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Faulty readings wth new engine control panel for Yanmar 4JH3E jpj96 at 11:16am 05.18.16 Big Boats 2/1308 I recently bought a new engine control panel (tacho, oil pressure, water temp, start, stop and alarm
Hunter 310 owners Tim22 at 10:41am 05.18.16 Mid-Size Boats 6/2276 I need to replace my holding tank and am considering having Ronco make up a mold. If you think you m
Electrical Panel repair parts Lee Scott at 7:15am 05.18.16 Big Boats 2/674 Does anyone know if any replacement parts are available for the main electrical panel? All of a su
Woven roving to chopped strand mat in small glass repair?? (1) Dinghydreams at 7:13am 05.18.16 Ask All Sailors 10/3545 Ahoy, I have a small glass job I need to do on my Bristol 24 sailboat. To strengthen the strbrd cha
Windyty.com wind forecast site Brian D at 6:48am 05.18.16 Ask All Sailors 16/3702 Not sure if this has been posted before. I used to use Sailflow but got tired of it. I am sure Sailf
Saw this H26 for sale flynhi4u at 5:16am 05.18.16 Smaller Boats 9/755 http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/boa/5576120273.html I remember a while back a guy looking for a
Foley Dr.Diesel CYQK at 4:54am 05.18.16 Ask All Sailors 4/818 Just a follow up on a thread from last fall on my Hurth gear Be aware of these guys the parts kit th
What is this? What's it for? (1) IAMCCF at 8:16pm 05.17.16 Bigger Boats 7/1083 Hi All, I am curious what the metal object in my cockpit is. Thanks, Chris
New shore water connection on '85 Hunter 34 John L at 6:56pm 05.17.16 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 8/1213 Where can I tap in to the plumbing to add a shore water connection to my 1985 Hunter 34, and do I ne
Hunter 260 compression post base (1) wiggyxx at 6:42pm 05.17.16 Smaller Boats 26/5201 I'm trying to remove the compression post base plate due to it leaking. I removed the bolt and have
Halyard hitch vs eye splice in jib halyard (braided line)? isaksp00 at 6:32pm 05.17.16 Ask All Sailors 12/4046 OK, I need to shorten the "fat" part of my jib halyard where the eye splice is inside the outer jack
Prop Spinning Undersail JamesG161 at 4:34pm 05.17.16 Big Boats 2/2172 I have read a few topics on transmissions gears but that does not seem an issue on my Volvo Penta re
Oday 28 scupper hose replacement tredychris at 4:11pm 05.17.16 Bigger Boats 4/1213 Hi I noticed a leak around the starboard cockpit scupper drain tube - water was collecting in the
Styrofoam in hull Capri at 3:28pm 05.17.16 Ask An Oday Owner 17/4081 I recently purchased a 1981 22. I have a lot of styrofoam in the hull under cockpit and several insd
Zarcor - Peekaboo - Clozures window blinds scubaqn at 2:54pm 05.17.16 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1441 My first post. Have a Catalina 250 as of 2 weeks ago. Want something for privacy and for UV rays f
Boat US or Sea tow Monty VM at 2:39pm 05.17.16 Ask All Sailors 38/4736 Who is best for a coastal cruiser? I am struggling to figure out who is the best deal/best services
Asymmetrical for H306 Mikem at 1:34pm 05.17.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/636 My son bought a new to him 2002 H 306. What or who would be a good source for an asymmetrical sail
Emergency tiller of a Hunter Legend 35.5? Edgar at 11:47am 05.17.16 Ask All Sailors 0/620 Could some body upload a drawing of a Hunter Legend 35.5 emergency tiller? I just bought one and cam
Is it possible for H26 ballast tank to not fill completely? (1) rade0041 at 10:43am 05.17.16 Smaller Boats 26/1732 Hello, I just got my boat in this weekend. I feel like it is sitting too high in the water. I le
B40 freshwater leak GWG at 10:39am 05.17.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/973 I'm trying to fix a slow leak which shows up in the area where the the hot water tank drain empties

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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!
How does a battery selector switch work? Ted10028 at 3:19pm 03.28.24 I believe if your switch is correctly wired, when you select battery 1 your lights and radio are on
How does a battery selector switch work? Davidasailor26 at 3:19pm 03.28.24 :plus: For the article dlochner posted. In short, the switch selects which battery powers all of th
Outhaul Setup Oceanis 311 Davidasailor26 at 3:14pm 03.28.24 Conventional main or furling? With a furling main the standard is for the outhaul to come out of th
What did I do wrong? - Navigating around another vessel thinwater at 2:40pm 03.28.24 JS, You are correct. But there is something you all seem to be missing. Why was the power boater pis
How does a battery selector switch work? dlochner at 2:25pm 03.28.24 Read this article: https://marinehowto.com/1-2-both-battery-switch-considerations
NMEA dlochner at 2:16pm 03.28.24 Marathon.com link gives me an oil company and running races? Autocorrect. https://www.maretron.
How does a battery selector switch work? Straycat22296 at 2:15pm 03.28.24 I believe if your switch is correctly wired, when you select battery 1 your lights and radio are onl
How does a battery selector switch work? LloydB at 2:12pm 03.28.24 Your wiring diagram.
NMEA Drinky Crow at 1:54pm 03.28.24 I don't think my plotter (Zeus 3) will power all four items on the network. I understand I need an N
How do you get your Batteries into the boat. Mike G. at 1:45pm 03.28.24 Those must be fun to water. Due to placement of our batteries, I installed the Flo-Rite Watering
M25XPB eng/battery fuse size jssailem at 1:29pm 03.28.24 12 volt Normal working load 80-120 AMP 12 volt At stall 305 Amps Most boaters will head to the nea

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