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Wind instruments versus spider web on mast top Michael-Louis at 5:38am 06.12.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/664 I have a Pacific antenna system plus Windex wind instrument on my Legend 35.5. The propeller regular
New fridge efficiency! (4) Jackdaw at 5:26am 06.12.17 Ask All Sailors 37/3839 I installed an Isotherm GE 80s ISEC refrigeration system in my existing icebox. I'm very pleased. Fi
Fuel gauge...... NYSail at 2:40am 06.12.17 Ask All Sailors 7/559 want to replace sending unit in tank.... I pulled both wires off to spec tank depth for new sender (
Exhaust Hose Replacement H31 MarkW at 11:06pm 06.11.17 Mid-Size Boats 1/467 Has anyone replace the exhaust hoses? I can access the hoses. But I have heard that this is not an
Stern gland/packing nut leak Padrone at 7:32pm 06.11.17 Ask All Sailors 4/379 Repacked with correct sized graphite material, correctly measured and cut at 45 degrees, laid in thr
I need some feedback on the Precision 18 RussC at 7:10pm 06.11.17 Trailer Sailors 17/14409 I'm afraid I may have to sell my beloved Victoria 18 soon, as my wife just doesn't feel comfortable
1986 H-31 Head thru Hull Dfisher at 5:49pm 06.11.17 Mid-Size Boats 1/472 Has anyone replace the thru hull for the head sink (above the water line). If so, do you remember wh
Navigation seat woodzy at 5:01pm 06.11.17 Mid-Size Boats 13/2164 My 27 came with wheel steering which I love only problem is sitting on lazerette cover you can't see
Wheres water in the bilge coming from?? wilf at 4:09pm 06.11.17 Ask All Sailors 16/1376 Hi, any oday 322 owners or anyone answer this question , when i took my boat out last week i motor
Xintec S-1a wiring installation question Tim22 at 3:50pm 06.11.17 Ask All Sailors 6/417 I am replacing my old Seaward propane control with a new Xintec S-1A and have a question about the w
Ports of call east of Pensacola JohnnyMac at 3:44pm 06.11.17 Ask All Sailors 10/826 I am planning an offshore trip next week. We are heading south out of Pensacola pass to Desoto Cany
Dead-stick landing in 20+ knots Jackdaw at 9:10am 06.11.17 Ask All Sailors 61/3788 Yesterday it was blowing over 20knts gusting to 30 in Minneapolis. Our morning race got canceled, so
Stepping the mast and setup NewsailorMA at 6:05am 06.11.17 Ask An Oday Owner 6/2138 Hello, Thanks in advance for all the help. This forum has been a lifesaver. I am starting sailing cl
Wooden mast rigging material VV at 11:52pm 06.10.17 Ask All Sailors 5/542 Typically what is the material that is used to wrap around a wooden mast to protect the mast before
Grunge Removal Terry Cox at 6:14pm 06.10.17 Pacific North West Cruisers 10/1107 Just spent four hours cleaning the boat of the winter grunge. Wears me out. Start at the bow and wor
How to remove this! (3) joker460 at 2:58pm 06.10.17 Ask A Beneteau Owner 11/1241 The vent line from the holding tank broke in half at the tank connection. I've tried some methods bu
Simple propane install (1) Ned Ludd at 1:27pm 06.10.17 Ask All Sailors 13/1341 After much reading and deliberation I finally came up with a propane install that meets my needs and
Abandonned roller furler Marek-Beyond at 12:58pm 06.10.17 Ask All Sailors 7/949 Hello guys! Just reaching out to you to get more toughts on my side. I recently bought a boat with
New Club Member w/a question The Shadow Knows at 12:18pm 06.10.17 Ask A Catalina Owner 19/1133 Hey guys, Glad to be aboard. I have a C30 Mk II with a universal 3m20a. I went to run my engine to
Solar Panel Wiring - Hunter 376 Diablito at 11:57am 06.10.17 Big Boats 5/1300 I've purchased a replacement for the solar panel that was standard equipment on my 1997 H 376. Befo

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320 dink agrunsky at 2:58pm 02.01.24 Thank you. Do you remember which of the 4 heights you chose with the lift?
Catalina 30 - Replacing Heat Exchanger Zinc (issues with too much water after closing thru-hull). Tally Ho at 2:56pm 02.01.24
320 dink dlochner at 2:48pm 02.01.24 We have a small Achilles RIB (less than 9') that we almost always tow. The only times we carry it on
Catalina 30 - Replacing Heat Exchanger Zinc (issues with too much water after closing thru-hull). ChrisVR1994 at 2:34pm 02.01.24 On my 3" heat exchanger, about 3 cups of water drains when I open the zinc nut. How much water have
320 dink Calif. Ted at 2:32pm 02.01.24 I carry a small roll-up (7.5 ft?) in the aft berth until I get to Catalina or other islands and infl
Catalina 30 - Replacing Heat Exchanger Zinc (issues with too much water after closing thru-hull). JoeWhite at 2:23pm 02.01.24 On my 3" heat exchanger, about 3 cups of water drains when I open the zinc nut. How much water have
Simpson Lawrence Windlass Help flightlead404 at 2:18pm 02.01.24 It would help if the engine is running, since it will increase the voltage and reduce the current w
Simpson Lawrence Windlass Help JoeWhite at 2:15pm 02.01.24 It would help if the engine is running, since it will increase the voltage and reduce the current wh
Simpson Lawrence Windlass Help (1) dkinzer at 1:56pm 02.01.24 Rebuilt kits with bearings are available. The rebuild kit for the Sprint Atlantic windlass is avai
NMEA 2000-Help/Guidance where to start. dkinzer at 1:40pm 02.01.24 What interface do they speed and depth transducers have? SeaTalk1 perhaps? Raymarine sells a SeaTalk
Simpson Lawrence Windlass Help flightlead404 at 1:26pm 02.01.24 I doubt the engine needs to be running to run the windlass, at least, assuming the start battery has
Help, My Boat is Tipping Over! flightlead404 at 1:21pm 02.01.24 we drank all the beer--No change. That's what you get with light beer....
Catalina 30 - Replacing Heat Exchanger Zinc (issues with too much water after closing thru-hull). ChrisVR1994 at 1:15pm 02.01.24 There's a lot of water in that system, don't be surprised. Look at how long the hose run is from t
Strange phenomena seen while boating? capta at 1:14pm 02.01.24 On our last sail south to the Caribbean from Bermuda, I was looking at a star in the NE sky when it
Catalina 30 - Replacing Heat Exchanger Zinc (issues with too much water after closing thru-hull). Stu Jackson at 1:02pm 02.01.24 There's a lot of water in that system, don't be surprised. Look at how long the hose run is from th
WATCHING PAINT DRY! dlochner at 12:54pm 02.01.24 Before painting the whole hatch, try painting just a few square inches. If it still doesn't cure, yo
320 dink (1) sesmith at 12:49pm 02.01.24 I don't like storing anything on the foredeck of our Catalina 350 as it gets in the way of the v-bir
WATCHING PAINT DRY! twodzusfittings at 12:00pm 02.01.24 Huh! Where there's a will there's a way. Opened up the workshop back door, pulled my work table to t
The Show Must Go On (2) DArcy at 11:22am 02.01.24 I went to the Toronto boat show last weekend. There were two sailboat manufacturers represented It w
The Show Must Go On Drinky Crow at 11:05am 02.01.24 Nah. I can get boat show pricing online avoid the crowds and save the $17 ticky price. In the water

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