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Tuning the Rig IAMCCF at 7:58pm 04.21.16 Bigger Boats 13/1518 So I am scheduled to have the mast stepped and the boat launched in a few weeks. I have hired a rigg
Painting total boat polarbrer at 7:57pm 04.21.16 Catalina 22 11/2157 I want to repaint my '76 Catalina 22. Deck, cabin, sides, bottom , cockpit. Have catalog from Jamest
Stern tube too small... druid at 7:15pm 04.21.16 Engines and Propulsion 13/1284 Oh, the Joys of working on an OLD boat... I measured the stern tube on my Ontario 32 with calipers
79 Hunter 30 exhaust exit location Robert1224 at 7:10pm 04.21.16 The Cherubini Hunters 3/925 Ahoy, I am re-powering my 79 Hunter 30 and plan on leaving the exhaust outlet in its current positi
boom cap end RayG at 4:42pm 04.21.16 Ask All Sailors 5/641 I have a Cape Dory 25' with a broken upright on the boom cap end tack holder. Not having much luck f
Princess Louisa Inlet Terry Cox at 12:39pm 04.21.16 Pacific North West Cruisers 17/1522 At the moment AMEE flotilla has Princess Louisa Inlet at the bottom of Jervis Inlet on the cruising
1981 33' Hunter Jib Roller Furler removal Sea Painter at 12:18pm 04.21.16 Ask All Sailors 6/1007 I currently have a 165% Jib on my boat and need to remove it to put on a 185%. My 165 is in need of
Need to identify a sail logo (1) FranM at 12:12pm 04.21.16 Trailer Sailors 6/1104 122230 It's been quite a while since I've been here. Sold my Pepper and was out of boats for almost
Newmar DC UPS: StartGuard marchem at 11:38am 04.21.16 Musings With Maine Sail 2/791 Any thoughts on the Newmar DC UPS: StartGuard to eliminate the voltage drop to my instruments that I
aft rake on my venture 224s mast? sjstewart at 10:39am 04.21.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/795 hi there I was wondering how much rake should there be on the mast of my venture 224 ive been doing
Design Specs for Galley shelves and/or cupboards Alexander38 at 10:31am 04.21.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1253 Hey everyone, does anyone out there happen to have design specs for shelves and/or cupboards for the
Need Raymarine RS125 or RS120 receiver/antenna for C-80 pateco at 9:55am 04.21.16 Parts Search 3/757 Looking for a working Raymarine RS125 or RS120 receiver/antenna to use with the used C80 Multifuncti
Javelin Question Zeggae at 9:36am 04.21.16 Ask An Oday Owner 4/615 Hi all! Bought a '73 Javelin last year and didn't have time to work on it yet. I removed the mast s
isolation transformer running too hot? Collin at 9:29am 04.21.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/921 I have an isolation transformer on my 2008 Hunter 31, and it seems to be running quite hot. Everyth
Need Port Light Info rgranger at 7:29am 04.21.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/315 Hey All On my new-2-me 1995 Hunter 26, I am missing the screen for the port side opening port light
dead battery(ies)? richk at 6:59am 04.21.16 Ask All Sailors 11/875 Went to the boat last night and saw the house battery bank indicated a little over 8v. Turned on c
Did you know ... (2) ToddL214 at 6:44am 04.21.16 Catalina 310 10/1714 ...it's recommended your thru-hull valves be lubricated each year? I didn't but I understand why no
Replacement portals for 1988 Hunter 26.5 LiveAboard60 at 6:42am 04.21.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1445 Please excuse if this has been posted before, but I am thinking about replacing the salon portholes
Kiwi Prop Feathering Propellor Scott NIelsen at 6:08am 04.21.16 Ask All Sailors 10/1689 Does anyone have experience with the Kiwi Prop Feathering Propeller? I am looking to change from th
shaft Vern at 4:18am 04.21.16 Pearson 4/831 Is the shaft on the Pearson 34-2, offset? Does this help or hinder backing. My shaft is offset but

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What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? jaysweet at 5:33pm 04.23.23 I have a Pelagic tillerpilot on my current boat, which I've had since 2012, and I do not have it in
Lubricating Through Hull Valves rgranger at 5:29pm 04.23.23 Barnacles or other unwanted shell fish jamming the works can be washed out with some dilute vinegar.
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? jviss at 5:21pm 04.23.23 After a quick read of the replies, there's one advantage I don't think anyone's mentioned yet. When
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? jaysweet at 5:19pm 04.23.23 After a quick read of the replies, there's one advantage I don't think anyone's mentioned yet. When
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? jviss at 5:18pm 04.23.23 to do bow sweeps What's a bow sweep?
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? Terry Cox at 4:56pm 04.23.23 Sail solo most all the time, our AP (1991 Autohelm 7000) with rudder sensor comes in very handy, esp
Help!! Seaward 25 shore power jssailem at 4:55pm 04.23.23 Bob The images shown all appear to be DC related. The large battery rotary switch would provide powe
What to do above the water line??? jssailem at 4:31pm 04.23.23 redo the bottom of my 1991 Hunter 30 Dil What is the problem for the bottom? Why do you think it
Yenmar 2QM15 Exhaust Mixing Elbow Part PIC INCLUDED Tally Ho at 4:12pm 04.23.23
Yenmar 2QM15 Exhaust Mixing Elbow Part PIC INCLUDED kappykaplan at 4:11pm 04.23.23 lot of c02 You mean CO, right?
Lazy jacks jssailem at 4:09pm 04.23.23 now my question is should I try and splice the lines or just sew them and whip them? https://www.p
Lazy jacks Tally Ho at 4:09pm 04.23.23 Those are pretty cool, and should work ok. if you can splice, that is the best looking way to do i
Yenmar 2QM15 Exhaust Mixing Elbow Part PIC INCLUDED Tally Ho at 4:00pm 04.23.23
Help!! Seaward 25 shore power (1) Noodat Lady at 3:58pm 04.23.23 Thanks for taking the time to reply. Unfortunately to my shame and chagrin I don't know where the 1
Lazy jacks fred1diver at 3:55pm 04.23.23 Ok, so I mounted my cheek blocks on my mast at around 70% of the mast, getting ready to get the line
Yenmar 2QM15 Exhaust Mixing Elbow Part PIC INCLUDED pipedream at 3:52pm 04.23.23 Try HDI, the replacement is SS, and cheaper than OEM. https://hdimarine.net/product-category/yanmar
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? Alan Gomes at 3:51pm 04.23.23 Probably one of the worst features of an AP is the follow a route. This will cause the boat to turn
LPG tank Hunter 39 fero at 3:51pm 04.23.23 We live on the boat 6 months each year and get 65 to 75 days out of 10 lbs tank ( possibly slightly
Need help to recognize a part jssailem at 3:50pm 04.23.23 The imaged Anchor roller design, as I understand. The fore pins allow the chain and rode to stay ove
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? Tally Ho at 3:50pm 04.23.23 Three stories, three similar results. Fortunately all lived through the experience to share the tal

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