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Getting Power to the Pedestal Randy6414 at 8:09pm 07.07.14 Ask All Sailors 7/1671 Hi all, I've got a 1984 Catalina 27, with an Edson wheel, pedestal ' pedestal guard that are ori
Have you added 12v fans? njlarry at 7:51pm 07.07.14 Bigger Boats 6/1978 Has anyone added 12v cooling fans to their cabin for cooling? Where are best locations and how did y
keel rebuild question ShaggsV21 at 7:48pm 07.07.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/769 when i drop my keel and sandblast it do i need to enclose it in fiberglass again?or just smooth the
Hunter 420 Passage??? BayMan at 7:40pm 07.07.14 Big Boats 12/5299 I was on a "Hunter 420 Passage" last weekend - It was stenciled on the side of the boat. When I go
Is this how the water got in my rudder? (2) njlarry at 7:08pm 07.07.14 Bigger Boats 11/2122 Is this how the water got into my rudder? We knew there had been water in the rudder from the surve
Hunter 41 Jim Beck at 7:01pm 07.07.14 Big Boats 12/1840 My wife and I are considering moving up from our H33 and like the H41. However, we have some concern
Fun with an iPad, or what is the temperature (4) nolasafari at 7:01pm 07.07.14 Ask All Sailors 20/2837 A few screen shots of my iPad project. I didn't like that Yanmar uses idiot lights so I decide to wr
Hunter throttle and shift cables rzimba at 6:49pm 07.07.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1959 I have a 1978 Hunter 30 ft. that I have to replace the shift and throttle cables. I am not sure if t
Salon dining table Sailorpat at 6:19pm 07.07.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/648 I recently purchased a 2004 Hunter 41, and am perplexed by the dining salon table. It opens and has
La Crosse Technology Chasemixon at 6:19pm 07.07.14 Smaller Boats 9/1555 This may have been covered before, but wanted to get you guys opinions on this? http://www.ebay.com
sea trial & inspection for 1996 Hunrer 33.6 Caperman at 5:17pm 07.07.14 Mid-Size Boats 0/826 Hi There Were looking at a 1996 Hunter 33.6 any issues we should be aware of before our inspecti
Raymarine Autopilot ACU200 ,EV1 disaster (1) suttonski at 5:07pm 07.07.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/4182 Hi, I hope you can help me because I am not getting any reply from Raymarine USA!!! Certainly the
Re-bedding port light with butyl tape nestorph at 5:00pm 07.07.14 Ask All Sailors 13/3932 I'll be replacing one of my port lights and would like some advice on the best way to seal it. The
Cabinet Latches and hinges Leah and Ted at 4:19pm 07.07.14 Catalina 310 3/1511 Does anyone know where to get the hinges and the round latches that are on the nice wood doors and c
ultrasound antifouling gino moretti at 3:53pm 07.07.14 Ask All Sailors 7/1130 ultrasonic antifouling I would like some imput on ultrasonic antifouling devices.Thanks
Catalina 27 Replacement Fuel Tank Whaler Jay at 3:40pm 07.07.14 Mid-Size Boats 2/2976 Hello Everyone, I am new to the forum and a relatively new Catalina 27 owner. I bought a 1977 St
oday 20 dlemek at 2:40pm 07.07.14 Ask An Oday Owner 3/866 I had a mishap on Sunday and I no longer have a mast or rigging for my Oday 20.Have you any suggesti
1998 model 376 main sail sailfree20770 at 2:11pm 07.07.14 Big Boats 8/1641 I have a 1998 model 376, bought this spring. Still trying to sort out the main sail handling and li
bilge leak Cape at 1:18pm 07.07.14 Ask An Oday Owner 0/603 Seeking advice re:sealing a pivot pin/centerboard leak inside the keel and filling the bilge as d
Recently bought Catalina 250 not even wet yet. HELP jeremiah2911 at 12:38pm 07.07.14 Smaller Boats 8/1935 Need to find owner nearby willing to let me visit to get some guidance on setting boat up, all the e

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Deception Pass. jssailem at 11:50am 08.24.23 Deception Passage is one of the many tidal passages that control the waters of the Salish Sea. Good
Advice for a Solo Sailor? jviss at 11:28am 08.24.23 You could try measuring the resistance as you move the sender through its range and see if it chang
Do you use bumper boards? rgranger at 11:20am 08.24.23 Thanks all for the feedback. Here are a few key takeaways that (for me) seemed to extend beyond the
Advice for a Solo Sailor? Hayden Watson at 11:15am 08.24.23 I installed this type of sensor, and it works very well. My problem was that the sensor is located a
Kent Ranger 26 Topping Lift Help rgranger at 11:10am 08.24.23 It is rarely if ever, used while the sails are hoisted as the sail keeps the boom from falling dow
Exhaust for Cat 34 Stu Jackson at 11:01am 08.24.23 Engines 101 - The BIGGEST & BEST collection of M25 Series Universal Engine Information on the Intern
Exhaust for Cat 34 Steve_Catalina at 10:22am 08.24.23 Check out c34.org
Advice for a Solo Sailor? Johann at 10:18am 08.24.23 Interesting. Mine is pretty flat, rectangular in every respect, no wedge shape, etc. I think it's
Do you use bumper boards? Ralph Johnstone at 10:16am 08.24.23 and rope...;) Eh ? Ya gonna plug in the electric hose ? That just has no use anywhere :facepalm
Surveyor - Bad experience JoeWhite at 9:50am 08.24.23 You do not have to send his report to your insurance Co. Move to an other surveyor.
Advice for a Solo Sailor? jviss at 9:18am 08.24.23
Do you use bumper boards? rgranger at 9:17am 08.24.23 You forgot to include bathrooms. --Peggie and rope...;)
Surveyor - Bad experience Don S/V ILLusion at 9:00am 08.24.23 No clue what certification requirements for surveyors in Canada is but I know that in the US, it mea
H380 settee table installation sailcapt340 at 8:52am 08.24.23
Surveyor - Bad experience Leeward Rail at 8:45am 08.24.23 Probably more important than that is to check his certification before hiring him/her. 100% There
Surveyor - Bad experience Ralph Johnstone at 8:33am 08.24.23 Probably more important than that is to check his certification before hiring him/her. Boat surveyo
Advice for a Solo Sailor? Kings Gambit at 8:27am 08.24.23 My gauge has the opposite problem. the needle moves from the first usage but when It stops moving
Wiring issue with 3ym20 & Beneteau 31 SycloneDriver at 8:26am 08.24.23 Mine didn't require farther diagnosis, it was obvious the broken wire was the problem. I'll look ov
Advice for a Solo Sailor? Hayden Watson at 8:21am 08.24.23 My gauge has the opposite problem. the needle moves from the first usage but when It stops moving a
Wiring issue with 3ym20 & Beneteau 31 (1) sailAnnapolis at 8:13am 08.24.23 Thank you for the update. I looked at the connectors and even replaced the relay and still no luck.

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