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A/C size recommendation? SailCam at 7:39pm 07.08.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 16/4877 I recently purchased a used 343 and am planning to install a marine air conditioner. The boat will b
Solo sail Whinestopper at 7:29pm 07.08.14 Day Sailers 1/1242 Hi. I was concerned that I've not read any positive threads about the 170. I took mine out solo th
need a gps / depth finder av8erdunn at 7:24pm 07.08.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/1478 I am buying a 1999 hunter 260 wing keel and am wanting to add a GPS / depth finder to it. Any reccom
through hull fitting ideas for a Mac 21 USCG369 at 6:39pm 07.08.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1012 My mac Venture 21 has a flexible rubber reinforced hose that allows the keel cable to pass through t
Be Careful with those Shore Connections (1) Nodak7 at 6:24pm 07.08.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 21/3175 OK...learned a lesson the other day with our 30 amp shore connections. Make sure that they are secur
auto bilge pump RAYPALMER at 6:19pm 07.08.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/735 auto bilge pump on catalina 28 is not turning off.
Capri 18 new owners (1) smallboatrestoration at 6:06pm 07.08.14 Smaller Boats 6/2648 Just picked up Capri 18 390, a 1989 model. Can someone tell me what the cleats are used for on the m
Any experts on solar to provide an update of things. jbinbi at 5:20pm 07.08.14 Musings With Maine Sail 42/10376 I have searched but not found anything new on solar panels and systems for charging, yet there has b
Pop top pics Captain grog at 4:46pm 07.08.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1808 On my Mac 2-24 does anyone have pics that they can share of the poptop in the upright position and m
How to raise the salon table on a 2000 passage 450 judybuddy at 4:21pm 07.08.14 Big Boats 3/1004 Hi everyone, I've loosened the 't' handle bolt, pulled the pin out as far as it will go and got u
size of spreader bars for 25' O'Day? nadeauM at 3:54pm 07.08.14 Ask An Oday Owner 1/637 I lost my spreader bars. I need to confirm the size, mainly length to replace them. All info appre
Overheat Alarm Mike H. at 3:52pm 07.08.14 Big Boats 3/789 We were out last weekend at Duxbury Reef doing some fishing when the overheat alarm came on. We h
H320 Hatches Correct part #s ? algoodman1 at 3:52pm 07.08.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1110 I have 6 identical Lewmar opening hatches on my 2000 Hunter 320. I want to replace the seals, and ma
c&c 34 or c&c 35 Mk2 pokerhack at 2:54pm 07.08.14 C&C 3/4478 Hi, I have narrowed down my boat choices to either a c'c 34 1981 or 1982 vintage or a c'c 35 mk2.
Dinghy Davits Sailorsan at 2:30pm 07.08.14 Morgan 0/1043 I own a Morgan 46 Heritage circa 1980. I need to replace a part on the dinghy davit rig, but can't a
Relocating the porti potti Derik_G at 1:59pm 07.08.14 Catalina 22 10/2728 Has anyone ever cut out a section of the starboard settee on a Catalina 22 to move the porti potti t
Inboard Electric Engine (1) Derik_G at 1:55pm 07.08.14 Catalina 22 24/8815 I now have my second Catalina 22 and on my first I used a 40lb thrust trolling motor to power around
Just found this googling O'day 19 For Sale in Connecticut XCIIGTWhipple at 12:56pm 07.08.14 Day Sailers 0/970 http://www.usedboatmarina.com/boat/1980-oday-19-1-3982 1980 Oday 19 Guilford, Connecticut $1,
1987 hunter 31 stern rail seats mswatsonmd at 12:02pm 07.08.14 Mid-Size Boats 2/1498 Has any one found these for 1987 hunter 31
warning: busy harbour radio wave corrosion GerryA at 11:57am 07.08.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1251 Beware of high radio wave areas. I have a 2000 mac26X in Horseshoe Bay, Vancouver where 3 major fer

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Zephyr: PrePurchase Phase on '76 C&C 30.1 Sailfanatic at 1:48pm 07.27.23 I was fortunate enough to own a '76 C&C30 and consider that model a uniquely wonderful boat .... The
H41 inner forestay? jericks3 at 1:43pm 07.27.23 That is a bummer for sure, and a bit surprising. On my 410 there is a molded/indent spot clearly des
Wind sensor error fix needed kappykaplan at 1:38pm 07.27.23 It was TWD that was having this extreme shift when tacking. That is puzzling!
How do you prove you can sail a boat? Dr. D at 12:51pm 07.27.23 Do you have a copy of the bill of sale from the boats you owned? Seems that would be proof of knowle
Wind sensor error fix needed Dr. D at 12:45pm 07.27.23 My original post has an error. It was TWD that was having this extreme shift when tacking. There w
Battery Confusion.. (1) Tally Ho at 12:44pm 07.27.23 Hi. This is a simple ask...so please bare with this relatively new boat owner. For background, I
Battery Confusion.. jviss at 12:37pm 07.27.23 Would be helpful to know how you charge. It I was solving that I'd look for a single LiFePo4 batter
Unstepping mast in Chicago? duality at 12:34pm 07.27.23 https://www.skywayyachtworks.com https://crowleys.com
Unstepping mast in Chicago? duality at 12:26pm 07.27.23 either skyway yacht works, or crowleys, they are a couple blocks apart, last chance before bridges.
Battery Confusion.. JoeWhite at 11:22am 07.27.23 Installing a 100 watt flexible solar panel and charger is a good idea when shore power is not availa
Battery Confusion.. Richard19068 at 11:19am 07.27.23 +1 on Don S/V ILLusion's response Also, you will want to know how many amps your fan(s) and lights
H41 inner forestay? (2) Windpilot at 11:15am 07.27.23 The forestay spot did not have anything imbedded. I was disappointed. They used large washers. It se
Zephyr: PrePurchase Phase on '76 C&C 30.1 Dnea at 11:08am 07.27.23 the sails are toast. add $5,000.00 to your buy in price. just keeping it real! old IOR boats ne
How do you prove you can sail a boat? Thaniel at 11:02am 07.27.23 From the website: "Customers must show a valid sailboat operator's certificate or sail card to rent
How do you prove you can sail a boat? Richard19068 at 11:00am 07.27.23 From the website: "Customers must show a valid sailboat operator's certificate or sail card to rent
Battery Confusion.. Jtcf78911 at 10:56am 07.27.23 Thanks. Leaning toward the two deep cycle...given my usage. Best. T.
How do you prove you can sail a boat? Thaniel at 10:53am 07.27.23 Now that is potentially reasonable. Since this is only a temporary solution, I don't want to go inv
Battery Confusion.. Don S/V ILLusion at 10:49am 07.27.23 Whoever told you that (keep the switch on both) is wrong. You just experienced why - you depleted bo
New to me C&C 25 MKI CliffA at 10:30am 07.27.23 A photo or two would help us help you. That said, the deck generally does not provide structural s
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Stu Jackson at 10:19am 07.27.23 I tried to enhance the gasket. It sounds like your faceplate gasket. Is this right? NOT a good id

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