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tapatalk jbinbi at 8:57pm 07.10.14 Forum Help (Site Talk) 6/9215 I read most of my forums on my phone using tapatalk. I can't find this forum via it, nor when i sear
Possibly coming back CCrane2299 at 8:37pm 07.10.14 Catalina 22 17/1309 Going on a long drive to buy a 89 22 wing keel. Really looking forward to having no holes in the bot
CDI Jib Fuller Problem dkyvars at 7:52pm 07.10.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 19/2560 We just had a new CDI FULLER installed with new sail...it unfurl the jib with ease, but reeling it i
Replacement Stanchion mbaker at 7:07pm 07.10.14 Big Boats 6/1687 I,m looking for a replacement stanchion for my 1993 Passage 42CC. Its the port forward gate stanchi
Westerbeke 30 injector pump RAD at 6:04pm 07.10.14 Engines and Propulsion 0/1090 I was traveling off shore today and the engine started surging, it wood run normal then rev up then
Going on the sea trial for my 1999 H 260 wingk on saturday av8erdunn at 5:10pm 07.10.14 Smaller Boats 18/1826 Well we agreed on a price and have the sea trial set up for Saturday and if all looks well I will be
deck repair question Canadian Sailor at 4:52pm 07.10.14 Ask All Sailors 4/1070 Previous owner made a mess of a windlass install that I now would like to remove. I have a pretty go
will this work on a 260? av8erdunn at 3:30pm 07.10.14 Smaller Boats 32/3556 I want to purchase a rudder to motor connector on my new to me H260 and was curious if this unit wou
73 main sheet travelor Bocky57 at 2:17pm 07.10.14 Catalina 22 3/930 I have a 1/2 inch bar across the rear transom that the main sheet hardware is attached to. Any idea
Applying the Decal for a New Name Sunday Sailor at 1:23pm 07.10.14 Smaller Boats 12/1338 I have a new name to put on the transom but boat is in the water. Any suggestions on how to do it?
Garmin, Raymarine, B&G or Simrad??? ttac at 1:08pm 07.10.14 Ask All Sailors 9/10827 I know this will have a lot of opinion's and that is what I want!! We were hit with Lightning and
Adding Windlass to 2010 309 2010Cat309 at 12:50pm 07.10.14 Catalina 309 Group Forum 7/3028 I have spent the last few hours researching what it would take to add a windlass to my boat. Its a 2
Key and starter button switch not working Tom Marini at 12:23pm 07.10.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/776 I have a 1981 33' Hunter and my key and starter switch aren't working. Any help on where I can pick
US Zspar masts (especially Hunter 376) Franklin at 11:26am 07.10.14 Ask All Sailors 7/1059 It is time to let others know of my frustrations with US Zspar company. Three years ago I replaced
DelMarVa Roundabout kloudie1 at 10:04am 07.10.14 Ask All Sailors 7/1156 I often wanted to do this circumnav of the Delmarva... My buddy who lived in Annapolis and I were pl
Lots of questions from a new 26 owner... Roofus at 9:25am 07.10.14 Balboa 28/12424 I am new to the Balboa 26, mine had been sitting for at least 6 years on the trailer with rotted bun
ODay 20 Deck-Is it safe? (5) LordNelson at 9:18am 07.10.14 Ask An Oday Owner 3/974 The more I look the worst it looks. Not only is the headstay chain plate lifting, but the area under
Volvo Penta what kind?? First 285 Uno Mast at 9:14am 07.10.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/2335 Trying to change my oil but, my manual is for Volvo Penta 2001, 2002, 2003, ' 2003T models. I think
Cabin wood panel bjc216 at 7:42am 07.10.14 Mid-Size Boats 1/1212 I am trying to replace the existing wood paneling in cabin. Does anyone know where I can get replace
Crickets in my Engine bawlmer at 7:24am 07.10.14 Engines and Propulsion 2/967 This is a strange one. When I start up my diesel I hear a rythmic beeping/squeaking sound. It sounde

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H38: What is this Xantrax device under my main DC panel Johnb at 12:07pm 08.20.23 The formula for resistance in a parallel circuit is Rt =1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3 ... where Rt is the tot
Air Conditioner Thermostat Codes stageboss at 11:55am 08.20.23 I have a different circuit board & controller on my Dometic heat pump; however, I have chartered bo
Expectations from solar MikeHoncho at 11:51am 08.20.23 Yep, all the charging in the world won't make the batteries last longer. A couple of nice Victron M
Expectations from solar MikeHoncho at 11:50am 08.20.23 You can replace with like size panels and a large controller for about $300. New batteries will cost
Expectations from solar dlochner at 11:49am 08.20.23 Easy with lots of budget. But if I was on a low budget it would be batteries first, controller seco
Gas tank gauge issue. dlochner at 11:46am 08.20.23 No denying a fuel gauge is nice, in the meantime many people use hours to gauge their fuel needs. A
Expectations from solar dLj at 11:43am 08.20.23 20 years old? Replace the system with up to date technology, panels, controller and wiring. Easy w
Prop Recommendations for '91 Hunter 30T? MikeHoncho at 11:42am 08.20.23 If your going to spend money on a new sailing prop, spend more on a folding or feathering prop. I lo
Expectations from solar MikeHoncho at 11:40am 08.20.23 20 years old? Replace the system with up to date technology, panels, controller and wiring.
Expectations from solar dlochner at 11:37am 08.20.23 Both the battery bank and the solar panels are on the older side. the batteries are 13 years old (4
Expectations from solar jon hansen at 11:20am 08.20.23 https://nerc.org/news-and-updates/blog/nerc-blog/2019/01/29/the-opportunities-of-solar-panel-recycli
Advice for a Solo Sailor? jviss at 11:13am 08.20.23 Well, first leg of a solo cruise a big success. Admittedly it was a short leg - my home port of Wes
Gas tank gauge issue. Calif. Ted at 10:57am 08.20.23 No denying a fuel gauge is nice, in the meantime many people use hours to gauge their fuel needs. Af
Expectations from solar dLj at 10:34am 08.20.23 I'll add in a new controller to the list. For your solar system, that would be first on my list.
Capri 22 How does it race with a bit larger boats? shemandr at 10:27am 08.20.23 Yeah, PHRF works best when the ratings are in a fairly close band. Then it's likely they will sail
Saving Another Catalina, An abandoned Catalina 36. BigEasy at 10:27am 08.20.23
H49/50 battery replacement Don S/V ILLusion at 10:23am 08.20.23 To the issue of off-gassing, there are two causes of this - bad charger/charging or bad battery cell
Air Conditioner Thermostat Codes BigEasy at 10:21am 08.20.23 I have a 2003 Catalina 310 with factory A/C. Lately when I turn on the A/C it runs for 5 or 10 min
Odd fuel leak: Need a diagnostic clue Ralph Johnstone at 10:19am 08.20.23 I use a program called Faststone Image Viewer. @Rich Stidger , did you ever download a copy of Fa
Expectations from solar Adamsson at 10:17am 08.20.23 Thanks everyone. Both the battery bank and the solar panels are on the older side. the batteries are

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