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Isotherm fridge experts Skipper at 1:16pm 02.12.18 Ask All Sailors 1/281 Why are there 3 settings for temperature offset? This is to adjust temperature readings on the displ
Metal Toe Rail Plymouth Sailor at 11:49am 02.12.18 Ask All Sailors 13/3883 Has anyone painted their metal toe rail? Mine is currently black and I'm considering painting it a
Why Boats Have Battery Switches.... Maine Sail at 11:29am 02.12.18 Ask All Sailors 24/2041 This past weekend a good friend came up to camp so we could do some snowmobiling. We've not ridden t
1986 O'Day 322 swim ladder ken Piel at 11:13am 02.12.18 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1105 I have an 1986 O'Day 322. I am looking for a swim ladder that fits the bracket that came with the bo
H23 Rudder Gudgeons (1) Juan Maritime at 10:33am 02.12.18 Smaller Boats 16/2753 I found a replacement rudder assembly for my H23 on CL. After some minor welding to repair worn area
Short Story Series Simon Sexton at 10:32am 02.12.18 Sails Call Lounge 4/810 Hey Everyone, Good afternoon! I wanted to share with everyone a short series I've started
SmartPlug question (2) pateco at 9:58am 02.12.18 Ask All Sailors 12/1680 My boat side 30amp plug on my shore power cable is showing some heat damage. Rather than just replac
How to mount anchor roller or related on a Hunter 23 scott hall at 9:22am 02.12.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/741 Looking for a not too hard project to mount an anchor roller or some type of bracket to hold Danfort
GO Fund Me... the modern way to beg. jssailem at 9:05am 02.12.18 Sails Call Lounge 86/6337 Call me old. It is ok I am. I just get a burr in my pants when I read about the sad tales of folk w
Silicone Removal Breaux at 8:13am 02.12.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 16/4051 I just purchased an H23 and it appears that one of the previous owners got carried away with Silicon
Silicone Removal Breaux at 8:12am 02.12.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/8 I just purchased an H23 and it appears that one of the previous owners got carried away with Silicon
Warren Miller -- a very good sailor and GREAT film maker and commentator passed away (1) SG at 6:21am 02.12.18 Ask All Sailors 3/390 For four, or whatever, decades he has been making movies and films on snow skiing. Not many people
50% off bulk rope at WM today. weinie at 5:29am 02.12.18 Ask All Sailors 0/341 That is all. Carry on.
water wars Captmayhem at 10:18pm 02.11.18 Ask All Sailors 18/1868 OK, not really sailing related, but will help my two future sailors stay interested. Our local saili
Disaster Strikes; Mayhem ensues Cowpokee at 3:17pm 02.11.18 Ask All Sailors 32/2346 I went out the other day for a single handed sail to get accustomed to dealing with higher winds. W
2005 Hunter 36 PHRF (2) Pura Vida WI at 3:04pm 02.11.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1665 We are filling out the paperwork to get a LMPHRF number for our 2005 Hunter 36. The boat is current
Configuring new boom vang - seeking advice Scott T-Bird at 1:57pm 02.11.18 Ask All Sailors 22/6839 Last year I sailed without a boom vang because I couldn't decide how to set up a new one after my fi
How to splice 4 Conductor 18AWG Cable? SabreToothedEngineer at 11:39am 02.11.18 Ask All Sailors 30/3245 The cable from my masthead instruments is a 4 conductor (+ground) shielded cable, with tiny 18AWG wi
1984 Hunter 34 issue with interior floor frame Beth and Bill at 10:44am 02.11.18 Ask All Sailors 12/3330 Can someone please give advice on the blistering in the photo? It may have been caused by a blunt i
Engine won't start John R at 10:30am 02.11.18 Ask All Sailors 32/2934 I have a 1998 Catalina 36 with a Universal M35b engine. Here's the issue: About a week ago I too

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Experience with the Pelagic Autopilot gouldx at 9:12am 08.18.24 I have the PA1 (Standard Pelagic Autopilot for Tiller Steered Vessels). It was installed by a previo
Do I have a stringer problem? dlochner at 9:08am 08.18.24 Great thoughts! Let us talk about the slacking rigging. When I am in strong wind and the boat is he
Do I have a stringer problem? JohnnyP at 8:40am 08.18.24 First of all, great pictures and explanation. Thank you! You know, these boats, and most contempo
Do I have a stringer problem? PaulK at 8:34am 08.18.24 The new pictures make it look like your floors were made of plywood that was 'glassed into the hull
Hunter 430 Plumbing Schematic JamesG161 at 8:21am 08.18.24 Note that my H430 the engine make hot water too, down load the owners manual here for the plumbing.
Does 12v wiring deteriorate with heat or age ? PaulK at 8:12am 08.18.24 Copper wiring can work just fine for decades. Put it on a boat and it may not last a week. Humidity
Does 12v wiring deteriorate with heat or age ? Rich Stidger at 8:06am 08.18.24 I am rather confused by your statements. You talk of 12v wiring, so I think that is low voltage wir
Does 12v wiring deteriorate with heat or age ? dlochner at 7:58am 08.18.24 It is not the voltage that causes heat, it is the amperage. Wire that has been exposed to salt wate
Hunter 430 Plumbing Schematic dlochner at 7:44am 08.18.24 Cold water goes in the bottom, hot comes out the top. Did you replace the check valve on the cold
Winter wet storage in Massachusetts North Shore dLj at 7:13am 08.18.24 Thanks for the replies and I completely hear you on the low probability of actually getting out ver
Trouble starting my Atomic M25 Diesel LakeOntario270 at 7:05am 08.18.24 Do a compression check to make sure the rebuild is still a ok.
Trouble starting my Atomic M25 Diesel jviss at 6:56am 08.18.24 1. I would check the decompression lever as someone already suggested; 2. a glow plug solenoid reall
New to me 216 - Cabin Seal - Deck Rot / Repair Crazy Dave Condon at 6:56am 08.18.24 My dealership was in Zebulon and name of it was American Marine & Sail Supply. I have one question
Winter wet storage in Massachusetts North Shore Walsh0575 at 6:53am 08.18.24 Thanks for the replies and I completely hear you on the low probability of actually getting out very
Trouble starting my Atomic M25 Diesel dmax at 6:27am 08.18.24 This is not true for Catalinas. I thought my Cat 30 was wired that way but it's been a while so m
Trouble starting my Atomic M25 Diesel Tally Ho at 5:56am 08.18.24 Something seems amiss if 2) group 27 batteries in a bank fails to start the engine after being saile
Beneteau Propeller Tally Ho at 5:46am 08.18.24 I would consider a MaxProp feathering prop. Excellent reverse thrust, decent forward thrust and a s
Very hard to turn wheel steering on a 1987 Pearson 27 Bungelow Bill at 5:35am 08.18.24 My P27 is equipped an outboard rudder controlled with a standard Edson wheel assembly which drives
Lake St Clair on a Friday john6206 at 5:07am 08.18.24
Navigational Buoys Used as Racing Marks sailme88 at 4:47am 08.18.24 I've written and backspaced, written and totally deleted several responses... Best is can say is

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