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Repowering 1979 and raising engine bed Robert1224 at 4:17pm 04.13.16 The Cherubini Hunters 11/2259 Ahoy, My re-power is progressing and I am to the point of modifying the engine bed for the new engi
Island Packet Gabor15908 at 12:25pm 04.13.16 Ask All Sailors 7/2220 Is there any new news about Island Packet closing the doors? They were suppose to issue a statement
EV-100 Inconsistent markwbird at 11:39am 04.13.16 Ask All Sailors 57/5146 I installed the EV 100 wheel pilot on my Hunter 34 a couple years ago. For the most part it does wh
holding tank cleanout dave22q at 10:22am 04.13.16 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/1158 My tank (rectangular) measures about 2 cf which is should be about 15 gal. Lately on my weekly pump
Looking for trailer in NC BoyleTP2 at 9:44am 04.13.16 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1346 Good Captains, I am looking for a trailer to rent from a private individual in North Carolina or su
minwax urethane spray? mortyd at 9:35am 04.13.16 Catalina 30 6/1355 from this site, and others, i have heard of minwax urethane spray for my teak but have no idea what
1989 C-22 Wing Keeled New Design CaptDon01 at 9:31am 04.13.16 Catalina 22 6/1437 I posted on the C-22 Owners Page on Facebook some photos and my observations on a new design C-22 I
Charles marine charger Cmp1110 at 8:23am 04.13.16 Musings With Maine Sail 8/3408 we just bought a boat with a Charles marine charger. Is this a quality unit? It is a 5000 model 30
Torque on Catalina 22 keel bracket bolts Nathan57 at 6:40am 04.13.16 Catalina 22 6/1330 I am replacing the keel brackets on my Catalina 22. I have everything ground, fitting and lined up
INTERESTING atrometer at 6:29am 04.13.16 Catalina 22 4/860 In Fort Myers, FL there is posting for a 1976 Catalina 22' worth a look
Maine and binnacle covers....maybe others Mark Maulden at 12:22am 04.13.16 Ask All Sailors 8/849 In the PNW or NE, does everyone take their main/helm covers with them on a 2 mo cruise? Or does the
Strong, sharp ammonia-like odor - not head related. Zeus2012 at 9:38pm 04.12.16 Ask All Sailors 34/8228 Ever since we bought our boat, new, as original/only owners, it has had a strong, sharp, ammonia-lik
Battery Help! (2) SailingGestalt at 7:47pm 04.12.16 Ask All Sailors 7/1067 Folks, I'm no electrician and when it comes to battery power and terms I'm lost. The two photos I've
Dodger for 1979 o'day 23? JJShockley at 4:24pm 04.12.16 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1309 Anyone have a good source for a dodgers?
Whisker pole with spike or with dual latches? Brian D at 4:23pm 04.12.16 Ask All Sailors 20/4077 I realize that this is very subjective, but curious to know what is your preference? I lost (maybe s
Hunter 33 and Yanmar 3gm30 Steven Scott at 2:50pm 04.12.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1221 My boat sunk. It has been brought back to life. The existing yanmar engine and trans are toast and
inner forstay H410 wally123 at 2:43pm 04.12.16 Big Boats 5/837 Hi All has anyone used or setup the inner forstay option on a H410 The manual shows the setup which
flatty seat cushions fred1diver at 2:14pm 04.12.16 Ask All Sailors 10/961 has anyone used these cockpit cushions? http://www.thechandleryonline.com/product_info.php?cPath=34_
Installing a chartplotter in-hull transducer in a '85 C30 rose8878 at 10:24am 04.12.16 Catalina 30 2/1078 I am planning on installing a Raymarine chartplotter a65 on my 1985 C30. I also want to use an in-hu
1985 Edge Trim For Cabin Sole Pieces (2) Jtcf78911 at 9:51am 04.12.16 Ask All Sailors 6/1139 Hi all. My winter project, and now spring, has been the stripping and refinishing of my cabin sole

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Another Legend 40.5 holding tank replacement 3.26.24 Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:07pm 03.26.24 You're definitely on the right track, but not quite how I'd do it. 1. Triple M Plastics is a great
Boom rgranger at 6:49pm 03.26.24
Another Legend 40.5 holding tank replacement 3.26.24 Rick D at 6:40pm 03.26.24 FWIW, I think I would avoid pulling the top of the belly water tanks off and simply use the access t
Welding Flaw? dLj at 5:38pm 03.26.24 your correct on the electropolishing and yes sir its been paid, shipped, and delivered. Approx a
Welding Flaw? LakeShark at 5:05pm 03.26.24 Electroplater? Likely electropolishing. The battle - is it worth fighting... have you paid for the
Welding Flaw? dLj at 4:17pm 03.26.24 @dLj thanks for your help. Unfortunately it looks like I might be in for a little battle on this o
Welding Flaw? LakeShark at 3:53pm 03.26.24 Is that chrome plated? The second photo of the weld filling in a hole certainly looks plated. gary
Welding Flaw? garymalmgren at 3:48pm 03.26.24 Is that chrome plated? The second photo of the weld filling in a hole certainly looks plated. gary
Funny Friday!!! (2) JamesG161 at 3:27pm 03.26.24 I love funny Signs. tom right of this sign. and 223797 Jim...
What did I do wrong? - Navigating around another vessel ShawnL at 3:21pm 03.26.24 No one here follows the regs, except the sail boats. I've had ski boats pulling tubes cross so clos
Funny Friday!!! (1) dmax at 3:10pm 03.26.24 223795
Fridge: 12V or DC dlochner at 3:09pm 03.26.24 Why would the OP, invert his power when he has 120 VAC? Well Jim, I'll just quote the OP on this:
Welding Flaw? capta at 3:04pm 03.26.24 It looks to me that the mixture and/or scope of gases was wrong during welding. This means that the
Fridge: 12V or DC JamesG161 at 3:04pm 03.26.24 Storing electricity as DC in a battery, then inverting it Why would the OP, invert his power when
Welding Flaw? LakeShark at 2:52pm 03.26.24 @dLj thanks for your help. Unfortunately it looks like I might be in for a little battle on this on
M25XPB eng/battery fuse size (1) Tom J at 2:45pm 03.26.24 I looked at the owner's manual and the DC circuit schematic doesn't even show the fuses. No wonder
M25XPB eng/battery fuse size Tom J at 2:39pm 03.26.24 Tom thank you. Have had boat for eleven years and fuse size worked for me. My boat has electric w
Balmer sg200 problem dlochner at 2:19pm 03.26.24 I'm perplexed by your problem. I've had he SG200 with the smart shunt for a couple of years and it h
Tiller pilot ? Raymarine Alan Gomes at 2:07pm 03.26.24 Yea, that's a tough one. If you're a full time cruiser, that makes sense. If you only use your til
Companion way H26 (1) DRhoads at 2:06pm 03.26.24 I made this one w/ cabinet grade plywood and lots of varnish. Easy, works, matches interior wood (Te

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