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It's 2014-Do you know where your keel bolts are-torque wise? njlarry at 6:44pm 06.06.14 Bigger Boats 5/1039 On my very new to me '84 I recently checked the torque on my keel bolts just 'cause the surveyor sai
Auto Helm Installation njlarry at 6:31pm 06.06.14 Ask All Sailors 4/2083 I have to replace an old ancient non-working Raymarine auto helm with their new Evolution 100 Wheel
Using old main sheet as a vang. Doc_holiday at 6:08pm 06.06.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1124 Hints have been dropped that ''OHANA may be getting a new main sheet set up. While that doesn't incl
Roanoke Is. to Hattaras - Who? rgranger at 2:23pm 06.06.14 Destinations 3/2349 Hey All I'm looking for some info. I'm taking a long-ish trip just messing about the inner side of
In hull transducer persuer at 1:13pm 06.06.14 Mid-Size Boats 5/1451 Im trying to replace the old depth finder in my Hunter 31 and am looking for advice as to where to p
1984 Bene DC Switch Question gbgreen59 at 12:39pm 06.06.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1028 There is a DC switch that has what looks like a snowflake on it. I have not been able to find what
Fuel Level Failure Catalina 350 2007 rk6johnson at 12:22pm 06.06.14 Big Boats 0/1017 We have a WEMA fuel Sensor. Gauge reads past full always. I disconnect and gauge goes to 0. Touch le
Lewmar Port Replacements Jacques C at 12:20pm 06.06.14 Big Boats 13/2510 It is time to replace my original Gray ports. The Admiral wants Lewmar. Before I spend a lot of mo
Broken Screws in Catalina 350 Sole rk6johnson at 12:17pm 06.06.14 Big Boats 1/1047 WE had some Saltwater flood the sole due to "dripless seal" problem 2-3 years ago. I noticed some of
what pins are you using on the stays? gitpicker2007 at 10:54am 06.06.14 Catalina 22 9/3303 I've been getting more and more familiar with the 22 since purchasing it a few months ago and have h
How much does your outboard engine vibrate? Regular Guy at 9:26am 06.06.14 Smaller Boats 21/16176 I would like to hear what your experience is regarding vibration from your outboard engine. I have
Sailnet? Mark48 at 9:05am 06.06.14 Ask All Sailors 12/2268 I am finding that I can no longer access Sailnet. I keep getting directed to the page to register a
stay sail and standing rigging frankies56 at 8:16am 06.06.14 The Cherubini Hunters 7/1434 Hello any one out there know were I can find a stay sail rig for my cutter it seems that po. removed
Help in building cabin door w built in air Starrfish at 8:12am 06.06.14 Ask All Sailors 15/2322 I see a number of small air con units built into cabin doors. I would like to try to build one. Any
PSS Shaft Seal Warning mbowser at 8:04am 06.06.14 Engines and Propulsion 2/1479 I'm about to purchase a PSS Shaft Seal to replace my old packed gland on my Alberg 35 and I thought
Tachymeter Empress at 8:02am 06.06.14 Big Boats 2/718 Hunter 45 1988 The Tachymeter does not register. I mentioned this to a mechanic and he went to th
Mounting a solar panel on stanchion bases? sully75 at 7:49am 06.06.14 Musings With Maine Sail 13/8401 I'm installing an Aries windvane on my transom. I'm concerned about all the weight on the stern (ou
My 1st (project) boat (1) Drinkmilk at 7:37am 06.06.14 Catalina 22 63/8796 Yes, this is culmination of a 10 year plan: plan for boat, married, house, kids, kids can swim, mone
Hot Water Heater Hunter 45 Empress at 6:50am 06.06.14 Big Boats 3/1035 Where is the hot water heater on a Hunter 45? Is it easy to replace? Thank you.
iPad and Photos DockH at 5:54am 06.06.14 Ask All Sailors 26/2783 I use iPad4. I placed photos in My Album. How do I use them in a Reply ? I have no "camera" icon.

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Gooseneck drgbanks at 7:15am 07.06.23 Not missing anything that I can see (other then there should be 2 clevis pins there)! HOWEVER, the
Adler Barbour Compressor "Pumping" when on Battery Power duck21 at 6:54am 07.06.23 Thanks, Stu, I just found your thread from 2016 about this. Reading it now!
Adler Barbour Compressor "Pumping" when on Battery Power Stu Jackson at 6:51am 07.06.23 Doug, I have a 1986 unit. I had exactly the same problems and read the manual about going directly
Adler Barbour Compressor "Pumping" when on Battery Power duck21 at 6:31am 07.06.23 Hi all, Thanks for the various pointers. I grabbed the multimeter, shut off the battery charger and
Sailing adventures of SV MUSETTA (1) jssailem at 6:22am 07.06.23 This summary of Musetta's location from a Coastal based AIS station 2 hours ago. Summary Where is
Volvo MD22L-B fuel dripping from air intake RoyS at 6:06am 07.06.23 Last time I had a large fuel leak like that, it was the aluminum tank bottom.
how to judge appropriate draft in very light winds? danstanford at 5:57am 07.06.23 If a sailor can sail in light air they can sail in anything. The main sheet trimmer is responsible
Raymarine C120 Screen Rehab RoyS at 5:38am 07.06.23 I polished my C120 screen with that product years ago with success.
Replacing lower sheaves on Catalina 30 with internal halyards Ward H at 5:32am 07.06.23 Also try a powered impact drill. Try a little tightening first, then loosening. A little back and
Hunter 306 swim ladder Crazy Dave Condon at 5:30am 07.06.23 Al Fooks who purchased Sailboatowners.com, used to be a hunter employee who worked in manufacturing,
Com-Pac 16 tabernacle/mast step HELP Timm R Oday25 at 5:24am 07.06.23 ComPacs are a known quanity. You should get your money back "if" the boat is maintained . Thin spide
ampacity of disconnects dlochner at 5:22am 07.06.23 You are reaching. a. If you use a disconnect without heat shrink it is worse than a butt with no h
Waste tank plumbing idea... yarrumretep at 5:11am 07.06.23 Hi Peggie - the barb is coming out of the bottom of the tank not the side at the bottom. I'd need t
ampacity of disconnects thinwater at 5:08am 07.06.23 Sitting on anchor, the pump fails. At anchor I don't have enough AC power to run the heat gun to fo
Adler Barbour Compressor "Pumping" when on Battery Power dlochner at 5:07am 07.06.23 Time to get out the DVM. Measure the voltage at the compressor when it is trying to start without th
Replacing lower sheaves on Catalina 30 with internal halyards cymeyer at 4:57am 07.06.23 Not sure PB Blaster is strong enough. there are several penetrating oils that may do the trick.
Waste tank plumbing idea... Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:32pm 07.05.23 My holding tank is fitted with a hose-barb outlet on the bottom of the tank for evacuation. Is it ac
Lake Erie to Lake Michigan on sailboat. Is it possible? jon hansen at 8:26pm 07.05.23 i'm a paper nav man, old school. i would get the richardson cruising guide for lake erie, lake huro
Water balast leak in Hunter 260 rgranger at 8:14pm 07.05.23
Com-Pac 16 tabernacle/mast step HELP rgranger at 8:13pm 07.05.23 Pics would help

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