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Foamy water from water heater Paul Mermelstein at 10:09pm 06.06.18 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/897 This is puzzling. Recently we've been getting foamy water thru the faucets but only for hot water. I
Introducing Ourselves and our new-to-us Catalina 22' (10) Siren at 7:21pm 06.06.18 Catalina 22 61/5226 I think it's time to properly introduce ourselves and our new-to-us sailboat! My name is Amanda (S
Hunter 410 - able to be hauled with hydraulic trailer? chriscycles at 6:18pm 06.06.18 Big Boats 17/1967 I know the season just got started, but this is my first full year with my 2001 Hunter 410. We left
Acr / alt installation..... almost there! NYSail at 6:14pm 06.06.18 Ask All Sailors 0/238 hello folks...... at first I was going to hire someone to install my new charging system, however a
Beneteau 393 EPIRB placement Hoverjocki at 4:11pm 06.06.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/520 Hi Was wondering where any of the Beneteau 393 owners have attached their EPIRBs to. Not sure the b
Legend 37 and genset BobHorn at 2:49pm 06.06.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/557 Looking at a Legend 37, has A/C but no genset. Will be located on the Gulf Coast, LA or AL. Any over
Electric Scooters jviss at 1:57pm 06.06.18 Ask All Sailors 20/209 Never mind
Golden Globe race - to qualify! (1) Jackdaw at 1:18pm 06.06.18 Ask All Sailors 88/9037 My friend Nabil is one of the skippers in the 2018 Golden Globe Race. Like most of the boats, this s
Rigging Sailingaway22 at 12:26pm 06.06.18 Ask A Catalina Owner 12/2359 I am fairly new to sailing. My wife and I are actually taking our second lesson today! We purchased
Is There a Potential Problem With These Rivets? (2) GorillaToast at 12:21pm 06.06.18 Ask All Sailors 4/411 151486 151487 Either these were badly installed at the factory, or they are gradually working their
hot water heater thermostat woes, twice? MitchM at 12:07pm 06.06.18 Ask All Sailors 5/1139 so the old boat had a raritan made in NJ that lasted 25 years. the new - to - us boat
Replacement M-25 Universal engine instrument panel? LouisMK at 11:17am 06.06.18 Bigger Boats 20/7100 Howdy folks- So my aged instrument panel (amps/ fuel, no tach) panel for my M-25 is showing it's age
Grade of Aluminum Used for Mast and Booms Adam D at 10:53am 06.06.18 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/941 I cracked the boom on my 1986 Catalina 22 and need to do some welding repairs. Does anyone know what
Water Pump Noise Sailgunner at 10:09am 06.06.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1131 Posted this in Cruising Forum but may get more responses here. Has anyone figured out how to reduc
The sign posted at Kermit's marina... (1) rgranger at 10:04am 06.06.18 Sails Call Lounge 54/3962 https://ci6.googleusercontent.com/proxy/lSn-iIloG1xnFPywmkyqmimaEOHUTaSbVQiv_zPR5b7HinG9mfFYbaD_ICGC
Hunter 23 WK crane launch Juan Maritime at 10:00am 06.06.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/546 Anyone have first hand experience launching an H23 WK with a crane? Specifically which keel bolt(s)
Show us your spinnaker (1) Phil Herring at 9:55am 06.06.18 Ask All Sailors 98/14550 If you've got a spinnaker you've got a photo. Post it!
Suggestions for repairing ABS/Plastic stress cracks Solstice at 7:10am 06.06.18 Ask All Sailors 8/672 my Victron shunt has developed stress cracks around the area where it screws down. Not sure if the m
The Original Antifa. (1) 25yearslater at 6:09am 06.06.18 Sails Call Lounge 8/1043 151471 May we never forget
How to tell when a header isn't just an oscillation? danstanford at 5:40am 06.06.18 Racing 28/3646 trying to improve my tactics and this one is a question I struggle with. If I tack immediately and t

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Balmar external regulator not lighting; no apparent alternator output jssailem at 7:06am 08.02.24 From your description of the symptoms, I would start with the wiring. Specifically the start switch.
Cabin Material Question Bluebonnet87 at 6:53am 08.02.24 Perfect, thanks Crazy Dan. I got a plan now
Mid-ship cleat location for O'Day 34/35 Arrgh at 6:23am 08.02.24 I'll try to get a better picture of the location and post it for you...
Buffing Outboard Motor Cover jviss at 6:22am 08.02.24 I wouldn't bother replacing the decals, would look fine without them. Yes. I was even thinking of
Interior light conversion to LEDs - Any issues Arrgh at 6:22am 08.02.24 I've done both, changed just the bulbs and changed the entire fixture. Both worked fine. Got the b
Buffing Outboard Motor Cover dmax at 6:11am 08.02.24 I wouldn't bother replacing the decals, would look fine without them.
Forestay Broke Away jviss at 5:41am 08.02.24 Whoops! Beat me to it! :)
Forestay Broke Away jviss at 5:40am 08.02.24 @Crazy Dave Condon , according to the OP's profile it's a Precision P-18. Precision are still in b
Forestay Broke Away Sneezewort at 5:38am 08.02.24 I have a 1988 Precision 18. I spoke with the manufacturer and they gave me instructions for repairin
Forestay Broke Away Crazy Dave Condon at 5:30am 08.02.24 Which boat do I you have and can you provide a photo of the mast head focused on the forestay attach
Tartan 30 Pillow Block jviss at 5:25am 08.02.24 You can call Tartan, they are still in business. However, with the changes of ownership over the ye
Buffing Outboard Motor Cover jviss at 5:00am 08.02.24 because the oxidized top paint layer is still there, you just end up with a shiny discoloured surfa
Buffing Outboard Motor Cover Crazy Dave Condon at 4:56am 08.02.24 @Leeward Rail lipstick on a pig? Oink Oink
Cabin Material Question Crazy Dave Condon at 4:49am 08.02.24 It has been nearly 35-40 years ago watching the 26.5 being built at Hunter. The grid is part of t
Balmar external regulator not lighting; no apparent alternator output jviss at 4:46am 08.02.24 Seems like the regulator is just not getting power. I agree with @dlochner , check the switch. The
Balmar external regulator not lighting; no apparent alternator output dlochner at 2:43am 08.02.24 The ARS needs a power source, if that source is through the ignition switch, then checking that circ
Ideas......needed for freezer circulation fan frigoboat system CYQK at 2:37am 08.02.24 amazon says it will be hear in a few days will report
Invest 97L kappykaplan at 2:27am 08.02.24 Now an 80% chance of becoming a storm. Jim and John, what's the water temp look like?
Propane tanks that fit the c22 New Design Fuel Locker Matt Holquist at 10:58pm 08.01.24 Great information in this older thread. Any updates on tank sizing or propane tank storage within th
Hose life? Dalliance at 9:20pm 08.01.24 I also write the install date on the outside of each hose when it's put into service. It would be h

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