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Sorting out battery charger and shore power questions   (1)
chriscampbell at 8:39am 09.07.23
I don't see a dedicated electrical forum. I originally started this discussion in "catalina owners"
Rudder counterbalance?
stickinthemud57 at 8:34am 09.07.23
First of all, apologies for the multiple edits after initial posting. OCD, I guess... You will like
Invest 95L   (1)
JamesG161 at 8:30am 09.07.23
Using Windy.com and the forecast it shows, the above chart looks like this a few days from now. of
School's back in session cruise!
dLj at 8:26am 09.07.23
True, but it is best done on clear full moon nights with moderate wave and wind conditions. I am s
Rudder counterbalance?
HeelBoy at 8:22am 09.07.23
t! A couple of things first. The main does have battens, 4 of them. Also, the Foot is something of
Need advice re: odor fighting and an abandoned macerator pump
chriscampbell at 8:20am 09.07.23
NO! Thru-hull must be open any time macerator pump is running. You're only discharging clean wat
Rudder counterbalance?
HeelBoy at 8:13am 09.07.23
Aerofoil rudder is already employed, though the means of holding it down is suspect. is one of the
Rudder counterbalance?   (2)
rgranger at 8:11am 09.07.23
You want the pocket to be about where I drew the green ovals in this image lp. Right now, your poc
Rudder counterbalance?
stickinthemud57 at 8:03am 09.07.23
Judging from your photo and video, it does not appear to me that your sails are blown out. I do see
3 Blade Prop Swap?
Ward H at 7:51am 09.07.23
Wooden block under mast step.
morbidfollower at 7:49am 09.07.23
I got this from $tingy sailors blog. You might want to measure what you have and compare, replace as
Need advice re: odor fighting and an abandoned macerator pump
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:44am 09.07.23
NO! Thru-hull must be open any time macerator pump is running. You're only discharging clean wate
Invest 95L   (1)
JamesG161 at 7:42am 09.07.23
If we want to look at Vorticity or Shear , we use 500mb This is a quick look at that pressure leve
Swing keel delrin rod stuffing box
Boatingman222 at 7:28am 09.07.23
Yep, that is my plan I have her on the hook there is clear water about 4 miles away, Strang someone
School's back in session cruise!   (1)
plenny7 at 7:26am 09.07.23
Last weekend my friend and I went on a spur-of-the-moment night sail when we noticed the wind was pi
New Electronics Networking Help
gouldx at 7:23am 09.07.23
@Ward H That was extremely helpful, and it really cleared up the wind transducer situation for me.
3 Blade Prop Swap?
jviss at 7:23am 09.07.23
1. Not likely. Steel alloy like Aquamet would be my guess. Certainly that is what you would be look
Invest 95L
JamesG161 at 7:23am 09.07.23
Where are the NOAA aircraft They and their ground crew are moving now to Puerto Rico. Recon Fligh
3 Blade Prop Swap?
dmax at 7:16am 09.07.23
2. Our boat is on Lake Champlain VT, anyone know of a NE shop that I can work with to straighten th
3 Blade Prop Swap?
dlochner at 7:11am 09.07.23
If the prop shaft is bronze check carefully for wear at the stuffing box and the cutless bearing. Br

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