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diversion load controller gettinthere at 6:51am 12.28.14 Ask All Sailors 8/1208 We have 280w of solar plus a feeble wind generator. Last summer it just about kept up with our deman
oDay 322 Sanitary vent lines PatTormey at 6:11am 12.28.14 Mid-Size Boats 2/884 The sanitary tank vent lines on my oDay322 are designed to fail. Maybe yours are too. The PO simp
Pearson 303 Transmission Information guywithsmile at 5:59am 12.28.14 Pearson 2/2312 I am in the process of replacing the engine in my 1985 Pearson 303. The replacement is a rebuilt Ya
oDay 322 Boom Vang (1) PatTormey at 5:54am 12.28.14 Bigger Boats 5/1419 My 322 didn't have a boom vang and seems to have very little room for one. Following Don Guillet
What's that smell?? rockingham at 1:26am 12.28.14 Ask All Sailors 5/1304 Just installed a single battery bank on my Montgomery 17. Used a 6 Amp ProSport Marine Battery charg
She has a name. pateco at 11:18pm 12.27.14 Mid-Size Boats 3/955 Had our Renaming ceremony this evening. https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1
Self rescue when sailing alone? Ray Bowles at 9:33pm 12.27.14 Trailer Sailors 47/15384 On the shared forum for all sailors there is a posting called "Lifesling". It brought up my questio
Outboard Care Question lpolliard at 9:05pm 12.27.14 Catalina 22 17/1759 The manual says flushing salt not necessary and not to run dry. What is the proper shut down care fo
How do you retrieve a password fingerlakesailor at 6:33pm 12.27.14 S2 1/891 Lost my password. How do you retrieve it?
Disconnecting the propeller shaft coupling (2) Mackaroni at 6:27pm 12.27.14 Bigger Boats 22/8512 I hauled my 302 about a month ago and realized afterwards that the manual states: "When hauling a
Battery capacity clausjepsen at 4:55pm 12.27.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 14/2767 On my 361 I got 3 batteries, that I am going to exchange with AGM batteries, which I heard should be
Washing Machines Tag team at 3:29pm 12.27.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/960 :confused:Help! We have a 473, Oceanis Clipper 3 cabin layout, and wish to install a washing machine
Placement of Icebox Compressor nveater at 3:14pm 12.27.14 Big Boats 6/2039 I am considering getting a conversion kit to turn my icebox into a refrigerator and would be very in
Battery Ground Switch NICK1951 at 2:10pm 12.27.14 Musings With Maine Sail 14/7092 Maine, My 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 400 has 4 battery switches (on/off only). They control the positi
1994 H26 Dfisher at 1:16pm 12.27.14 Smaller Boats 38/3575 Merry Christmas all. I have a 94 H26 that I will be working on this winter that has significant til
Stow a way on board ...... (4) woodster at 11:41am 12.27.14 Ask All Sailors 17/2487 ...took these pics today..... about an hour ago ....i can't tell what kind he is but i sure can tell
Pearson 303 Stay Tension jrezab at 9:09am 12.27.14 Pearson 1/1220 I have a 1986 Pearson 303 (hull #314). I want to check the tension on my stays and re-adjust if nec
GPS installation Mako60 at 9:03am 12.27.14 Smaller Boats 1/1178 Hi folks, I have a Catalina 250 Wing Keel with a knot meter, sounder, and compass on the wheel.
Hunter 40.5 Masthead picture? smokey73 at 7:57am 12.27.14 Big Boats 3/1005 Does anyone have a picture, sketch, or source for one for a 1994 Hunter 40.5? I'll be going up the
ST-50 / ST-60 Masthead unit electonics smokey73 at 7:52am 12.27.14 Ask All Sailors 7/1677 Has anyone tried these electronic circuits for repair of their Autohelm/Raymarine ST-50 or ST-60 mas

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Anodes, test cell, fresh water & hull potential. dlochner at 11:40am 09.30.23 I'm going to have to develop a baseline for my boat as you suggested. I cleaned the anodes and pro
Anodes, test cell, fresh water & hull potential. SycloneDriver at 11:38am 09.30.23 Best thing to do to develop your Base Line:plus: Jim... I'm going to have to develop a baseline
Volvo MD22L-B fuel dripping from air intake Ralph Johnstone at 9:58am 09.30.23 I bet a slice of fuel line would work in an emergency. Given the requirements, I'd say that's the
Ultrasonic wind masthead transducer dLj at 9:54am 09.30.23 I use a Windex. Neither wireless nor ultrasonic. dj
Traveling in landlocked Switzerland (4) jssailem at 9:51am 09.30.23
Hunter 49 - Shower Seat (Guest Shower) tkwhalen at 9:50am 09.30.23 Hope they help. Sorry I was so slow getting them.
Blocked fuel pickup SycloneDriver at 9:34am 09.30.23 I had to clean out the tank and remove the screen on a portable generator that was giving me trouble
My solution for winch override. Yours? stickinthemud57 at 9:06am 09.30.23 Food for Thought: Why are you looking for swiveling solution? Something fixed coming off the winc
Volvo MD22L-B fuel dripping from air intake SycloneDriver at 8:34am 09.30.23 I looked for a spare rubber ferrule in my work truck, but I couldn't find one. It really just looks
Volvo MD22L-B fuel dripping from air intake SycloneDriver at 8:26am 09.30.23 Ah yes, who could forget post #51 ? Good Lord man, can't remember where I left my keys half the ti
Ruddercraft Lower Pintle Failure Rltgold at 8:24am 09.30.23 Gene, I totally agree with you. I was hoping for a much better outcome talking with him. His bottom
Volvo MD22L-B fuel dripping from air intake SycloneDriver at 8:08am 09.30.23 You tried. Yes, I went to bed immediately after posting that. Edit I read that as "tired" instea
Blocked fuel pickup kloudie1 at 7:31am 09.30.23 Had that happen on a delivery run. After blowing through the pickup, the engine would run about 15 m
North Sails 110 headsail kappykaplan at 7:29am 09.30.23 Captain Len, you should post this in Gear Ads - link below - then delete this post. :beer: https:/
Universal M25 Oil Pan alteration dLj at 6:46am 09.30.23 The most hours I've put on my diesel in a season is 48. Last year was a low of 12. I'm lucky that
Universal M25 Oil Pan alteration Ward H at 6:28am 09.30.23 The most hours I've put on my diesel in a season is 48. Last year was a low of 12. I'm lucky that I
Universal M25 Oil Pan alteration dLj at 6:23am 09.30.23 As a lifelong backyard mechanic I could not sleep at night knowing I left half a quart of dirty oi
Volvo MD22L-B fuel dripping from air intake Rich Stidger at 6:17am 09.30.23 I guess you didn't bother to read post # 51. Oops, you are right. I did read the post but I had f
Trouble keeping the rain out! HeelBoy at 5:56am 09.30.23 I'll definitely check that stuff out as the boat ages and the fittings shart leaking. This leak, ho
PVC inflatable repair glue RoyS at 5:47am 09.30.23 You can buy syringe assortments on Amazon and use one to inject your sealant under the existing rein

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