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Replacing Battery Charger (4) EdWard3 at 2:18pm 04.19.15 Mid-Size Boats 2/1127 So I'm trying to figure out if I should do this project on my own, or get professional help. Curren
I am tired of the keel knock (3) patrickfarley at 1:46pm 04.19.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1241 So I am tired of the keel knocking around when I am anchored or when I am motoring. I am sure it do
sail lube Captain F J Bear at 1:20pm 04.19.15 Ask All Sailors 10/1294 Is there anything to put on the edge of my main sail or the slot in the mast to make the sail go up
Best Teak Oil Mikex at 1:04pm 04.19.15 Ask A Catalina Owner 12/4787 Hi All, We just replaced the old table on our Catalina 30 to a beautiful teak table, but it comes
Alternator B+ To Starter Post Or Combine Post NICK1951 at 12:59pm 04.19.15 Musings With Maine Sail 28/8069 Hello Maine, I am getting ready to upgrade the wiring on my 1984 Catalina 36, M 25 Universal dies
Hunter 306 Raw Water Intake Grill Yorshire Rose at 12:27pm 04.19.15 Mid-Size Boats 5/965 I'm a new owner of a Hunter 306 and the previous own has removed the raw water intake grill (outside
Replacing stand up blocks Indysailor at 11:27am 04.19.15 Ask An Oday Owner 4/853 One of the original stand up jib sheet blocks on my boat has failed. Thirty five years; not bad, I g
mast stepping system "picture heavy your warned" (7) allen-deckard at 11:18am 04.19.15 Catalina 22 9/2106 http://forums.catalina.sailboatowners.com/picture.php?albumid=3175'pictureid=23961 http://forums.
Isolating Gas Tank DavidGC at 8:44am 04.19.15 Catalina 22 16/2474 Even though I was looking for a new style for a while, I just bought a 1983 model (just e-mailed the
stepping mast efr272 at 8:36am 04.19.15 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1350 When stepping the mast does the order of which you attach the shrouds and stays matter?
Islander 30 Diesel Engine??? Ropeburn at 6:38am 04.19.15 Ask All Sailors 1/990 In regards to an Islander 30 and or Islander 30 Bahama, I believe it has a diesel engine. At first I
Rocna Anchor suitability Cjdaley at 6:31am 04.19.15 Big Boats 8/2555 I have a 1986 Catalina 34 and am thinking of switching to a Rocna 33 anchor. Would like to speak to
Dewdrop Dewdrop at 5:25am 04.19.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/603 Any Oceanis 300 owners here?
Location of Fuel Tank for Outboard Scituated at 3:32am 04.19.15 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/786 I have a 1974 C22 that i picked up last year and fixing up for this season. It was brought to my at
Raymarine Dragonfly Slogfish at 9:56pm 04.18.15 Ask All Sailors 1/1095 Ok well I'm down to just a couple of thing left before I can put my boat back in the water. I just f
Bottom painted. ready for launching this week. (3) Juice6576 at 8:15pm 04.18.15 Big Boats 4/774 Checked on the boat today. Bottom is painted. We installed the ships name graphics on the hull and
Hunter 36 stuffing box (1) Bob 04 H260 at 6:29pm 04.18.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 18/3925 I was just contacted by a friend with a newer Hunter 36. He wants to change the packing in the stuff
Poly Fuel Tanks KenzieToo at 6:28pm 04.18.15 Ask All Sailors 6/1475 I hear pros and cons with regard to Polyethylene fuel tanks leaching gas fumes. I would like to put
Cast iron keel question. a65sailor at 6:02pm 04.18.15 Big Boats 7/2093 Has anyone had success with Rustolem rusty metal primer under Interprotect 2000E on a cast iron keel
Removing Hull Stripe Tape FlimFlamII at 4:28pm 04.18.15 Ask All Sailors 7/1128 Any ideas on the easiest way to remove old hull stripe tape?

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Excess Solar Load JBP-PA at 6:23am 06.28.23 The maximum load current for a Victron 75/10 is 15A or 180W@12V , but you'll never get that with a 5
Selden - Furling Main sailcapt340 at 6:09am 06.28.23
Hi guys, I have been trying to get the bolts out of my Hunter 27 anchor chain holder - I've tried heat, oil, a hammer and they won't budge. Crazy Dave Condon at 5:56am 06.28.23 What is the year of your 27 would help to know so you get better advice as there were four different
Hi guys, I have been trying to get the bolts out of my Hunter 27 anchor chain holder - I've tried heat, oil, a hammer and they won't budge. JBP-PA at 5:32am 06.28.23 Move your new hardware a half inch over in any direction. The hardware will cover the old holes On
H170 versus H18 experience maryT at 5:31am 06.28.23 Hi all, as someone that has now owned and spent time with both the H170 and H18 I thought I would w
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Michael Davis at 5:08am 06.28.23 Hi Mark It can get pretty busy in Winter Cove during the BBQ. Always better to get here the day befo
1987 Hunter 28.5 Project Update David in Sandusky at 4:38am 06.28.23 Thanks for the report!
Hi guys, I have been trying to get the bolts out of my Hunter 27 anchor chain holder - I've tried heat, oil, a hammer and they won't budge. High Current at 4:08am 06.28.23 Just leave them in place! What's wrong with them? That bow roller looks broken
1x19 cable for standing rigging? HeelBoy at 3:54am 06.28.23 Curious why you don't use a more modern terminal. Because it's bloody expensive and the old ones
1987 Hunter 28.5 Project Update kappykaplan at 2:24am 06.28.23 Quite the report, Simon Sexton! Tks for sharing. :beer:
1x19 cable for standing rigging? Joe at 1:26am 06.28.23 Curious why you don't use a more modern terminal. https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0553/8614/4841
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Mark Maulden at 11:43pm 06.27.23 Hi Michael! Just wondering what the anchoring situation is in Winter Cove for this event. Is this
hose clamps on macerating pump discharge hose/nipple Ralph Johnstone at 10:28pm 06.27.23 I hope my description is clear. Couldn't be clearer. In this case, only one gear clamp should be
Recommendations for a new head VanIslandGuy at 9:10pm 06.27.23 We installed a Tecma Easy Fit fresh water electric in May this year and couldn't be happier with it.
34Mk2 back stay adjustment Stu Jackson at 8:47pm 06.27.23 My Mark I boat came with a split backstay. i installed a Garhauer adjustable split and made the spl
Its funny Friday! stickinthemud57 at 8:17pm 06.27.23
Hi guys, I have been trying to get the bolts out of my Hunter 27 anchor chain holder - I've tried heat, oil, a hammer and they won't budge. jviss at 8:07pm 06.27.23 Just leave them in place! What's wrong with them?
Oil/Trans Oil Types for 2002 Westerbeke with JS Trans rgranger at 8:06pm 06.27.23 I typed Westerbeke engine with a JS transmission. Into google and the manual popped right up.
Safe to start outboard while out of the water? jviss at 8:06pm 06.27.23 I have run an outboard dry, but never more than 20 seconds or so. Two minutes would be too much!
Excess Solar Load Johann at 7:32pm 06.27.23 That sounds rather conservative to me for someone who only sails in the summer months. 3-4 is the

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