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Thread forwarding Warren Milberg at 8:22am 02.02.16 Forum Help (Site Talk) 0/405 How does one forward a thread these days?
Such a deal! Kermit at 5:38am 02.02.16 Ask All Sailors 29/1593 Is this a blue water boat? or Will this be a good first boat? or What kind of wax will make this gle
Lucaya All U Get at 3:37pm 02.01.16 Ask All Sailors 23/1492 Hi all, After 5 years of trying we finally crossed the Gulf Stream and are now in Lucaya. We did i
Mast Deck Light RHUMB RUNNER at 1:37pm 02.01.16 Big Boats 26/7153 I have a 2009 Hunter 49 that needs a new deck light bulb, has anyone replaced the mast deck light bu
In search of a Marine Corrosion Specialist dlochner at 12:18pm 02.01.16 Musings With Maine Sail 1/1012 Working with a group on completing a steel hulled schooner. The hull has significant corrosion issue
Catalina 27 Mast Height Jdaniel343 at 10:24am 02.01.16 Ask A Catalina Owner 18/10372 I have a 1977 Catalina 27. I purchased this boat last year from an owner who had her since 1990. He
Replacing the cabin sole on our H33 this year. Adhesive??? azambella at 9:59am 02.01.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/2606 We are replacing the cabin sole on our H33 this year. Can anyone that has done this, weigh in on the
Solar vs Dock power wiring for charging system Worldwalker88 at 9:20am 02.01.16 Ask All Sailors 14/2110 I know this is in the forums somewhere, but I couldn't find the info as it applies to our boat, or p
Keeping Warm under Foulies Kings Gambit at 8:59am 02.01.16 Ask All Sailors 39/3176 I'm sure many have noticed that while foulies can keep you dry, they're not that good at keeping you
H34 V-Berth Hatch Acrylic Sage34 at 8:36am 02.01.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/3346 Hi All With me being a few thousand miles from the old girl, I was wondering if anyone knew the dim
Refrig Cooling Fan gleason99 at 8:20am 02.01.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1120 On my Beneteau 37 the Compressor and Fan Cooling Fins have lots of dust on them since it is close to
When to Replace Exhaust Hose - 352? Murray16764 at 7:31am 02.01.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 10/3608 I was wondering when the engine exhaust hose should be replaced. I have seen what happens when the
Catalina 30 Mkll Would like to charter/rent festinalente at 7:22am 02.01.16 Catalina 30 6/2164 East Coast Sailor. Almost bought a 30 last year but could not decide if it was big enough . I love a
Follow Up on Henry Lloyd Jacket Issue Bad Obsession at 6:54am 02.01.16 Ask All Sailors 8/1057 To follow up on my Henry Lloyd Jacket that was leaking: I sent my jacket off to Henry Lloyd at thei
Sikaflex 295 versus Dow Corning 795 sailboss at 5:18am 02.01.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 24/22155 I need to replace/reseal the fixed overhead acrylic "windows"/portlights/deadlights on my Hunter 36.
Pointing Higher Jwhy at 8:41pm 01.31.16 Catalina 30 8/2586 What techniques and adjustments do you use to get your 30 to point higher? I was in a race his week
Concern over light shining through glass where deck hull joins End80 at 5:49pm 01.31.16 Ask All Sailors 14/3345 A knowledgeable friend made an unofficial inspection of my boat (a Grampian 26) to point out to me a
Suggestion Replacement for Weems and Plath Endurance Cabin Clock dennisp at 5:28pm 01.31.16 Ask All Sailors 11/6279 Hope this is a problem others may have/had and suggestions/recommendations are forthcoming. Thanks
Very odd leak SailShannon at 5:00pm 01.31.16 Catalina 22 6/1244 I've discovered a perplexing leak on my '89 Cat 22 wing keel. I found a fair amount of water in the
Windlass for a 310 Little sailor biscuit at 3:31pm 01.31.16 Mid-Size Boats 18/3090 My Hunter 310 (year 2000) is setup for an optional windlass which was not installed. What windlass

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Clamp on meter recommendation? JamesG161 at 6:02am 03.12.24 Have you had it long ? How well has it held up ? Used on my boat since Summer of 2023. I bought 2
Clamp on meter recommendation? Leeward Rail at 5:55am 03.12.24 I have this meter. the cheap clamp ones I have seen dont have that, without buying an extra set.
Clamp on meter recommendation? (1) JamesG161 at 4:51am 03.12.24 I have this meter. ps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BKVVFP21/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UT
Spreader Replacement bolt seized danooxnard at 4:02am 03.12.24 Try heat and beeswax! Heat from a mapp gas torch. don't get the mast too hot. Beeswax and heat is a
House Battery Upgrade Help (1) gouldx at 10:24pm 03.11.24 I appreciate the replies. It sounds like I should probably look into golf cart batteries, or possib
Clamp on meter recommendation? KCofKC at 10:08pm 03.11.24 Make sure you verify that it is DC, AC's are the more common so read the fine print.
Portable Battery Charger (1) marcham at 9:11pm 03.11.24 Another vote for the small victron portable chargers. However, to equalize, you'll need at least 10%
Should I put a 9.9 HP outboard on my 32' Catalina? Ted10028 at 8:08pm 03.11.24 So, enough with the generalities ... what's the plan? Where are you going to mount a bracket? Do
Should I put a 9.9 HP outboard on my 32' Catalina? jssailem at 8:07pm 03.11.24 tow insurance won't do any good if you are too close to big rocks when your engine fails That is a
Should I put a 9.9 HP outboard on my 32' Catalina? Ted10028 at 8:00pm 03.11.24
House Battery Upgrade Help Scott T-Bird at 7:39pm 03.11.24 I'm not understanding everything you are saying. What is a v-berth engine? Is your engine actually
House Battery Upgrade Help (1) Tally Ho at 7:20pm 03.11.24
Portable Battery Charger Blitz at 7:17pm 03.11.24 I invested in a bench top power supply years ago and feel it was well worth it (less than the cost o
Compression Post - way to stop the bleeding? mjsb at 6:11pm 03.11.24 I dropped my mast this past summer and then replaced wiring, standing rigging, sheaves, antenna, win
Portable Battery Charger dlochner at 5:58pm 03.11.24 Take a look at Victron. I have a small Victron for home use, can't remember if it has an equalizatio
Help and courage - West Marine Air Floor Dungy and Davit lift points dLj at 5:51pm 03.11.24 Anyway the transom is 1 inch think marine plywood covered with plastic - for sure any holes will ne
Portable Battery Charger Don S/V ILLusion at 5:38pm 03.11.24 I have a small Victron charger which has a equalization cycle feature I bought for less than $150 a
Help and courage - West Marine Air Floor Dungy and Davit lift points (4) Stephan at 5:19pm 03.11.24 It is do-able, but you MUST keep the tubes fully inflated at all times or you will have a big rain c
Help and courage - West Marine Air Floor Dungy and Davit lift points kappykaplan at 4:46pm 03.11.24 suggestions on bedding that won't be super-permanent Bed-it butyl will work well for this applicat
Help and courage - West Marine Air Floor Dungy and Davit lift points (2) spadaforaj at 4:18pm 03.11.24 Hi - took a while - but advice appreciated Thee are views of the transom and eye bolts I'm planni

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