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LPG schematics Wedgie at 8:13pm 08.21.13 Big Boats 0/756 Hi there, We find ourselves in an unfortunate position in that we need a gas certificate. The gas ma
Tension sheet pullys (2) LAc11e at 7:47pm 08.21.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/938 Hello, Does anyone know how to tension the bolts on the pullys at the base of the mast, nothing can
Problems heading into the wind at anchor nmbsailorgirl at 7:35pm 08.21.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 14/6360 This past June, we chartered a Moorings Beneteau 37.2 in the BVI and really enjoyed it - enough we a
VHF coax cabling install on a Hunter Edge 27 sightline at 7:24pm 08.21.13 Ask All Sailors 7/1633 Has anyone installed a VHF radio running the coax cabling from the mast compression post at the dini
Beneteau speaker covers (2) LAc11e at 7:23pm 08.21.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 16/6122 Hello, I have an Oceanis 34, and within 2 outings, peoples feet have broken the speaker covers, we t
Centerboard keel owners: likes vs dislikes? JonnyQuest at 6:59pm 08.21.13 Ask All Sailors 20/8554 With a centerboard keel boat in the 30-40 ft range (like 1980's C'C's) does the lack of keel weight
corroded refrigerator power cord doehunter at 6:51pm 08.21.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/956 I finally got around to taking my fridge out of the house and carried it to my boat. Both power c
Used Centerboard or drawings Atcer1 at 6:19pm 08.21.13 Smaller Boats 5/1011 Does anyone know how I should go about fabricating a centerboard or where I can buy one for a 1993 2
Shower Buoysmom at 6:08pm 08.21.13 Big Boats 2/948 On our 1984 hunter in the head we have tiny hooks attached to a small rail to hang a shower curtain.
Teak/Mahogany floor (3) ehudm at 6:07pm 08.21.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1155 I found out that beneath the vinyl floor there is a terrible smell, I decide to make the new floor,
Can you help identify this boat (5) StevenL at 5:50pm 08.21.13 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1087 Hey everyone, I am brand new to this realm, It has been a dream for me to sail and I finally came ac
H42 (1991) helm weight/ rudder bearings question?? eianm at 5:27pm 08.21.13 Big Boats 4/1491 A friend came sailing with me recently and commented on how very heavy my helm became once underway
Sanitation hose CLAMPING issues ? MrBee at 4:37pm 08.21.13 Ask All Sailors 9/4568 Good evening all. I have done some searches and I did find loads of info on what hose to use... but
Water pump tlepard at 4:21pm 08.21.13 Ask All Sailors 6/1504 I have a Nonsuch 30 1981 with Paloma Water Heater and pressure freshwater system. Over the last thre
Which Kyocera panel? Jared1048 at 4:12pm 08.21.13 Ask All Sailors 12/2429 Hello! I've heard many good things about Kyocera and decided to go with them. Kyocera KD140SX-
yanmar cooling question bryan crites at 1:26pm 08.21.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1756 my 3gmf yanmar engine is overheating. just replaced the raw water cooling pump , plenty of flow out
Sliding Entry Hatch Repair/Replacement JaySauls at 1:24pm 08.21.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/5470 Anyone have any links/contacts for replacing/repairing entry hatches? The one on my 1970 24' Magrego
Ice Box Conversion Bedouin at 11:51am 08.21.13 Mid-Size Boats 5/1990 Once more while I'm at it... Could anyone recommend a good ice box-to-fridge conversion kit? In my
check valve for 270 hot water heater dandydon77 at 10:53am 08.21.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/2184 I need info on the check valve for the 270 hot water heater. Why is it necessary? Where can I get th
H26 Compression post problem Derf123 at 10:06am 08.21.13 Smaller Boats 14/2050 H26 Compression post problem - help please Well, I figured it would be an easy job of sealing the c

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Antenna size Don S/V ILLusion at 3:24pm 03.24.23 Many whip antennas have a loading coil in their base which can vary in size and length to account fo
Antenna size Mark Maulden at 3:20pm 03.24.23
Funny Friday!!! (1) Tally Ho at 3:12pm 03.24.23 213974 Happy Friday :beer: Greg
Winch sizes Tally Ho at 3:08pm 03.24.23 Probably a small plastic winch handle shaped device with a hole in the middle of the socket. The ha
I thought I should post this warning. Tally Ho at 3:02pm 03.24.23 Definitely crusty and bad! Good thing you noticed it. Greg
I thought I should post this warning. Captain Larry-DH at 2:58pm 03.24.23 Glad you didn't have a fire. That doesn't look like heat damage. Maybe just age, maybe the PO had a
Looking for a day 23 mast around providence RI rgranger at 2:43pm 03.24.23
300A T Fuse 12V dlochner at 2:42pm 03.24.23 Maine Sail has a good article on circuit protection. It would be worth a read by all of us. https:
A/C system maintenance MyDragonflyB331+ at 2:37pm 03.24.23 Great info Mates! Thank you both.
I thought I should post this warning. dlochner at 2:33pm 03.24.23 Are you planning to use the LFP battery as a start battery? Most LFP batteries can not be used as a
300A T Fuse 12V smokey73 at 2:18pm 03.24.23 @Rjm st.petersburg Sorry if you felt we were "pouncing on your head." That was certainly not my int
Looking for a day 23 mast around providence RI Mario Elias at 1:05pm 03.24.23 The original mast broke in two. I don't think it can be solder.
37c holding tank questions, please help dlochner at 12:57pm 03.24.23 A cubic foot is just under 8 gallons.
Winch sizes All U Get at 12:45pm 03.24.23 The guy on a M/V next to us used his 3D printer to make a stripper ring on a self tailing winch for
Repair water damaged wood. Newport 30 MK III Project_Mayhem at 12:42pm 03.24.23 There looks like water damage to the wood up against the hull as well. Replacing a bulk head is pret
M25xpb Dipstick Mike Mc at 12:37pm 03.24.23 Thank you Mark, no rush, I'm a month away from floating here so the to do list is still growing, muc
Looking for a day 23 mast around providence RI Project_Mayhem at 12:32pm 03.24.23 What's wrong with the original?
Winch sizes nikkinancy at 12:30pm 03.24.23 Thanks again for all the advice...will give things a try and see what is needed from there:waycool:
how to read o'day serial number? Mario Elias at 12:23pm 03.24.23 Thank you.
M25xpb Dipstick buddybear at 12:21pm 03.24.23 How did it work? 16224-36410? It worked fine, sorry for the delay. I bought it through Country Sa

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