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equalization-- How do I know when to do it elfking at 1:31pm 07.09.14 Musings With Maine Sail 4/1716 I have 4 gc2 6v batteries wired in a series parallel twelve volt bank and a link 2000 battery monit
Surprise! The engine just quit Fast Ed at 1:26pm 07.09.14 Big Boats 4/1048 We were motoring up the river yesterday when our engine suddenly quit. It re-started easily, and ra
A/C and D/C panel lights (2) ttac at 12:42pm 07.09.14 Big Boats 2/827 Hi all! I am looking for some replacement lamps for my power panel. After our lightning strike I hav
labrador current sharty mcwierdears at 12:16pm 07.09.14 Ask All Sailors 9/1208 hey, I'm picking up a 24' siedelman fixed keel from Forked River, NJ and headed to the Pamlico Sound
26M Purchase (2) BradB at 11:21am 07.09.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/928 I'm looking at purchasing a 26M and inspected the boat yesterday. It's a 2013 and looks to be in ve
CPT autopilot ben solomon at 10:50am 07.09.14 Big Boats 11/7803 Just had a cpt wheel pilot installed on my 1990 37.5 legend. Very impressive! I was out in 25 knot
vbelt wearing thin on only 1 spot Jared1048 at 10:23am 07.09.14 Mid-Size Boats 2/850 hello, recently added a high output alternator and I had a problem with the belt not being tight e
window shades shungi1 at 10:02am 07.09.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1548 We have a 2004 catalina 350 and are looking for a replacement pleated shade. The dog chewed one of
Oday 20 Head stay Chainplate Lifting LordNelson at 9:25am 07.09.14 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1233 I finally got the mast up a few days ago and returned to adjust the rigging. I found the head stay c
Sailing with kids av8erdunn at 8:32am 07.09.14 Ask All Sailors 16/1998 What do you seasoned sailors do for the kids when they are on board and while at the dock? I realiz
Danforth vs Rocna - About lost the boat last weekend jpeac2 at 7:17am 07.09.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 11/7433 All - Happy Summer Sailing! We sailed from Chicago to SW Michigan last weekend and anchored o
Binimi Ckoerken at 7:07am 07.09.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/712 I have a 1982 Hunter 25. I am attempting to order a binimi. I was just going to get a cheap one on
CNG to propane conversion Bill Roosa at 6:22am 07.09.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/937 Well CNG just became too much trouble to use so I converted to propane. I reused the CNG regulator a
Parting out - anyone? rgranger at 5:52am 07.09.14 Balboa 0/2021 Hello Balboa 26-ers I broke my gooseneck this weekend and need a new one. Does anyone know someone
wet floor in head lifeis4joy at 5:25am 07.09.14 S2 5/1591 I have 1979 S2 8.0 . I have removed the wet carpet in the head and see there is a drainage "trough"
Foresail size 110 or 135? John rolka at 5:06am 07.09.14 Catalina 30 18/3344 I have a catalina 30 tall rig, this last winter i added a bow sprit and bought a doyle ups, which is
Salon Conversion to berth rbenyoung at 10:54pm 07.08.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1089 Any pointers on changing the table in the salon of a Oceanis 400 to a berth, I have the shorter legs
Battery recommendation for a C30T longterm at 8:59pm 07.08.14 Catalina 30 14/3955 I've got a 1990 Catalina 30 Mark II that needs a new pair of batteries. I've been trying to find
For a reason... Thomasjbrothersjr at 8:18pm 07.08.14 Catalina 22 2/763 Today we spent a bunch of time getting a few things squared away. I rigged the double reefing lines,
Boat Fire Mark Maulden at 8:00pm 07.08.14 Ask All Sailors 3/1192 Another boat fire in Anacortes WA. Two docks away. Google "Anacortes boat fire". Sorry don't know

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ACU Location Ralph Johnstone at 8:44pm 09.01.23 Ralph I'll have to double check the voltages. When I switch from stby to auto I get a low batte
Legend Mast Tuning - pumping, new rigging baycloud at 8:14pm 09.01.23 Oh yeah - I agree with some other posters here that the backstay probably shouldn't be torqued down
Legend Mast Tuning - pumping, new rigging baycloud at 8:12pm 09.01.23 Ok, this is dredging up an old post but I wanted to FINALLY come around and update it since it's bee
Legend 40.5 windlass chain jumping fix baycloud at 8:03pm 09.01.23 Well, I'm out here at anchor and happy to report that this is a TOTAL fix! :biggrin: It does need a
Raritan PHII long term review Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:20pm 09.01.23 The only argument I can offer to counter the theory of a water mineral buildup is that my joker val
ACU Location Don Crowther at 5:47pm 09.01.23 Ralph I'll have to double check the voltages. All the connects looked good but that doesn't mean the
DC panel led indicator stopped working BigEasy at 5:32pm 09.01.23 Thanks! I couldn't find the part on the Beneteau spare parts site but the Blue Sea one is available
ACU Location BigEasy at 5:23pm 09.01.23 Good Day We have a 1993 33.5 Has anyone here done this install? I'm wondering where you mounted t
ACU Location BigEasy at 5:15pm 09.01.23 I'm not about to get rid of my ST4000 as I've heard of several reports that seemed to feel the EV
Rope to anchor chain attachment jssailem at 5:13pm 09.01.23 I think that if you are just going to toss the anchor over the side and retrieve it by the hand over
ACU Location Ralph Johnstone at 5:10pm 09.01.23 my control head is shot. Which is the brains of the 4000. Yes, unfortunately when the control hea
Raritan PHII long term review (2) Ralph Johnstone at 5:04pm 09.01.23
Raritan PHII long term review Skipper at 4:34pm 09.01.23 The only argument I can offer to counter the theory of a water mineral buildup is that my joker val
Gulf Storm Potential kappykaplan at 4:29pm 09.01.23 I think others adjust them for maximum blinding. I like this conspiracy theory! :beer:
Gonna pull the boat... shemandr at 4:28pm 09.01.23 So how did the boats at the marina make out? I don't think I was ever sorry about moving my boat to
Car Accident smokey73 at 4:21pm 09.01.23 Is your car insured by you? You will most likely be working through your insurance company but the
ACU Location Don Crowther at 4:16pm 09.01.23 Thanks for the reply Ralph. But from what i've been reading and a tech out your way my control head
Seeking guidence restoring My 1979 o'day 30 Johnny Sails at 4:05pm 09.01.23 Looks interesting, Johnny. Let us know on the fitting and operation. gary thanks, I guess you jus
Rope to anchor chain attachment Richard19068 at 3:48pm 09.01.23 Thanks guys. All helpful opinions. I was kind of hoping there would be a no brainer decision but no
Seeking guidence restoring My 1979 o'day 30 garymalmgren at 3:43pm 09.01.23 Looks interesting, Johnny. Let us know on the fitting and operation. gary

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