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Justin_NSA at 8:41am 08.15.16
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I've never had this luxury before. My instrumentation allows me to see true or apparent wind. I also
Domingo630 at 8:39am 08.15.16
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I discovered a bolt in the pan underneath the engine of my 2009 H33 after a recent trip. I assumed
capt_clyde at 8:31am 08.15.16
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I am considering replacing the manual head on my 2001, C-310 with an electric unit. Has anyone done
capt_clyde at 8:28am 08.15.16
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The compressor for my refrigerator has died and prices for a professional replacement are over $2000
capt_clyde at 8:20am 08.15.16
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Recently I've been singlehanding my Catalina 310 alot and I've noticed that in similar wind conditio
gettinthere at 8:07am 08.15.16
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Haters gonna hate. The rest of you may enjoy this ... xQgcY9EeEic
Sirius Fun at 7:22am 08.15.16
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first day I found water on the storage port side V berth, it seems to come under the gasket of the t
Jean at 7:01am 08.15.16
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Hello Everyone. Does anyone have any experience with buying a new high performance kick-up rudder/ti
hunter healer at 6:51am 08.15.16
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anyone have a pic of the mast step for the h34 I have to make one mine broke whe Someone de masted
Crazy Dave Condon at 6:00am 08.15.16
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I need some help here folks. I had an inquiry about the three stainless steel bolts holding the low
sailnewbie at 5:56am 08.15.16
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Any of you worried about your boats or had to move your boats due to the ignorant people that sleep
tbilyeu at 8:58pm 08.14.16
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Cruisair low pressure alarm. My salon unit on my 2014 45 has started cutting out and shows a LO/PS
Karyon at 8:20pm 08.14.16
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126828 I have to replace the bunks on my trailer, so the boat has to come off the trailer. At our la
Alansails at 6:56pm 08.14.16
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On our Catalina 25 our sailing optimum heel for speed was 15 degrees, does anyone know if the 310 ha
fstbttms at 6:47pm 08.14.16
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This device is clearly not intended for the average boat owner, but the video is enjoyable, none-the
Tata duende at 6:44pm 08.14.16
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Have a Hunter 280 and main halyard tends to harden up the sail is about 2/3 -3/4 way up; the line it
Terry Cox at 5:10pm 08.14.16
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Spent the last two nights in Eagle Harbor on the east side of Cypress Island after gunk holing aroun
Doug J at 4:26pm 08.14.16
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I finished the installation of an 80 watt solar panel with a 10amp PWM solar charge controller, conn
Sarj at 2:41pm 08.14.16
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I am a new owner of an older, 1985, well maintained boat and want to keep it that way. A basic que
Adamt24 at 2:33pm 08.14.16
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hi One of my skylights is leaking - the black sealant is lifting a bit- is this a job anyone has don

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23.5 outboard motor
Sail22Capri22 at 12:13pm 05.16.24
I have a Capri 22 with the 6HP Tohatsu 20". The motor has been great and plenty of power even when g
Air Conditioner Condenser Pump
kloudie1 at 11:14am 05.16.24
Yup, exactly the same pump function.... That is the subject of my wondering.. seems like it could wo
Removing caulk....
NYSail at 11:05am 05.16.24
Air Conditioner Condenser Pump
Terry Cox at 10:37am 05.16.24
The pump pumps water into the exchanger then the warmer water exits from a thru-hull. Hi Claude. I
Air Conditioner Condenser Pump
kloudie1 at 9:46am 05.16.24
@Terry Cox... The water pump pumps sea water through a heat exchanger to condense the refrigerant fo
Xantrex Freedom Charger/Inverter CMOS Battery?
duck21 at 8:44am 05.16.24
My manual also makes no reference to a CMOS battery (lots of clicks searching the word "battery" in
Xantrex Freedom Charger/Inverter CMOS Battery?
duck21 at 8:42am 05.16.24
I called Xantrex, I received mixed information. The first person I spoke to said "Yes, there is a b
DST housing valve fell off
jssailem at 8:15am 05.16.24
the valve in the housing has fallen off The thing you are calling a "Valve" is nothing more than a
Xantrex Freedom Charger/Inverter CMOS Battery?
jssailem at 8:07am 05.16.24
I examined the manual.. Of course this is just one manual. It may not be for the equipment you are u
Xantrex Freedom Charger/Inverter CMOS Battery?
JamesG161 at 8:05am 05.16.24
when I disconnect the house battery On my unit you have about 15 minutes to change Battery or it w
Xantrex Freedom Charger/Inverter CMOS Battery?
JamesG161 at 7:52am 05.16.24
I do not have the Balmer in my charging circuit. I recently upgraded to the newest Xantrex. https:
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jssailem at 7:39am 05.16.24
Been a pleasure sharing tales Dennis. Even at 3 ft draft always good to mind the shoals. Fair Winds
Air Conditioner Condenser Pump
JamesG161 at 7:39am 05.16.24
You need 120VAC to run your AC. On my boat there is a Circuit Board that needs the Water Pump ON to
Xantrex Freedom Charger/Inverter CMOS Battery?
duck21 at 7:31am 05.16.24
Hi Jim, The .5amp draw (so -.5amp on my Balmer) is there when the AC power is disconnected -- so it
So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project
jssailem at 7:10am 05.16.24
just where the holes are, :plus: That's the spirit. :thumbup: Waste not want not. :biggrin:
out haul cleat   (3)
jssailem at 7:07am 05.16.24
Several options are availabe to the sailor. If this is what "locking stopper cleat" means: ul. It
Xantrex Freedom Charger/Inverter CMOS Battery?
JamesG161 at 7:06am 05.16.24
My Xantrex does this. 1) Set as default "Invert off" 2) Control the Battery Charge, which is progra
Removing caulk....   (1)
dLj at 6:49am 05.16.24
A tool shaped like this is what is what I had in mind. Typically wood working chisels do not have th
End of Times
Terry Cox at 4:37am 05.16.24
Dennis!? Please don't abandon us for a stink potter. Well, anyway, good luck with your new boat. Gla

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