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Just wanted to test the waters now that there are 2 major players. Has anyone here installed either
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Doing some checking and cleanup of the wiring and took off the house bank ON-OFF switch. I'm instal
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I spent a little under $100 on my trailer this weekend. Replaced and recovered the skids, put a li
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I have a 1993 Tohatsu 9.9 2 stroke long shaft outboard that needs the impeller replaced. It is spit
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hello, getting ready to install a garage made roller furler made from Joel's plans, as soon as it
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Please would someone send me a picture, as I've lost mine and need to have a new one manufactured. T
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I am planning on replacing my rotten mast step and the core in the deck around it on a 78 Hunter 30'
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Hi All, Anyone knows where I can find polar for the 40.5? Prepping for the swiftsure and curious
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Im planning to do a 20 hour battery capacity test with a constant C/20 load as Maine Sail has descri
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Looking at a 43 hunter that does not currently have a generator. Broker said previous owner removed
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Hello, I bought a sunawning 156'' x 156'' model 93453 in 2010 from Sailowners. I need an extra carbo
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I'll be heading south this fall, and will need a place to leave my boat (Catalina 320) for 3 weeks
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Hi all, Just had a unique situation happen to a friend yesterday while here in the Abacos. His hea
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Can anyone provide some insight as to these black stains that are all over the cabin ceiling of a 19
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The weather cooperated with unusually warm weather here and I was able to remove the rotted bulkhead
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After starting and running the motor for the oil change no problem. Changed the oil and filter and

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out haul cleat
isaksp00 at 12:44pm 05.16.24
On my H23 I just coiled the line with fairly small loops and let it hang, on one of the reefing rams
End of Times
isaksp00 at 12:42pm 05.16.24
Will your handle become "trawlergunner"?
23.5 outboard motor
Sail22Capri22 at 12:13pm 05.16.24
I have a Capri 22 with the 6HP Tohatsu 20". The motor has been great and plenty of power even when g
Air Conditioner Condenser Pump
kloudie1 at 11:14am 05.16.24
Yup, exactly the same pump function.... That is the subject of my wondering.. seems like it could wo
Removing caulk....
NYSail at 11:05am 05.16.24
Air Conditioner Condenser Pump
Terry Cox at 10:37am 05.16.24
The pump pumps water into the exchanger then the warmer water exits from a thru-hull. Hi Claude. I
Air Conditioner Condenser Pump
kloudie1 at 9:46am 05.16.24
@Terry Cox... The water pump pumps sea water through a heat exchanger to condense the refrigerant fo
Xantrex Freedom Charger/Inverter CMOS Battery?
duck21 at 8:44am 05.16.24
My manual also makes no reference to a CMOS battery (lots of clicks searching the word "battery" in
Xantrex Freedom Charger/Inverter CMOS Battery?
duck21 at 8:42am 05.16.24
I called Xantrex, I received mixed information. The first person I spoke to said "Yes, there is a b
DST housing valve fell off
jssailem at 8:15am 05.16.24
the valve in the housing has fallen off The thing you are calling a "Valve" is nothing more than a
Xantrex Freedom Charger/Inverter CMOS Battery?
jssailem at 8:07am 05.16.24
I examined the manual.. Of course this is just one manual. It may not be for the equipment you are u
Xantrex Freedom Charger/Inverter CMOS Battery?
JamesG161 at 8:05am 05.16.24
when I disconnect the house battery On my unit you have about 15 minutes to change Battery or it w
Xantrex Freedom Charger/Inverter CMOS Battery?
JamesG161 at 7:52am 05.16.24
I do not have the Balmer in my charging circuit. I recently upgraded to the newest Xantrex. https:
End of Times
jssailem at 7:39am 05.16.24
Been a pleasure sharing tales Dennis. Even at 3 ft draft always good to mind the shoals. Fair Winds
Air Conditioner Condenser Pump
JamesG161 at 7:39am 05.16.24
You need 120VAC to run your AC. On my boat there is a Circuit Board that needs the Water Pump ON to
Xantrex Freedom Charger/Inverter CMOS Battery?
duck21 at 7:31am 05.16.24
Hi Jim, The .5amp draw (so -.5amp on my Balmer) is there when the AC power is disconnected -- so it
So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project
jssailem at 7:10am 05.16.24
just where the holes are, :plus: That's the spirit. :thumbup: Waste not want not. :biggrin:
out haul cleat   (3)
jssailem at 7:07am 05.16.24
Several options are availabe to the sailor. If this is what "locking stopper cleat" means: ul. It
Xantrex Freedom Charger/Inverter CMOS Battery?
JamesG161 at 7:06am 05.16.24
My Xantrex does this. 1) Set as default "Invert off" 2) Control the Battery Charge, which is progra

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