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H42 passage - power outlet problem eianm at 9:15pm 02.23.14 Big Boats 9/1146 in my 1991 H 42 I have a strange problem that I hope someone may be able to help me with. The power
Dennis Conner thread jack preventer.... CCrane2299 at 7:24pm 02.23.14 Catalina 22 4/838 I wrote this post for the other thread but thought it might be better on its own as it has nothing (
GPS delima Pat at 7:18pm 02.23.14 Ask All Sailors 16/2000 Looking to replace my old Garmin 3 plus gps and wondering what model of handheld is good for an inla
Reinstalling teak back on the boat ArkadiyS at 7:15pm 02.23.14 Ask All Sailors 9/1406 I have just removed most of the external teak off of Cat 30 for restoration, and now ready to put it
Window replacement questions ArkadiyS at 7:09pm 02.23.14 Ask All Sailors 10/1368 I have just popped out a leaking window on Cat 30, any suggestions on the caulk / putty to use when
Shore Power Dead Inside budcurtis at 6:45pm 02.23.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 15/4309 I have a 2001 Beneteau 361 with two shore power receptacles. One is for the house power and the oth
Perkins 4.236 low RPM edwmama at 4:55pm 02.23.14 Ask All Sailors 0/754 Hello sailors I have the same problem with my 1968 perkins 4.236 85 bhp engine in my cal 46 sailb
Aftermarket Engine Starter Bob4203 at 2:02pm 02.23.14 Catalina 30 14/2462 Well after a cold spell I went up to my Catalina 30 today to check it out and when I tried to start
460 rudder jimali at 1:06pm 02.23.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/2444 Hi I have a 2000 460 and am trying to drop the rudder (composite shaft) to inspect and clean the
Low Water Trailer Launching Ideas Needed JoyRide28 at 12:56pm 02.23.14 Ask All Sailors 32/6159 Hello All, Here in Southern Oregon we are due for very low lake levels this year. Once the lake wate
How do I make a mast raising system? Sailin Dog at 12:43pm 02.23.14 Trailer Sailors 38/23313 I just bought a 2000 model year Catalina 18 and want to add on a mast raising system as I single han
Control panel access to wiring MH at 11:26am 02.23.14 Catalina 30 3/971 I will be checking some wiring on the low oil pressure alarm in the cockpit control panel. How do I
2005 Hunter 27 Bigjer40 at 10:00am 02.23.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/2838 So my 84 H27 is gone and I am looking at a 2005 Hunter 27. I looked at the new ones and they look e
Short S2 7.3 video StanFM at 8:39am 02.23.14 S2 1/940 A few minutes of video during a new cruising racing format started here. Instead of 2 or 3 short co
Diesel stench deaconwayne at 8:21am 02.23.14 Mid-Size Boats 13/2294 I am the new owner of a 1998 Hunter 28 and the stench of the diesel on the cabin cushions is unbeara
Vision32 Yanmar 27 rstan2001 at 8:07am 02.23.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/703 Recently had some engine work done. The electric speedometer is not working. Any ideas where and how
Lowrance GlobalMap 3000 Power Cable PC-21X Styx at 7:25am 02.23.14 Ask All Sailors 0/1267 I have a Lowrance GlobalMap 3000 and need a power cable. The model number for the cable is PC-21X. P
Charging lithion battery pack (1) emergpa1 at 6:47am 02.23.14 Ask All Sailors 16/2232 Is this alternator and external regulator a good match with this battery pack?Could this charger saf
Does anybody know ?? caribsailor at 6:04am 02.23.14 Ask All Sailors 9/1341 I have a 1985 Ericson and I am looking to see if anybody knows who provided interior fabric during p
Keeping front hatch at 45 degrees? iSailor at 5:59am 02.23.14 Catalina 310 3/1043 I am looking for an easy way to keep the front hatch partially opened (approx. 45 degrees or less).

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Mast rewire jssailem at 7:16am 06.20.23 BBC30... Is the mast down on the hard or standing on the boat? Do you have lights on the spreaders?
VDO Multifunctional Display: Batteries, water and fuel levels jssailem at 7:13am 06.20.23 Great writeup @Brians Mast :beer: Detailed diagnostic approach and clarity in the discovery process
Mast rewire BBC16385 at 7:03am 06.20.23 www.marinebeam.com. All of their LEDs have been tested and will not interfere with other electroni
Tropical Depression 3 JamesG161 at 6:57am 06.20.23 Jim, Why is that a good thing? A slow trek over HEAT filled waters, allows a storm to build up Vo
Rub Rail Adventure jdrutten at 6:57am 06.20.23 JD, easiest way is to take the panels out at the back of the cabin so you have clear access to the
Furler q's jssailem at 6:40am 06.20.23 What is the query @fred1diver ? Installing a new one is an option. On an old boat some might not wa
Windlass Failure: 2008 Beneteau 43 jssailem at 6:37am 06.20.23 No Hugs.. But a real strong LIKE... @Ralph Johnstone :beer::biggrin:
Tropical Depression 3 jssailem at 6:29am 06.20.23 Jim, Why is that a good thing?
Changing FRESH water pump on VP MD22L JamesG161 at 6:18am 06.20.23 There are very few boring days. Maybe say Dec 7th, 2023 :laugh: Jim...
Engine Monitor dmax at 6:15am 06.20.23 Nice job.
Steps for Replacing my HBW50 transmission with ZF 12M LouBegue at 6:05am 06.20.23 I was so impressed with all the responses to this post. Thanks everyone for your input. I finally
Changing FRESH water pump on VP MD22L Rich Stidger at 5:59am 06.20.23 :plus::plus: One boring day, it would be interesting for you to autopsy the old water pump for fai
Windlass Failure: 2008 Beneteau 43 jviss at 4:43am 06.20.23 I think the OP is hinting that some Beneteaus that I have heard about have a solenoid interlock so y
Shroud anchor point danooxnard at 4:18am 06.20.23 You are headed in the right direction, you may want to consider replacing you original chain plates
B & G Chartplotters and iPads dlochner at 3:33am 06.20.23 The missing piece is the age of the iPad and which IOS version you are using. I've had difficulties
Windlass Failure: 2008 Beneteau 43 dlochner at 3:29am 06.20.23 Without knowing the type of windlass, it is hard to provide any relevant advice. Likewise, just sayi
Tropical Depression 3 (2) JamesG161 at 3:28am 06.20.23 Current Information on Tropical Storm Bret. ursday 22nd. 217048 Current speed West is a fast 20 m
Furler q's dlochner at 3:09am 06.20.23 Yes. The jib had a wire luff that served as the stay. Best bet is to install a new headstay and fu
Changing FRESH water pump on VP MD22L JamesG161 at 3:00am 06.20.23 Time for dinner and an adult beverage :plus::plus: One boring day, it would be interesting for yo
Wrap stop screw Joe at 2:26am 06.20.23

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