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Kermit, This is for You... (1) JohnVTX at 6:15am 06.08.16 Sails Call Lounge 0/736 @kermithttps://scontent-dfw1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13178565_1599173030410722_512483255187213942_n.
ANL fuse verses AMG Bob S at 5:29am 06.08.16 Musings With Maine Sail 2/11586 Can someone explain the difference? I just ordered an Blue Sea ANL fuse holder to replace the AMG ho
Has anyone ordered from this company? Chris & Lenore at 5:02am 06.08.16 Ask All Sailors 8/788 Vela Sailing Supply in Rockwall TX. Just curious before I send off my hard earned money. Their pric
Don Casey's Complete Sailboat Maintenance Manual Kermit at 6:32pm 06.07.16 Sails Call Lounge 12/1063 If you have it, check the drawings of TV screens in the Electrics section. I think Don and I would g
furler q? fred1diver at 6:25pm 06.07.16 Ask All Sailors 0/315 hey everyone, when I bought my boat (a 1972 Olympic Dolphin 23) it came with a furler and attached s
Raymarine Voyage Planner on Linux CrazyOldMan at 5:10pm 06.07.16 Ask All Sailors 1/510 I know this is a long shot, but are there any geek (not Greek) sailors out there who have successful
Yamaha 33 Japanese Manuals Devine Lu at 4:57pm 06.07.16 Yamaha 0/1176 Hi, I was wondering if anyone had the original manuals for the Yamaha 33 sailboat. Our sailboat cam
Solar panel install obdoor at 4:56pm 06.07.16 Ask All Sailors 1/682 I'm looking to install solar panels on both the port and starboard side of my stern pulpit where the
Main Sail Cover for new Main Sail Question Ward H at 4:10pm 06.07.16 Ask All Sailors 8/1033 Is it common to need a new bigger main sail cover after purchasing a new main? I cringe every time I
Ocean Marine or Kato Davits? zigracer at 3:40pm 06.07.16 Big Boats 5/1053 I know a few of you have installed one or the other. I'm looking to put a set on my MH-40. What sa
removing mast tang plates Ken13559 at 1:34pm 06.07.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1712 I'm planning to repair my mast tang plates myself. So please let me know whether I'm going about rem
Irrational fear / Keel Bolts (4) ontherocks83 at 1:05pm 06.07.16 Catalina 30 23/4401 No I am not "afraid" of keel bolts, I just don't like what I can't inspect/see. The situation is:
Kabota Rabbit Hole.... Jtcf78911 at 12:24pm 06.07.16 Engines and Propulsion 10/1800 Well...I know this may be an astonishing waste of time and energy...chasing the Black Pearl or the M
Hunter 36 chainplate size Alctel at 9:25am 06.07.16 The Cherubini Hunters 4/751 Hi all, Replacing my chainplates and getting new ones made - just wondering if they are all the sam
Why anemometers jwing at 9:04am 06.07.16 Ask All Sailors 46/8946 A thread regarding a non-working anemometer inspired this question: What is the purpose of knowing t
Spar Paint EJWash at 8:27am 06.07.16 Ask All Sailors 6/518 Hi All, The line on my Catalina 30's outhaul was well past it's retirement. It's internal to the bo
Off the Trailer mrudman850 at 6:15am 06.07.16 Catalina 22 30/6646 Hi About to put my 1977 boat up on a frame to address the keel issues. Saw a FB post from Jeff Sele
Allstate Ins seadaddler at 6:04am 06.07.16 Ask All Sailors 8/1411 Hi all and needing your help. Allstate sent me a offer to save me over $300.00 on my 2 new cars each
Racing in the Rain Bill19233 at 5:07am 06.07.16 Racing 3/830 It just keeps raining and raining in Texas. But we had a great time sailing in the rain on Galveston
C42 Critical Hardware Layout (1) Glossa at 11:41pm 06.06.16 Big Boats 4/1470 I mapped-out all of the critical stuff on our C42 this evening, except for the speed sensor impeller

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Replacing C 310 fuel tank Ralph Johnstone at 8:48pm 03.14.24 I found an angel disguised as a expert with fuel systems willing to take on the project. You may
NMEA 0183 to Wi-Fi Help MFD at 8:42pm 03.14.24 I have one of the Yacht Devices NMEA2000<=>WiFi units. It was pretty straightforward to setup. It
Found a 2003 C310 JRT at 8:35pm 03.14.24 This is my installation by previous owner. https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/battery-charger
Found a 2003 C310 dlochner at 8:12pm 03.14.24 Adding to @Davidasailor26's questions, what type of battery monitoring system do you have? First,
Found a 2003 C310 Davidasailor26 at 6:24pm 03.14.24 Figure out why your 3 year old batteries are going bad first, before you throw more money at the AGM
How do you clean through hull while in water? Davidasailor26 at 6:17pm 03.14.24 Yes, foam had been there because part of it remained. Didn't seem to do any obvious damage. I have
And I Complain About 12' Tides Tally Ho at 5:53pm 03.14.24 My wife is Canadian, and her uncle lives on the Bay of Funday. It is on my retirement list to get u
Exhaust hose size adapter Tally Ho at 5:49pm 03.14.24 Can you buy a silicone hose that is tapered to fit properly on both ends? I think I have seen hose
House Battery Upgrade Help Tally Ho at 5:28pm 03.14.24 I agree with the golf cart battery idea. I have the same GC2 Duracell batteries that @Tally Ho has
NMEA 0183 to Wi-Fi Help AaronD at 4:41pm 03.14.24 We used the "Yakker" version with Navionics for awhile a few years ago; it died after 2-3 seasons, i
West Marine BOGO on winches this year? Richard19068 at 2:54pm 03.14.24
Descaling Yanmar 2GM Richard19068 at 2:49pm 03.14.24 I want to descale our 2GM. I can see lots of deposits inside the motor when I pull the thermostat.
How do you clean through hull while in water? Ted10028 at 2:15pm 03.14.24 Are you sure it was in there to begin with? It's not an absolute necessity. Previous owner may ha
How do you clean through hull while in water? Scott T-Bird at 1:24pm 03.14.24 plus foam air filter had disappeared. Are you sure it was in there to begin with? It's not an ab
How do you clean through hull while in water? Scott T-Bird at 1:13pm 03.14.24 Basically, the thermostat starts to open at 160 F & fully open at 185 F. You can test your t-stat i
Should I put a 9.9 HP outboard on my 32' Catalina? tfox2069 at 1:02pm 03.14.24 What's your strategy for using both of these together? Cute. If you re-read my answer it's as bel
Simple Anchor rode markings dkinzer at 12:59pm 03.14.24 We chartered in the BVI and told me their windless pays out a foot per second . About a year ago, I
How do you clean through hull while in water? Ted10028 at 11:52am 03.14.24 It sounds like you verified everything is good on the raw water side, except I'm not sure how you v
What winches are best for Grampian 34 ketch? dlochner at 11:04am 03.14.24
Found a 2003 C310 JRT at 11:00am 03.14.24 Looking at cost now, I think I'm just going to go with 2 group 31 AGM instead of 5 batteries I have

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