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Kickin' butt in the transat! (1) Jackdaw at 8:43am 11.03.15 Racing 13/2578 My good friend Charly Fernbach is currently in 3rd place, sailing a series Pogo Mini! Even better, m
Mid80s 40' upgrades formrteki at 5:09am 11.03.15 Big Boats 1/1131 We own a 1985 Hunter 40 and are beginning her transformation from weekender to live aboard. What hav
Mast-head spinnaker for h30? Scott19770 at 9:07pm 11.02.15 Mid-Size Boats 2/577 I have a '93 H30T - a fractional rigged boat. I have been looking for an ASYM that is bigger than w
Picking gc batteries GonzoF1 at 6:21pm 11.02.15 Musings With Maine Sail 9/1355 Proud new owner of a 42' Navigator, but the battery system is based on three 8D flooded cells from B
Looking for new hull 'yamaha' hull decal Mat at 5:07pm 11.02.15 Yamaha 3/1116 Does anyone know where I might get two new plastic decals for the hull?
Cape cod 17 catboat Rodbone at 4:01pm 11.02.15 Trailer Sailors 11/5794 I'm looking for my next project (about to sell a 74 Herreshoff Eagle I've worked on for two years) a
Vhf thru cabin top solution (finally) jmczzz at 3:50pm 11.02.15 Catalina 22 15/862 For those that haven't discovered these yet. here is a link that is the best solutuon I've found Jam
Membrane source capta at 2:15pm 11.02.15 Ask All Sailors 0/224 Has anyone found a source other than the R/O manufacturers for R/O membranes that is reasonably pric
My hunter 140 probs ! (3) sailorboy871 at 2:13pm 11.02.15 Day Sailers 14/4246 116727 116728 116729 Hunter140... been abused AND neglected for years.. I'm an old man who Still wa
Shut off cable lube/replace? marchem at 2:10pm 11.02.15 Engines and Propulsion 11/942 The shut off cable on our Catalina 310, Universal 25XPB diesel is real stiff and hard to move. I tr
Thru hull replacement "fail" (2) Chris & Lenore at 1:39pm 11.02.15 Ask All Sailors 10/900 Thought some of you might find this interesting or even funny. Our "new to us a year ago" boat had
Sliding galley mrudman850 at 1:27pm 11.02.15 Catalina 22 0/322 Just bought #7575 (1977) and want to redo the galley. Gotten to the point where everything is out b
Bright work refinishing and spider cracks DanaT at 1:15pm 11.02.15 Day Sailers 4/1181 As I plan for spring repairs the two that stand out is the bright work needs total refinishing and t
Oday 20 cabin ventilation DanaT at 1:08pm 11.02.15 Day Sailers 11/1696 I've cleaned out all the gear and junk in the cabin and now had more time to inspect what I've got m
Best place to sell used catalina 22 parts- like a keel Bino at 1:08pm 11.02.15 Catalina 22 9/2418 I have several parts, that are left over from combining two Catalinas. One I had to junk. Any sugges
Jackdaw strikes again! Brian S at 11:21am 11.02.15 Ask All Sailors 5/627 Based on Jackdaw's recommendation, I ordered up some Amazing Roll-Off cleaner. Or, as I like to call
Faster hot water RoyS at 8:27am 11.02.15 The Cherubini Hunters 8/817 Wondering if anyone has attempted to install an automotive type thermostat and associated housing to
So i think i bought the wrong alternator (6) pateco at 8:26am 11.02.15 Mid-Size Boats 23/4639 Decided I was going to upgrade my alternator on my 2GM from 35 amp to 80 amp. Shopped around online,
Compression post - again (1) reeder at 7:45am 11.02.15 Mid-Size Boats 3/1116 I've read the threads, searched the net, and still have questions about the best way to approach rep
Drivetrain upgrades DaveJ at 6:54am 11.02.15 Catalina 310 23/5479 I had trouble with my drivetrain this summer (525 hours), sometimes my transmission did not go into

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What is this? Apex at 11:58am 02.27.23 i see markings for 20A 20 amps....assuming the center circle is the old wiring, cut and or filed flu
What is this? D. Inscho at 11:55am 02.27.23 Depth sounder transducer? ry rubbing it on the sides. -Will That looks right. No wiring though.
Leak in water tank: what are my options? Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 11:53am 02.27.23 Replace it. There is no sealant that will bond permanently to polyethylene. Ronco Plastics in Tust
What is this? D. Inscho at 11:52am 02.27.23 "Looks like it could be a depth tranducer" That seems like the answer. Since it's not wired perhaps
advice on auto chart plotter Ward H at 11:48am 02.27.23 I've found Navionics does depths well, but does not even remotely do air draft correctly. Probably
Engine oil drain hose adapter Ward H at 11:46am 02.27.23 The mfg. drawing shows two washers (parts #23) at $22.30 ea. :yikes: ! Your photo shows only one ga
VDO Multifunctional Display: Batteries, water and fuel levels tfox2069 at 11:37am 02.27.23 Many thanks for this. $20 is a lot more reasonable than $450 to get it fixed! Its so cheap if you
What is this? (1) Will Gilmore at 11:27am 02.27.23 Depth sounder transducer? t might be more right, an ancient Arabian oil lamp. Try rubbing it on the
Engine oil drain hose adapter Richard19068 at 11:25am 02.27.23
What is this? Richard19068 at 11:19am 02.27.23 Looks like it could be a depth tranducer
Catalina 315 Isoterm Refrig Question CaptBob at 11:16am 02.27.23 Skipper John, Can you hear the fan running? CaptBob
bottom paint Dalliance at 11:12am 02.27.23 1.5 quarts was used to apply two layers on my 25 footer. It's a strange paint to apply but you'll f
Catalina 315 Isoterm Refrig Question CaptBob at 11:11am 02.27.23 Thanks John, This is what I've suspected. The fan may not be working properly or not at all. I to
Wind generators, yay or nay? Parsons at 10:57am 02.27.23 On you all convinced me, I am starting to look at solar Great, now I can start a new discussion to t
Hunter 326 - Yanmar Engine Vibration - New mounts and maybe more?? (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:53am 02.27.23 First I would replace the motor mounts I believe at least every 10 years should be replaced "I didn
Engine oil drain hose adapter (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:34am 02.27.23 they recommended teflon on the main bolt that goes into the pan. The bolt is hollow and it has a
Vitrifrigo BN100BT freezer temps (1) brockfromwa at 9:46am 02.27.23
Replacement AC brand advise kloudie1 at 9:37am 02.27.23 Bought a Marine Air 12000 btu unit 27 years ago. It runs every day on dehumidify mode.. The problems
Catalina 315 Isoterm Refrig Question Skipper John at 9:33am 02.27.23 Congratulations, Captain Bob, on your new 315! Ours is #81, just a bit ahead of you. Yes, the Isot
Wind generators, yay or nay? fred1diver at 9:15am 02.27.23 On you all convinced me, I am starting to look at solar

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