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groco HF backsplash Mickstr6 at 7:14pm 07.14.14 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/2026 Have the boat about 7 years, no issue with head. I always pump dry, and add clean water in the bowl
window reseal rsteig at 6:42pm 07.14.14 Catalina 22 4/1047 I'm going to reseal my windows on my 75 c22. The boat is about 120 mi away on lake erie . Do these r
Electrical outlets replacements (4) s2fast4u at 6:32pm 07.14.14 Ask All Sailors 24/4383 Dear sailboat owners I have, on my First 375, 2 types of electrical outlets : a few 2 prongs out
Shroud Attachment Points Cincy020 at 6:05pm 07.14.14 Catalina 22 5/3042 This almost sounds like a rediculous question, but which shrouds attach to which chainplate? I woul
hard starting outboard oldiesrocker2001 at 5:14pm 07.14.14 Engines and Propulsion 13/2146 I have a 4hp 4stroke kicker motor on my boat. There is usually a week between sails. Three outings a
Galvanic isolators for 331 Geoedgar at 5:12pm 07.14.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/711 Does anyone have experience fitting a galvanic isolator to the 331
what length dock lines? av8erdunn at 4:19pm 07.14.14 Smaller Boats 14/3294 What length dock lines should I buy for my boat? I am new to this tying up in a slip thing and quit
Check Value fuel line NYSail at 3:36pm 07.14.14 Ask All Sailors 5/1010 Hello.... was wondering how many use a check valve on their fuel line and any comments regarding. I
Big Thanks to Maine Sail JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 3:30pm 07.14.14 Musings With Maine Sail 8/2931 Hey MS, Just wanted to give some credit where it is due, probably over due. My wife and I were o
Groco HF backsplash Mickstr6 at 3:21pm 07.14.14 Ask An Oday Owner 1/644 Have the boat about 7 years, no issue with head. I always pump dry, and add clean water in the bowl
cockpit drain anthony at 12:56pm 07.14.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1012 I want to replace my cockpit drain ( ven 25, 1975) Anyway it looks like a bathtub drain that we all
topping lift line mick hodapp at 12:42pm 07.14.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/3030 hey folks, could someone please tell me how much ' what size ' type of line i need to replace the mi
solar panel mmsailor at 12:36pm 07.14.14 Smaller Boats 2/844 Will a solar panel get any significant sun if left set up in the cabin under the slider ? I am reluc
2 Related Batt Wiring Questions wufibugs at 12:34pm 07.14.14 Ask All Sailors 2/962 1. Can the alternator to house bank wire go the Positive Distribution Bloc, or is it preferable tha
Trailer tires (1) CCrane2299 at 12:30pm 07.14.14 Catalina 22 23/2295 This is the load rating on my 89 22 trailer. From my internet research, the best tires I can get in
Damaged Jibs Comment bffatcat at 11:58am 07.14.14 Ask All Sailors 25/2325 Ive been sailing for over 50 years: Yesterday, sunday I was out with my wife in heavy air gusts
Jib Trim Don Guillette at 11:49am 07.14.14 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 28/26799
Source for metric turnbuckle? prwoodward at 9:55am 07.14.14 Parts Search 11/3352 I am looking for a US or Canada source of a metric-thread, standing-rigging turnbuckle. Size: M8 x
Preparing for 75 mile trip home. av8erdunn at 9:39am 07.14.14 Smaller Boats 22/1994 I am preparing for a 75-80 mile trip home down the intercoastal and was curious as to what the fuel
Oday 30 Mainsail Traveler tmcp51d at 8:36am 07.14.14 Bigger Boats 8/1566 Forgive my lack of Knowledge on this as I am not sure of the Correct terms...My Mainsail traveler as

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Anchor light..... RitSim at 7:57am 06.06.23 Error above B15 not B5
O'Day 192 Jib only sailing rschuss at 7:52am 06.06.23 I have a friend who does that, jib sail. Seems to me to put extra strain on the unbalanced rig. On a
1980 Hunter 30: How is the folding table supposed to work? (1) John T1594 at 7:51am 06.06.23 I had a 1980 H30 with the fold down table. Here is a photo
Intracoastal Waterway Sailing Captain Larry-DH at 7:44am 06.06.23 Ahhh, Story time. If you look up Old Point Comfort Marina, Fort Monroe on a NAV map you will that w
Newbie dlochner at 7:39am 06.06.23 Hi @muzik311 As @dlochner already said, smaller boats are better for learning. You can FEEL the
1976 Santana 21ft (6) rgranger at 7:26am 06.06.23 We pulled the tub rail off. I believe it is called the run rail. I am trying to find a replacement
Anchor light..... Scott T-Bird at 7:20am 06.06.23 I installed the Marinebeam Smart LED tri-function light on 2 boats and it is my recommendation. It'
Newbie jssailem at 7:19am 06.06.23 First boat. 8 ft ElToro Learned the meaning of balance during all points of sail. Punishment was swi
Its funny Friday! (1) dmax at 7:17am 06.06.23 216536
Its funny Friday! rgranger at 7:14am 06.06.23
Newbie rgranger at 7:11am 06.06.23 .... and get towing insurance from Boat US.
Newbie rgranger at 7:10am 06.06.23 On insurance... if you get a smaller boat that you can afford out of pocket, then you only need to g
O'Day 192 Jib only sailing rswift at 7:09am 06.06.23 We've done that in light winds. We call that a cocktail cruise. If it's only a light wind, we don't
Newbie rgranger at 7:09am 06.06.23 Hi @muzik311 As @dlochner already said, smaller boats are better for learning. You can FEEL the
Check my wiring diagram? Scott T-Bird at 7:08am 06.06.23 The AC ground and DC negative should be tied together at a single point. The AC neutral should not
Check my wiring diagram? Scott T-Bird at 7:06am 06.06.23 Beth, you put together an excellent diagram. With Dave's comments and the reading that John recomme
Newbie muzik311 at 7:01am 06.06.23 Thank you everyone for such great advice !!! I appreciate all of it.
Newbie George Braun at 6:48am 06.06.23 As a newbie sailor, the best thing you can do for yourself is spend time on a boat small enough to g
Its funny Friday! (1) leo310 at 6:40am 06.06.23 216535
Check my wiring diagram? Davidasailor26 at 6:27am 06.06.23 No.... Do Not Bond the AC and DC systems together! The AC ground and DC negative should be tied to

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