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I think my problem is just a bit obvious. (1) brad minda at 8:47pm 02.09.24 Catalina 30 7/1527 Any ideas on how to repair this (see picture). Atleast good trheads still exist in the bottom bolt h
WARNING : Sailrite Machine (230v/international) version does not work with inverters Slight Adrift at 4:50pm 02.09.24 Ask All Sailors 14/1639 Bought a Sailrite 230v/international version and missed the fine print stating that it will not work
Hobie Cat Main Sail on Catalina 18? Monsterfish at 4:45pm 02.09.24 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/858 I have a brand new main sail of Hobie Cat 18 (I believe). It came with the Catalina Capri 18 as a pa
Sprit idea I found thoughts? (1) Grotto at 8:20pm 02.08.24 Catalina 22 7/1137 222940 saw this on Reddit got me to thinking how to rig something like this on a c22. Good idea? Bad
Instrument panel Microtec at 4:00pm 02.08.24 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/1085 How do you get asses/open the instrument panel that houses the tachometer, hour meter, and starter
Coronado 15 Rigging David Reinhart at 3:07pm 02.08.24 Ask All Sailors 9/1262 Hey, I recently purchased a used Coronado 15 sailboat and I am in the process of making some minor r
Getting into Boat Chartering storm at 7:37am 02.08.24 Ask All Sailors 18/1520 Hi Everyone, I am looking for advice on the best way to get into bareboat chartering. Background: I
My, how time flies! w4swk at 7:10am 02.08.24 Catalina 22 6/930 After a (too) long hiatus, Sharlene and I are moving back toward more sailing. It would appear that
looking for a Simpson Lawrence Sprint 1500 gipsy for 5/16" or 3/8" G43 chain SV dragonfly at 4:49am 02.08.24 Parts Search 0/386 looking to upgrade to G43 chain and I am looking for a new gipsy for my Simpson Lawrence sprint 1500
Dangerous URLs? (1) Justin_NSA at 4:30pm 02.07.24 Forum Help (Site Talk) 5/882 This came up tonight while accessing SBO. Anyone else getting these?
2009 Bavaria Vision 40 fuel gauge not working elink at 2:43pm 02.07.24 Bavaria 3/2185 The fuel gauge wasn't working and I suspect the sender. There was voltage at the gauge and inlet vol
San Juan 26 available cclaser at 1:20pm 02.07.24 San Juan Sailboats 0/27 Hello, I have a 1979 San Juan 26 available, and will plan on posting it in the classifieds. It is
#31 C310 for sale, Santa Cruz, CA marchem at 10:51am 02.07.24 Catalina 310 2/767 Was going to post a new thread with the listing of our C310 for sale. But there's a big red warning
Where to find hull number H49 miguelgdelrey at 10:45am 02.07.24 Ask All Sailors 10/855 Does the H49 2009 has the hull # written or engraved in the hull? Does it have a plaque somewhere?
Black Butyl tape? JBP-PA at 8:06am 02.07.24 Ask All Sailors 13/1437 I'm looking for a black butyl tape. Bed-It does not come in black. 3M Weatherban is too pricey. Has
What's a Flying Sail? And is it right for you? jssailem at 7:46am 02.07.24 Ask All Sailors 1/773
Swim platform (1) archer472 at 8:03am 02.06.24 Ask All Sailors 8/1222 So I have a 1975 Jensen Cal 25 and it has an outboard 9.9 engine. Do they make dual swim platforms t
BENETEAU 343 DINGHY DAVITS Ciarabc at 4:46pm 02.05.24 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/513 Looking for recommendations for Beneteau 343 dinghy davits. What worked best for you?
nav pod vhf mounting domer94 at 4:38pm 02.05.24 Ask All Sailors 13/884 im looking at a 3 instrument helm pod for auto pilot and wind. the extra space for a vhf. i cannot f
Gulf Coast, AL to FL Panhandle Move JRT at 11:23am 02.05.24 Destinations 22/3909 My wife and I are thinking of moving my Catalina 310 from Lake Guntersville to a gulf location. The

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Musing on DC Electrical Changes colemj at 2:39pm 06.21.25 100A seems way too high of a top load for your DC distribution panel. We've got tons more that that
Weight of Hunter 23.5 trailer plus boat i.e. including boat, mast, furling jib, single axle trailer and 5HP motor Rick Webb at 2:36pm 06.21.25 I got 630 using the axle weight rating. 630# seams light 530# seen ridiculously light. There were tw
Musing on DC Electrical Changes dlochner at 2:17pm 06.21.25 The Walmart batteries may not be all that bad. All the major battery companies make private label ba
Adding roller furling. colemj at 2:15pm 06.21.25 The only thing that determines which way the drum spins is which side of the sail has the UV stripe.
Fuel sender and gauge info dlochner at 2:08pm 06.21.25 Check out Gobius senders. They may have something that will work on a cylinder tank. You may have to
New to the forum (5) Tmugs at 2:06pm 06.21.25 The jib winches are lewmar's smallest self-tailers. The two on the cabintop are lewmar #6's. I'll
Recommendations for outhaul/inhaul lines? Davidasailor26 at 1:47pm 06.21.25 If you find a solution please let the group know. We got new sails over the winter made with a cruis
Adding roller furling. Davidasailor26 at 1:16pm 06.21.25 Mine (a ProFurl) furls by the drum turning counter clockwise when viewed from the top. I furl on por
Adding roller furling. Waybad at 1:02pm 06.21.25 Thanks, I like the safety of the starboard tack Idea. New sail covers, can be put on which ever way
Musing on DC Electrical Changes Davidasailor26 at 1:01pm 06.21.25
Recommendations for outhaul/inhaul lines? shemandr at 1:00pm 06.21.25 I can't stand stretch on halyards, outhauls, and reef lines. Look for "Ultralow stretch" cordage.
Dock lines high on piling Danno 1914 at 12:58pm 06.21.25 Thanks. That set up sounds exactly like my marina in NJ. My stern lines may be a couple of feet abov
Weight of Hunter 23.5 trailer plus boat i.e. including boat, mast, furling jib, single axle trailer and 5HP motor Westerly at 12:57pm 06.21.25 Great info. Thanks for your time. Based on Gvwr minus carrying capacity your trailer weight works ou
Leaky window on Hunter 40.5 built 1993 jssailem at 12:53pm 06.21.25 Those ports (windows) were sometimes installed with screws used to hold the plastic in place while t
Adding roller furling. shemandr at 12:47pm 06.21.25 I think that depends on whether the drum rotates clockwise or counterclockwise to furl. I assume bu
Musing on DC Electrical Changes jssailem at 12:45pm 06.21.25 With the prices of Lithium batteries falling. as an example..https://www.wattcycle.com/ I found tha
Musing on DC Electrical Changes jssailem at 12:32pm 06.21.25 rebuilding your storage around lead acid is like building a better buggy whip. Or a Model T truck
Leaky window on Hunter 40.5 built 1993 Irek at 12:25pm 06.21.25 Hi Everyone Many thx for the info and support. Seems that the window panel on the side of the coach
Musing on DC Electrical Changes mermike at 12:19pm 06.21.25 Since you have space constraints, why not go with a FLA start battery and house bank consisting of a
Adding roller furling. jssailem at 12:18pm 06.21.25 Which side of your foresail has the Suncover? You want the suncover to be on the outside of the sail

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