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H34 False Bilge Depth???? PGIJon at 5:51am 02.22.15 Big Boats 12/1887 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 4/1386 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 2/1245 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 4/1525 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 65/9876 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 1/824 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 5/2226 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 1/1330 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 20/3448 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 3/1134 Boat - Aphrodite 101 I am trying to remove the pin on the back of the rudder mounting bracket. Some
No berths under the cockpit? epiceric at 12:39pm 02.21.15 Catalina 22 10/1480 I'm about to buy a Catalina 22, but was surprised by the fact that there are no berths under the coc
BWCA/Quetico wilderness adventures (26) srust58 at 10:56am 02.21.15 Sails Call Lounge 6/3343 Some of my other boating activity. Since my first trip into the BWCA in 1978 I have returned 16 tim
Forstay Hunter 26 bmorr at 8:58am 02.21.15 Smaller Boats 12/2077 The roller furring on my Hunter 26 does not attach to the flange that the forestay would normally at
Boarding Handle (1) Dan D at 8:15am 02.21.15 Ask All Sailors 17/3831 The Captain and Rear Admiral of our boat each have a new hip, but we still have one old one. It wo
Should You Lock Your Prop Or Let It Spin (2) Genesis V at 8:00am 02.21.15 Big Boats 12/3243
Boating etiquette Rick J B at 7:47am 02.21.15 Ask All Sailors 41/6252 Hi friends! Could you please share a polite way of communicating( specifically - what wording to wr
How to remove the ceiling lights? forte at 6:21am 02.21.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1348 Hi, Anyone any tips on how to remove the ceiling lights ? ( B3612002) . I can see ( and fee
Beneteau PHRF ratings sailordel at 5:30am 02.21.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 8/13024 The US Sailiing PHRF rating handbook lists a multitude of Beneteau models. From what little I know
Lightning EmeraldBay at 1:34am 02.21.15 Ask All Sailors 25/4669 Advice on Lightening, apart from avoid it. Has anyone been struck and what was the damage? Any b
Replacing Oil Sending Unit On Hunter 49 RHUMB RUNNER at 8:09pm 02.20.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1147 Has anyone replaced the oil sending unit on the Hunter 49. It's at the back of the engine, can it be

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Racing Rule Question on capsizing jssailem at 4:45pm 10.05.23 Thanks @Davidasailor26 . It is always good to see the rules applied in a way that recognizes good se
Second Triton2 dlochner at 4:27pm 10.05.23 Yes, we have 2 Triton 2 displays. Very easy, add a drop T to the network, connect the drop line to t
Starter switch sporadically engages starter mermike at 4:19pm 10.05.23 I can assure those who are still wondering about this problem that the solution is to replace the wi
Water in the bilge Don S/V ILLusion at 4:13pm 10.05.23 . I inspected the access under the v-berth and it was dry. The water did not come in from above t
Second Triton2 Mechone at 3:46pm 10.05.23 I installed a veratron go data , nmea 2000, low level bluetooth cheap 120 bucks . download the app f
Water in the bilge Crazy Dave Condon at 3:26pm 10.05.23 I sent the poster a private message but will keep you posted what occurs. It is his choice if he wa
My solution for winch override. Yours? stickinthemud57 at 3:17pm 10.05.23 :huh: Yeah, I suppose that is open to a number of interpretations. It's just that I have been surp
Second Triton2 Apex at 3:17pm 10.05.23 I have 2 tritobs above the companionway, one with wind info, the 2nd boat and water data. Eazy peaz
What to Protector to use after a thorough dinghy cleaning Rich Stidger at 3:07pm 10.05.23 I don't use Magic Eraser. I tried it and was not satisfied with the effort and results. I use LA Awe
Rudder Post & Bearings for Hunter 45cc Tally Ho at 3:00pm 10.05.23 Having run aground, the rudder post for my 2010 Hunter 45cc has been damaged beyond repair. Any sug
What to Protector to use after a thorough dinghy cleaning sailcapt340 at 2:54pm 10.05.23 . Thats not what I wanted to hear at all! But in my defense, it was chalking a bit now and it had
What to Protector to use after a thorough dinghy cleaning Captain Larry-DH at 2:44pm 10.05.23 Unfortunately, you abraded off the surface layer of the fabric with Magic Erasor and chemically atta
Dometic Air Conditioner Not Staying On - then clicking capta at 2:10pm 10.05.23 Sounds to me you have lost cooling water flow. Even without cooling water it will work and cool for
Starter switch sporadically engages starter dlochner at 2:00pm 10.05.23 Measure voltage on 12v input cable to the starter cable while starter button is pressed. It should
Starter switch sporadically engages starter JoeWhite at 1:51pm 10.05.23 Measure voltage on 12v input cable to the starter cable while starter button is pressed. It should r
unknown sailboat Crazy Dave Condon at 1:37pm 10.05.23 Any VIN number or hull number? There is a registration number and suggest going to the agency that
Ultrasonic wind masthead transducer (1) Bob S at 1:34pm 10.05.23 I have an Airmar Weather Station, not sure what model, atop my mast. it was on my boat when I bought
Dometic Air Conditioner Not Staying On - then clicking Project_Mayhem at 1:15pm 10.05.23 My guess would be a self resetting fuse/breaker is tripping, resetting over and over again inside th
My solution for winch override. Yours? thinwater at 12:56pm 10.05.23 ... As a married man I should know that just because something is not a problem to me :huh:
Cat 28 MKII - Genoa Fred at 12:39pm 10.05.23 Not sure if I made the right decision but I ordered the 150 from Catalina Direct. If I remember, I'l

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