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Mast Re-Wire Apex at 4:38am 05.22.15 Bigger Boats 6/1561 Sorry for those that have been through this over-and-over, but looking for specific info on wiring s
small little bumps at waterline Ken13559 at 1:57am 05.22.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/892 I've lots of small little bumps at around waterlines. What is it? Should I be concerned?
Best spray on / spray off deck cleaner for sailboats bradleyheathhays at 8:40pm 05.21.15 Ask All Sailors 32/7115 What's the most effective spray on / spray off deck cleaner for sailboats? Possibly something sold
New steering cable and control box Dave123H at 7:36pm 05.21.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/660 Dear all, I urgently need to replace my steering cable and control box on my Macgregor 26X (1996)
Hot water turk397 at 6:48pm 05.21.15 Mid-Size Boats 10/1520 Has anyone figured out how to turn down the heat on the hot water tank. It appears to be fixed at 1
Garmin blue chart SD card info. hodge3000 at 4:59pm 05.21.15 Ask All Sailors 3/1196 HELP! I'm planning to go North to Desolation Sound from Vancouver B.C. shortly and my SD card hasn't
My boat is leaking mmother at 4:22pm 05.21.15 Day Sailers 10/1901 We purchased an O'Day 192 last fall and sailed her a few times before winter set in. We launched her
mast stepping mmsailor at 4:17pm 05.21.15 Smaller Boats 2/675 Getting ready to step the mast on our 23.5 for the second year . Last year it went very smooth , mu
deck plug . mmsailor at 4:13pm 05.21.15 Smaller Boats 2/664 Having trouble with mast light . If I test the deck plug I get 12.6 volts at the plug . If I remove
Replace or No? Thru Hull, Ball Valve (1) ericgfx01 at 2:14pm 05.21.15 Mid-Size Boats 8/2197 Just picked up a new to me 1979 Catalina. Looking at the sink/icebox discharge and just want to conf
Freezer (Waeco/Dometic)Documentation for Hunter 426 hatchmick at 1:08pm 05.21.15 Big Boats 4/1280 We have a 2004 Hunter 426 and the Waeco/Dometic RFP-50 Freezer just failed. No compressor and no fi
Free Parts c22sailor at 9:53am 05.21.15 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 0/1115 I have a bunch of fiberglass parts for older Catalina 22 model sailboats that I will be clearing out
Ghost living in my boat sextant at 11:52am 05.21.15 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1131 Hi All, A question from a newbie. I've noticed a relatively small (12.5 mA) current drain when all
A Sailor without a boat is like a fish with no water capejt at 11:37am 05.21.15 Ask All Sailors 4/1090 It is with a very heavy heart that I inform you all that I have joined the ranks of "ex-Hunter Owner
Stringer repair GEB at 10:55am 05.21.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/736 Have a 1986 Hunter 31. The aft stringer is damaged(cracked). Since this is part of the grid system (
Shore Power breaker popping off when plugging in jack6878 at 10:03am 05.21.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1792 Last year my marina "upgraded" our electrical service. Ever since I can not plug into a post (any po
What Is This Part Called? (1) GorillaToast at 9:56am 05.21.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1173 Does anyone know what this ring at the top of my rudder post is called so I can search for one? Hun
What Is This Part Called? (1) GorillaToast at 9:43am 05.21.15 The Cherubini Hunters 13/1999 Does anyone know what this ring at the top of my rudder post is called so I can search for one? Hun
C-22 North Gulf Coast Cruise CaptDon01 at 9:22am 05.21.15 Catalina 22 1/745 Posted a bunch of photos from the first couple days of the annual C-22 "North Gulf Coast Cruise" on
Dedicated Start Battery? jsalley at 9:17am 05.21.15 Musings With Maine Sail 12/2807 RC -- I'm planning to reconfigure the DC supply side of my boat, a 2012 Catalina 355. Current setup

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Underwater antifouling application? DinghySailor at 9:10pm 09.14.23 Excellent advice. 2098 is indeed a new boat;)
Fuel pump filter-necessary? Stu Jackson at 9:06pm 09.14.23 Engine is westerbeke m25xpc Are you sure it's a westerbeke? M25 series are usually Universal engi
Discharge of sewage over 3 miles Alan Gomes at 8:37pm 09.14.23 Not quite true. The system must be SECURED, but not permanently disabled; it is not necessary to r
i am considering mounting a anchor assist devise Renn Nelson at 8:25pm 09.14.23 thank you ward H i appreciate your quick reply and spending the effort to correctly decipher my lous
Seaward W/H Leaks at PRV When Water Cold (2) DennisL at 7:59pm 09.14.23 Ralph, you are 100% correct that everything fresh water related inside the boat was subjected to 115
Discharge of sewage over 3 miles Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:41pm 09.14.23 So long as the boat is on the Great Lakes it will need to have its overboard discharge system disabl
Underwater antifouling application? Ralph Johnstone at 7:35pm 09.14.23 what is the risk of exposed gelcoat in coastal water over a 1-year period? Nothing worth worrying
Roll your own! PaulK at 7:20pm 09.14.23 3" PVC fenderboard. Shown at Berwick, LA. The right side fender is above a two inch long 3/4" bolt
Roll your own! stickinthemud57 at 7:03pm 09.14.23 3" PVC fenderboard. Shown at Berwick, LA. The right side fender is above a two inch long 3/4" bolt
Underwater antifouling application? Blitz at 6:54pm 09.14.23 Try Forespar lanocote prop and bottom until your next haul out.
Underwater antifouling application? dlochner at 6:15pm 09.14.23 No significant risk. There will be some growth on the spot, it will come off easily.
Discharge of sewage over 3 miles dlochner at 6:11pm 09.14.23 So long as the boat is on the Great Lakes it will need to have its overboard discharge system disabl
Seaward W/H Leaks at PRV When Water Cold Ralph Johnstone at 5:54pm 09.14.23 to my surprise found 115 psi after the pressure reducer. Would I be correct to say that all of yo
Request for Feedback: Keel Tray Modification Crazy Dave Condon at 5:36pm 09.14.23 What boat and photos please
Discharge of sewage over 3 miles Alan Gomes at 5:36pm 09.14.23 Aren't we allowed to discharge passed 3 miles from the coast (I know, not recommended) You've alre
Discharge of sewage over 3 miles Don S/V ILLusion at 4:52pm 09.14.23 Nothing wrong with the system. It's on a new(er) boat... Check local regs for Lake Michigan. There
Seaward W/H Leaks at PRV When Water Cold (1) DennisL at 3:54pm 09.14.23 So I checked the water pressure and to my surprise found 115 psi after the pressure reducer. I got
Discharge of sewage over 3 miles xavpil at 3:47pm 09.14.23 RE: My surveyor noted that the sewage discharge system should be permanently disabled and the thru-
Discharge of sewage over 3 miles garymalmgren at 3:34pm 09.14.23 RE: My surveyor noted that the sewage discharge system should be permanently disabled and the thru-
Discharge of sewage over 3 miles xavpil at 3:33pm 09.14.23

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