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Xantrex remote control panel- feedback please? eianm at 5:32pm 10.17.13 Big Boats 5/2206 I have a Freedom 20 inverter charger on my 1991 H42 ( I think it was replaced in 2007 after a lighte
Head servicing question Roger Patry at 4:39pm 10.17.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1855 I recently bought a new 26M. It comes with a dockside servicing port to drain the toilet. I like t
Running Wire From Port to Starboard windcat at 3:37pm 10.17.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/2165 1978 Catalina 30 hull # 959. Current situation: wire from mast entered near ceiling just inside o
Can answer questions about Tattoo Yachts Super Sport Marine at 2:40pm 10.17.13 Tattoo Owners 34/31894 We have been a MacGregor dealer since 1977 and are now representing Tattoo Yachts. If you have ques
P-36 1989 water heater cclxxxz at 12:19pm 10.17.13 Pearson 3/1630 Hello, I have determined that the electric heating element in my 1989 Pearson 36 water heater needs
Raising a Boom? mrudman850 at 11:37am 10.17.13 Ask All Sailors 14/3136 Hi Just got a mooring in Plymouth MA harbor after a 7 year wait. Have a Buccaneer 180 with a swi
Early Raritan PH to PHII Conversion jacobsen1978 at 10:09am 10.17.13 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1746
Storage of items during the winter? star302 at 9:37am 10.17.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1827 Hi, First a thank you to all for being so helpful with information. Being new boat owners, it seem
replacing gasket on vacu-flush toilet tadd5181 at 9:35am 10.17.13 Big Boats 2/892 One of my two vacu-flush heads on my 2000 Hunter 420 no longer holds water in the bowl after flushin
Hunter 40.5 - Peek a boo shutters redunculous at 9:32am 10.17.13 Big Boats 9/2348 Does anyone have these on their 40.5?
Asymmetrical experiences... (1) william at 9:31am 10.17.13 Ask All Sailors 11/3147 I'm adding an asymmetrical and bowsprit to my Cal 33. I race cruising class (no-spinnaker) against s
Potential New Owner jhinton at 8:46am 10.17.13 Catalina 310 16/3030 Hello All, We are currently looking to move from a C30 to the C310 and are looking at a 2000 sing
Engine idle RPM's Alansails at 8:19am 10.17.13 Catalina 310 4/1900 I thought I was reading in my engine owners manual that the idle RPM's ought to be approx 1000, ours
winch strap Benutc at 7:43am 10.17.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/763 Winch strap broke. What "rating" is required for new strap or cable? If boat weighs 3400 lbs, shou
Bulk Head Questions Propnut30 at 5:32am 10.17.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 14/2281 On my to-do list in the future I want to replace the bulkheads in my 1985 25'. They are delaminatin
Diesel in bilge Akapeterc at 4:47am 10.17.13 Big Boats 5/1940 I have a problem everytime I fill my diesel tank to the top I get diesel fuel in my bilge. I cannot
Looking at a 1970 pearson 33 Brentpd at 9:04pm 10.16.13 Pearson 2/1920 Does anyone have any info on these boats? I'm getting ready to go look at one that is listed at $13,
Whisker pole Okiesaylor at 7:42pm 10.16.13 Catalina 22 5/1634 Need to hold that jib out on a run. Any ideas on a whisker pole? I have found lots of options but wa
New Hunter Owner BrianS at 6:23pm 10.16.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1559 Hello, New to the forum and new to Hunter boats. I recently purchased a 1983 Hunter 34. She's in p
Victron BMV602 synchronization question Sefuller at 6:08pm 10.16.13 Musings With Maine Sail 7/3328 Just received my battery monitor today and looking forward to installing this weekend. Glancing thr

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Install wash down pump? jssailem at 9:44am 04.09.23 Thoughts. Beyond the power concerns, you have the water sourcing internal plumbing running hoses a
Zinc on strut? fstbttms at 9:38am 04.09.23
Thread maintenance on my sailboat jssailem at 9:33am 04.09.23 There are many different products being used. Lancote is popular. I am using it in the same way Greg
Companionway replacing pen boards for easy access while cruising Rick Webb at 8:31am 04.09.23 I don't have a picture. I made a frame using dowels and vinyl tubing in the corners to attach them
Importing GPX File into a Garmin GPS 5212 Rich Stidger at 8:16am 04.09.23 Does it matter what I name the ADM file? I don't think so. But I don't have this GPS5212. I have u
Companionway replacing pen boards for easy access while cruising Siamese at 8:09am 04.09.23 I'll let you know when I find the perfect solution, but in the meantime... Our Catalina 315 came wit
Alternator temperatures Hello Below at 7:53am 04.09.23
DC Air Conditioner thinwater at 7:01am 04.09.23 Just remember that DC does NOT lower the power requirements that much, just 10-20%. You would probab
Importing GPX File into a Garmin GPS 5212 geoffschultz at 6:52am 04.09.23 I have company arriving today, but I will have time to detail instructions tonight. Meanwhile, go
Companionway replacing pen boards for easy access while cruising Crusty Ol Salt at 6:37am 04.09.23 I made our companionway cover based on Sailrite's design. I made it so it completely covers the co
Companionway replacing pen boards for easy access while cruising (1) Ward H at 6:17am 04.09.23 lots of great responses. I found this on the sailrite site. It looks cool. https://www.sailrite.co
Posting Guidelines JamesG161 at 6:07am 04.09.23 I have an App that converts my boat repair videos to YouTube format. But I prefer this site for post
New furling genoa for a 76 30ft Catalina Ward H at 5:55am 04.09.23 I had found a list of changes made to the C30 over the years that was posted on the Catalina 30 Asso
Legend 40.5 - Refrigerator and Freezer manuals fero at 4:50am 04.09.23 I just finished reading the manual, useful information, these units use R-12 and evaporators. My 199
Alternator temperatures Hayden Watson at 10:59pm 04.08.23 I have been doing some research on the temperatures that the windings insulation can tolerate as wel
Thread maintenance on my sailboat dlochner at 7:19pm 04.08.23 Aluminum is light gray or anodized in a color. Stainless Steel is bright and shiny and often slight
Thread maintenance on my sailboat zinahewitt at 7:15pm 04.08.23 Yes, Lanocote can get pretty stiff when cold. I primarily use it when using SS screw into aluminum
Alternator temperatures mermike at 7:05pm 04.08.23
1993 Hunter Passage 42 needs rudder and keel dlochner at 6:35pm 04.08.23 Did you need a keel or rudder? and if you did where did you find them Fortunately no, however the
1993 Hunter Passage 42 needs rudder and keel JamesG161 at 6:17pm 04.08.23 yes Jim i would like to talk check you private messages

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