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Bad Obsession at 8:00pm 02.16.17
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I hate having an outboard because of dealing with Ethanol. Now you diesel guys may have to start wo
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Logic says that the best place for the new GPS antenna is on the rail not on top of the radar mast d
PeterBld at 6:05pm 02.16.17
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We are looking at replacing our cockpit squabs. Sailrite recommend using open cell fast dry foam. H
trucker22233 at 4:17pm 02.16.17
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A few years back I made my 1st post here about my SC. I started looking around on other forums and a
captmaddog at 2:25pm 02.16.17
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I have a Lewmar Windlass that clicks and doesn't do anything. I suspected it was the Solenoid and r
kloudie1 at 2:18pm 02.16.17
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I am frugal.. ok maybe cheap.. kinda.. The sheaves on my traveler are brittle now because of UV atta
Loyalist at 1:10pm 02.16.17
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I am purchasing a used voyager wind vane (good price) but I am looking for any help and installation
Loyalist at 1:06pm 02.16.17
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I am purchasing a used voyager wind vane (good price) but I am looking for any help and installation
Bad Obsession at 12:02pm 02.16.17
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I was just thinking of this and I figured I would put this out there. Is sailing an addiction or a
justsomeguy at 9:23am 02.16.17
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Does this guy remind you of anyone? reading glasses.
finefurn at 9:19am 02.16.17
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I am adding a chart plotter to my Hunter 27. I intend to use the current thru hull speed sensor lo
DayDreamer41 at 9:17am 02.16.17
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In the planning of a few trips for this coming season I have a couple of scenarios which I thought m
markwbird at 8:25am 02.16.17
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I'm not sure if this is allowed by the forum but here goes: The Berkeley Yacht Club is hosting a No
TortugasRoyal at 7:48am 02.16.17
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TortugasRoyal at 7:41am 02.16.17
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https://mechinations.net/2017/02/05/iot-wifi-boat-monitor
TortugasRoyal at 7:40am 02.16.17
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go vote for mechinations wifi boat monitor! cheap way to monitor a boat on a mooring. https://mech
Douginmd at 7:01am 02.16.17
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My recently purchased Oday's gunnel (?) has sections where it has separated. It also has some area
markschwab1956 at 6:55am 02.16.17
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I have a 2012 Hunter 45 DS equipped with a Selden in-mast Main furling system. I want a standard Sel
Brian S at 6:49am 02.16.17
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Here's a picture of the F4 foiling catamaran (an evolution of the old Gunboat G4 which flipped in An
Suspicious Behavior at 6:09am 02.16.17
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This question is more for those who live aboard full or part time. Where are you certain you have

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GOB Gone?
Tally Ho at 4:32pm 02.27.24
Bummer, one of my favorite mags, especially during the long, cold, dark winter layup! it sounds lik
Part for Simpson Lawrence Sprint Atlantic anchor windlass
TimFromLI at 4:06pm 02.27.24
Did you try SL spares. They are in the UK.
Battery/solar setup draft
ian260 at 3:52pm 02.27.24
I've been tracking my daily yields with the 200 watt solar panels and ill average around 20AH a day
Battery/solar setup draft
dlochner at 3:37pm 02.27.24
I agree the solar is to small at the moment, espically for extended trips. But it will be increased
Battery/solar setup draft
ian260 at 3:08pm 02.27.24
There are several issues. The fusing on the LFP battery is inadequate. It is essential to use a Cl
galvanic isolator questions   (1)
jssailem at 2:42pm 02.27.24
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Battery/solar setup draft
dlochner at 2:25pm 02.27.24
There are several issues. The fusing on the LFP battery is inadequate. It is essential to use a Cl
YANMAR replacement
The_Sailing_Pelican at 1:58pm 02.27.24
A Pearson 303, is a "modern" design and for many owners would be their Last Boat. I note that this
Battery/solar setup draft
dLj at 1:24pm 02.27.24
The large inverter is for a full electric kitchen as well as all the other house goodies. The inver
Battery/solar setup draft
ian260 at 12:51pm 02.27.24
The only thing I notice is you have a large inverter, small solar and your batteries seem undersize
Can you ID this shifter?   (3)
sailcapt340 at 12:08pm 02.27.24
Battery/solar setup draft
dLj at 11:34am 02.27.24
The only thing I notice is you have a large inverter, small solar and your batteries seem undersized
Obligatory log-in?
Roland5048 at 9:57am 02.27.24
Separate issue. It has been resolved. My apologies for the inconvenience. No problem, Dave. Not e
Hunter 240 Broken Mast Struts
Windpilot at 9:21am 02.27.24
I've got very similar struts on my 99 h410. I had a bolt I didn't replace during standing rigging re
GOB Gone?
Project_Mayhem at 9:00am 02.27.24
Weekend Login Difficulties
dLj at 8:59am 02.27.24
Hmmm, maybe we need to be paying closer attention.....:huh: Cheers!:beer: Hahaha dj
Keel repair
Project_Mayhem at 8:56am 02.27.24
galvanic isolator questions   (1)
JamesG161 at 8:31am 02.27.24
ok this is the manual and installation Guide
galvanic isolator questions
JamesG161 at 8:26am 02.27.24
if i install the 60a now with one leg only, will there be a detrimental effect being 60a on a 30a l

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