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Hunter 23 Rcarbo at 5:25pm 06.30.16 Smaller Boats 10/1561 I recently purchased a 1989 Hunter 23. What holds the large hatch cover up over the cockpit? Thanks
How to deal with mainsheet and Bimini on H23 isaksp00 at 5:21pm 06.30.16 Smaller Boats 30/4986 I just installed the Bimini that came with our boat for the first time. When opened the front edge
Raymarine Auto Helm problem njlarry at 3:53pm 06.30.16 Ask All Sailors 7/1236 The locking lever on our Auto helm ST 4000 keeps unlocking right after being engaged. It started las
3KW Alternator? smokey73 at 3:26pm 06.30.16 Ask All Sailors 11/1218 While passing a Hunter 40.5like mine today on Port Royal Sound near Parris Island I struck up a shor
SPOT Tracker (Gen3) issues SFS at 1:49pm 06.30.16 Ask All Sailors 7/1226 This past week I purchased a SPOT tracker to use on a delivery of an Endeavor 37 from Mobile to Tamp
O'Day 27 Mainsheet rigging Mitch27 at 12:32pm 06.30.16 Bigger Boats 5/2796 So, first I'm brand new to sailing. I took a class, have some books and now have an O'day 27. My p
Sarasota. Risks, judgment, laws. Jackdaw at 11:09am 06.30.16 Ask All Sailors 12/1037 There is a VERY GOOD editorial in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune regarding boating laws, and their infl
Adjustable split backstay length (2) George Da Porge at 10:46am 06.30.16 Catalina 30 17/5412 Looking for feedback on where split in backstay can/should be located. 1990 C30 tall rig, we purcha
Squeaking shaft/drive train George Da Porge at 10:26am 06.30.16 Catalina 30 7/2292 We been out sailing 5 times this season. Have a 2014 ZF transmission. In neutral when sailing. 3r
1989 Hunter 23 Rcarbo at 10:14am 06.30.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/386 I recently purchased a 1989 Hunter 23. What holds the large hatch cover up over the cockpit? Than
Converting ice box to refrigerator (2) patrickkidd at 10:11am 06.30.16 Catalina 30 7/4966 One of the previous owners of my Catalina 30 installed a mini fridge unit in the ice box. The compre
Reefing points on O'day daysailer borovans at 10:07am 06.30.16 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1183 Hi there, I currently have jiffy reefing set up just below the first batten on the mainsail but want
cruisair ac not starting properly duality at 10:02am 06.30.16 Ask All Sailors 3/1856 hope someone can help, i have a 16k btu cruisair with separate condenser. sometimes it is stubborn s
Fuel Shut Off cable Tricky at 9:14am 06.30.16 Engines and Propulsion 3/1059 My "Kill the Fuel" handle was left pulled out and being that it was placed in a terrible spot has be
New Tiller / Rudder Advice for a 26D Citadel89 at 8:51am 06.30.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1253 I recently purchased a '90 26D and quickly noticed that the rudder and tiller were in need for repla
Yanmar manual mixing elbow maintenance SEMPERAVANTI41 at 8:51am 06.30.16 Ask All Sailors 47/13438 I was reading the manual yesterday for my 4JH4-HTE. It states "Replace the mixing elbow with a new o
Spinnaker prep Kermit at 8:32am 06.30.16 Ask All Sailors 20/1311 I've read millions of articles and watched billions of videos on flying asymmetrical spinnakers. Mos
Batteries Plus?? Solstice at 5:48am 06.30.16 Ask All Sailors 8/950 I am replacing my factory installed 4D's this week as a preventative measure before we take off on a
Raymarine st6002 auto pilot aw6686 at 5:22am 06.30.16 Ask All Sailors 0/428 My clutch is slipping. Have read the manual and made adjustments by loosening the screw and turning
I need some d@#n wind. (1) Texas Gun-Man at 9:34pm 06.29.16 Catalina 22 23/2141 I took the week off to sail and the North Texas wind is DEAD. I've tried everyday and the forecast i

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Asymmetrical Spinnaker hardware (5) JRacer at 8:12pm 03.22.24 The avitar pic shows mine. Tacked by a block attached at the base of the forestay. See the pic. Tack
LUCKGRIB a software package worth considering. jssailem at 8:01pm 03.22.24 Download and try it. They give you the full software for 14 days to try. Dump it if it is not for yo
Venting 3 compartments at once dlochner at 7:59pm 03.22.24 The advice is thoughtful but often not consistent so almost impossible to follow. One guy said simp
Venting 3 compartments at once Tally Ho at 7:46pm 03.22.24 One guy said simple wrap the hose in tape to solve the problem easily. See what I mean? Not sure w
Are golf cart batteries better than marine batteries dlochner at 7:24pm 03.22.24 surely there is a middle ground .my choice is to work smart. Ask a trusted expert which batteries a
Are golf cart batteries better than marine batteries Tally Ho at 7:22pm 03.22.24 surely there is a middle ground .my choice is to work smart. Ask a trusted expert which batteries a
outboard hoisting dlochner at 7:11pm 03.22.24 I'd be doing some testing to make sure 1" tubing is up to the task of a 115lbs motor. However, if y
Venting 3 compartments at once Ted10028 at 7:10pm 03.22.24 Depending on location, shop prices of $100-$150 per hour is about right. That's why many of us have
Recomissioning fresh water system after 7 years? dlochner at 7:07pm 03.22.24 At the top of the tank there should be a Schrader Valve like the one on a bicycle tire. The allows p
Venting 3 compartments at once dlochner at 7:04pm 03.22.24 The boat guy said it would take him two days to change the sanitation hoses on my Catalina 320. sta
Are golf cart batteries better than marine batteries Ted10028 at 7:02pm 03.22.24 Hey Ted why don't you update your signature to show Catalina 320 instead of catalina catalina so we
LUCKGRIB a software package worth considering. MikeHoncho at 7:00pm 03.22.24 are you thinking the one time $29 cost is worth it?
Are golf cart batteries better than marine batteries Stu Jackson at 6:55pm 03.22.24 surely there is a middle ground .my choice is to work smart. Ask a trusted expert which batteries a
Venting 3 compartments at once Ted10028 at 6:48pm 03.22.24
Are golf cart batteries better than marine batteries Ted10028 at 6:45pm 03.22.24 You'd be surprised. The ones who don't enjoy working and maintaining their boats either have very d
Are golf cart batteries better than marine batteries dlochner at 6:40pm 03.22.24 Well I'm sure people have boats for many reasons, and relishing the homework is often not one of th
New to Wiring, Looking for Feedback on Improving Circuit Plan for a Mirage 5.5 dlochner at 6:36pm 03.22.24 Class T fuses and holders are expensive. Last spring there was a shortage and some people were payin
Venting 3 compartments at once Ted10028 at 6:27pm 03.22.24 But none of the places you're trying to ventilate (the head, the battery compartment, or the black
Asymmetrical Spinnaker hardware morbidfollower at 6:26pm 03.22.24 Thanks lakeshark, I actually use to have a symmetrical spinnaker on an older boat I had (Ericson 32-
Launching boats with an outback? Project_Mayhem at 6:21pm 03.22.24 I'm guessing that you'll be OK but I'm hoping someone with Outback experience can chime in. You need

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