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Converting an ice box to refridgerator Charlie98117 at 7:35am 01.30.15 Big Boats 18/5613 I'm thinking of converting that huge ice box to a refrigerator. I haven't found much in the archive
H-34 Propane Conversion YVRguy at 6:27am 01.30.15 Big Boats 13/2788 I know there has been a lot of discussion on here about the merits of propane vs. Origo alcohol stov
Steering components geek_guy at 6:26am 01.30.15 Big Boats 0/715 I'm working on the steering components on my Hunter 37. Hoping someone can clarify a couple of thin
How do I hook my alternator up to an extra battery? (1) McIntoshUSA at 6:00am 01.30.15 Ask All Sailors 4/2149 My boat has 3 house batteries and one starting battery. They will all charge by the engine/alternato
Could anyone look at a Pensacola sailboat? rbringle at 5:45am 01.30.15 Ask All Sailors 2/986 There is a Lazy Jacks 32 schooner for sale on ebay that is located in Pensacola, FL. It is offered
Seattle paulj at 8:46pm 01.29.15 Catalina 310 3/1501 I was looking forward going to take the boat to Seattle next week and stay a week...first time thru
cheap stern rail anchor bracket (6) srust58 at 8:30pm 01.29.15 Sirius 21/22 7/7366 Projects for your Siruis...what have you come up with I used to keep the stern anchor in the small
How much paint to buy stollo770 at 6:39pm 01.29.15 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1519 Hello, I have a 1979 Hunter 27 that I plan on painting when the weather warms up. The gelcoat is ki
Cabin Lights JamesO256 at 6:29pm 01.29.15 Smaller Boats 7/1381 Anyone know where to get the round light fixture on a 1983 H22.
Toe Rail Foot Slip Peril (1) rardiH36 at 3:11pm 01.29.15 Ask All Sailors 4/1445 Rather than hi-jack the currently active thread about restoring companionway steps to be safe from f
Larger toilet flasailor at 2:28pm 01.29.15 Big Boats 6/2123 One enhancement I am considering for 2015 is a new toilet bowl. The installed one is the original,
Almost? rkeene at 1:53pm 01.29.15 Ask All Sailors 16/2463 I am a new sailor, and was out the other day in 10 to 15 knots. I reallydid well, but a couple of g
looking for my security HIN in-bord Beneteau first 35 Eugegebro at 1:16pm 01.29.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1393 Hi, I just heritance from a Beneteau first 35, 1980 and I am looking for the HIN in-bord security c
Help save my beloved Lancer 28 (6) JesseB123 at 12:58pm 01.29.15 Lancer 5/60 Hello all, I'm new to this forum and I can't believe I haven't been here sooner. I'm reaching out
Line Sizes Jdaniel343 at 12:08pm 01.29.15 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1351 I am replacing some of my running rigging on my Catalina 27 1977 and need thoughts on line size. Sp
A little bow heavy Koolbreeze at 11:05am 01.29.15 Seidelmann 1/1791 I cleaned out the boat but she still sits a little bow down. I don't have an inboard and even after
Sailrite Catalog Ron20324 at 10:41am 01.29.15 Ask All Sailors 1/1995 The 2015 Sailrite catalog is now available. Also, a sale on Sunbrella fabric is going on: Get $50
Rigging a small boat for heavy windward work rockingham at 9:17am 01.29.15 Trailer Sailors 12/4268 Where I do a lot of sailing in my Montgomery 17 the winds often pipe up to about 20 knots plus in th
manual goiot windlass gerard gin fizz at 9:11am 01.29.15 Other Sailboats 1/3511 Who can help me with a manual of a manual windlass goiot from the 80ties?
goiot windlass (2) gerard gin fizz at 9:08am 01.29.15 Parts Search 3/4699 I have a Jeanneau gin fizz from the 80ties on which there is a manual goiot windlass. The ax on whi

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WATERLOCK MUFFLER QUESTION Ralph Johnstone at 5:12pm 10.06.23 @twodzusfittings , what are your latest findings in the overloading department and have you been abl
What to Protector to use after a thorough dinghy cleaning DArcy at 5:06pm 10.06.23 Out of curiosity, how old is your Hypalon Achilles?
Dometic Air Conditioner Not Staying On - then clicking Ken13559 at 5:04pm 10.06.23 You might want to check the Start-Run capacitor. It's cheap and easy to replace. Take precaution by
Damage to Keel DArcy at 4:55pm 10.06.23 I had a similar ding in the keel on my C&C27. I did check the keel bolt torque fairly regularly whic
Molex 19405 connector for 2007 Hunter Project_Mayhem at 4:18pm 10.06.23 Here's one on ebay. I also found a post on an RV forum of these connectors almost causing a fire VIM
Dometic Air Conditioner Not Staying On - then clicking Johann at 3:10pm 10.06.23 We have a 34 Hunter - year 2000 with a Dometic air conditioner - VTD12K-410A. Basically, the A/C
Backstay Adjuster for First 41S5 sailboatracer at 3:10pm 10.06.23 There's a Harken backstay adjuster for sale in the Gear Ads portion of the Classified section on thi
Kevlar skid plates? dlochner at 2:14pm 10.06.23 If you have a lead keel you do not want to add any protection. One of the very positive features of
Kevlar skid plates? Skipper J at 2:04pm 10.06.23 Well I'd agree except it's a beachable boat, and I may not be in clear water all the time. I don't k
Halyard Swivel stuck at the top dlochner at 12:27pm 10.06.23 Another rite of passage for a sailor, a halyard at the top of the mast. There are two solutions, tak
Halyard Swivel stuck at the top Four Score at 12:22pm 10.06.23 Great ideas! I guess dropping the mast is possible. I have a derrick that could work, but climbing o
Dingy Davits and air floor boats Bob S at 11:52am 10.06.23 Eyes on the transom are step one. Have read many added d-ring lift points inside tubes. That's exa
Halyard Swivel stuck at the top stickinthemud57 at 11:43am 10.06.23 Welcome to the forum! My jib halyard suffered a similar fate while racing this spring. Fortunately
Halyard Swivel stuck at the top rgranger at 11:21am 10.06.23 Climb or drop the mast are the most common ways of dealing with issues at the top of the mast. BUT
Dometic Air Conditioner Not Staying On - then clicking Ralph Johnstone at 10:42am 10.06.23 I think "cheap" is the word. From my experience, I remember simple electro/mechanical trips being
Raymarine RL70C..... NYSail at 10:23am 10.06.23
Water in the bilge Crazy Dave Condon at 10:18am 10.06.23 @Kjstanc Companionway cover needs something underneath it to prevent water from pooling on top of i
Dingy Davits and air floor boats danm1 at 10:15am 10.06.23 Eyes on the transom are step one. Have read many added d-ring lift points inside tubes. I used towi
Dometic Air Conditioner Not Staying On - then clicking kloudie1 at 9:56am 10.06.23 I think "cheap" is the word. A simple bimetallic disk which pulls its points open at a set temperat
Dometic Air Conditioner Not Staying On - then clicking Ralph Johnstone at 9:15am 10.06.23 Yup, that breaker is usually attached to the top of the compressor case .. These are set for some p

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