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leak cloydmilton at 8:58pm 02.23.17 Catalina 310 14/2286 We've had a lot of rain here in LA and after each storm there is fresh water in the bilge. The wate
Mast repair for my 1982 Hunter 22 rick221 at 5:26pm 02.23.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1707 I made a serious mistake lowering mast and the end result is a mast that is now broke in half. Any i
Hunter 326 Blisters fbcoache at 4:07pm 02.23.17 Mid-Size Boats 6/1235 Looking into a Hunter 326 that has not been out of the water for a few years, will need a new bottom
Recomended Jobs to do while out of the water? wilf at 3:26pm 02.23.17 Ask All Sailors 27/1419 So my oday 322 is being hauled out for a few days next week to replace the cutlass, inspect the shaf
What type muffler on 94 Hunter 37.5 ddrewry at 3:15pm 02.23.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/649 I'm replacing everything from the exhaust manifold aft. Previous owner tried repaying cracked manif
Hunter 30T Engine cover/housing/box repair? Patrick Randall at 2:15pm 02.23.17 Mid-Size Boats 7/1752 My 30T has had a leak from the hatch which has caused the top of the engine housing "box or cover" (
Mac 22 rudder gudgeon replacements tim_kd7jz at 10:19am 02.23.17 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/474 If anyone has replaced the stainless steel rod hinge for their rudder with the gudgeons that Blue Wa
San Francisco Bay Boat Owners: How's Your Bottom Growth This Winter? rardiH36 at 9:59am 02.23.17 Ask All Sailors 1/362 My berthing port is Sausalito. Three miles North of the Golden Gate Bridge. I engage a diver ser
1st Post... 1st Large (to me) Sailboat... Hunter 28.5 or Hunter 33 wsmac at 9:19am 02.23.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 30/2990 Hello. This is probably the typical newbie... "What boat should I buy?" post, but hopefully I can cl
Removing Polyglow ?? Pat at 8:49am 02.23.17 Musings With Maine Sail 5/7086 Maine Sail, thank you for your contributions! I looked at our grey 272 LE's hull this week and noti
Shaft size Catalina 315, 2014 Edj at 7:45am 02.23.17 Ask A Catalina Owner 11/2147 Looking to buy Catalina 315, does anyone know the shaft size I would like to put on PSS. Thank you f
switching from 1GM to electric Kommy000 at 6:26am 02.23.17 The Cherubini Hunters 7/2014 About ready to switch from diesel to electric and thought about posting here see if anybody wants 1G
Heavy weather sailing characteristics of Sense 50 Jose Pla at 8:55pm 02.22.17 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/609 I've recently traded my 2005 Oceanis 373 for a 2012 Sense 50. Currently preparing the boat for the R
Smile for the day (1) catalanc at 7:17pm 02.22.17 Ask All Sailors 20/1136 Just because ...
Problems or Praises from owners of Beneteau 390 SameODay at 4:20pm 02.22.17 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/4098 I have found a 1989 Beneteau 390 that I am interested in. I have found only limited bits and pieces
Ordered a new main sail today rgranger at 3:40pm 02.22.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 50/2251 Had an exciting day. I placed an order for a brand new mainsail from Bacon Sails. They said 4 to
Secure the companionway ladder David Hopkins at 3:29pm 02.22.17 Catalina 30 12/3956 My ladder has a habit of popping out of its place. I'd like a way to keep it in place. I believe my
O'Day 23 Foredeck Construction glaufman at 12:01pm 02.22.17 Ask An Oday Owner 15/2026 Hi All... planning a few spring projects here... bow cleats and pulpit are loose on the foredeck, wh
Long Island Sound Weather Observations: Real-time and historical Captain Larry-DH at 10:45am 02.22.17 Destinations 1/798 Those of you who sail in and near LIS will appreciate this resource for real-time and historical wea
A little winter pick-me-up RussC at 9:18am 02.22.17 Ask All Sailors 5/519 I was browsing the interesting little Sandpiper 565 and ran across this well done video. It just mad

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Mid LiFePO4 Cruisers? dLj at 3:27am 11.06.23 I cannot see what I am missing. I have protection for the alternator with a continuous charge pa
macerator doesn't have enough oumph sabbatical88 at 11:58pm 11.05.23 @Rick, deck pumpout wasn't 'through' the macerator, but would suck below it through the 'T'. I drew
Interior Wood morbidfollower at 9:02pm 11.05.23 This is Cetol "marine" (which is a color, not a characteristic).
Mid LiFePO4 Cruisers? Hayden Watson at 8:55pm 11.05.23 Both are included with an external regulator, so it's not an either / or choice. Maine Sail's webs
Mid LiFePO4 Cruisers? Hayden Watson at 8:51pm 11.05.23
Mid LiFePO4 Cruisers? Stu Jackson at 8:45pm 11.05.23 Glad to help, Dave, but dontcha furget yer ammeter! :):):)
Mid LiFePO4 Cruisers? SoSound at 8:38pm 11.05.23 At the risk of repeating myself: 60 h per day. Period. Four decades of input. How? 5 A when running
Mid LiFePO4 Cruisers? Stu Jackson at 8:31pm 11.05.23 Is either approach (external regulation or thermal limitation) significantly more effective or effi
Mid LiFePO4 Cruisers? SoSound at 8:18pm 11.05.23 From what I can see, your only real problem will be how to control your alternator. If you do not d
passport needed? Stu Jackson at 8:14pm 11.05.23 This thread is offensive. I request you go some place else to seek help for hiding from your obliga
passport needed? Will Gilmore at 8:08pm 11.05.23 Considering the cost in time, money, thought, and just general work, to prepare for a round the worl
Mid LiFePO4 Cruisers? Stu Jackson at 8:04pm 11.05.23
Mid LiFePO4 Cruisers? Stu Jackson at 7:54pm 11.05.23
Ericson 32-2 vs Newport 30 SweetSweetVictory at 7:46pm 11.05.23 Thank you all for the great responses. I looked at both boats today and I have decided to wait a whi
Mid LiFePO4 Cruisers? Hayden Watson at 7:39pm 11.05.23 FWIW, on my C30 I use an average of 100Ah per day for 12v AB icebox conversion, 50L freezer, 2-hours
Mid LiFePO4 Cruisers? Stu Jackson at 7:39pm 11.05.23 Dave, Hayden is right. I just re-read Maine Sail's excellent article again for like the tenth time!
passport needed? jssailem at 7:37pm 11.05.23 This thread is offensive. I request you go some place else to seek help for hiding from your obligat
Mid LiFePO4 Cruisers? SoSound at 7:36pm 11.05.23 I have an energy monitor and have seen this at anchor for years. It is true. 100-120 ah per day, sa
Mid LiFePO4 Cruisers? Hayden Watson at 7:28pm 11.05.23 If my potential replacement battery bank is physical space limited, then will my 120A alternator s
Teleflex i5600 multifunction display Toomuchmoney at 7:22pm 11.05.23 Thanks George. I did finally get all the functions I wanted displayed, though I probably couldn't do

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