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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 2/11652 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 8/794 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 12/1067 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 0/317 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 1/514 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 0/1183 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 1/684 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 8/1044 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 5/1056 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 8/1744 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 23/4433 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 10/1815 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 4/754 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 46/9001 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 6/519 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 30/6678 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 8/1552 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 3/834 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 4/1476 I mapped-out all of the critical stuff on our C42 this evening, except for the speed sensor impeller

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Rode for Desolation Sound Terry Cox at 12:28pm 03.21.24 Are you getting a lot of hunting while you're at anchor? Do you use a riding sail or some other set
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30. Scott T-Bird at 12:20pm 03.21.24 I've heard some people say you can go with automotive batteries. I see 680 CCA on Amazon for an AG
No core?? (2) dmax at 12:04pm 03.21.24 Yeah, some of the nuts are hard/impossible to reach - not unlike every other boat I've seen. Yes, I
Rode for Desolation Sound dLj at 11:35am 03.21.24 Thanks for that info, @Terry Cox . I think, generally, long chain anchor rodes are somewhat overra
Hunter 23.5 in the Florida keys, are we crazy? (1) rgranger at 11:24am 03.21.24 Active captain used to be a great way to find local marinas and I would call ahead and ask about par
Hull damage mac twenty five dlochner at 11:22am 03.21.24 You will have to wait until the hull is warm enough to fiberglass. The reaction will not kick if i
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30. dlochner at 11:13am 03.21.24 It is often assumed that West Marine will have the worst price but...earlier this week I purchased
Hull damage mac twenty five rgranger at 11:12am 03.21.24 Thankyou so much !! Cant wait to work on it ! I am in Northern Mi its snowing! You will have to wa
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30. rgranger at 11:00am 03.21.24 Check your insurance policy. It may not cover you if you have damage from a battery that is not ma
SSB/HAM beginners study guide? Bob S at 10:29am 03.21.24 I have no experience with SSB, I'm a coastal sailor but I read an interesting post (SSB/Starlink) on
No core?? Arrgh at 10:07am 03.21.24 I can't disagree with any of that :)
Diagnosing engine issues - Universal M25 kerryedwards at 9:54am 03.21.24 With a no-start condition on an engine with glow plugs, the first thing you should confirm is operat
No core?? twodzusfittings at 9:25am 03.21.24 Let me say, it's not how she handles, it's in the quality of the build. As already stated, lack of c
SSB/HAM beginners study guide? Rick D at 9:17am 03.21.24
No core?? Arrgh at 9:03am 03.21.24 Agree. my previous boat was a 1989 Catalina 30 and I feel my current boat is of equal quality and h
Backstay Connection to Mast (1) JBP-PA at 8:49am 03.21.24 Can you get a better picture? The topping lift should be inside the backstay, but on the O'Day 22 I'
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30. jssailem at 8:35am 03.21.24 What do you think? I think you can stumble along picking up stones to see if there is one that is
Backstay Connection to Mast jssailem at 8:11am 03.21.24 They criss-cross at the very top, but I'm pretty sure this isn't right. You are correct. Just not
Rode for Desolation Sound Hello Below at 8:09am 03.21.24 Anchoring in Desolation Sound is no different than anchoring anywhere else. Many of my favourite an
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30. dlochner at 8:05am 03.21.24 that was great. Convinced me I don't want to mess with lithium batteries. I think I'll just go to A

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