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How to see AC Amps from Inverter/Charger? rlamb at 11:09am 01.17.14 Big Boats 4/1134 On my 2004 Hunter 466 I noticed that the AC Ammeter on the panel does not include the amps being use
Boom rest Cambo at 10:31am 01.17.14 Ask All Sailors 6/4771 I've been looking at lots of boats for sale online trying to get through the winter and I noticed a
Filling Coaxial Connectors with Dielectric Grease for Weathe (2) crossdevices at 10:18am 01.17.14 Ask All Sailors 0/11 After reading various blog discussions on the use of dielectric greases for weather proofing protect
maxwell anchorwinch 40.5 hunter wegu at 9:53am 01.17.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/903 Hi, Wegu here, On my 40.5 i have a maxwell 8mm anchorwinch. I need a new anchor chain....anybody kno
Descing a Raw Water Cooled Yanmar GM Nelsonhow at 7:05am 01.17.14 Engines and Propulsion 5/1930 Behave a 30+ year old Yanmar raw water cooled 2 GM that appears to be running a lite got. I want to
Replacing Fridge agaliha at 5:49pm 01.16.14 Sabre Express 2/18109 The original (2000 model year) Norcold/Dometic DE-441 in my Sabre Express 36 needed replacing. The
Black mould removal priariesailor at 3:56pm 01.16.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 18/8172 Does anyone have a recipe for something that will remove black mould specks from fibreglass? Based o
A look Astern and Ahead (12) Roger Long at 1:13pm 01.16.14 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 19/14992 Any cruiser who does not remember that time when they were first allowed to head off and explore unk
Looking for Cal 28 winch brand/ parts suttonwt at 11:02am 01.16.14 Cal 6/4235 Hello, I have a 1968 Cal28-1 which failed a jib winch at the end of last season. Does anybody happen
Fisher Panda Generator dmwais305 at 10:23am 01.16.14 Big Boats 5/2357 We have the Fisher Panda 12kw generator . The Fisher Panda manual states specifically that the fuel
Heat Exchanger Re Furbish Johnb at 10:21am 01.16.14 Ask All Sailors 4/1580 I have removed the heat exchanger from my Yanmar 3QM30. Can anyone recommend where I should take it
Oday 272 wood cradle Sfraser_nova at 10:19am 01.16.14 Ask All Sailors 3/1615 Does anyone have plans and/or a bill or materials for a wood cradle to store the boat? I have seen s
Spinnaker halyard info for B361? bshock at 5:29am 01.16.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/914 Hi all, does anyone have at hand the specs that show what diameter and length of line to use for a s
Looking for a mast & mast step 84 Cat 30 affmarine at 5:19am 01.16.14 Catalina 30 5/1522 I am looking to replace a damaged mast on my 1984 Catalina 30. The step is also damaged. Anyone know
Looking for a rudder for 99 Cat 250 WK model affmarine at 5:17am 01.16.14 Smaller Boats 2/1613 anyone know of one for sale used or new or needs work. I am located in CT. Thank you. Jim 860-883
Oday 272 wood cradle Sfraser_nova at 3:33am 01.16.14 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1111 Does anyone have plans and/or a bill or materials for a wood cradle to store the boat? I have seen s
A wonderful video Brian D at 10:04pm 01.15.14 Ask All Sailors 6/2214 Here is a video about 4 kids who put together a derelict Person 30 and sailed in the Caribbean. It i
S2 Trailer pultsail1 at 6:12pm 01.15.14 S2 10/4186 I own an 83 S2 8.0b and an trying to find a trailer. Im new to this site and understand there in a
Roller Furling korchinskyp at 4:35pm 01.15.14 Ask An Oday Owner 1/891 I have an almost new 150 hank on mylar genoa. Can I convert the sail over to roller furling?
Heat exchanger cleaning Johnb at 3:31pm 01.15.14 Engines and Propulsion 4/2226 I have removed the heat exchanger from my Yanmar 3QM30 and need to get the core cleaned. Can anyone

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Spring lines (1) Sailfanatic at 7:30pm 06.28.23 Made my own 6 years ago no issues. Fold in when not in use FWIW you should tape up those split rin
H34 Windlass Installation - Looking for how others have done it (2) Ralph Johnstone at 7:23pm 06.28.23 We have an '83 Hunter 34. Depends entirely on how your anchor locker looks. A better idea would
Shooting some video in the harbor DArcy at 7:15pm 06.28.23 Very nice Tom, you have a wonderful setting.
Removing Ritchie Compass and Mount Joe at 7:11pm 06.28.23 Even if there were such a rule requiring a fixed mount compass, which I find unlikely, you don't cer
Removing Ritchie Compass and Mount Tally Ho at 6:52pm 06.28.23 You could get a bulkhead mount compass. https://www.westmarine.com/ritchie-navigation-bulkhead-moun
Shooting some video in the harbor dLj at 6:28pm 06.28.23 I like the video, but you asked for a critique... Images had too much water, too much dinghy. I'd h
In-mast furling Mechone at 6:27pm 06.28.23 On my boat its 8mm or 5/16 same size
P42 Strut replacement JoeWhite at 6:05pm 06.28.23 I am not an expert, what of you filled the front 2 holes with fiberglass, then install the strut an
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't dLj at 6:02pm 06.28.23 good grief, I'm subscribed to this thread and never got a notice that anything had happened - and th
P42 Strut replacement Jim_H42 at 5:58pm 06.28.23 I'm curious what was the symptom of needing to replace the strut and where did you get the replaceme
ST4000 auto pilot rpwillia at 5:37pm 06.28.23 Lou, What most of these guys did not answer was that the install manual tells you generally where to
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't MikeHoncho at 5:28pm 06.28.23
Shooting some video in the harbor shemandr at 5:20pm 06.28.23 Yeah, pretty place. The rotation is a little fast for the eye. I didn't mind the dingy gunnel in
Hi guys, I have been trying to get the bolts out of my Hunter 27 anchor chain holder - I've tried heat, oil, a hammer and they won't budge. Crazy Dave Condon at 4:54pm 06.28.23 First determine what is holding those screw before doing anything. You may not be able to move or
Outboard depth in water. Davidasailor26 at 4:18pm 06.28.23 The flat blade portion is called the "Cavitation Plate" to prevent the prop from gathering and chur
Removing Ritchie Compass and Mount Calif. Ted at 4:16pm 06.28.23 Unless there is a state or local requirement I don't believe a compass is required, never had anyone
Bimini and Dodger replacement smokey73 at 3:46pm 06.28.23 I think you're referring to this site: CopyCovers - Custom Sewing Duplication Services Using Sunbre
Its funny Friday! jviss at 3:43pm 06.28.23 Great idea! I may use it!!! I'm surprised no one in China has developed a product for this - to re
Which Bomar Gaskets ? spadaforaj at 3:16pm 06.28.23 this is really helpful- thank you
Its funny Friday! dLj at 3:09pm 06.28.23

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