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Tachometer signal from alternator George Da Porge at 3:56am 01.29.16 Catalina 30 2/2050 In 2104 I had engine pulled to put in new tranny. The tach/hour meter was original (1990). When en
Does anyone know of this boat? Eroc at 3:46am 01.29.16 Catalina 30 2/820 I am trying to locate a 1989 Catalina 30 that was purchased by my family new in CT. We sold it in 19
Tach - Alternator connection (1) RAD88 at 8:00pm 01.28.16 Ask All Sailors 4/2151 Is it possible to hook up a tach to this alternator?
Low Stretch Hi Tech or Polyester for Sheet Lines Ward H at 6:55pm 01.28.16 Ask All Sailors 19/5854 I'm upgrading from a polyester double braid line to a dyneema core low stretch line for my main haly
Fixing seal on sailboat windows (1) Armyaviation at 5:52pm 01.28.16 Trailer Sailors 20/9057 i am redoing the seals on my American 21 cabin windows. They originally had silicon around them and
CORRECTION to my posting concerning the C-22 Tech Manual CaptDon01 at 5:15pm 01.28.16 Catalina 22 0/509 OK, I have to make a correction, and eat some crow..... The C-22 Tech Manual is only available to me
Punta Gorda, Charlotte Harbor Drich at 5:00pm 01.28.16 Ask All Sailors 10/2999 Anyone have ideas on sailing around the barrier islands from Charlotte Harbor? We are headed down th
Rotten core repair (2) gkmoore at 3:18pm 01.28.16 Catalina 22 13/3433 I've been potting the holes for hardware and when I removed the electrical connector found a signifi
Compression Post (2) Roland5048 at 11:50am 01.28.16 The Cherubini Hunters 9/3037 OK, so this is really a continuation of several other threads. Pulled the glass off the original I-
Beneteau 2008 Oceanis 43 HEAD door latches Hanrahan at 10:56am 01.28.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/834 Hi there, I am looking for a door latch for the head, Beneteau #072504, they are not in stock with B
Help with forestay / roller furling (3) Jim Hawkins at 9:27am 01.28.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 36/8752 Hello, On my 1984 Macgregor 25 the genoa is torn and in need of repair and I'm not sure how to remo
Gauerhauer Traveler JohnVTX at 8:14am 01.28.16 Catalina 30 21/2960 Has anyone tried running the traveler lines back to the cockpit closer to the wheel? I probably adju
Powertiller.com Products Fred at 8:07am 01.28.16 Ask All Sailors 1/390 Does anyone have any experience with Powertiller.com products. (remote engine controls mounted on th
Ray marine ST60 won't power on patrickkidd at 7:44am 01.28.16 Ask All Sailors 3/2641 I recently bought a 1984 Catalina 30 with a Raymarine ST60 Tridata (although might be an ST60+; it h
New Sailors: Walk before you run! Bad Obsession at 7:17am 01.28.16 Ask All Sailors 18/2586 I have been around here for a while and on a few other forums. Often I see these posts from a newer
East coast is done, Bahamas here we come JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 6:55am 01.28.16 Catalina 310 21/3771 So Smitty has now been in every state on the eastern seaboard. Maine to Florida. She was perfect f
H27 Inboard shot help with options? griffinburd at 6:50am 01.28.16 The Cherubini Hunters 28/3979 Good day everyone. I'm usually a reader, but decided to come out of the shadows to ask for help. I
Tach - Alternator connection (1) RAD88 at 8:21pm 01.27.16 Ask All Sailors 2/478 Is it possible to hook up a tach to this alternator?
Headsail for Hunter 340 kcmrock at 8:16pm 01.27.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/2487 I am a new owner of a Hunter 340. I need to buy a new headsail, and am hoping to take advantage of
Pearson 28-2 owners in Annapolis area lshingledecker at 6:47pm 01.27.16 Pearson 2/1121 I'm a new Pearson 28-2 owner near Annapolis and I'm contemplating all sorts of projects. I know tha

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Charts? Charts? We don't need no stinking CHARTS! jssailem at 6:18pm 03.06.24 Please cite a reference for what you wrote about ENCs being required. All I could find in the CFRs
Charts? Charts? We don't need no stinking CHARTS! Captain Larry-DH at 6:06pm 03.06.24 Here's where you can download the coast pilot books for free https://nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/public
Charts? Charts? We don't need no stinking CHARTS! Captain Larry-DH at 5:55pm 03.06.24 Also, let's not give insurance companies more ideas about how to deny claims. I think they're alread
Charts? Charts? We don't need no stinking CHARTS! Captain Larry-DH at 5:52pm 03.06.24 I'm diligent about updating charts at least quarterly, and I think the fees for updated electronic c
Charts? Charts? We don't need no stinking CHARTS! jssailem at 5:45pm 03.06.24 Is a chart required equipment on recreational vessels? I agree. I have not found a Coast Guard req
Black water seacock jcrewser at 5:22pm 03.06.24 As with any stuck seacock, there is nothing unusual with this one. Dissembling is the best approach
Black water seacock jcrewser at 5:20pm 03.06.24 It depends on what kind of through hull valve it is. However, when my ball valve shaft failed, I ha
Charts? Charts? We don't need no stinking CHARTS! dlochner at 2:59pm 03.06.24 Certainly can find requirements for commercial vessels but what are the chart requirements for a re
Midship spring line cleat on 315 bulbcreekfarm at 2:27pm 03.06.24 bought 2 direct from the garhauer website. it was about $150 with shipping
Windlass kenvail at 2:24pm 03.06.24 Speaking of the Simpson Lawrence windlass in Hunters, I'm looking for the Sprint Atlantic model, eit
Boat transport DArcy at 2:12pm 03.06.24 A friend of mine moved his Viking 28 on a trailer behind a pickup truck. He strapped the cradle to t
Black water seacock Rick D at 1:47pm 03.06.24 It depends on what kind of through hull valve it is. However, when my ball valve shaft failed, I had
Hunter 376 main halyard electric winch broke Rick D at 1:43pm 03.06.24 Check this link: servicing a lewmar electric winch OK, I see the link wasn't working. Let's try thi
How do I Clean Hunter 49 Fuel Tank, or the Fuel. JR19454 at 1:19pm 03.06.24 Thank you very much for such a detailed reply. Yes, it is the 4JH4-HTE and only has 600 hours on it
How do I Clean Hunter 49 Fuel Tank, or the Fuel. Screen Saver at 12:56pm 03.06.24 Many boats have difficult spots and the H49 is no different. For oil changes mine has an oil drain p
Black water seacock Don S/V ILLusion at 12:08pm 03.06.24 As with any stuck seacock, there is nothing unusual with this one. Dissembling is the best approach
Advice on transcontinental shipping MitchM at 11:11am 03.06.24 if your boat is on a cradle it can be flat - bed shipped on a trailer . I had g
GOB Gone? MitchM at 11:04am 03.06.24 wow, that's bad news. I better keep all my paper copies of GOB . I hope the
Charts? Charts? We don't need no stinking CHARTS! dLj at 10:54am 03.06.24 Is a chart required equipment on recreational vessels? I can find references for requirements on c
Charts? Charts? We don't need no stinking CHARTS! JoeWhite at 10:15am 03.06.24 Jssailem, I know exactly what you mean by underwater hazards not be displayed on electronic chart ex

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