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treating wood rot in a cabin (3) walt at 6:52am 02.28.14 Sails Call Lounge 6/5429 The attached picture shows some wood rot in the ceiling structure of a cabin in Colorado at 8600 foo
Genoa Tracks Dream Weaver II at 6:42am 02.28.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 19/4951 I know that this has been extensively discussed in the past, however. I am in the process of getting
bow sprit trainmanjess at 6:13am 02.28.14 Kittiewake 7/14218 hello all i have a '67 Kittiwake 23 sailboat... i am seeking opinions about something... i have 3
Catalina 350 bow thruster keevers at 6:00am 02.28.14 Big Boats 2/1965 Recently moved boat to charleston. Sometimes difficult maneuvering in and out of slip. Considering
Asymmetrical Spinnaker size for h34 flasailor at 4:55am 02.28.14 Big Boats 4/2167 I'll be sailing an H34 on the Chesapeake this summer and, from experience, feel a real need for an a
Such a Cool Video caguy at 11:38pm 02.27.14 Ask All Sailors 5/1659 This is a video from a quadcopter of dolphins in a stampede off Dana Point. It also shows a pod of
sail choice for Lake Tahoe flyhigh203 at 10:06pm 02.27.14 Ask An Oday Owner 4/938 I recently purchased a 1976 ODay 25 with the original sails. Main and 110 jib. I will be sailing on
Slab reefing Q's Blissedsailor at 2:47pm 02.27.14 Columbia 0/8335 Hello all. I'm a new member, own a 45' Columbia cc, and want to install slab reefing lines. Problem
GPS info to IPAD Mark Maulden at 12:02pm 02.27.14 Ask All Sailors 36/4575 This has to have been discussed numerous times but searches don't come up with anything...I know sai
Screw Grabber, the perfect tool for boats StinkBug at 10:40am 02.27.14 Ask All Sailors 25/3978 I hope this doesn't violate any rules but a friend of mine has invented a neat little tool that is a
My Re-designed Awning (1) dgreen1991 at 9:22am 02.27.14 Catalina 22 3/1506 I re-designed my awning. I made the rear flap longer and shorter in width. It provides shade when sa
Bogs classic Ultra boots Bigjer40 at 8:29am 02.27.14 Ask All Sailors 10/4534 I just got an invite to crew this weekend for a winter race and I need gloves and boots. I noticed W
using relays to control high amp components??? centerline at 8:25am 02.27.14 Ask All Sailors 18/7991 i have owned many boats in my lifetime but nothing newer than a 1990 model, or larger than what I ha
Edson Steering Wheel Brake (4) Regular Guy at 7:44am 02.27.14 Smaller Boats 23/9080 This may belong into the knowledge base but leave it up to others to decide. While taking off the
85' hunter 22 Forestay Chasemixon at 5:08am 02.27.14 Smaller Boats 3/765 I measured what is left of my forestay, and it measured 27' 3" but when I look at the manual on here
Change of Plans YOLO at 4:33am 02.27.14 Ask All Sailors 15/1609 I was considering a trip up the ICW from Norfolk to NY in my Catalina 22, but thanks to all of the g
Should I be worried about this? Internal fibreglass damage (4) Alctel at 10:10pm 02.26.14 The Cherubini Hunters 10/1719 Hi all, The following are some pictures taken from under the sofa where there is a compartment wh
Hunter 36 Engine sump drain Alctel at 10:03pm 02.26.14 The Cherubini Hunters 7/1623 Hi there, I have a new (to me) 1980 Hunter 36 and I'm trying to track down where the water in the
Any Lancer 38/40 CC Owners Here? okengr at 9:50pm 02.26.14 Lancer 5/2417 I recently purchased an '82 Lancer 38/40 CC and I'm int he process of fixing various things. Just w
Morgan 33PH cutless bearing jibsail5 at 9:03pm 02.26.14 Morgan 2/2420 I am ready to pull my Morgan 33PH and plan to replace the cutless bearing. I would like to have the

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Pumping out Hunter 380 Waste Tank - Macerator pump failed. Windpilot at 5:50am 06.12.23 I'm not sure what you are talking about with a dip tube. On my 410 the deck pumpout hose is attached
Balmar 150A Alternator with MC-615 Regulator Issue DayDreamer41 at 5:47am 06.12.23 Why are you zeroing in on the temp sensors. You can just disconnect those and things should still
Universal engine parts, and maintenance schedule, and dinghy davits? JRT at 5:37am 06.12.23 https://www.catalinadirect.com/shop-by-boat/catalina-310 Is your new best friend :) Hose "cracking
Balmar 150A Alternator with MC-615 Regulator Issue DayDreamer41 at 5:36am 06.12.23 That is weird. Now, think about this, did it always show negative amps when being charged, or is t
Balmar 150A Alternator with MC-615 Regulator Issue jviss at 5:35am 06.12.23 Why are you zeroing in on the temp sensors. You can just disconnect those and things should still w
Balmar 150A Alternator with MC-615 Regulator Issue DayDreamer41 at 5:28am 06.12.23
Balmar 150A Alternator with MC-615 Regulator Issue jviss at 5:27am 06.12.23 shows the correct voltage and positive amps which on shore power but when being charged from the al
Mast step Crazy Dave Condon at 5:17am 06.12.23 No. Pictures of the mast step/foot area and also the any room for tuning the shrouds, then I will c
Balmar 150A Alternator with MC-615 Regulator Issue DayDreamer41 at 5:10am 06.12.23
Hunter 23 gets a little water around the keel bolts. Crazy Dave Condon at 5:07am 06.12.23 @Maureen S Are you saying there was no water in the boat while sitting on the hard or out of the w
Keel position from winch view rgranger at 5:01am 06.12.23 Paint different colors on the cable to correspond to diff levels
Home Built Stack Pack Ward H at 4:58am 06.12.23 We mostly day sail on Barnegat Bay, New Jersey and in recent years have lost too much sailing time d
Pumping out Hunter 380 Waste Tank - Macerator pump failed. Terry Cox at 4:49am 06.12.23
New Alternator Regulator? jviss at 4:42am 06.12.23 Yes the are Mc618H (H=harness)and I have piles of temp sensors too..These are way below distributor
Looking for recommendations for Porta Pottie with MSD kappykaplan at 4:17am 06.12.23 I hope surgery went well and your wife has a smooth recovery! :plus:
Looking for recommendations for Porta Pottie with MSD danooxnard at 4:11am 06.12.23 Hi Gene, I hope surgery went well and your wife has a smooth recovery! Dano
Looking for recommendations for Porta Pottie with MSD Gene Neill at 3:44am 06.12.23 Haven't installed it yet. Wife had surgery on her spinal cord this week, so sailing season is offici
Balmar 150A Alternator with MC-615 Regulator Issue Maine Sail at 3:31am 06.12.23
Balmar 150A Alternator with MC-615 Regulator Issue Davidasailor26 at 3:24am 06.12.23
What's next to be aware of ? justsomeguy at 9:02pm 06.11.23 An orca was following a power boater very closely in the Sea of Cortez just outside of Bahia Algodon

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