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Conversion of Motorcycle Bluetooth Headsets to Boat Headsets.... (2) Sumner at 5:39pm 11.30.17 Ask All Sailors 32/2867 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 105/7273 Hey Guys, Good morning everyone! I just wanted to share the award-winning domestic boat of
Places to sell boat items? Jacksail at 10:34am 11.30.17 Catalina 310 2/883 If you have some Catalina specific items or general boating items that you want to sell, is it ok to
Sources for Douka (Makore) Wood? JRacer at 8:30am 11.30.17 Ask A Beneteau Owner 13/2370 Looking for a source to get some Douka (Makore/African Mahogony). That is the wood that was used on
Catalina 25 Trailer MaryEllaRose at 5:51pm 11.29.17 Mid-Size Boats 14/11232 I'm looking at a Catalina 25 that's on a roller type trailer. All the trailer sailers that I've seen
And Then there's This Thing.... (1) Simon Sexton at 11:41am 11.29.17 Ask All Sailors 21/1228 Two words. Sail Rocket. https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2cUht1rxnh4/hqdefault.jpg 65.5 Knots. No thanks
1999 Hunter 410 moisture issue (1) Bob 04 H260 at 11:26am 11.29.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/979 144094 A friend may have a moisture problem with his Hunter 410. It has mostly been hauled for the p
Sail trim quiz question Jackdaw at 10:04am 11.29.17 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 166/22358 We all know that when sailing upwind in optimal conditions, the boom should be on the center-line of
Watertight deck fittings (1) Bob S at 10:04am 11.29.17 Ask All Sailors 7/598 Has anyone found a a source for the rubber grommets used on this style fitting? Mine are pretty shot
Boat Leather Wheel cover (2) william24424 at 8:13am 11.29.17 Ask All Sailors 6/879 Winter project, I don't sew well, so this took me several nights of stitching for an hour here ' the
Reputable shipping company spadaforaj at 7:43am 11.29.17 Ask All Sailors 4/443 Hi folks - looking for a good company that could do a full service move of a 41 foot Hunter Sailboat
Solar panel reverse current dehler25 at 7:15am 11.29.17 Ask All Sailors 13/740 I am hardly electronically challenged, but I did want to verify before taking action! Is there any
Towing Vehicle GBGraham at 1:05am 11.29.17 Smaller Boats 40/3242 Apologies for bombarding the forum with posts but as a newbie I am quite hungry to amass knowledge a
Jib furler with no halyard Jwhy at 7:59pm 11.28.17 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1141 My new to me Catalina 34 has a furler with a wire that holds the head of the sail to a roller appare
Cutting hole in crazed hatch... dave_and_dd at 6:26pm 11.28.17 Ask All Sailors 16/1968 I really want to add a solar vent to the boat to help with ventilation. My forward hatch (which is
Interior Paint Recommendations jmce1587 at 6:09pm 11.28.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/410 i have my interior out for my H31 and want to paint and touch up dings and do an overall refresh of
Choey Lee 44 Keel construction Ropeburn at 4:17pm 11.28.17 Ask All Sailors 3/376 There is a neglected Choey Lee 44, with none or little chance of recovery. It had 3-4 feet of water
Boat Wash! Brian D at 3:18pm 11.28.17 Ask All Sailors 60/7841 OK, I want to know what you use to wash your boat. Specially the brand of the soap or whatever you
What is this called. BanjoMike at 1:36pm 11.28.17 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/927 I bought a Macgregor 25, but it is pretty much disassembled. I'm slowly trying to figure out where

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Are golf cart batteries better than marine batteries Ted10028 at 6:53am 03.23.24 Also, there is no reason many here should take the time to or be expected to provide redundant, rep
Are golf cart batteries better than marine batteries Don S/V ILLusion at 6:28am 03.23.24 There is no reason for me to reinvent the wheel when I don't have time for it. Don't recall compla
Marine insurance sailme88 at 6:22am 03.23.24 Had insurance many years with Boat US. They sold to GEICO. Since then GEICO keeps going up and up
Launching boats with an outback? Sanfelice at 5:52am 03.23.24 Subarus of that vintage have CVT transmissions are much different than a geared transmisson. I would
Launching boats with an outback? Northof60 at 5:51am 03.23.24 Great advice. Thanks. I will definitely look into boat guides. And I'm thinking a tongue extension w
New to Wiring, Looking for Feedback on Improving Circuit Plan for a Mirage 5.5 Tally Ho at 5:48am 03.23.24 I used a fuse like this when I replaced my batteries a few years ago (i didnt have any fusing at the
Marine insurance Tally Ho at 5:39am 03.23.24
1984 Hunter 34 Fuel Fittings Tally Ho at 5:32am 03.23.24
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

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