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Windspeed instrument ST160 Clydo at 10:09pm 07.28.17 Catalina 310 12/3129 My windspeed doesn't work even though replaced with new transducer. Need to measure voltage from "b
4jh2e first oil change... VanIslandGuy at 8:34pm 07.28.17 Big Boats 5/3825 I've just done the first for me oil change on our H410. We ran the engine until the oil was good an
Hunter 50 ST-60 Tridata Wiring (2) SEMPERAVANTI41 at 6:53pm 07.28.17 Big Boats 3/699 I am in the process of trying to install an ST60 Wind Instrument above the companionway on my boat w
Good to be back, looking for anything on Capital Yachts keysskipper at 6:47pm 07.28.17 Ask All Sailors 5/504 Ahoy again, after a long hiatus due to a bad scooter accident on Key West we are back on Sailboatown
Instrument Failure Help Marc14857 at 3:41pm 07.28.17 Ask All Sailors 13/1134 We are 1 week into our trip in Maine and had some major instrument problems today. Raymarine System
Oday 23 Hatch Hinges HukilauMike at 12:40pm 07.28.17 Ask An Oday Owner 1/603 I've been making half-hearted efforts to find a replacement hinge for the forward deck hatch for my
Nautical beers (1) Justin_NSA at 10:24am 07.28.17 Ask All Sailors 35/4491 Who has read the Boat US article on nautically inspired beers? It would be fun to collect the set :b
Toilet bowl unwanted filling JosefR at 8:58am 07.28.17 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 63/14241 Please disregard any old posts of mine related to my toilet, my understanding of the boat was wrong
Where the Atlantic meets the Pacific Brian D at 7:49am 07.28.17 Sails Call Lounge 8/938 This video that is going around, and others like it, is being touted as two oceans meeting. Now, we
Grounding - what to look for after (1) smokey73 at 6:27am 07.28.17 Ask All Sailors 33/7285 Grounded the boat on an unmarked shoal that appeared after Hurricane Matthew last weekend on the Bea
'82 Mac25 mast work...step or climb? morningdewman at 2:43am 07.28.17 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/2222 I am the proud new (FIRST TIME) owner of an '82 Macgregor 25. I have it in the water at Lake Lanier
Reef marks Mike8193 at 7:49pm 07.27.17 Ask All Sailors 8/1567 I have a Beneteau 323. Original Neil Pryde sails. On starboard side of genoa were two reefing points
OEM Hunter 120 VAC Wiring--Romex? VT Fitz at 5:36pm 07.27.17 Ask All Sailors 18/2481 In the last 13 years since we got back into sailing, we have had three boats. On all of them I made
VHF and Mast as Aerial hookway at 3:09pm 07.27.17 Ask A Beneteau Owner 8/1232 Hello We have a VHF in the nav desk area. Would that be connected to the mast or should it be? I
carbon filter for the water hookway at 3:05pm 07.27.17 Ask A Beneteau Owner 40/5635 Hello All Do you use a carbon filter in your (drinking) water supply? What's the best recommendati
Trailer for H280 Jason F at 2:20pm 07.27.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/628 I'm looking for a trailer for my H280. Any idea on used ones, or new ones other than Triad who I al
Hot water pressure please..... NYSail at 1:51pm 07.27.17 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 13/2065 So this deals with water pressure from hot water heater. On old boat had a new fresh water pump (ca
If you can't do this you aren't a sailor. ;) RussC at 11:21am 07.27.17 Ask All Sailors 73/7003 I'll need more practice ;) 1625765260773215
Hunter 23.5 gooseneck almost worn out bxdobs at 11:01am 07.27.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/409 This part appears to be cast (aluminum?) in the shape of a triangle with two pins (part of the casti
Boat name poll (2) Sacto Dave at 10:12am 07.27.17 Catalina 22 35/3406 Well, crap. Rethinking my boat name. I spent a fair amount of time considering the one for which I b

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1996 440 Oceanis Choke Cable Replacement kappykaplan at 6:02am 06.27.24 The cable sleeve is moving with the cable which has begun to fray at the end point. Definitely sou
What are these screw things called Captain Larry-DH at 6:00am 06.27.24 For a highly loaded application in a saltwater environment, aluminum would be a poor choice. Howeve
1996 440 Oceanis Choke Cable Replacement William Taylor at 5:57am 06.27.24 A diesel will not have a choke cable, so I think you mean the fuel cutoff or "kill" cable. Yes it
1996 440 Oceanis Choke Cable Replacement William Taylor at 5:56am 06.27.24 Been there, done that! :beer: Yes, the issue that I am having is that when the cable is pushed bac
What are these screw things called dlochner at 5:55am 06.27.24 Seldon and other mast manufactures recommend, use, and sell monel rivets. Most beach cats, includin
1996 440 Oceanis Choke Cable Replacement William Taylor at 5:53am 06.27.24 A diesel will not have a choke cable, so I think you mean the fuel cutoff or "kill" cable. Your co
What are these screw things called thinwater at 5:41am 06.27.24 Seldon and other mast manufactures recommend, use, and sell monel rivets. Most beach cats, including
What are these screw things called Joe at 5:13am 06.27.24 A decent pop rivet kit should be part of your boats tool kit. When I was active on my Nacra beach c
Alternator not charging. Is it safe to use the engine for daysailing Muttondressedaslamb at 4:34am 06.27.24 An accurate and reliable digital voltmeter is a useful tool. I'm not sure you'll find one that meet
Alternator not charging. Is it safe to use the engine for daysailing Muttondressedaslamb at 4:31am 06.27.24
Alternator not charging. Is it safe to use the engine for daysailing Muttondressedaslamb at 4:30am 06.27.24 No biggie if you can't start your engine to go back to your slip. That's how we all learned to sail
Mooring and bilge pump kappykaplan at 3:43am 06.27.24
Mooring and bilge pump Arrgh at 3:36am 06.27.24
What are these screw things called dlochner at 3:17am 06.27.24 The boom is aluminum, use aluminum rivets not stainless steel. The SS rivets will corrode.
What are these screw things called Captain Larry-DH at 1:47am 06.27.24 Thank you I know that I'm unsure how to unscrew it from the boom im not sure what I need to use Th
What are these screw things called bearnance at 8:54pm 06.26.24 That is a clam cleat with a fair lead. He has one similar to it for sale at defender https://defen
What are these screw things called rgranger at 8:50pm 06.26.24 That is a clam cleat with a fair lead. He has one similar to it for sale at defender https://defend
Mooring and bilge pump Project_Mayhem at 8:47pm 06.26.24 All good info, except I'm not sure I would install a check valve on the bilge pump... For multiple
Small Boat to teach Grandchild Project_Mayhem at 8:44pm 06.26.24 I got bored with the Sunfishes pretty quickly as a kid. It was too easy to reach their limit
Best Place to post " boat for sale" jssailem at 7:56pm 06.26.24 Another idea. In some locations there are non profit groups that acquire boats. Some expect a donati

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