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vhf cable Apex at 3:46pm 02.22.15 Ask All Sailors 2/796 Since I am working on the masthead, I am looking to replace the old antenna. It is currently bent w
window rebed Monty VM at 3:22pm 02.22.15 Big Boats 21/6181 One of the large window that run along side the Salon on our boat has started to pull away from the
Issue with yanmar 3gm30f Ed D at 2:58pm 02.22.15 Mid-Size Boats 8/2142 When I increase the RPM to 2600 t02800 the motor runs fine for about 5 minutes than it sounds like i
Can anyone identify this (1) redunculous at 2:49pm 02.22.15 Big Boats 6/1358 This is attached to my bilge pump switch on the panel but the other end is attached to nothing... B
Damp Water Heater Flooring (2) SteveB at 2:31pm 02.22.15 Big Boats 3/749 Pulled the water heater. While flooring was slightly damp near flanges, evidence of water leaks (see
boosting pressure at stern shower? eianm at 1:56pm 02.22.15 Big Boats 9/1458 I have a 1991 H42- the run to the stern shower is so long, that water pressure at the stern shower h
Waxy buildup (4) SteveB at 1:35pm 02.22.15 Big Boats 2/709 On a mission to rid interior of moisture. While prepping for false bilge removal noticed slight damp
Need hunter 376 genset install photos cahenesy at 12:16pm 02.22.15 Big Boats 5/1498 Hello all, I have a Hunter 376 that I am thinking of adding a genset to. I'm trying to find some
Thumbscrew (1) seadude at 9:40am 02.22.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 14/1678 Hello again. Sorry for terrorizing, but I have lots of questions regarding to my new old Mac25, so
Single or Multi bank charger with 1/Both/2 Use Switch Ebbing Lattitude at 8:41am 02.22.15 Musings With Maine Sail 12/5375 I have been digging through, and expect there is, but haven't found a specific post or topic on the
H34 False Bilge Depth???? PGIJon at 5:51am 02.22.15 Big Boats 12/1837 Before we go cutting out the false bilge I would like to make sure that one of the PO's didn't alrea
Oily smell from reverse cycle AC / Heater sailfree20770 at 5:41am 02.22.15 Ask All Sailors 4/1358 Any AC experts out there? There's an oily smell coming out of the AC / Heater ducts in our sailboa
Refit complete Mark Maulden at 9:55pm 02.21.15 S2 2/1177 Just finished the replacement of our 30 yr old Espar with another. This completes our 3 yr planned
Keel bolt concern cloydmilton at 7:54pm 02.21.15 Smaller Boats 4/1496 On a swing keel Catalina 25 does anyone know of a keel that has fallen off due to corrosion as the b
Outboard advice Slogfish at 5:38pm 02.21.15 Ask All Sailors 65/9588 Hello sailors. I am looking to upgrade my outboard motor on my Sirius21. I currently have a Tohatsu
Cradle Pictures and Measurements MetricMountie at 4:10pm 02.21.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/814 I'm now the proud owner of a 1995, 40.5 after loosing our 1992, 35.5 Legend to a hurricane last July
Awesome Video Bene 10R overhauled by Andrews 77 JRacer at 4:09pm 02.21.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/2114 Here is a cool video, about half way down the page, of a Beneteau 10R getting passed by an Andrews 7
Beneteau First 285 Electronics SPCSail at 3:33pm 02.21.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1309 I'm in the process of upgrading the original electronics that came with my 1988 Beneteau First 285.
Removal of set screw (1) FlimFlamII at 2:52pm 02.21.15 Engines and Propulsion 20/3313 Any ideas on how to remove this set screw? The head broke off and I can't get a drill bit that will
Tiller Bracket Removal (2) FlimFlamII at 2:43pm 02.21.15 Ask All Sailors 3/1115 Boat - Aphrodite 101 I am trying to remove the pin on the back of the rudder mounting bracket. Some

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Roller Furler quirky ? jssailem at 8:53am 08.20.23 Examine the drum for a name or other markings. You can then get a manual for the furler. Manuals are
Roller Furler quirky ? jssailem at 8:52am 08.20.23 I would add tension and try the furler. The description 2 warps in half wrap back, would suggest hal
Legend 40.5 windlass chain jumping fix (1) Ralph Johnstone at 8:50am 08.20.23 219073 From your picture, I would say there is no way in hell this would work as there is almost "0
Prop Recommendations for '91 Hunter 30T? SycloneDriver at 8:00am 08.20.23 West by North was still in business as of a month ago, although they didn't respond to my last email
Capri 22 How does it race with a bit larger boats? dlochner at 7:55am 08.20.23 Regardless of all the factors affecting boat speed, the single biggest factor is waterline length. T
Atlantic Storm Activity (3) jssailem at 7:27am 08.20.23 Yes David, Wind Shear is one of the issues monitored. Jim showed the Graphic of the 200 mb level. Th
H38: What is this Xantrax device under my main DC panel dlochner at 6:59am 08.20.23 The answer to why it is not a good idea to split a battery bank lies in basic HS physics, which in m
2018 PNW Summer Cruise Terry Cox at 6:54am 08.20.23 Thank you, dj.
Atlantic Storm Activity Davidasailor26 at 6:33am 08.20.23 All lot of tropical waves showing on NOAA maps today. tober. 219051 The Blue graph is actual Vor
Atlantic Storm Activity (1) JamesG161 at 6:13am 08.20.23 LOW is Invest 90L Jim...
Invest 90L (1) JamesG161 at 6:02am 08.20.23
Fabric for boom tent? JBP-PA at 5:47am 08.20.23 Excellent ideas. Thank you very much.
Capri 22 How does it race with a bit larger boats? jssailem at 5:03am 08.20.23 I may get a cruising spinnaker to try to close the gap between my boat and the rest of the pack. I
2018 PNW Summer Cruise dLj at 3:49am 08.20.23 Another lovely video by @Terry Cox ! dj
Tropical Storm Hilary [E Pacific] (1) jssailem at 3:35am 08.20.23 Prepare Southern Cal. Hilary is marching onwards. 11 AM today 60 knot winds forecast in the Ensenada
Legend 40.5 windlass chain jumping fix jssailem at 3:24am 08.20.23 Chain size can be a factor. Worth considering.
Legend 40.5 windlass chain jumping fix baycloud at 9:18pm 08.19.23 But no one else's chain jumps on the stock 40.5 eh? I was wondering if maybe the chain was a tad bi
Legend 40.5 windlass chain jumping fix baycloud at 9:16pm 08.19.23 It's stock - the axle is horizontal, so the camera taking the picture is facing starboard and up is
CL14 Dinghy (4) jssailem at 8:53pm 08.19.23 I am not saying that the boats are the same, but there are a lot of similarities in their designs.
Hello to the community (3) RSHunter27 at 8:18pm 08.19.23 Yes so remember this post you told me it was going to take a year well I started last August. So it'

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