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Should I replace this engine panel... (1) Skipper at 6:43pm 03.28.18 Ask All Sailors 22/1453 ...or is this one good to go? Be honest.
Double down on Amp-Hours? Battery prices might be taking a jump. Macboy at 5:37pm 03.28.18 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1199 It's just a rumour I heard yesterday from the owner of a residential/light commercial and RV solar c
Keel bolt torque Bluenose at 4:22pm 03.28.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 12/7406 Hi there, I am the proud owner of a new to me Beneteau 331. I am unable to locate anywhere the torqu
Recover headboard on a 380 (1) planoron at 1:53pm 03.28.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/620 My wife is updating our 380 with new curtains and she really wants to reupholster the headboard. I
H340 Wema Freshwater Sending unit bamabaxter at 12:33pm 03.28.18 Big Boats 6/882 Anybody know the length and part number of the stock Wema sending unit for the freshwater tank in a
1977 Hunter 33 Low Profile SteveG99 at 11:20am 03.28.18 Mid-Size Boats 2/933 Hi all, Newby here, just bought an old (1977) 33' here in Ontario, with shoal keel and lower profile
Cow horn cleats GBGraham at 9:51am 03.28.18 Smaller Boats 9/1150 The 260 I have has a lazy jack system. Where do folks cleat these off, the standard stainless cow ho
Recommission water tank smokey73 at 9:40am 03.28.18 Ask All Sailors 16/2223 I know - I know - it has been posted and repeated that there is an article by Peggie Hall on recommi
Docking Recommendations at or Near the Connecticut River Mouth DayDreamer41 at 9:40am 03.28.18 Ask All Sailors 12/1652 My wife and I are considering a move from our home in Michigan to East Haddam CT, I am looking for r
Drivesaver - sharing bad advice? (1) Justin_NSA at 8:58am 03.28.18 Ask All Sailors 21/2931 Is this correct? Did I read it wrong? A PO of Bella had installed a Drivesaver and added a ground st
Trivia that moves you to share jssailem at 8:55am 03.28.18 Sails Call Lounge 137/10642 I just unloaded on @Justin_NSA a bit of trivia about a Black and Tan. This fostered the brain far
H36 "Fixed" Boom Vang chichiflys at 8:47am 03.28.18 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1249 Just wondering if anyone has ever installed a "permanent" boom vang on their H36? I have the tempor
Using plastic pipe for tank/thru hull connections instead of hose Steve Jefferies at 8:06am 03.28.18 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/906 Just looked to purchase a 1999 C380 that is in pristine condition but noticed one interesting owner
Fridge/Ice Box question MikeToronto at 7:25am 03.28.18 Catalina 310 39/6723 Hello, everyone! First time poster, new to Catalina 310, apologies for potential naivete. The admir
81 Oday 34 need to replace rub rail - recommendations? DaveNC at 4:21am 03.28.18 Bigger Boats 7/1580 The rub rail has become brittle and we need to replace it. Anyone have experience with this? Sugge
Floors (2) LeslieTroyer at 7:38pm 03.27.18 Big Boats 9/1962 I pulled up the forward floor on my C36 so I could probe the wood block under the mast step (shrouds
Seattle Trip.. Maine Sail at 5:31pm 03.27.18 Ask All Sailors 33/3464 Next week I fly into Seattle for my friends surprise 50th. I have scheduled a few extra days to do k
Replace porta pot with more permanent system sailnoproblem at 1:21pm 03.27.18 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/768 When I purchased and refurbished my 1970 Tartan 34C, I removed the hand pump head that just discharg
Aluminum Anodes? bawlmer at 12:35pm 03.27.18 Ask All Sailors 26/2490 Fellow Sailors. The last time I purchased a prop shaft anode was in 2015 and it was zinc. As I go th
Chain Hooks Bob S at 12:15pm 03.27.18 Ask All Sailors 27/2880 Did a search and wasn't able to find any comments but I'm sure I'm not alone. I just bought 100' of

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Why is it so hard for me sail downwind? higgs at 7:27pm 08.25.24 Going downwind a lot of centerboard boats go a bit faster by raising the center board. When day sai
Best toaster to use with an alcohol stove JBP-PA at 6:38pm 08.25.24 A telescoping marshmallow fork works well. It's flat so it doesn't warp your toast. When collapsed i
Yanmar 2gm20f - Suspected fuel line blockage jssailem at 5:59pm 08.25.24 It is true. Clean fuel supplied to a diesel engine that has a source of air and compression will run
Yanmar 2gm20f - Suspected fuel line blockage (1) Ralph Johnstone at 5:15pm 08.25.24 I went to shut off the fuel line before pulling the line and it was in the 90 degree position. Nooo
Its funny Friday! Ralph Johnstone at 5:02pm 08.25.24 awww good times :laugh::laugh: .................................. to be followed by about 6 mont
Yanmar 2gm20f - Suspected fuel line blockage ManicFarmer at 5:01pm 08.25.24 I just got back from the boat so I figured I would report back, despite the embarrassment. I went a
Its funny Friday! RussC at 4:37pm 08.25.24 More Funny signs siness where large crates came in from time to time that were only to be lifted w
Atomic 4 1978 carburetor Peter Cashin at 4:33pm 08.25.24 Well I do currently shutoff my fuel tank when I leave the boat. That's not a problem. I guess I ha
Garmin Fishfinder 240 jssailem at 4:27pm 08.25.24 Put the boat in the water and power it up. The transducer needs a water medium to work.
Electronics O'day 22 jssailem at 4:24pm 08.25.24 if I really need it. Only you can answer the question. You will be sailing in a lake. Is it import
Where 'Roger That' Really Comes From Tally Ho at 4:20pm 08.25.24 In my area on the South end of Michigan, it seems people only monitor channel 16. And that is prima
Atomic 4 1978 carburetor shemandr at 4:15pm 08.25.24 As I remember from my A4 on my Ranger 29 that is normal. Not to be confused with OK. If the fuel t
What's inside the VHF antenna can Mark Maulden at 3:57pm 08.25.24
Where 'Roger That' Really Comes From Scott T-Bird at 3:38pm 08.25.24 If you are ever in Barnegat Bay, Channel 78A is the Windjammer channel (now channel 1078). :cool:
Why is it so hard for me sail downwind? Scott T-Bird at 3:22pm 08.25.24 It gets a bit more complicated. It depends upon hull design. dj Yes, actually my point is that it'
Garmin Fishfinder 240 drgbanks at 3:14pm 08.25.24 How can I test this fishfinder?
Garmin Fishfinder 240 ShawnL at 2:32pm 08.25.24 I have a fish finder on my catalina 22 -- only use it for depth, but it was inexpensive and works we
Garmin Fishfinder 240 dLj at 2:18pm 08.25.24 I don't fish! Maybe I should, but I'm not into it. In the future I'd want a navigation system. I
Garmin Fishfinder 240 drgbanks at 2:12pm 08.25.24 I don't fish! Maybe I should, but I'm not into it. In the future I'd want a navigation system.
Electronics O'day 22 dlochner at 2:12pm 08.25.24 Attached are 2 pictures. The fishfinder and transducer. I don't know how it works, but I'm guessing

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