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automatic bilge pump in 323? new323owner at 11:08am 08.04.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/2552 my 323 owners manual says that "The (bilge) " pump is normally automatic..." If that is true, then m
sink drin size in a H26 Charisma at 10:57am 08.04.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/651 Morning all I need to replace the drain in the galley sink. After searching around I find there are
hatch over table (fixed) donelanc at 10:51am 08.04.14 Bigger Boats 2/969 Hi Just about ready to launch a 272 I bought in oct. It was under a tree that was rotted and tak
Finally found my leak today allen-deckard at 10:19am 08.04.14 Catalina 22 11/1449 I doubt anyone cares but I was pretty excited. I have a 1986 and have had a leak into the battery c
Interior Details for a Pearson 27 SubVet at 9:49am 08.04.14 Pearson 12/5544 Hi All: Just took possession of a 1988 Pearson 27 - "Santana" Was hoping to find some information
Seafarer 30 Mike Conlon at 9:43am 08.04.14 Seafarer 2/4711 I'm the new owner of a Seafarer 30 --- looking for some fun sailing the South Florida Waters. Mike
What size air conditioner for 260? av8erdunn at 9:14am 08.04.14 Smaller Boats 10/1279 I am going to be purchasing an airconditioner for my 260 and was curious if anyone has installed a W
Bending t-track? Sefuller at 9:07am 08.04.14 Ask All Sailors 21/8557 I would like to add adjustable midship cleats to my boat, and since Harken is in my backyard I thoug
DIY Replacement Shower Curtain (3) SailboatInteriors at 9:05am 08.04.14 Ask All Sailors 0/1912 WHY THIS PROJECT IS GREAT! 1. It adds style to your bathroom interior. 2. The shower curtain
Rudder Beneteau 321 at 9:02am 08.04.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/645 Looking to source a new rudder for a Catalina /Morgan 38 center cockpit--1994 present rudder is fol
Hunter 49 Headliner Wisp at 8:53am 08.04.14 Big Boats 4/1461 Is there an easy way to remove and replace the headliner in a 49? I need to run some new cabling and
New Wind-gen (1) All U Get at 8:42am 08.04.14 Ask All Sailors 20/8697 Hi all, We have added a MarineKinetix wind generator to supply more energy to batteries aboard ou
103/104 with kids Ruck at 8:09am 08.04.14 Ask All Sailors 7/1163 Does anyone know of a good 103/104 course that allows young kids?
Daysailer 1 jumper v strut spreader Graystoke at 6:39am 08.04.14 Day Sailers 2/2066 I haven't seen replacement parts available for this upper spreader on the DS 1. Anyone know if they
310 for sale Alansails at 6:28am 08.04.14 Catalina 310 0/976 Saw this freshwater 310 for sale: http://www.greenturtlebay.com/Yacht-Sales/Current-listings.aspx
410 refrigator latches Don Lucas at 6:06am 08.04.14 Big Boats 10/1609 I getting tired of replacing those plastic lid latches. Has anyone tired just removing? them? It wou
replacing the keel winch wire. worane at 3:01am 08.04.14 Trailer Sailors 19/9406 My C 25 is sitting on it's swing keel on the wide thick timber plank that sits on the base of my tra
The cut of my jib questions Roadking Larry at 1:18am 08.04.14 Ask All Sailors 10/5741 My 1976 Cal 2-27 came with 2 head sails. A smaller jib, probably 110%-ish for the boat and a much la
Need cabin light info jmkinsfbay at 7:26pm 08.03.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1535 New owner of 2006 343. I want to just sit and read without lighting up the whole boat, by using the
oday 23 main cabin Windows dfrancis23 at 6:19pm 08.03.14 Parts Search 2/5769 If anyone comes across a 23 being broken out, grab me the main cabin Windows Please. Really don't wa

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Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing? RSHunter27 at 6:26pm 08.20.23 That's a pretty cool program it appears that you make these graphic designs with. What program are y
H49/50 battery replacement Don S/V ILLusion at 6:19pm 08.20.23 On the 49 /50, the batteries are right under the dining table. I have an excellent charging system
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing? (1) RSHunter27 at 6:18pm 08.20.23 Starting back at your post #52, you're going to have to do some translation for me starting with th
Fabric for boom tent? (1) JamesG161 at 5:50pm 08.20.23 We used bungie cords on this one.
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing? (1) Ralph Johnstone at 5:48pm 08.20.23 The one I'm putting back in is a BMW bd7 which is a six to seven max horsepower motor. Starting b
Fabric for boom tent? SFS at 5:18pm 08.20.23 We had a rule that nothing came on the boat that wouldn't serve at least two purposes. So we used ex
H49/50 battery replacement artboas at 5:03pm 08.20.23 To the issue of off-gassing, there are two causes of this - bad charger/charging or bad battery cel
Advice for a Solo Sailor? BarryL at 4:59pm 08.20.23 Hi, Good for you and enjoy the cruise. I always find myself very tired after a day of sailing. I d
Musings On Boat Electrical Panels Davidasailor26 at 4:49pm 08.20.23 I can try that. I don't have a failed breaker at the moment, but I may be changing a couple due to
Odd fuel leak: Need a diagnostic clue Rich Stidger at 4:44pm 08.20.23 @Rich Stidger , did you ever download a copy of Faststone Image Viewer ? I forgot to mention that
Expectations from solar SycloneDriver at 4:27pm 08.20.23 Why would you need one for each panel? The MPPT works more efficiently with one per panel, if ther
Wema tank level sender JoeWhite at 3:43pm 08.20.23 Good detective work, Screen Saver. I use this sender on my diesel fuel tank. No problem yet after 10
Hunter 23 Keel shemandr at 3:37pm 08.20.23 I think that is a swing keel housed in a keel enclosure. My clue is the pivot pin. Keels serve two
Hunter 23 Keel isaksp00 at 3:21pm 08.20.23 https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/hunter-23-swing-keel-version-not-the-wing-keel-version.180
Hunter 23 Keel isaksp00 at 3:18pm 08.20.23 That isn't like my '91 H23, which has a cast iron winged keel. If you can swing down the white foil
H38: What is this Xantrax device under my main DC panel dlochner at 3:18pm 08.20.23 You used incorrect numbers to prove you are right... What is needed is to use correct numbers to s
Advice for a Solo Sailor? jviss at 3:04pm 08.20.23
Advice for a Solo Sailor? Kings Gambit at 3:01pm 08.20.23 Well, first leg of a solo cruise a big success. Admittedly it was a short leg - my home port of We
Musings On Boat Electrical Panels jviss at 3:00pm 08.20.23 No, just remove the mounting screws on the front of the panel and the breaker should tip out the ba
H38: What is this Xantrax device under my main DC panel Johnb at 2:57pm 08.20.23 Yep, an oversight, while the numbers I used ended up being incorrect the basic premise is the same.

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