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Power consumption and HF operations Brian D at 3:56pm 05.17.14 SSB and Ham Operators 8/4684 Now that I have my radio back, but not on the boat yet (if ever :cry:), I have decided to set a metr
First GPS suggestions, please DAVA390 at 3:37pm 05.17.14 Ask All Sailors 38/4078 Ok folks, although I am (usually) considered to reasonably intelligent, struggle with technology. A
Compass question GCR at 1:01pm 05.17.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1358 My hunter340 made in 2000 has a compass which needs oil added to it. Has anyone done? Any tips or t
My Intro and need some help. (5) LesserZ at 12:19pm 05.17.14 Day Sailers 6/1013 Hey my name is Jeff, aka: LesserZ, and I know very little about boats. (Sorry but this might seem li
Type motor needed for Ranger 18 billinseattle at 11:39am 05.17.14 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 2/7763 Just purchased 1980 Ranger 18 fiberglass. What do you recommend for a motor? I have been told a sm
Tap faucet knobs Adamt24 at 11:04am 05.17.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/866 Help! Need to get hot tap faucet knob off the shower faucet on my 386 but can't work out how to do i
Towing on water hook-up. Regular Guy at 10:02am 05.17.14 Smaller Boats 13/2359 For the case the boat has to be towed on water, what is the recommendation for hooking up a tow boat
Visiting Maine waters for the summer. Tax? PDReynolds at 9:30am 05.17.14 Ask All Sailors 6/1341 Hi All, We are considering sailing to the Bar Harbour area for the summer from our home port in R
Delamination on the foredeck pfinn at 9:14am 05.17.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/814 Recently had boat surveyed and discovered there is delamination on the foredeck area between the cha
Outboard motor charging upgrade (1) $tingy Sailor at 8:41am 05.17.14 Catalina 22 0/857 If you don't already have a charging circuit on your outboard, but you're lucky enough that it alrea
Any thoughts on this leak? (1) planoron at 7:47am 05.17.14 Big Boats 4/1588 Hello All and thanks in advance. We are looking at a Hunter 386 and in looking it over there is a l
Quieting Engine Noise Buzzlovelace at 6:49am 05.17.14 Catalina 30 3/1355 Good morning, I would appreciate any prroduct info to cut down on noise in my engine comartmeny,at a
Raymarine Chartplotter and Autopilot off by 180 Degrees? Bowedtoothdoc at 5:14am 05.17.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/3261 Recently I noticed that on my Raymarine autopilot my COG is off by 180 Degrees. Dead south is 0 Degr
Battery box lid, what is the purpose? TropicalSeattle at 11:38pm 05.16.14 Ask All Sailors 26/8213 ONe of the covers for my battery boxes is cracked right down the middle. I tightened the straps on t
Rope tidy bag Pompadi at 10:13pm 05.16.14 Catalina 309 Group Forum 3/1820 Are the rope tidy bags on the 309 available somewhere as a spare part The ozy sun has just about d
Lazarette Stabbing curt309 at 7:03pm 05.16.14 Catalina 309 Group Forum 1/1331 Anyone changed out the Lazarette locking system for the new push button? Tired of getting the bayone
Help PirateGirl1 at 5:38pm 05.16.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/643 Cannot find a way to change profile on here? Need to change mine as it's not correct. Does anyone k
Raymarine autopilot PirateGirl1 at 5:20pm 05.16.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1756 Booted up instruments today and Raymarine Autopilot instrument showed message, "Reset Pilot". Nee
Head Teak Grates Doug4bass at 5:15pm 05.16.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1341 I bought the Admiral a set of grates for the head for Mothers day. We already have a set for the coc
L25 Rigging Question ghoppeh5 at 4:02pm 05.16.14 Lancer 6/1934 Hi There, I'm a new lancer owner, and pretty new to sailing as well. I've noticed that my L25 has

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Battery Confusion.. JoeWhite at 11:22am 07.27.23 Installing a 100 watt flexible solar panel and charger is a good idea when shore power is not availa
Battery Confusion.. Richard19068 at 11:19am 07.27.23 +1 on Don S/V ILLusion's response Also, you will want to know how many amps your fan(s) and lights
H41 inner forestay? (2) Windpilot at 11:15am 07.27.23 The forestay spot did not have anything imbedded. I was disappointed. They used large washers. It se
Zephyr: PrePurchase Phase on '76 C&C 30.1 Dnea at 11:08am 07.27.23 the sails are toast. add $5,000.00 to your buy in price. just keeping it real! old IOR boats ne
How do you prove you can sail a boat? Thaniel at 11:02am 07.27.23 From the website: "Customers must show a valid sailboat operator's certificate or sail card to rent
How do you prove you can sail a boat? Richard19068 at 11:00am 07.27.23 From the website: "Customers must show a valid sailboat operator's certificate or sail card to rent
Battery Confusion.. Jtcf78911 at 10:56am 07.27.23 Thanks. Leaning toward the two deep cycle...given my usage. Best. T.
How do you prove you can sail a boat? Thaniel at 10:53am 07.27.23 Now that is potentially reasonable. Since this is only a temporary solution, I don't want to go inv
Battery Confusion.. Don S/V ILLusion at 10:49am 07.27.23 Whoever told you that (keep the switch on both) is wrong. You just experienced why - you depleted bo
New to me C&C 25 MKI CliffA at 10:30am 07.27.23 A photo or two would help us help you. That said, the deck generally does not provide structural s
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Stu Jackson at 10:19am 07.27.23 I tried to enhance the gasket. It sounds like your faceplate gasket. Is this right? NOT a good id
H41 inner forestay? jericks3 at 10:16am 07.27.23 @Windpilot , I saw you had some valuable insight regarding deck fittings and tapping the embedded al
CHI-MAC today jon hansen at 10:13am 07.27.23 congratulations!
How do you prove you can sail a boat? Daveinet at 10:10am 07.27.23 The fact that the sailboats are cheaper to rent than a kayak does suggest something about the demand
Storm Damage kappykaplan at 9:59am 07.27.23 I think that it could be that what Kappy refers to as a sausage wrap I call a barber pole wrap. I t
Storm Damage Hayden Watson at 9:55am 07.27.23 I think that it could be that what kappy refers to as a sausage wrap I call a barber pole wrap. I t
How do you prove you can sail a boat? Timm R Oday25 at 9:51am 07.27.23 I've been following this with a sense of curiosity . $8.00 an hour to go in a small circle in an old
New to me C&C 25 MKI kappykaplan at 9:32am 07.27.23 A photo or two would help us help you. That said, the deck generally does not provide structural su
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't DArcy at 9:31am 07.27.23 I agree with @Hayden Watson If you have resealed the cover, the next place to look is the shaft sea
Tips for inspecting a moored Mariner 19? Anchored87 at 9:28am 07.27.23 Welcome to SBO, Anchored87. You have come to the right place. I think inspecting on the mooring i

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