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cabin lights sailBoat107 at 6:09pm 03.06.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1495 all cabin lights are aqua-signal halogen. would like to switch to LED. is this possible? what is the
Attachments? GorillaToast at 6:00pm 03.06.15 Forum Help (Site Talk) 3/2346 I keep seeing references to "the attached diagram" in posts I read. However, I see nothing attached
raw water pump leak 3GM30F Bob 04 H260 at 2:59pm 03.06.15 Ask All Sailors 44/6531 I am on a cruise in Bahamas, I just discovered the shaft seal is leaking on the raw water pump, 500
Ericson 29 & Islander 30 Keel Construction Ropeburn at 2:52pm 03.06.15 Ask All Sailors 8/6391 Two questions same subject. A 1978 Ericson 29 and a 1981 Islander 30 Bahama, both with full keels. I
Gel coat over vinyl ester while still tacky? Gene Neill at 2:51pm 03.06.15 Ask All Sailors 2/6249 I tried to get my whole question in the title. I think I know the answer, but I'm hoping for some co
Help With Another Wiring Diagram (1) MacgillMason at 2:35pm 03.06.15 Musings With Maine Sail 10/3176 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 13/3140 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 6/2521 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 5/1161 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 6/3313 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 20/3119 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 16/3267 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 1/1625 Where Can I Post Scrap Sailboat Wanted?
Propulsion in an older boat SailorTony at 8:38pm 03.05.15 Engines and Propulsion 8/1896 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 13/6417
Companionway Hatch Lock? Dgsteiner at 7:40pm 03.05.15 S2 11/7765 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 1/3016 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 7/1066
Fuel range Catalina 42 davidhammer at 4:05pm 03.05.15 Big Boats 4/6383 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 18/2347 of climbing up on the ladder to sweep 9" of "accumulation 3-6" off of the boat.

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Just how big is British Columbia? Tedd at 5:43pm 10.12.23 I like the NZ comparison. Used to work with a couple of Kiwis and they agreed with my description of
Just how big is British Columbia? Tedd at 5:41pm 10.12.23 Does this look like "little Snow at Sea Level"... To a Canadian? Yes.
I decided to install OpenCPN and give it a try Tedd at 5:39pm 10.12.23 I've used it for a few trips now and I'm please with it. I won't be buying a commercial chart plotte
Battery advice for new-to-us Hunter 36...and why did these huge Northstar AGMs die so soon? Kupe at 5:34pm 10.12.23 Hi Kupe, do you have an electric windlass? That wire seems awfully large for a data monitor. Our el
Battery advice for new-to-us Hunter 36...and why did these huge Northstar AGMs die so soon? Kupe at 5:30pm 10.12.23 The other wire might be a temp sensor for the battery. Can you trace the wire back to its source? W
Battery advice for new-to-us Hunter 36...and why did these huge Northstar AGMs die so soon? Terry Cox at 5:30pm 10.12.23 might any fellow Hunter 36 owners hazard a guess on what this wire is? Hi Kupe, do you have an ele
1993 Hunter 42 Passage CC: Leaking near a few of the keel bolts. Ulcer time. Terry Cox at 5:24pm 10.12.23 The only keel bolts that I'm aware are those located in the main bilge beneath the center settee, on
Battery advice for new-to-us Hunter 36...and why did these huge Northstar AGMs die so soon? dlochner at 5:11pm 10.12.23 I think the prior owner of your boat was long on money and short on understanding battery technology
I decided to install OpenCPN and give it a try SoSound at 5:07pm 10.12.23 There is a little of this in the parallel conversation in the Navionics thread, but I don't think it
I decided to install OpenCPN and give it a try jssailem at 5:07pm 10.12.23 Based on your interest.. https://opencpn.org/OpenCPN/info/about.html OpenCPN runs on a standard pc,
110 volt pulgs reset fuse location Beneteau40sailor at 4:22pm 10.12.23 You've overloaded your 120V service. It is either your incoming AC breaker on your boat's electric
Battery advice for new-to-us Hunter 36...and why did these huge Northstar AGMs die so soon? (1) Kupe at 4:09pm 10.12.23 You are correct about the wire probably a data wire for a charger or battery monitor. Thanks! No
I decided to install OpenCPN and give it a try Tally Ho at 4:01pm 10.12.23 Using a tablet in place of an old chartplotter sounds like a great solution, the price is certainly
Water tank leak TimFromLI at 3:57pm 10.12.23 I've used west systems gflex 650 + thicker to repair a canoe made of PE. Although epoxy is not recom
Battery advice for new-to-us Hunter 36...and why did these huge Northstar AGMs die so soon? dlochner at 3:52pm 10.12.23 You are correct about the wire probably a data wire for a charger or battery monitor. What is the na
Battery advice for new-to-us Hunter 36...and why did these huge Northstar AGMs die so soon? (1) Kupe at 3:44pm 10.12.23 Hey gang- As you all have been so very generous with your knowledge...might any fellow Hunter 36 ow
1993 Hunter 42 Passage CC: Leaking near a few of the keel bolts. Ulcer time. BabuBoat at 3:43pm 10.12.23 BABU is going on the hard next week. I've identified 7 1" keel bolts. Hunter's torquing specificati
Battery advice for new-to-us Hunter 36...and why did these huge Northstar AGMs die so soon? Kupe at 3:27pm 10.12.23 Yes, very close. Actually 10.875" which is 1/4" shorter than T105s at 11.15" tall. @Kupe Your Nort
When to tack dlochner at 3:10pm 10.12.23 A contrarian opinion here. Walker is the epitome of OCD when it comes to sailing. Yes, he has well d
Water tank leak Allan12210 at 2:14pm 10.12.23 [QUOTE="Ralph Johnstone, post: 1801396, member: 73635" Just out of curiosity, what is purpose of th

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