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How Many Splices....? braol at 6:30am 09.22.14 The Cherubini Hunters 2/596 So, I rewired my bilge pump. The positive lead to the pump had 4 splices in it...5 total connection
watch out for those jellyfish (1) allen-deckard at 6:13am 09.22.14 Catalina 22 6/915 well yesterday we sailed out to the reef to go snorkeling. Looking over the side told my wife boy s
Oday 28 Standing Rigging question Euphoria2011 at 6:02am 09.22.14 Bigger Boats 9/4691 There was a pro rigger in the marina a few weeks back up from the keys to do a big job on another bo
Anchor Windless Yamaha33 Rick B at 8:54pm 09.21.14 Yamaha 0/1033 Anchor Windlass Yamaha33 revised We want to install an anchor windless on our Yamaha 33 and I am wo
Oday 22 cockpit drain wander22 at 8:42pm 09.21.14 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1951 I just picked up a 1980 Oday 22. The problem is the cockpit drain. The thru hull in the transom is j
41 DS anchor locker hatch jwieneck at 8:24pm 09.21.14 Big Boats 4/1103 I am new to my 2005 41 DS. I was planning on moving the current Delta anchor over to become my seco
swing keel leaks woodzy at 8:22pm 09.21.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/2017 bought a mac 25 and pivot bolt leaks rubber washers hard as rock. can you get rubber washers for kee
1983 Hunter Cheribini Electrical Diagram Calvin1Calvin at 7:07pm 09.21.14 Mid-Size Boats 4/1053 I need a wiring diagram for a 1983 Hunter Cheribini. My wiring is screwed up and I want to troubles
O'Day Sprite measurement needed Old Sprite Sailor at 7:00pm 09.21.14 Day Sailers 0/707 I have had my Sprite rigged as sloop for too many years to count. I took out the eyes for the shroud
Mainsheet system O'Day 22 repawn at 6:15pm 09.21.14 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1064 Since my boat came without a mainsheet system - no boom bang either I need to put something together
Mcvay Minuet makogirl at 6:09pm 09.21.14 Lancer 0/1865 Hi everyone ! I m new here, not too familiar either, I am French from Quebec, I am looking for a use
Best Depth finder for $200 NGoyette at 4:38pm 09.21.14 Ask All Sailors 25/5571 I am looking to replace my broken depth finder and I really do not want to spend more than $200, any
Alternator attitude adjustment njlarry at 4:04pm 09.21.14 Engines and Propulsion 9/2057 The alternator on my Universal M25-xpb has a bad attitude and it's eating up the fan belt. I checked
2gm20f temp?? Cmp1110 at 3:38pm 09.21.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/2319 Hello all what is the correct operating temp for a 2gm20f?? We run at 2600-2700 on the tach and we
40 year old mast bffatcat at 3:35pm 09.21.14 Ask All Sailors 31/9792 My aluminum mast is now 40 years old I have never painted or waxed it. It sort of a deep gun metal
Bulkhead Replacement docon48 at 2:24pm 09.21.14 Catalina 22 14/5190 Due to previously leaking chain plates, the interior bulkheads on my C22mkII are in need of replacem
H26 Overhead At Compeession Post BrianW at 2:10pm 09.21.14 Smaller Boats 3/664 Is the cabin overhead at the point the compression post passes through solid all the way up to the d
I am done with my hunter.....FINISHED Navicula at 2:01pm 09.21.14 Big Boats 1/1093 yup I have pulled my boat out for the season.....after 900 plus trouble free nautical miles this yea
What is this? (1) shyamh at 1:58pm 09.21.14 Ask All Sailors 27/4465 Found this below decks, but have no idea what it might be for :)
Looking at a1991 C34 Jflan at 1:50pm 09.21.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1189 Hi all. I currently own a 1976 Catalina 27 and am looking to purchase a 34. I was on a 1991 yester

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Topside Teak Trim Project_Mayhem at 8:14am 08.14.23 A few suggestions for low maintenance... 1. Plastic lumber that looks like teak. Check Menards as th
Thoughts on chart tables? shemandr at 8:07am 08.14.23 ... I still am a believer in Paper Chartbooks as batteries are not required. I do have the Chartbo
Swim platform grab rails anyone? dlochner at 7:54am 08.14.23 Go simple. A couple of short pieces of line attached to the boat and hanging over the swim platform
Low fresh water pressure artboas at 7:52am 08.14.23 I have very los pressure both on dock water and from onboard pressure pump. I checked my filter b
Swim platform grab rails anyone? jviss at 7:49am 08.14.23 If you're looking for some handles, I just bought these, the quality is excellent (especially consi
Swim platform grab rails anyone? dmax at 7:47am 08.14.23 If you're looking for some handles, I just bought these, the quality is excellent (especially consid
Sailing post heart attack jviss at 7:43am 08.14.23 Speaking of heart attacks and boats... BpGS_E0xIvA
Oday 20 Restoration Project_Mayhem at 7:42am 08.14.23 Welcome and congrats on the two new additions to your family! Don't under estimate the amount of tim
Looking for insurance for winter sailing Bahamas Caribbean xavpil at 7:41am 08.14.23 Have been using these folks for many years. No problems with coverage locations. T
Weather vane WI Rigger at 7:33am 08.14.23 Your comment on a missile waiting to be launched is something I had not considered. I will note that
Bedding Genoa Track Project_Mayhem at 7:30am 08.14.23 This isn't an ideal situation but here's what I would do Before removing the track, apply masking
Looking for insurance for winter sailing Bahamas Caribbean PJL at 7:17am 08.14.23 Have been using these folks for many years. No problems with coverage locations. Th
Weather vane jssailem at 7:11am 08.14.23 the Windex is very small, minimal mass I have a boat rule. Never put something up on the mast that
Weather vane kloudie1 at 6:44am 08.14.23 I think it needs more verticle tail area .. The bearing will work but it won't be as sensitive as t
Check my wiring diagram? dLj at 6:42am 08.14.23 Enjoy! Great feedback! dj
Weather vane dLj at 6:40am 08.14.23 I agree the windex is an awesome apparent wind indicator but a few years back I had trouble convinc
Check my wiring diagram? Beth G at 6:35am 08.14.23 Hi everyone! Just wanted to let everyone know that we have finished the rewiring project and it was
Weather vane barnstormer at 6:35am 08.14.23 I agree the windex is an awesome apparent wind indicator but a few years back I had trouble convinci
Thoughts on chart tables? kappykaplan at 6:12am 08.14.23 Don't ya just love this forum for all the ideas and stuff people share on it. I do (smiley face) :
S2 9.2 head door sticking - compression post issue? jmf at 6:08am 08.14.23 I did not take any pictures. If the stringers have rotted once the floor is open I think they would

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