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Historical Charts On-Line - A "Must See" (1) Dan_Y at 5:33am 12.02.17 Sails Call Lounge 16/1013 If you have a few hours or more to burn, go to https://historicalcharts.noaa.gov NOAA's nautical cha
Water filtration/purification for non-pressure systems thinwater at 9:28pm 12.01.17 Ask All Sailors 12/2831 For those with pressurized systems, there are a wide variety of home and RV systems that can remove
2008 H41ds electric winch conversion dakno at 9:15pm 12.01.17 Big Boats 13/1659 Hello sailors I am interested in converting one of my cabin top winches to electric. Have any of you
Solar for Hunter 356 wyctoronto at 6:26pm 12.01.17 Big Boats 6/1301
scrapping 1978 Hunter 30 sr1029 at 5:17pm 12.01.17 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1075 Irma set it aground, didn't take on any water. Have lots of stuff. You want it, I prob got it. 904
Mast step removal kclancy at 4:00pm 12.01.17 Catalina 22 15/4215 Hi All, I'm having trouble removing the mast step. The bolts come out fine, but it is also glued to
Chainplate deckfitting peeling on 99 361 (2) Syversens at 2:18pm 12.01.17 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/719 Hey all, this summer one of my chain plate deck fittings (not sure what else to call it) for the sta
Cable pass thru fitting leaking on a 99 361 (1) Syversens at 2:08pm 12.01.17 Ask A Beneteau Owner 14/1822 Hey all, so I noticed last serious rain storm that there was a leak in the roof under the laminate w
26m Blue Version Paint Fade Darin Stubbs at 1:42pm 12.01.17 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1215 So, I'm still looking for that perfect or at least as close to perfect Mac 26M to buy. I found one
ODay 30 - Keel Leak (1) dcstrng at 12:32pm 12.01.17 Bigger Boats 14/3551 We recently purchased an otherwise pleasantly clean ODay-30 that almost immediately revealed a leak
Stuffing box adjustment MitchK at 11:29am 12.01.17 Newport 2/840 All, I have been trying to eliminate or at least minimize water leakage into my N28-2. One of th
Automatic bilge pump current requirements MitchK at 11:03am 12.01.17 Newport 17/3858 All, I am getting ready to install a new bilge pump in my N28-2. I will be installing a Rule
Navtec???? CYQK at 9:59am 12.01.17 Ask All Sailors 12/2032 Did navtec go under?? Anyone got the story????
What Am I Lookin' At, Here?? (1) Simon Sexton at 8:22am 12.01.17 Ask All Sailors 31/1582 What is this...? :laugh: http://smallcraftadvisor.com/our-blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/GravesC
Backstay diagrams (3) Volkswatson at 7:30pm 11.30.17 Smaller Boats 9/1485 I am looking for an image or diagram of a split backstay for a Hunter 23. I'm having trouble figurin
Betamarine Seaprop 60 saildrive Mark Maulden at 7:26pm 11.30.17 Ask All Sailors 3/1326 I just repowered with a Beta 35 and the Seaprop saildrive. I decided to see what it takes to change
Race on Galveston Bay this Saturday (1) Bill19233 at 6:48pm 11.30.17 Racing 15/1532 A friend and I are racing my Hunter 340 in the GBCA Chili Chase Regatta this Saturday, December 2nd.
Conversion of Motorcycle Bluetooth Headsets to Boat Headsets.... (2) Sumner at 5:39pm 11.30.17 Ask All Sailors 32/2865 We were looking for an option for good communication between the helm and the bow of the Endeavour a
Davits you can walk under? VanIslandGuy at 2:26pm 11.30.17 Ask All Sailors 13/2947 I know that the davit issue gets discussed a lot. Please bear with me...This discussion would mostl
2017 Domestic Boat of the Year (1) Simon Sexton at 10:40am 11.30.17 Ask All Sailors 105/7270 Hey Guys, Good morning everyone! I just wanted to share the award-winning domestic boat of

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Asymmetrical Spinnaker hardware LakeShark at 5:30am 03.23.24 Thanks lakeshark, I do have a spare halyard for the jib, and I believe the Furler drum is in the mi
Launching boats with an outback? Captain Larry-DH at 4:12am 03.23.24
Hunter 420 below deck autopilot install... Sailgunner at 2:11am 03.23.24 Hey Sailgunner, This is what I read about. Do you happen to have any pics of it or any other info
Are golf cart batteries better than marine batteries Ted10028 at 12:09am 03.23.24 Please update your sig line, also. FWIW, our House Bank is a pair of Trojan T-145 deep cycle batte
New to Wiring, Looking for Feedback on Improving Circuit Plan for a Mirage 5.5 Davidasailor26 at 11:49pm 03.22.24 Would the ampacity be for the wires leading from the battery until the next fuse/breaker, I assume?
New to Wiring, Looking for Feedback on Improving Circuit Plan for a Mirage 5.5 JohnBisMe at 11:05pm 03.22.24 Would the ampacity be for the wires leading from the battery until the next fuse/breaker, I assume?
Overboard discharge of waste tank? xavpil at 9:48pm 03.22.24 found it: under the sink there is a trap door.
Are golf cart batteries better than marine batteries FastOlson at 9:37pm 03.22.24 thanks for the help I appreciate it! Please update your sig line, also. FWIW, our House Bank is a
Canadian dilemma Drinky Crow at 9:35pm 03.22.24 Talked to my old yard guy today I gonna' use the Petit Horizon. Talked to the new yard guy too and j
Are golf cart batteries better than marine batteries Ted10028 at 8:52pm 03.22.24
Venting 3 compartments at once FastOlson at 8:38pm 03.22.24 batteries holding tanks hoses and bathrooms are always going to smell. I just got a quote on changi
Asymmetrical Spinnaker hardware (5) JRacer at 8:12pm 03.22.24 The avitar pic shows mine. Tacked by a block attached at the base of the forestay. See the pic. Tack
LUCKGRIB a software package worth considering. jssailem at 8:01pm 03.22.24 Download and try it. They give you the full software for 14 days to try. Dump it if it is not for yo
Venting 3 compartments at once dlochner at 7:59pm 03.22.24 The advice is thoughtful but often not consistent so almost impossible to follow. One guy said simp
Venting 3 compartments at once Tally Ho at 7:46pm 03.22.24 One guy said simple wrap the hose in tape to solve the problem easily. See what I mean? Not sure w
Are golf cart batteries better than marine batteries dlochner at 7:24pm 03.22.24 surely there is a middle ground .my choice is to work smart. Ask a trusted expert which batteries a
Are golf cart batteries better than marine batteries Tally Ho at 7:22pm 03.22.24 surely there is a middle ground .my choice is to work smart. Ask a trusted expert which batteries a
outboard hoisting dlochner at 7:11pm 03.22.24 I'd be doing some testing to make sure 1" tubing is up to the task of a 115lbs motor. However, if y
Venting 3 compartments at once Ted10028 at 7:10pm 03.22.24 Depending on location, shop prices of $100-$150 per hour is about right. That's why many of us have
Recomissioning fresh water system after 7 years? dlochner at 7:07pm 03.22.24 At the top of the tank there should be a Schrader Valve like the one on a bicycle tire. The allows p

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