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Get a signed copy of Peggie's book and save 20%! (1) Phil Herring at 1:56pm 02.19.16 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 0/3694 Buy Peggie's Get Rid of Boat Odors book and get a signed copy at 20% off our regular price. Makes a
Grounding system on 1993 H375 Legend Lander at 12:09pm 02.19.16 Big Boats 30/4176 I hear there are lot of opinions out there on grounding systems on boats, bonded or un-bonded, and f
'90 Hunter 30G Blackwater Tank Replacement (2) Famos_Amos at 11:54am 02.19.16 Mid-Size Boats 20/3882 Hey all- trying to find a replacement tank for my H30G. After doing some research, it appears Hunter
All is Analyzed DHaranSailor at 9:01am 02.19.16 Ask All Sailors 17/1626 Anyone seen this yet? Looks like they are turning All is Lost into a example of what not to do. In
Holding tank pick up tube/retrofit Skipper at 8:33am 02.19.16 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/2669 I figure this is a common need, but couldn't find the exact answer in search. Recently installed ne
VHF Antenna twodzusfittings at 8:28am 02.19.16 Smaller Boats 8/681 If you have two fixed VHF radios on your vessel, do you need to have two antennas or in the case of
Mounting handrails to cabin top davidmhull at 7:37am 02.19.16 Ask An Oday Owner 7/5318 I have reached an age where I think handrails on top of my cabin would be a good idea. My question i
Brace Yourselves... (2) Jtcf78911 at 6:25am 02.19.16 Ask All Sailors 13/1214 Hi all. Having a tad of bit trouble finding a "like" replacement stanchion brace for my 1985 O'Day
Healing the Sole... (2) Jtcf78911 at 6:14am 02.19.16 Ask All Sailors 18/1285 Newbie back. Trying my hand at a little kindergarten level cabin sole repair this winter, working a
OC 351 Water heater Problem sailrj at 6:14pm 02.18.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1021 The water heater on our 1996 Oc 351 stopped heating while we are motoring. Checking the hoses conne
Prop shaft paulj at 5:14pm 02.18.16 Catalina 310 3/895 Has anyone remove the prop shaft without removing the engine or the rudder ? paulj
Back To My Roots okawbow at 5:13pm 02.18.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1113 My first sailboat was a MacGregor 25, I bought 20 years ago. Since then, I've had a Bristol 24, a Sa
Hunter 26 trailer Kendall Morris at 4:22pm 02.18.16 Smaller Boats 21/4824 I have a 1995 Hunter 26 water ballast that needs a trailer. I can only find a manufacturer who has t
Out of the Cave... JamesG161 at 3:45pm 02.18.16 Destinations 4/882 This is the first perfect weekend since December to hit the Gulf.:clap: Winds 5-10 Seas 1-2 Temps
Using furler cable as forward line in mast raising method (1) Windtherapy at 2:25pm 02.18.16 Ask All Sailors 17/3935 Is this a no no? I don't see why not and see others using it but see most not and just connecting t
Considering Catalina 320 purchase. SBinNSB at 12:32pm 02.18.16 Ask A Catalina Owner 29/6806 As previous owners of a Catalina 30 and 310 we are now considering a 320....don't want to go any lar
Why in the world--- Windtherapy at 9:40am 02.18.16 Ask An Oday Owner 21/3209 ....didn't O'day weld the slotted deck piece to the chain plates? Why would you have chain plates r
Ideas for boat maintenance area Kermit at 9:05am 02.18.16 Ask All Sailors 18/1919 I'm on my club's committee to upgrade our boat maintenance area and I need ideas for what would be g
Sailing a C & C 30 to Cuba: Conch Republic Cup 2016 cb32863 at 7:56am 02.18.16 Racing 2/646 Nice vid and read; http://www.sailingworld.com/video-sailing-to-key-west-onboard-cc-30
Island Girl Hull Restoration Product Reviews Bob4203 at 7:11am 02.18.16 Catalina 30 10/3015 I am getting ready for my haul out next month (Lake Lanier, Georgia) and need to restore my faded ge

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Advice for a Solo Sailor? Hayden Watson at 7:44pm 08.20.23 Well, first leg of a solo cruise a big success. Admittedly it was a short leg - my home port of We
Thoughts on chart tables? Dalliance at 7:43pm 08.20.23
Expectations from solar Johann at 7:10pm 08.20.23 The MPPT works more efficiently with one per panel, if there is any shading or difference in panel
Can't figure out how to use the inverter/refrigerator on new to me '36 MK II. Stu Jackson at 6:39pm 08.20.23 wondering if I can lube the fan? It's easier to replace it, usually a 4 inch computer fan: Radio
Expectations from solar MikeHoncho at 6:31pm 08.20.23 The MPPT works more efficiently with one per panel, if there is any shading or difference in panel
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing? RSHunter27 at 6:26pm 08.20.23 That's a pretty cool program it appears that you make these graphic designs with. What program are y
H49/50 battery replacement Don S/V ILLusion at 6:19pm 08.20.23 On the 49 /50, the batteries are right under the dining table. I have an excellent charging system
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing? (1) RSHunter27 at 6:18pm 08.20.23 Starting back at your post #52, you're going to have to do some translation for me starting with th
Fabric for boom tent? (1) JamesG161 at 5:50pm 08.20.23 We used bungie cords on this one.
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing? (1) Ralph Johnstone at 5:48pm 08.20.23 The one I'm putting back in is a BMW bd7 which is a six to seven max horsepower motor. Starting b
Fabric for boom tent? SFS at 5:18pm 08.20.23 We had a rule that nothing came on the boat that wouldn't serve at least two purposes. So we used ex
H49/50 battery replacement artboas at 5:03pm 08.20.23 To the issue of off-gassing, there are two causes of this - bad charger/charging or bad battery cel
Advice for a Solo Sailor? BarryL at 4:59pm 08.20.23 Hi, Good for you and enjoy the cruise. I always find myself very tired after a day of sailing. I d
Musings On Boat Electrical Panels Davidasailor26 at 4:49pm 08.20.23 I can try that. I don't have a failed breaker at the moment, but I may be changing a couple due to
Odd fuel leak: Need a diagnostic clue Rich Stidger at 4:44pm 08.20.23 @Rich Stidger , did you ever download a copy of Faststone Image Viewer ? I forgot to mention that
Expectations from solar SycloneDriver at 4:27pm 08.20.23 Why would you need one for each panel? The MPPT works more efficiently with one per panel, if ther
Wema tank level sender JoeWhite at 3:43pm 08.20.23 Good detective work, Screen Saver. I use this sender on my diesel fuel tank. No problem yet after 10
Hunter 23 Keel shemandr at 3:37pm 08.20.23 I think that is a swing keel housed in a keel enclosure. My clue is the pivot pin. Keels serve two
Hunter 23 Keel isaksp00 at 3:21pm 08.20.23 https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/hunter-23-swing-keel-version-not-the-wing-keel-version.180
Hunter 23 Keel isaksp00 at 3:18pm 08.20.23 That isn't like my '91 H23, which has a cast iron winged keel. If you can swing down the white foil

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