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Where to Locate Shore Power Plug PrudenceCP23 at 6:09pm 01.14.14 Com-Pac 12/7840 I've recently been adopted by a beautiful CP 23/2. She was wondering where I should mount a shore p
Today's nice weather got me thinking (5) rspeers at 4:12pm 01.14.14 Sirius 21/22 5/4796 I did not post anything last season. So here she is. I know it is only January, but I can't wait.
Depth Sounder Error Terry Lockhart at 2:53pm 01.14.14 Mid-Size Boats 5/1320 Hi all. I have just purchased a hunter 27' The boat is equipped with Standard Horizon depth an
Spinnaker rigging... Brad1968 at 2:21pm 01.14.14 Catalina 30 10/2014 What size, length, and type of line are you running for spinnaker sheets on your Catalina 30's.
ChartPlotter Alansails at 1:21pm 01.14.14 Catalina 310 25/3663 I am looking to buy a chart plotter, looking at Garmin 700 series but that is a lot of toys that I m
Interior Teak Cleaning Argyle38 at 12:28pm 01.14.14 Ask All Sailors 22/10595 Argyle has a teak post that sort of supports a portion of cabin trunk overhead and also supports the
Cost to Refinish 60' Aluminum Mast papanator52 at 12:11pm 01.14.14 Other Sailboats 10/5903 Hi, Could use a little help from some of you more experienced sailors. I recently purchased a 32'
Moving S25 Oak Island Guy at 11:56am 01.14.14 Seidelmann 2/5216 I'm planning on moving my s25..Anybody know the the approximate weight??? Its a deep keel..1980 mode
Bulkhead and table wood mainsailman at 11:51am 01.14.14 Smaller Boats 5/1500 I am going to replace the bulkhead and the table. Does anyone have any thoughts on using 1/2" birch
The Magenta Line Is Back Chuckbear at 7:34am 01.14.14 Ask All Sailors 0/1041 They heard us and actually responded... http://noaacoastsurvey.wordpress.com/2014/01/14/noaa-coas
What Size Racor py26129 at 6:40am 01.14.14 Engines and Propulsion 6/2620 I will be swapping out my existing fuel/water seperator which is now almost 30 years old and will re
Speed log for a Hunter Daysailer (1) esterhazyinoz at 6:37am 01.14.14 Day Sailers 5/1919 Call me crazy, but I have always wanted a speed log for my H15 to provide feedback on the effectiven
H15/H146 Trailer Servicing esterhazyinoz at 6:13am 01.14.14 Day Sailers 4/1537 It's been 3 years now since my H15 arrived on its Continental trailer. During those years it has onl
Line Twist hewebb at 3:44am 01.14.14 Smaller Boats 1/920 I have all new sheets and lines on the boat. Most are Ok. The jib sheet tends to twist when tackin
Stearing wheel stop broken (3) Akapeterc at 1:33am 01.14.14 Big Boats 0/782 I have had one of the stops on my steering broken off and the shipwright at my Marina is suggesting
Survey - should I and how much to pay? Buki at 11:20pm 01.13.14 Ask All Sailors 14/2623 So I think I am about to take the plunge and buy my first sailboat. I've got it narrowed down to a c
Inverter / Battery load question (Microwave et al) krawall at 10:31pm 01.13.14 Ask All Sailors 12/2868 Hi Guys, I thought posting here again since I got so good advice last time. This time, it's about
Keel bolts, OMG! (2) Ted at 10:29pm 01.13.14 Ask All Sailors 10/5211 I was walking through my boat yard today and came across this keel laying on a dolly. I snapped a co
Look What I Found on the Way to the Forum. YIKES (2) caguy at 7:56pm 01.13.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/1484 I was power washing the deck of the C 27 yesterday, getting ready to take some friends out for sail.
Do I need new sheaves for all rope halyard? (1) hawk232 at 7:40pm 01.13.14 Ask All Sailors 19/5679 My current sheaves aren't "v" sheaves but they are clearly designed to accommodate wire. Will this c

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Shaft Alignment SycloneDriver at 7:18pm 04.04.23 I remember reading an article years ago that stated a lifting force equal half of the weight of the
Compression Post--1978 30 foot MikeHoncho at 7:16pm 04.04.23 feel free to reach out with any questions. You will notice that the compression post is not centered
Holding tank relocation? Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:14pm 04.04.23 That seems like a good plan. But before you commit to it... take a look at this Plan B: an "MSD"
Furling Line Options Sailfanatic at 7:11pm 04.04.23 A 1/2" is a crazy thick line to use on a furler, if you have the manual for the unit, check and see
Compression Post--1978 30 foot rdalessio at 7:06pm 04.04.23 Thanks, Mike. Will do. -R
AITA? Racing situation that came up Davidasailor26 at 7:03pm 04.04.23 It's all about learning. :plus: I like thinking through these types of situations and reading the
FET Battery Isolator and Different Charging Voltages dlochner at 6:58pm 04.04.23 Technology evolves. Eventually all the regulators, isolators, chargers & BMS will be networked tog
FET Battery Isolator and Different Charging Voltages SycloneDriver at 6:52pm 04.04.23 Technology evolves. Eventually all the regulators, isolators, chargers & BMS will be networked toge
Compression Post--1978 30 foot MikeHoncho at 6:52pm 04.04.23 Do a search of my posts. I replaced mine about 4 years ago with composite countertop material (Paper
Hello to the community (5) RSHunter27 at 6:40pm 04.04.23 Well I've gotten quite a bit done since the last time I posted I replaced the hatch in the salon are
AITA? Racing situation that came up PaulK at 6:32pm 04.04.23 Being able to do turns makes protests less necessary and less frequent. If there is contact and dam
AITA? Racing situation that came up Leeward Rail at 6:30pm 04.04.23 . The moment some cheap trophy becomes so important to me that I would get "all legal" with someone
FET Battery Isolator and Different Charging Voltages dlochner at 6:18pm 04.04.23 I installed a Balmar APM when they first came out last year. I have conservative settings for the
I'm a newbie fresh and green! Clay Smith at 5:57pm 04.04.23 were moving on to a little bit bigger boat
AITA? Racing situation that came up stickinthemud57 at 5:53pm 04.04.23 I read all these comments before my morning coffee, and wonder.. why would anyone race and deal wit
Seeking a Spinnaker Pole Car for a 1987 Beneteau Oceanis 381 rpwillia at 5:26pm 04.04.23 Unfortunately, after contacting them they responded "Yes the cars for this are no longer available.
Rigging and furler 1990 Hunter Legend 35.5 pics or diagrams jssailem at 5:25pm 04.04.23 1990 boat. That is 30 plus years on the standing rigging. Likely you are sailing in the Great Lakes.
FET Battery Isolator and Different Charging Voltages heritage at 5:07pm 04.04.23 I installed a Balmar APM when they first came out last year. I have conservative settings for the B
Hoisting and Flying Gennaker: Advice Needed william24424 at 4:42pm 04.04.23
1977 Pearson 27 keel bolts heritage at 4:41pm 04.04.23 dressler17... You can use oil or wd40 to clean the bolt threads, just make sure that the bolts are n

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