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Using special charcters in your post Brian D at 2:29pm 11.28.15 Ask All Sailors 12/1230 There are times when instead of writing out certain words, we might want to use special characters.
Loose Chain Plate Question Saxacussionist at 2:24pm 11.28.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/2551 I just had my 1990 Mac 26 S surveyed by SAMS approved surveyor. He found that the port side chain p
Galley Counter/Salon Table Top/Head wufibugs at 10:14am 11.28.15 Ask All Sailors 12/2751 I know we've had this discussion several times over the years, but I would like to revisit as it see
Install winch & line clutch wing15601 at 6:46am 11.28.15 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1122 I'm planning to install a winch, line clutch and deck organizer on the port side of my 1981 Oday 28.
Preventing growth on a thru-hull speedo Rodd at 6:46am 11.28.15 Musings With Maine Sail 25/3982 Wondered if anyone has a recommendation on how best to prevent fouling of the impellor blades on a p
Which gps for O'Day 272? Pat at 6:42am 11.28.15 Ask All Sailors 2/338 We attended the Newport Boat Show and I spoke with the Garmin rep about replace my small Garmin 3-Pl
26S Keel Cable Doc_holiday at 5:20am 11.28.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1644 can you believe it? I managed to break the keel cable on my 26S ! I also think my keel is stuck up.
Riding sail IH82BL8 at 4:32am 11.28.15 Ask All Sailors 4/840 I'd like to buy a riding sail and I have a couple of questions: 1. My boat has a split backstay; w
H30 Mast Removal riverbouy at 3:56am 11.28.15 Mid-Size Boats 19/1807 I'm preparing to replacement my standing rigging on my 1977 H30 and will do most of the work myself,
my first trip Reggiemiah at 12:30am 11.28.15 Trailer Sailors 19/3102 a few of you helped me out last year when i was looking for a boat and making plans. here's a link t
How to make companion way hatch easier to open? patrickkidd at 10:24pm 11.27.15 Catalina 30 11/7247 The fiberglass companion way hatch on my catalina 30 is heavy and really hard to open and close, esp
Cold Cockpit Shower Bad Obsession at 6:39pm 11.27.15 Ask All Sailors 36/3453 I am going to be installing a cockpit shower in my Compac 23 this year. I am adding a pressurized w
New design galley counter replacement? SailShannon at 6:06pm 11.27.15 Catalina 22 10/1204 I've been searching the forum on this but haven't been able do find anything so I'll ask: Per my ot
Anyone know what this is called? (1) bobscaggs at 6:05pm 11.27.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1193 I want to install one of these on my boat but I don't know what it is called. TIA
Mast removal 1977 H30 riverbouy at 4:39pm 11.27.15 Big Boats 1/636 I'm preparing to replacement my standing rigging on my 1977 H30 and will do most of the work myself,
Final Results of New Engine control panel installation (8) kimelmore at 4:24pm 11.27.15 Catalina 30 3/1147 Here are a few more photos of the engine control panel move.
Finally moved the engine control panel! Hooray. (10) kimelmore at 4:19pm 11.27.15 Catalina 30 0/1164 My 79 Catalina 30 had the engine control panel located on the lower portion of the cockpit at ankle
GPS Programing Beneteau 321 at 3:21pm 11.27.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/773 We have a 1997 B 321 new to us a few years now.Just before winter haul out we installer a B'G inst
Runt Board for us Vertically challenged folks. (9) kimelmore at 2:37pm 11.27.15 Catalina 30 0/551 The Admiral and myself had a bit of difficulty seeing over the dodger when at the helm during dockin
Fold Down table details (8) kimelmore at 2:19pm 11.27.15 Catalina 30 7/768 I'm posting some photos of the fold down table mod I produced in case someone needs some details. I

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Engine oil drain hose adapter (1) jonelli at 6:09pm 03.04.23 Oil leak fixed. Was able to get the banjo fitting apart and found the cracked washer seal. Replaced
Longitudinal prop crack PK123 at 6:06pm 03.04.23 https://www.precisionpropeller.ca/repairs https://www.vicprop.com All the best gary Thanks Gary
MPPT controller location leo310 at 5:50pm 03.04.23 I've placed my controllers by the macerator pump and wired the output to the battery charger lines.
No Engine Alarm buzzer when key is on JoeWhite at 5:38pm 03.04.23 See posting #2, short the wires to see if you get alarm. If you do, then bad pressure switch, not un
H26 centerboard bracket (1) twalker H260 at 4:55pm 03.04.23 Drawing is correct. Top of bracket sandwiches the fibreglass tower between it and the plate on the
No Engine Alarm buzzer when key is on Hans Baart at 4:44pm 03.04.23 Ralph, I removed the pressure switch held my finger over the hole and oil squeezed out. I also check
No Engine Alarm buzzer when key is on Hans Baart at 4:34pm 03.04.23 That statement doesn't fit. If you have pressure at the switch, no alarm. Please explain. I F
First time Porta Potti owner/user : question David in Sandusky at 4:10pm 03.04.23 Agreed on skid marks. Weighing 24 seasons of 20-25 nights or more on the boat and no issues against
No Engine Alarm buzzer when key is on (1) Ralph Johnstone at 3:29pm 03.04.23 oil pressure at switch is good, That statement doesn't fit. If you have pressure at the switch,
Leveling a boat on land Sail22Capri22 at 3:27pm 03.04.23
POSITION DU COMPAS FLUXGATE SUR H 33 kappykaplan at 2:59pm 03.04.23 There may be a chance your fluxgate compass is close to where mine (1999 H-310) is located. If you
First time Porta Potti owner/user : question Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:14pm 03.04.23 I disagree with you, David, about no need for flush water...solids and TP need it to dissolve in the
M25xpb Dipstick 2 OLD PIRATES at 1:12pm 03.04.23 Catalina 310 with a M25XPB 16224-36410 - right Serial # 16224-36411 - wrong Serial # 15381-36410 -
MPPT controller location Tom J at 12:45pm 03.04.23 My MPPT controller had a screen to show power data, so I mounted it on the bulkhead above the batter
POSITION DU COMPAS FLUXGATE SUR H 33 (1) Ralph Johnstone at 12:31pm 03.04.23 The control computer is mounted there as well. Most unusual. This is the computer for the ST4000
Boat hook Terry Cox at 11:48am 03.04.23 Our boat has three Garelick brand boat hooks; two on deck and one spare below in a locker. Strong an
Hunter 356 in-mast sailing conversion to hanks/rope and halyard option dlochner at 11:43am 03.04.23 So I'll throw out an idea that isn't fully formed, and see whether it has any merit based on the ex
Looking to add NMEA2000 to Hunter 386 - cabling routing? flightlead404 at 11:43am 03.04.23 I added an additional seatalk 1 block to give me an additional seatalk connection point. Put this ri
POSITION DU COMPAS FLUXGATE SUR H 33 kbgunn at 10:53am 03.04.23 The fluxgate compass on my 2005 Hunter 33 is in the owners cabin mounted on the backside of the cove
Passage 42 salon/kitchen hatch gaskets replacement Terry Cox at 10:23am 03.04.23 We have the same model boat and the two hatches in question should accept the gasket material refere

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