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Deception Pass. (2) Hayden Watson at 10:52pm 08.21.23 Pacific North West Cruisers 12/3780 I am starting this thread for a discussion of all things Deception Pass. For background, I moved to
Need Routing help for navigation to Soo Michigan Jimongee at 7:32pm 08.21.23 Ask All Sailors 5/691 Hi folks, my wife and I purchased Sailboat and Ontario waters a couple days ago. we are US citizens
Catalina 22 - Main sail emblem Saylor1022 at 6:33pm 08.21.23 Trailer Sailors 2/995 I have a sail with the wrong HIN and C22 diamond emblem in black. I'd like to get new decals to corr
'07 Hunter 27 In-Mast Furler Failure VT Fitz at 3:05pm 08.21.23 Ask All Sailors 8/621
PTC 9 --> Tropical Storm Harold (3) JamesG161 at 1:30pm 08.21.23 Weather and Forecasting 9/1447 This what we know. what is expected. 219134 And this for Storm Surge which is tricky, depending o
7.3 Gooseneck assembly replacement (1) mischief_nyc at 12:15pm 08.21.23 S2 6/1552 Hi all, The gooseneck assembly on my 1978 7.3 has cracked (see picture). Does anyone have any source
Changing Aqua Signal interior lights in a 1997 Hunter 340 (2) TRS80sailor at 11:58am 08.21.23 Big Boats 5/1231 219129 How do you change these lights ? The cover comes off ... Am I supposed to twist left or righ
Strange gear shifting event, Universal M-12, Hurth HBW50 odaydokay at 9:11am 08.21.23 Engines and Propulsion 5/941 Yesterday I missed my slip which is in a river perpendicular to the current. Not a big deal but I h
Tropical Storm Gert (1) JamesG161 at 8:12am 08.21.23 Weather and Forecasting 1/536 Of course we had to name it :doh:
Sails up at the dock ? BTC1984 at 6:18am 08.21.23 Ask A Catalina Owner 11/4174 I'm new so this may seem like a silly question. Can I raise the sail for a short period while I am
H49 Selden Furling Mast Base Plate replacement (4) CliveCollett at 3:22am 08.21.23 Big Boats 7/1115 Hi All Has anyone had the mast base plate replaced on their H49? Ours has developed a crack on the s
Stiff Throttle curtdo at 2:38pm 08.20.23 Ask All Sailors 2/523 I recently lubed my throttle and transmission cables, plus inside the MV remote control mechanism at
Hunter 23 Keel (1) B-Mac at 2:08pm 08.20.23 Smaller Boats 14/3310 Is this the standard "wing keel" for the Hunter 23? I recently acquired this used 1985 Hunter 23 fo
Tropical Storm Emily (1) JamesG161 at 12:27pm 08.20.23 Weather and Forecasting 1/644 We knew this was coming this morning , and waited for the name.
Can't figure out how to use the inverter/refrigerator on new to me '36 MK II. Mutara Nebula II at 12:01pm 08.20.23 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1191 Recently purchased a 1999 Catalina 36 MK II with an inverter - but the OP was unresponsive to querie
Roller Furler quirky ? BTC1984 at 8:41am 08.20.23 Mid-Size Boats 5/1493 I have a catalina 27 with roller furling jib. I think it's a Harken but not sure. When I pull the
H49/50 battery replacement Laid-back at 7:48am 08.20.23 Big Boats 84/11043
Wema tank level sender (1) Screen Saver at 10:01pm 08.19.23 Ask All Sailors 9/1146 Those of you whom have the Wema ( and copies of) Tank senders, be they fuel, water or grey water Im
Prop Recommendations for '91 Hunter 30T? vabchbrewer at 2:53pm 08.19.23 Mid-Size Boats 15/1617 The 2-blade prop that was on my H30T when I bought it in May doesn't seem to be performing well acco
Invest 90L --> TS Franklin --> Hurricane Franklin (1) JamesG161 at 2:03pm 08.19.23 Weather and Forecasting 8/1718 Although more models need to agree, this needs an Alert.

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Electronics..... so many options kappykaplan at 1:16pm 08.14.25 In fact avoiding getting run over by a 1000ft laker in Fog is the primary reason I want AIS. My tho
Electronics..... so many options moe_1200 at 1:16pm 08.14.25 Dave's right about the approach you should take and all the details. AIS without transmitting IS w
Electronics..... so many options moe_1200 at 1:10pm 08.14.25 The place to start is to determine how you will be using the boat and in what conditions. There is
B&G Auto pilot device not found dlochner at 12:55pm 08.14.25 Turns out, for my wiring, just turning the instruments off at the panel doesn't power cycle the NAC
Electronics..... so many options Stu Jackson at 12:50pm 08.14.25 Dave's right about the approach you should take and all the details. AIS without transmitting IS wo
What boat is this? capta at 12:43pm 08.14.25 I'm sorry, but I hope you aren't thinking of owning that boat? The saying, "there's no such thing as
Electronics..... so many options BarryL at 12:41pm 08.14.25 Hello, You can buy an AIS receiver for under $300. You will need either another antenna or a splitt
Sneaking up on a circumnavigation Stu Jackson at 12:40pm 08.14.25
Electronics..... so many options dlochner at 12:36pm 08.14.25 The place to start is to determine how you will be using the boat and in what conditions. There is a
Sneaking up on a circumnavigation (1) mermike at 12:13pm 08.14.25 I rounded Brooks Peninsula yesterday. It did not disappoint. The afternoon was going well until the
Which battery is my bilge pump connected to? Stu Jackson at 12:10pm 08.14.25 If you have a 1 2 both off battery switch you can try starting the engine and then switching to 'bo
B&G Auto pilot device not found kappykaplan at 11:45am 08.14.25 paralytic draw Uh, parasitic?
Electronics..... so many options BigEasy at 11:44am 08.14.25 Definitely stick with same manufacturer for Instruments, chart plotter, & auto pilot. All of that
Binini for 1982 Hunter 33 Cherubini???? BigEasy at 11:28am 08.14.25 Look around your marina for ideas & for features that you like. Then get your local canvas guy & sa
Thoughts BigEasy at 11:17am 08.14.25 By all means, check it out. Let us know your findings.
Electronics..... so many options moe_1200 at 11:01am 08.14.25 Hello,ut If you can install everything by yourself then I think $2500 is enough. I would buy all o
Which battery is my bilge pump connected to? BarryL at 11:00am 08.14.25 Hey, I don't believe the bilge pump is draining your start battery. You wrote that you have been l
Electronics..... so many options BarryL at 10:51am 08.14.25 Hello,ut If you can install everything by yourself then I think $2500 is enough. I would buy all o
Electronics..... so many options PaulK at 10:49am 08.14.25 Have to suggest going wireless where possible. Much simpler installation and opportunity to put scr
Genoa head not wrapping thinwater at 10:43am 08.14.25 Yes, new sails with a stiff head patch can be difficult. I had that problem with my cruising cat (14

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