. I
Sail to the shift or sail the long leg first? markwbird at 9:45am 10.31.18 Racing 35/5065 In upwind racing strategy there are two sayings: "sail to the shift" and "sail the long leg first".
Boat Upholstery in Dallas RajunCajun at 9:15am 10.31.18 Ask All Sailors 1/579 Howdy howdy, Looking for a recommendation on a shop in the Dallas area that reupholsters boat cushi
Elements affecting pointing ability in order of magnitude? danstanford at 9:11am 10.31.18 Racing 10/1876 Just thinking about the recent thread on struggling for speed on close reach and enjoying all the an
M25 - Move the Keel Crank? Timethief at 9:09am 10.31.18 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1250 Alright, maybe I'm crazy - been accused of it before - but I was looking at someone's pix (I want to
Air Conditioning water flow restrictions..... AFTER strainers NYSail at 8:05am 10.31.18 Ask All Sailors 6/544 Hello all I have two units that are fed sea water from a single March Centrifugal pump. Last weeke
How to remove black oil stains from bilge VelaFella at 7:41am 10.31.18 Big Boats 10/3707 I have removed the water and oil from the bilge and sprayed the stains with degreasers purchased fro
Colregs needed? JamesG161 at 12:09am 10.31.18 Sails Call Lounge 5/810 Try this traffic on for size... ePDoCPi06rk When you sound your horn, how do know who is passing wh
Removing non functioning refrigeration (1) Ward H at 10:00pm 10.30.18 Ask All Sailors 9/899 My 93 C30 has a non functioning Adler Barbour refrigeration system with a cold plate in the ice box.
What are these fittings on my water heater? (1) Ward H at 9:32pm 10.30.18 Ask All Sailors 15/1431 1993 C30 w/water heater. I was looking at the water heater today. Getting ready to install a by pas
Trimaran on a lift I wondered if it could be done and looks like it can be. videorov at 7:16pm 10.30.18 Other Sailboats 0/1123 1rRFahfvL7U This person has his on a lift folded up and it seems to fit all ok.
Clean looking MkII for sale - FL Gene Neill at 6:39pm 10.30.18 Catalina 22 10/1373 This popped up on Craigslist earlier today. Wing keel, no trailer. C22's like this don't came along
Anchor light wire strain relief. DAVA390 at 6:28pm 10.30.18 Ask All Sailors 8/1133 So, steaming light failed about a month ago, now that mast is down, boat home,it is time to replace
Hour meter failure Jwhy at 2:56pm 10.30.18 Ask A Catalina Owner 14/3390 I recently noticed that the hour meter on my 1990 Catalina 34 (MX25 engine) stopped moving. Everythi

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House batteries switch not turning DC panel on? Davidasailor26 at 5:47pm 07.22.24
House batteries switch not turning DC panel on? Don S/V ILLusion at 5:46pm 07.22.24 The boat has a start battery switch and a house battery switch (2 deep cycle batteries ) and in bet
House batteries switch not turning DC panel on? JoeWhite at 5:45pm 07.22.24 No need to remove the house batteries yet. Turn off the start battery switch. Place the house batter
New Campbell Sailer Prop (2) Tally Ho at 5:03pm 07.22.24 Now that I've had the new prop on for a while, here are my thoughts. 1. It seems to be a little f
ATN mast climber tip please. SycloneDriver at 4:27pm 07.22.24 I never did climb the mast but a friend of mine did. He is in good shape but it was still a workout
Catalina 30 traviler shive Don Guillette at 4:06pm 07.22.24 You indicated that the curved track traveler effects trim and you're right but it shouldn't. The tra
New Campbell Sailer Prop SycloneDriver at 3:45pm 07.22.24 Now that I've had the new prop on for a while, here are my thoughts. 1. It seems to be a little f
Hunter 28 on the Great Lakes? (1) Tally Ho at 3:40pm 07.22.24 Follow up question @matts997 and @Tally Ho You said the 280 was your first boat. What prompted the
House batteries switch not turning DC panel on? Lusitano at 3:40pm 07.22.24 My start battery has a switch The boat has a start battery switch and a house battery switch (2 de
House batteries switch not turning DC panel on? Lusitano at 3:37pm 07.22.24 You should trace out the wires and switches and draw a schematic diagram. Then you would understan
House batteries switch not turning DC panel on? jviss at 3:30pm 07.22.24 You should trace out the wires and switches and draw a schematic diagram. Then you would understand
House batteries switch not turning DC panel on? Lusitano at 3:28pm 07.22.24 I assume this is a new or "new to you" boat Please explain exactly what you mean. Your question is
To swivel or not to swivel Captain Larry-DH at 3:16pm 07.22.24 I think @dLj hit it. A swivel helps If you Are leaving your anchor down for an extended stay It
Catalina 30 traviler shive SycloneDriver at 3:15pm 07.22.24 Oh, I'm very sorry! I was just being a spelling Nazi dick! :) No worries
House batteries switch not turning DC panel on? Lusitano at 3:15pm 07.22.24 I assume this is a new or "new to you" boat Please explain exactly what you mean. Your question is
2008 Hunter 33 ice box ADW-Canada at 2:50pm 07.22.24 Thanks All. I ordered a 2957 from Amazon and it fit like a glove. I also tried ordering one size s
My boat stinks! Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:47pm 07.22.24 Permeated sanitation hoses are only one of the common sources of odor on a boat. Bilges in serious
New winches install ? Project_Mayhem at 2:26pm 07.22.24 I have 40's on a 25' boat but even with them I have to use the lower gear sometimes
Fresh Water Leak Don S/V ILLusion at 2:23pm 07.22.24 That sucks. It can be very frustrating. What kind of plumbing have you, I mean, what kind of tubi
2008 Hunter 33 ice box (1) kbgunn at 2:20pm 07.22.24 The trashcan on my boat is a Rubbermaid 2957.

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