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Do your docklines squeak? I finally solved it! Zeus2012 at 10:22am 07.20.16 Ask All Sailors 8/9770 First, I bought new lines, no success. Then I tried chafing gear, no success. I tried soaping the li
New Here.... AmandaBaydoc at 9:25am 07.20.16 Ask An Oday Owner 2/491 I am hoping that I could get some information about whether or not there is someone out there to con
Model Hunter Joanne at 8:57am 07.20.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/422 Where can I get a model of a Hunter 41 as a gift for a mantle? Does such a thing exist?
M-18 stall Joetech at 8:07am 07.20.16 Mid-Size Boats 9/1754 I have a Universal M-18 in my 30 year old Catalina 27 TR. This is my 4th season with the boat. The
Build a stand-alone shore Solar charge station? LucM30 at 7:58am 07.20.16 Ask All Sailors 19/3081 Hi all! First post on here. I've been lurking for a few months and learned plenty and now I would li
I'm doing it I'm doing it (1) sailnewbie at 7:29am 07.20.16 Ask All Sailors 37/1780 First time in open water and I think I'm finally figuring things out
&%#$. changing mainsheet cleat angle on the 25? RussC at 7:26am 07.20.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 20/1966 I know someone out there has a simple solution that makes releasing the main sheet cam cleat on the
Shear Pin Mr.Bill at 6:46am 07.20.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/476 I have a Hunter 23 (1984) and recently met with a stump or something that kicked up the rudder (as i
Boast and Brag (2) chrisings at 6:15am 07.20.16 Ask All Sailors 10/774 I just have to boast and brag about the admirals recent work. She made a sail cover! And what a wond
Looking 4 Surveyor-Fla Treasure Coast Mitch Witt at 5:38am 07.20.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/446 Looking for a surveyor located Fla East Coast > Treasure Coast area that is sympathetic to older pro
Losing Too Much Speed When Tacking DaveJ at 5:15am 07.20.16 Catalina 310 7/2023 I have been doing some recreational racing with my C310 and the results have not been very good. I w
Sail on Lake Michigan hewebb at 4:51am 07.20.16 Ask All Sailors 1/389 Hi I will be spending a week in the Waukegan IL area and would be interested in crewing for a sail o
Hunter 30-2 oil canning 19thol at 1:04am 07.20.16 Mid-Size Boats 8/3115 Hey all, we have a 1990 Hunter 30-2 with a weak spot in the hull under the head on the port side.
Fuel tank RonniePH26 at 11:32pm 07.19.16 Smaller Boats 17/1772 So does anyone have a fuel tank for their h26 that is larger than 6 gal? I've been trying to find so
What is acceptable voltage loss with no load RussC at 10:34pm 07.19.16 Musings With Maine Sail 3/2122 I recently purchased a Deka AGM deep cycle group 27 battery and it seems to loose a small amount of
Canvas in Annapolis Finally! at 8:32pm 07.19.16 Ask All Sailors 7/690 Looking for a reputable canvas person/company in Maryland (Baltimore to Deale). Need entire cockpit
Safety at Sea Seminar JTulls at 7:51pm 07.19.16 Racing 3/1003 I'm working on bumping up my certifications and maybe getting a license before next year's TransPac
Bimini for Hunter 26.5 Dionysis at 7:23pm 07.19.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/2853 My wife and I have a Hunter 26.5 and we LOVE the boat especially when the wind is favorable; however
ice thread fred1diver at 6:47pm 07.19.16 Ask All Sailors 38/2502 hey everyone, I'm getting ready for my august trip and I'm concerned about ice longevity, I dont hav
New Instruments benkeeton at 2:23pm 07.19.16 Ask All Sailors 4/1029 My '86 Hunter 28.5 has only basic instruments (speed and depth), both of which are long overdue for

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How does a battery selector switch work? Ted10028 at 5:37pm 03.28.24 Never buy batteries from West Marine. They are made by East Penn and the identical batteries can be
Funny Friday!!! Will Gilmore at 5:37pm 03.28.24 Not so sure about Alaska, I saw several of those signs near Belfast, Maine. Still the wrong end. So
Baltimore's key bridge down , hit by ship in early morning . . . pgandw at 5:05pm 03.28.24 Interesting article raising the question over tugs ... Actually tugs are pretty useless - and a dan
Funny Friday!!! DArcy at 5:00pm 03.28.24 Here in Canada we don't need screens in the opening ports, the mosquitos are too big to get through.
NMEA (1) jssailem at 4:46pm 03.28.24 When looking at NMEA 2000 network structure, I fall back to this diagram. Power Up the Network Rem
Hunter 380 Refrigeration tb_gb at 4:45pm 03.28.24 Nothing. I am the third owner and there has never been refrigeration on the boat
What did I do wrong? - Navigating around another vessel jssailem at 4:28pm 03.28.24 I agree with the way you identify the situation and the case citing you provide. In the citing the
How does a battery selector switch work? Maine Sail at 4:21pm 03.28.24 I think I get how switch works now. So perhaps best strategy is to just use battery 1 for everythin
Fridge: 12V or DC JamesG161 at 4:19pm 03.28.24 What brand is your quiet generator? Kohler but it is under an insulated berth.
Funny Friday!!! BlowMeAway at 4:19pm 03.28.24 Wrong end. That's Alaska, baby! Not so sure about Alaska, I saw several of those signs near Belfas
How does a battery selector switch work? Maine Sail at 4:06pm 03.28.24
How does a battery selector switch work? Ted10028 at 3:57pm 03.28.24 To be fair he said everything runs whether in position 1, 2, or both; but not that things run when
How does a battery selector switch work? Ted10028 at 3:47pm 03.28.24 guessing games are fun sometimes but no one but you can know how your boat is wired. It certainly s
Outhaul Setup Oceanis 311 Ikokite at 3:46pm 03.28.24 Conventional main or furling? With a furling main the standard is for the outhaul to come out of t
Another Legend 40.5 holding tank replacement 3.26.24 Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 3:41pm 03.28.24 For the guage, get the Wema sensor. Have triple M install it, or at least provide the holes, etc. W
NMEA Scott T-Bird at 3:34pm 03.28.24 I don't think my plotter (Zeus 3) will power all four items on the network. I understand I need an
How does a battery selector switch work? Davidasailor26 at 3:32pm 03.28.24 It certainly sounds like someone screwed up yours. Nothing except bilge pumps should have power whe
How does a battery selector switch work? Don S/V ILLusion at 3:23pm 03.28.24 Just noticed that lights and radio stay on whether I select battery 1 or 2 or both when I would h
NMEA (1) Tally Ho at 3:22pm 03.28.24 Ok, for arguments sake let's say you have a 2nd radio at the nav stn. you want to network. So, anot
Funny Friday!!! SFS at 3:21pm 03.28.24 Wrong end. That's Alaska, baby!

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