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Harpswell ME to Cape Cod Canal Bob S at 7:06am 03.05.17 Destinations 8/1919 How long time wise do you think it would take to sail form Cape Cod Canal to Harpswell ME. would hea
I'm the owner of a Beneteau 393 2004 (since 1 year) I noticied that, at anchor, in calm water, this Cado at 6:56am 03.05.17 Ask All Sailors 14/4460 I'm the owner of a Beneteau 393 2004 (since 1 year) I noticied that, at anchor, in calm water, this
Inverter install tutorial? Rodd at 6:54am 03.05.17 Musings With Maine Sail 9/3541 Maine: Still wondering if you might be getting around to a tutorial on proper install practices for
Injector fuel pump assembly peterbud at 4:38am 03.05.17 Parts Search 1/682 I am looking for a complete fuel pump assembly for a universal M320 diesel. If anyone has pulled an
Installing a new exhaust in an Alden Challenger. (2) TomY at 3:53am 03.05.17 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 11/6139 CHRISTMAS, a 1961 Challenger - on her third engine, has the original exhaust. A drawing dated 1958 s
March Madness shemandr at 8:01pm 03.04.17 Ask All Sailors 17/881 OK. I've done winter without diagnosed insanity. But March looms dangerously ahead. I've read all
MAX PROP - FROZEN - HELP Puesta del sol at 7:23pm 03.04.17 Big Boats 16/2086 Went to work on the boat today :-) Max Prop Feathers are stuck in place :-( Any suggestions? I di
Me and outboards... Brian D at 7:08pm 03.04.17 Engines and Propulsion 80/12873 So here we go again. Seems that I have somewhat neglected my Suzuki DF2.5 outboard. I "think" the la
What size are H31 cabin top winches? Reg M at 4:38pm 03.04.17 Mid-Size Boats 11/1844 I am in Florida for the winter and my boat is in Canada. I am looking at getting a self tailing win
Internal Lines Hunter 34 Mast JACKHEAPE at 4:18pm 03.04.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/2147 Trying to figure out what each of the lines on my mast are for on my Hunter 34. I have the tall rig,
A swivel tv mount for a flat screen smart tv in my Catalina 310 (4) Tom & Deb at 11:49am 03.04.17 Catalina 310 7/2652 133788 133792 133793 133794 By pure luck I found a swivel tv mount that would take my flat screen fr
Life Got Tougher catalanc at 10:37am 03.04.17 Sails Call Lounge 3/678 Some folks are having a tough time of it. http://www.theonion.com/article/rising-income-inequality
Wetsanding Cat Girl 70 at 8:38am 03.04.17 Catalina 22 14/1706 We bought our first boat last year, an amazing 1970. We thought she needed to be repainted until I s
Cherubini 27 number sequence? TooCoys at 3:53am 03.04.17 The Cherubini Hunters 14/1537 Hello all, first post. I've just purchased my first sailboat, a 1981 Hunter 27. The hull number is
Rudder mount (1) paulj at 9:57pm 03.03.17 Catalina 310 11/1655 Leo Which diameter are you talking about. I can not get this picture on the private message.
Hunter 23 motor mount Rcarbo at 6:31pm 03.03.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1271 What is the best outboard motor mounting bracket for a hunter 23. The one that came on the boat or
Pass thru's for Antenna Cables etc... kimelmore at 5:08pm 03.03.17 Ask All Sailors 9/1430 Anyone have any ideas about how to get cables thru the deck etc for electronics like radar etc. I've
Wet Cell Lead Acid Battery Venting Brian D at 12:28pm 03.03.17 Ask All Sailors 20/5464 Is there any cause for concern if the batteries are located in the cabin of the boat?
Blue Sea 7610 ACR in an O'Day 272LE StanleyJ at 12:18pm 03.03.17 Ask An Oday Owner 0/457 I just rec'd a Blue Sea 7610 ACR yesterday and plan to run a new #4 alternator wire from my Universa
Multiple House Banks vs. One House Bank (4) Maine Sail at 12:09pm 03.03.17 Musings With Maine Sail 14/10622 The age old question of multiple house banks, and alternating use, vs. one single contiguously wired

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Alternator wiring question? Stu Jackson at 9:46am 07.01.24 And here are some diagrams I drew of my wiring, please read the text with explanations rather than c
Alternator wiring question? Stu Jackson at 9:40am 07.01.24 This article explains the ammeter voltmeter improvement, but I'm posting it because it has a wiring
New owners - how are they doing, part 3 WayneH at 9:40am 07.01.24 Someone did not read the capacity plate
Looking for advice re installning a 3 bow bimini on a Capri 22 KCofKC at 9:27am 07.01.24 Just a FYI Catalina Direct is not a division of Catalina Yachts. It is an independent company that
Catalina 28 Cruising speed under motor Hard pull to port KCofKC at 9:25am 07.01.24 William, as some one stated it is a prop walk issue, however your description sounds excessive. If
Invest 95L JamesG161 at 8:52am 07.01.24 Hurricane Beryl just made landfall. Pray for them. :pray: Jim...
New owners - how are they doing, part 3 arf145 at 8:41am 07.01.24 I wouldn't jump to conclusions there. It could be that the guy in the middle isn't getting a refill,
Mobile navigation app (2) Captain Larry-DH at 8:31am 07.01.24 I noticed this when looking at the harbor of Georgetown, SC, and found that the problem exists when
Masthead removal/Catalina 27 LloydB at 8:25am 07.01.24 You may find it easier to send a compression tube up the mast using a fish line from the bottom sinc
Stress cracks in Stainless Steel Arch on my Hunter 306 kloudie1 at 7:36am 07.01.24 All of those resemble poultice corrosion..Intergranular corrosion from being covered and remaining w
Mobile navigation app SoSound at 7:30am 07.01.24 I sent an email reporting my problem to support at Aqua Maps with a couple of my screenshots. I tol
Genoa / Jib are both sitting on the lifelines/bow rail when deployed. carlc376 at 7:18am 07.01.24 What point of sail are we looking at? if upwind set the jib car set to aft on the car rail and tigh
First time question: I own a 1974 Oday 20. Timm R Oday25 at 7:13am 07.01.24 The view from here . Most of us starting our boat owning experiances with a smaller boat . I've owne
New owners - how are they doing, part 3 Timm R Oday25 at 7:02am 07.01.24 THe three guys in the back are Coasties , that have come to rescue the damsels
Masthead removal/Catalina 27 Timm R Oday25 at 7:01am 07.01.24 Why are you pushing a pressure cylinder up the mast ? I'm just curious .
2004 Hunter 36 Refrigerator...repair or replace? Rasselas36 at 6:54am 07.01.24 This is where I found the best price on mine. Great company to work with. . Bob Beard Encompass Mar
Stress cracks in Stainless Steel Arch on my Hunter 306 JamesG161 at 6:42am 07.01.24 The Arch has the Traveler Stress on it. Needs welding or the Boom will lift and be a big issue. Ji
Stress cracks in Stainless Steel Arch on my Hunter 306 rgranger at 6:15am 07.01.24 I agree with @jssailem I would consult a local welder who does stainless
Balmar 6 Series 150 Amp alternator, Balmar MC 614 Regulator Ward H at 6:11am 07.01.24 Marc, Could the SG200 be not reading correctly? Maybe the software is corrupted and needs to be upda
Running 110V next to 12V while at shore Davidasailor26 at 6:08am 07.01.24 Cramming the wires together could create an opportunity for chafe issues. Bundling more wires toge

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