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CDI Roller furling Jib Sheet Length Thomasjbrothersjr at 5:23pm 06.14.14 Catalina 22 7/2199 I have been cruising around the site looking for jib sheet lengths for a Catalina 22 with a CDI Roll
Shakedown sail #2 sd1953 at 4:59pm 06.14.14 Ask All Sailors 4/1022 I got my boat out in the Atlantic Ocean today. Under sail. It was my first with this, my first "re
O'day 28, 30, 31, 34 traveler "pedestals" TLW at 4:25pm 06.14.14 Bigger Boats 1/1304 My O'day 31 has the traveler mounted over the coachroof as do other models. The traveler is mounted/
2008 Hunter 25 plexiglass troutsmustang at 3:44pm 06.14.14 Smaller Boats 5/947 I put my foot through the rightside bow plexiglass window. What is the best way to replace and wher
National Bimini Tops CJRoxs at 2:15pm 06.14.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 8/2878 Has anyone ever ordered from these guys? http://nationalbiminitops.com/summersetelite/Boat--Bimin
12 Volt fuel shut off solenoid for Yanmar 3GM30F? dbrandt622821 at 1:13pm 06.14.14 Ask All Sailors 5/7924 I'd like to do away with the manual cable to shut down the fuel supply to my Yanmar engine. Has anyo
Rainshield installation rsotomayor at 12:58pm 06.14.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/881 Does anyone know what is the best glue to install external rainshields? Thank you.
where to buy standing rigging...launch disaster! GeorgiaBII at 12:14pm 06.14.14 Smaller Boats 37/3090 Made it to the lake but got a major rigging issue. The rear standing rigging cable is way too long f
Sanity Check-H26 Centerboard Bracket Saga BrianW at 11:27am 06.14.14 Smaller Boats 25/2430 Hi All: I've been fussin' with a H26 project for over a year. My problem: The centerboard bracket
Unknown shroud?? vthardhatdiver at 11:05am 06.14.14 Ask An Oday Owner 2/776 Hey there knowledgable ones! On the mast of my O'Day 22 between the spreaders and the top of the mas
It's Again the Season for Drowning in Florida Anonymous 121765 at 10:52am 06.14.14 Ask All Sailors 2/929 Sadly, the past two weeks in MY Tampa Bay area, four people died from drowning. Every year here,
Love sailing my S skaterp14 at 10:47am 06.14.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/791 Today was the second time I had a chance to sail my new to me S. winds were nice about 15. I was l
The Bounty, USCG Final Report (1) Anonymous 121765 at 10:24am 06.14.14 Ask All Sailors 26/2637 Well, The final USCG report is in. The causes for the sinking were first, the vessel's non-seawor
Back stay H31 Tom Fritz at 10:03am 06.14.14 Mid-Size Boats 7/1440 Could anyone share what length the back stay spilt is on Hunter 31. The old standing rigging has be
Chainplate covers - catalina 34/36 Mark Maulden at 9:22am 06.14.14 Ask All Sailors 3/789 I'm looking for the spigot dimensions for the upgraded chain plate covers for the above boats. Want
Another Fuel Gauge repair Gunni at 9:07am 06.14.14 Ask All Sailors 9/4172 Need some advice from you folks skilled in the dark arts (electricity). VDO fuel gauge and float se
structural or not oceansoul at 8:46am 06.14.14 Smaller Boats 4/756 I have recently joined the Hunter family. I would like to replace the rotted wood on the interior be
Rigging Mainsheet on Hunter 27? SerenityTC at 8:37am 06.14.14 The Cherubini Hunters 6/4165 I am trying to figure out how to rig the mainsheet on my '83 Hunter 27. It uses an "A-Frame" type co
Legend 37.5 Mast Compression Jon4399 at 7:10am 06.14.14 Big Boats 1/729 I am in the process of selling my 37.5 Legend. The inspector noticed a compression in the bulkhead
Trailer H26 winch and operation questions and help needed... (5) abk at 6:43am 06.14.14 Smaller Boats 10/1256 Here is the Winch on the trailer and the coupler in a separate shot. Problem1 The winch handle was

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Old DataMarine instrument ...does it speak NMEA0183? Davidasailor26 at 3:35pm 08.01.23 Ah, I see. It depends on how you define TWS. The definition I'm familiar with isn't the same as y
Weird electrical issue jviss at 3:30pm 08.01.23 There could be a poor connection causing a significant drop with the pump load. I'd check grounds,
Old DataMarine instrument ...does it speak NMEA0183? jviss at 3:23pm 08.01.23 GWS is Ground Wind Speed - the actual speed of the wind over the unmoving ground, as opposed to TWS
Weird electrical issue Benny17441 at 3:21pm 08.01.23 Make sure the batteries are in good health. Test the pump's actual power draw against the specs of s
Old DataMarine instrument ...does it speak NMEA0183? Davidasailor26 at 3:01pm 08.01.23 Did you mean SOG/GWS, or perhaps SOG/TWS? If so, what's GWS? It is, indeed, confusing. But then
Old DataMarine instrument ...does it speak NMEA0183? jviss at 2:35pm 08.01.23 it demonstrates the type of confusion you can cause using SOG/GWS for performance monitoring. If yo
Weird electrical issue burns3c at 2:15pm 08.01.23 They are both on the house bank, but separate circuits, which is why it's weird to me. Also the ligh
DIY tiller tamer fails ('68 Javelin) Hayden Watson at 2:12pm 08.01.23 Thanks - I think my next attempt is tubing (or bungees); wrapped rope isn't working. What is it ab
Weird electrical issue Davidasailor26 at 2:06pm 08.01.23
Hunter 49 - Shower Seat (Guest Shower) Daze at 2:03pm 08.01.23 That's a good idea too! Get's the seat up and out of the way, as it is a bit tight in the forward s
Lazy jack rigging question Hollyberry at 1:54pm 08.01.23
Hunter 49 - Shower Seat (Guest Shower) tkwhalen at 1:53pm 08.01.23 I did the opposite sort of ... I put the forward one on hinges so I could get it out of the way by
Alder Barbour Refrigeration IllusionV at 1:33pm 08.01.23 Hello all... I am having an similar issue with my Danfoss Refrigerator Controller (Model 102N3030).
DIY tiller tamer fails ('68 Javelin) Philly2DC2LBI at 1:20pm 08.01.23 On my tiller boats, I used a good piece of nylon dock line that was looped over one stern cleat ran
DIY tiller tamer fails ('68 Javelin) Philly2DC2LBI at 1:20pm 08.01.23 I used surgical tubing to center the tiller. Tension the tubing. Then balance the sails. I had my 1
Ignition Issue, Need Help/Advice ggrizzard at 1:03pm 08.01.23 Yes, it's a fix it NOW. First, remove the wiring harness connections from any electrical source befo
Ignition Issue, Need Help/Advice rgranger at 12:49pm 08.01.23 Sounds scary :yikes: Glad you are okay. So you got fire on a gas burning boat. I'd go with "
Need first hand info on the 2007 Hunter 33 Juice6576 at 12:49pm 08.01.23 I owned a 2011 H33. Overall, we loved the boat, but got 3 foot itis and bought a Marlow Hunter 37. T
Hunter 38 Kitchen Sink Replacement Juice6576 at 12:31pm 08.01.23 there should be 4 L- Shaped brackets that screw into the bottom of the counter. I ran a bead of RTV
Weird electrical issue FastOlson at 12:29pm 08.01.23 That's a very odd looking (and suspiciously inexpensive) little pump. I would check with the heater

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