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Help With Another Wiring Diagram (1) MacgillMason at 2:35pm 03.06.15 Musings With Maine Sail 10/3025 Attached diagram shows most of my proposed high current DC setup. I would like to hear a critic of t
Knotmeter Deltabravo at 11:44am 03.06.15 Big Boats 13/2941 The Knotmeter on my 2003 Hunter 356 works for about a day after I launch. I'm told the paddles get f
Beneteau 265 keel (1) lawko at 11:02am 03.06.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/2314 Hi folks Im looking at a 1993 Beneteau 265 and i have some questions for any body who knows any thi
33.5 Fresh Water Tank Removal fwilmeth at 6:52am 03.06.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1077 I have a serious leak in the bottom of my V-berth mounted aluminum fresh water tank. The V-berth de
How many coats of bottom paint? IH82BL8 at 6:32am 03.06.15 Ask All Sailors 6/3068 Two years ago I removed all of the many coats of bottom paint from my boat and started all over. I
200W solar vs 2000W generator? McIntoshUSA at 6:22am 03.06.15 Ask All Sailors 20/2885 I am trying to decide which is the best investment for us? We keep our boat in the canal behind our
transom mount trnsducer on 272 donelanc at 6:02am 03.06.15 Bigger Boats 16/2950 HI I have a 1989 272 with inboard. I bougth a garmin 90dv chartplottr/gps that comes with a tran
Where Can I Post Scrap Sailboat Wanted? bsmith8592 at 11:35pm 03.05.15 Sails Call Lounge 1/1593 Where Can I Post Scrap Sailboat Wanted?
Propulsion in an older boat SailorTony at 8:38pm 03.05.15 Engines and Propulsion 8/1818 I have the chance to buy an vintage early 80's 27ft boat, at a very good price. However, this boat
Replace Sea-Fire Fire Extinguisher dennisp at 7:46pm 03.05.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/5928
Companionway Hatch Lock? Dgsteiner at 7:40pm 03.05.15 S2 11/7042 I just bought a 7.3 and am looking to install a lock on the companionway hatch. Has anyone else done
Simpson Lawrence SeaTiger 555 Windlass Question Tomol at 7:37pm 03.05.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/2831 Our Hunter Legend 45 came with a Simpson Lawrence SeaTiger 555 manual windlass when we purchased her
South African Phoenix 11.3 Powerelectronicsguy at 7:36pm 03.05.15 Ask All Sailors 7/1019
Fuel range Catalina 42 davidhammer at 4:05pm 03.05.15 Big Boats 4/5863 I just bought a 1992 Catalina 42 mkII. It has 50 hp Yanmar and 38 gal. fuel tank. I am sailing/mot
I`m getting sick and tired (1) DAVA390 at 3:34pm 03.05.15 Ask All Sailors 18/2226 of climbing up on the ladder to sweep 9" of "accumulation 3-6" off of the boat.
Hypalon dinghy glue? (1) Ken Cross at 1:18pm 03.05.15 Ask All Sailors 4/748 Hi all My motor mount on my dinghy is loose. My question how would you fix this, or would you just
Used Gear - Sell It Now Maine Sail at 1:09pm 03.05.15 Ask All Sailors 29/4769 Phil has done a great job with this site yet one feature that goes way under used, IMHO, is the: Us
Boom Vang Setup sailnoproblem at 12:56pm 03.05.15 Ask All Sailors 3/1469 I am installing a Garhauer 30 Series Boom Vang. I need some advice on mounting. What do I use for a
Which LED bulbs? Richandhelen at 12:11pm 03.05.15 Big Boats 2/925 I have a 2006 H44. I am having a rigger go up my mast next week for routine maintenance and inspecti
Oday centerboard removal ODayCO at 11:41am 03.05.15 Day Sailers 20/5526 I need to remove the wedges of the centerboard and replace the CB. The wedges are siliconed in and

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Tropical Depression 3 JamesG161 at 6:57am 06.20.23 Jim, Why is that a good thing? A slow trek over HEAT filled waters, allows a storm to build up Vo
Rub Rail Adventure jdrutten at 6:57am 06.20.23 JD, easiest way is to take the panels out at the back of the cabin so you have clear access to the
Furler q's jssailem at 6:40am 06.20.23 What is the query @fred1diver ? Installing a new one is an option. On an old boat some might not wa
Windlass Failure: 2008 Beneteau 43 jssailem at 6:37am 06.20.23 No Hugs.. But a real strong LIKE... @Ralph Johnstone :beer::biggrin:
Tropical Depression 3 jssailem at 6:29am 06.20.23 Jim, Why is that a good thing?
Changing FRESH water pump on VP MD22L JamesG161 at 6:18am 06.20.23 There are very few boring days. Maybe say Dec 7th, 2023 :laugh: Jim...
Engine Monitor dmax at 6:15am 06.20.23 Nice job.
Steps for Replacing my HBW50 transmission with ZF 12M LouBegue at 6:05am 06.20.23 I was so impressed with all the responses to this post. Thanks everyone for your input. I finally
Changing FRESH water pump on VP MD22L Rich Stidger at 5:59am 06.20.23 :plus::plus: One boring day, it would be interesting for you to autopsy the old water pump for fai
Windlass Failure: 2008 Beneteau 43 jviss at 4:43am 06.20.23 I think the OP is hinting that some Beneteaus that I have heard about have a solenoid interlock so y
Shroud anchor point danooxnard at 4:18am 06.20.23 You are headed in the right direction, you may want to consider replacing you original chain plates
B & G Chartplotters and iPads dlochner at 3:33am 06.20.23 The missing piece is the age of the iPad and which IOS version you are using. I've had difficulties
Windlass Failure: 2008 Beneteau 43 dlochner at 3:29am 06.20.23 Without knowing the type of windlass, it is hard to provide any relevant advice. Likewise, just sayi
Tropical Depression 3 (2) JamesG161 at 3:28am 06.20.23 Current Information on Tropical Storm Bret. ursday 22nd. 217048 Current speed West is a fast 20 m
Furler q's dlochner at 3:09am 06.20.23 Yes. The jib had a wire luff that served as the stay. Best bet is to install a new headstay and fu
Changing FRESH water pump on VP MD22L JamesG161 at 3:00am 06.20.23 Time for dinner and an adult beverage :plus::plus: One boring day, it would be interesting for yo
Wrap stop screw Joe at 2:26am 06.20.23
Water Heater - Heat Exchanger Problems Dubo at 2:19am 06.20.23 I ran into a similar problem. Engine warmed up, no hot water from water heater. My solution was sim
Windlass Failure: 2008 Beneteau 43 Ken13559 at 1:21am 06.20.23 DPW, could it be the Windlass motor failed?
Portable Generator Ken13559 at 1:12am 06.20.23 I use the Honda EU22i to power my onboard 12000BTU aircon. My friend uses the Honda EU20i for his on

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