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Diesel used per hour Akapeterc at 10:37pm 08.08.15 Big Boats 31/9787 I just spent the weekend out on my yacht with new painted bottom and did 6 1/2 hours of motoring bet
Hunter 42 Companion Way Steps captainronrico at 10:03pm 08.08.15 Parts Search 2/885 Looking for one teak companion way step for my 2004 Hunter 42
New Owner challenges jssailem at 9:11pm 08.08.15 Cal 16/2704 Well I'm a New to Me owner of a 1974 Cal 35 Cruiser (pilothouse style) sailing vessel. It came at a
off we go.....maybe??????? AnnaLise at 8:55pm 08.08.15 Catalina 22 34/3042 So, I have completed the work needed to get "AnnaLise" in the water, and under sail, but now........
Where does this go? Hunter 23 (1) SDLars at 8:14pm 08.08.15 Smaller Boats 3/726 The attached photo is of a part we do can't identify. Need your help again.
forestay to mast attachment missing Hunter 23 (1) SDLars at 8:09pm 08.08.15 Smaller Boats 6/1095 Got the mast raising problem solved but realized we do not have a forestay. My son purchase the boa
Does My 1994 Mac 26S have any wood in the hull, transom etc EricF9667 at 7:30pm 08.08.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1807 Hello, I recently had my centerboard replaced. The marina /repair shop that completed the instal
Cat 30 gear from CTL Pete02093 at 7:23pm 08.08.15 Catalina 30 1/104 Unfortunately my Cat 30 took on water and is now gone. Because the boat was a CTL I was able to hold
replacement motor for power tilt and trim pump nissan 50d TortugasRoyal at 6:03pm 08.08.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/930 replacement motor for power tilt and trim pump nissan ns50d Hard to find part alternative found.
Any ideas as to what this widget may be? (1) Hello Below at 5:10pm 08.08.15 Ask All Sailors 6/1201 A friend on an IPY 350 found 3 of these gizmos in a box containing spares for winches. That is not
Steam coming out of exhaust Head Sail at 3:24pm 08.08.15 Ask All Sailors 8/1292 Universal XP25. What is likely cause and remedy?
Battery Maintenance joker460 at 2:02pm 08.08.15 Ask All Sailors 6/1325 My batteries finally gave up the ghost after 9 years of service and they've been replaced. I came
adding hydraulic gangway - hunter 456 passage CC nmenkes at 1:20pm 08.08.15 Big Boats 0/818 I want to install a hydraulic gangway on my Hunter 456. I need a length of 2.5 to 3.0, lifting weig
Coolant Pump service Sandy Feet at 11:38am 08.08.15 Big Boats 7/1540 Question , is there a periodic service that should be performed on the fresh water/coolant pump on a
Holes in the bottom ??? (2) Rwarnold15 at 9:40am 08.08.15 Catalina 22 5/681 Hi everyone I just bought a 76 c22. For its age it is in decent shape. It needs the keel repaired
Single Handed Cruising Joe at 3:06am 08.08.15 Ask All Sailors 7/1500 Here's a nice video that may inspire some of us couch potatoes... https://www.youtube.com/watch
thoughts on stuffing box scottmellloyditude at 6:37pm 08.07.15 Mid-Size Boats 3/1207 Our boat is currently on the hard as the bottom is drying out for the bottom paint. So, we're thinki
water pump kit ordered 7/2 shipping 10/15 ??? jmczzz at 6:17pm 08.07.15 Catalina 22 4/780 As incredible as it may sound that is what I have been told by Tohatsu US when I inquired about my o
Yippee! Going to Isle Royale in a week! TortugasRoyal at 5:56pm 08.07.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1219 Yippee! Going to Isle Royale in a week! Launch from Grand Portage and hang out south end of Island
Furler lazaro17 at 5:42pm 08.07.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/800 I have Seafurl furler system on my boat and I need the manual to take it apart. Dose anyone happen t

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Expectations from solar MikeHoncho at 11:51am 08.20.23 Yep, all the charging in the world won't make the batteries last longer. A couple of nice Victron M
Expectations from solar MikeHoncho at 11:50am 08.20.23 You can replace with like size panels and a large controller for about $300. New batteries will cost
Expectations from solar dlochner at 11:49am 08.20.23 Easy with lots of budget. But if I was on a low budget it would be batteries first, controller seco
Gas tank gauge issue. dlochner at 11:46am 08.20.23 No denying a fuel gauge is nice, in the meantime many people use hours to gauge their fuel needs. A
Expectations from solar dLj at 11:43am 08.20.23 20 years old? Replace the system with up to date technology, panels, controller and wiring. Easy w
Prop Recommendations for '91 Hunter 30T? MikeHoncho at 11:42am 08.20.23 If your going to spend money on a new sailing prop, spend more on a folding or feathering prop. I lo
Expectations from solar MikeHoncho at 11:40am 08.20.23 20 years old? Replace the system with up to date technology, panels, controller and wiring.
Expectations from solar dlochner at 11:37am 08.20.23 Both the battery bank and the solar panels are on the older side. the batteries are 13 years old (4
Expectations from solar jon hansen at 11:20am 08.20.23 https://nerc.org/news-and-updates/blog/nerc-blog/2019/01/29/the-opportunities-of-solar-panel-recycli
Advice for a Solo Sailor? jviss at 11:13am 08.20.23 Well, first leg of a solo cruise a big success. Admittedly it was a short leg - my home port of Wes
Gas tank gauge issue. Calif. Ted at 10:57am 08.20.23 No denying a fuel gauge is nice, in the meantime many people use hours to gauge their fuel needs. Af
Expectations from solar dLj at 10:34am 08.20.23 I'll add in a new controller to the list. For your solar system, that would be first on my list.
Capri 22 How does it race with a bit larger boats? shemandr at 10:27am 08.20.23 Yeah, PHRF works best when the ratings are in a fairly close band. Then it's likely they will sail
Saving Another Catalina, An abandoned Catalina 36. BigEasy at 10:27am 08.20.23
H49/50 battery replacement Don S/V ILLusion at 10:23am 08.20.23 To the issue of off-gassing, there are two causes of this - bad charger/charging or bad battery cell
Air Conditioner Thermostat Codes BigEasy at 10:21am 08.20.23 I have a 2003 Catalina 310 with factory A/C. Lately when I turn on the A/C it runs for 5 or 10 min
Odd fuel leak: Need a diagnostic clue Ralph Johnstone at 10:19am 08.20.23 I use a program called Faststone Image Viewer. @Rich Stidger , did you ever download a copy of Fa
Expectations from solar Adamsson at 10:17am 08.20.23 Thanks everyone. Both the battery bank and the solar panels are on the older side. the batteries are
Legend 40.5 windlass chain jumping fix (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:15am 08.20.23 @Rich Stidger , thanks for the excellent picture showing exactly what is happening with the chain.
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing? RSHunter27 at 10:06am 08.20.23 LOL. I thought you were well aware. It's actually pretty funny Ralph. I'm literally laughing my ass

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