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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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Hi, I purchased a H34 1984 with 3gm30f motor. The boat took on some water while on the hard but it r
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I'm in Barcelona tonight. This MONSTER has RED showing at the mast tops. High buck pro captain leave
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Hello all! Beautiful weekend to do work. Electrical question. Have 2 battery banks, one starter grou
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Anybody else had this problem, and solved it? The lazy jib sheet will slide under the turnbuckle cl
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Hi everyone. I have a Nautos radar reflector like this one. http
Chris Flanagan at 10:23am 02.25.17
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I am installing a companionway cover for a Hunter 23.5, what adhesive is recommended for securing th
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Had the boat hauled for paint so I removed the main to have it cleaned at the same time. Took the sa
Tom H31 at 7:25am 02.25.17
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I finally cut an opening and installed an access panel in the bulkhead between quarter berth and laz
DAVA390 at 6:43am 02.25.17
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Dear Sailors, Especially those familiar with the Pearson Triton, 10M etc that uses the red Atomic4
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Interested in the pros and cons of various types of panel switches when located inside the boat cabi

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Catalina 22 jib keeps getting stuck trying to raise it
Project_Mayhem at 7:37am 05.13.24
Use a halyard knot. Clean and lube your track at the end of every season. Magic Erasers make quick w
Water in Bilge of Oday 23
Project_Mayhem at 7:34am 05.13.24
I've repaired chipped trim before. The hardest part is masking off the window before painting
Deck Hardware Neddimg
Project_Mayhem at 7:32am 05.13.24
Mineral spirit will completely dissolve Bed-it. I used to throw away and replace any fasteners for
So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project
Project_Mayhem at 7:28am 05.13.24
Here's a few random tips: I soaked my bolts in acetone and I totally agree that using solvents is a
Winch placement
Guystapo at 7:28am 05.13.24
I have a different boat, so I cannot comment on mounting specifics, but on Tally Ho, my primaries
Refrigerator/Solar   (1)
william24424 at 7:28am 05.13.24
This cooler fridge/freezer 12v unit will run off a Jackery 500 & a 100 watt solar panel. I had this
Winch placement
Guystapo at 7:27am 05.13.24
Locating additional winches is often a good step in making the boat easier to manage. You might al
Deck Hardware Neddimg
Hayden Watson at 7:25am 05.13.24
I've put butyl around a leaking fitting from the outside as a temporary measure. ...Wait a second,
Deck Hardware Neddimg
Project_Mayhem at 7:13am 05.13.24
You could squirt some Gorilla hot glue around the base of the hardware. Should last through the sa
Its funny Friday!
Will Gilmore at 7:12am 05.13.24
Maybe you didn't set it finely enough. Now it looks like it was the final setting. :biggrin: -Wi
Water in Bilge of Oday 23
Project_Mayhem at 7:11am 05.13.24
Friday was partly cloudy, 10-12 mph of steady wind. I was having a great day until dark clouds gath
12v breaker panel wiring question
domer94 at 6:58am 05.13.24
dave, yes i just did the modification due to i will be adding electronics and lights etc etc.... th
Its funny Friday!
Captain Larry-DH at 6:44am 05.13.24
That oven is just one day out of warranty.
So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project
SailingCal21 at 5:59am 05.13.24
Definitely continue to post pictures. I have the same boat, but hope to not have to take on this p
Its funny Friday!   (1)
leo310 at 5:55am 05.13.24
224774 I finely set the timer for the oven
Leaky screws holding steering gear cover on Hunter 36 - any better solutions?
jdrutten at 5:54am 05.13.24
Any update on this? I just found a similar problem on my 306. I'd love to use butyl sealant so that
So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project   (2)
SailingCal21 at 5:48am 05.13.24
Salvaged most of the fastening hardware. Lost some nuts and washers to the nether regions of the bo
Catalina 22 jib keeps getting stuck trying to raise it
LakeShark at 4:59am 05.13.24
@AlanCatalina Since you have a Catalina 22 I would guess you have the CDI Flexible Furler system. T
Catalina 22 jib keeps getting stuck trying to raise it
kloudie1 at 4:46am 05.13.24
Where is the swivel that should be attached to the head of the sail? The halyard should be attached

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