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Passage 450 Jib Furling/Reefing Line? Bowedtoothdoc at 9:58am 08.14.13 Big Boats 5/1276 Just curious if anyone has made any modifications for Jib furling that would make it easier to reef
Toe Rail Corrosion & bent bolts windcat at 9:32am 08.14.13 Catalina 30 11/3957 We are removing and resealing the toe rail on our 1978 Catalina, hull # 959, due to leaking issues.
Raymarine SPX-5 Wheel - Omitted functionality Skipper at 8:59am 08.14.13 Ask All Sailors 41/6822 I used to have a tiller-steered boat, and had a Simrad TP-22 AP. The TP-22 was capable of resuming t
Replacement aft holding tank Hunter 40' Legend bornin59ca at 8:29am 08.14.13 Big Boats 4/1942 Hello again: I am looking for information on a replacement aft holding tank for my 1988 Hunter 40 Le
Replacement aft holding tank 1988 Hunter 40 bornin59ca at 8:26am 08.14.13 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/8499 Hello again: I am looking for information on a replacement aft holding tank for my 1988 Hunter 40 Le
Wanted to buy: ST50 Wind display sailcruiser at 8:08am 08.14.13 Parts Search 2/2657 I don't need the transducer just the receiving display. SC
USCG Six Pack License fjordstar at 7:43am 08.14.13 Catalina 22 8/1741 I've already completed a boating safety course. Is it worth the extra steps and cost to get a six p
Go Away Hornets Pat at 6:22am 08.14.13 Ask All Sailors 3/1123 Our sail cover has a hornets nest inside. The boat has sat unused for most of this year due to the
Raising mast w/ winch "No Gin Pole" HillbillyWanderer at 5:46am 08.14.13 Catalina 22 22/19986 Ok I use a gin pole to raise the mast on my cat22, pain in the ass to hook it all up. I was watching
Rear Stay Placement JaySauls at 5:19am 08.14.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1236 Hey folks! I recently picked up a 1970 24' Macgregor that had basically been abandoned. I'm trying t
Instrument Reccomendations reworb at 4:54am 08.14.13 Ask All Sailors 9/1926 My boat was hit by a direct lightning strike, needless to say some of my electronics are toast. It
Cabin Plywwod rsears54 at 3:35am 08.14.13 Big Boats 3/990 I am rebuilding the engine cover on my 83 H34. Any suggestions for new plywood to use. Also, What is
Is my gearbox faulty? Ken13559 at 1:01am 08.14.13 Engines and Propulsion 9/2715 Previously I suspect my Kiwi Feathering Prop did not feathered over fully when I go reverse, resulti
Universal 5411 Ajay73 at 12:36am 08.14.13 Mid-Size Boats 3/1543 I have an opportunity to pick up a 5411 out of a 1983 C27 for an asking price of $1,000. The transmi
butly tape Mark Maulden at 10:26pm 08.13.13 Musings With Maine Sail 28/13818 How does one procure some? I don't see it in the store. Maybe I should look when not enjoying some
Rhode Island registered Boat & storage in Massachusetts PDReynolds at 7:33pm 08.13.13 Ask All Sailors 5/2983 Hi Folks, I am laying up my boat from November until April and I am considering dry storage at a
Help with a halyard achit at 7:21pm 08.13.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/2271 I have a Hunter 235 (fairly new to sailing)...need to rig the jib halyard. Is there an easy way to
74 widgeon oday 1035link at 7:09pm 08.13.13 Parts Search 0/1214 I'm looking for a tiller for 74 widgeon.. just the blade... not the whole thing.......had a fabricat
Compass LED assembly (1) Lisa-Hunter28.5 at 6:57pm 08.13.13 Mid-Size Boats 3/1455 Hi, Tiny light to compass worked briefly after I redid wiring when pedestal was apart then broke a
Sailing time for Dana Pt. to San Diego? rfrye1 at 6:43pm 08.13.13 Ask All Sailors 23/19433 Thinking abt stopping off at DP on my way back to SD from Avalon. Looks like distance. Anybody? Tha

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Need help: Mold in Toilet jssailem at 9:10am 06.12.23 The problem with using vinegar on a boat, on uneven surfaces, and wood is the residue from the vine
Is it the trim, or is it the sails? Ward H at 9:06am 06.12.23 Why is it that sails take up second fiddle to the auxiliary power. Perhaps is that they are not as
Steps for Replacing my HBW50 transmission with ZF 12M dlochner at 9:05am 06.12.23 Also....if you're doing it afloat and if you have a dripless shaft seal (PYI or similar) you need t
Balmar 150A Alternator with MC-615 Regulator Issue DayDreamer41 at 9:03am 06.12.23 A great philosopher once said "when something seems contradictory, question your premises." There
Steps for Replacing my HBW50 transmission with ZF 12M (2) dlochner at 9:02am 06.12.23 @dlochner On my C30 the 12M would require major work. Was it easier on your Sabre? This was a job
Steps for Replacing my HBW50 transmission with ZF 12M Hollyberry at 8:57am 06.12.23 Also....if you're doing it afloat and if you have a dripless shaft seal (PYI or similar) you need to
Sense Wire for OEM Alternator jviss at 8:57am 06.12.23 I will defer to @Maine Sail on this topic, but, yes, the alternator is grounded via the engine block
Doesn't hurt to ask jssailem at 8:48am 06.12.23 @dennisv You have been given great advise... The key is to match the track with the car (width and d
Balmar 150A Alternator with MC-615 Regulator Issue jviss at 8:44am 06.12.23 A great philosopher once said "when something seems contradictory, question your premises." There a
Balmar 150A Alternator with MC-615 Regulator Issue DayDreamer41 at 8:43am 06.12.23 How about a photo of the shunt wiring? Where is alt B- wired? I won't be to the boat until tomorr
In mast furling main working much better now JamesG161 at 8:39am 06.12.23 Please read this link completely. In mast 'piece of crap' furling system I mastered my In-mast fur
In mast furling main working much better now JamesG161 at 8:36am 06.12.23 I will try a test by bypassing the sheaves and rollers by running the outhaul and furling loupe abo
Balmar 150A Alternator with MC-615 Regulator Issue dlochner at 8:33am 06.12.23 Alternator output fuse? the fuse for the regulator or the main DC fuse? - I haven't check the fuse
In mast furling main working much better now BroncoJohn at 8:27am 06.12.23 Thanks for the information. It looks like the remaining friction problem I have is with the sheave
Balmar 150A Alternator with MC-615 Regulator Issue DayDreamer41 at 8:24am 06.12.23 Do you have a service disconnect on the alternator? Did you check the alternator output fuse? Eit
Transducer troubles jssailem at 8:22am 06.12.23 My first thought was a failed transducer. You did not paint the transducer with bottom paint by cha
Pumping out Hunter 380 Waste Tank - Macerator pump failed. JamesG161 at 8:19am 06.12.23 I have never seen a holding tank without a dip tube installed. :plus::plus: In fact you can downl
Steps for Replacing my HBW50 transmission with ZF 12M Ward H at 8:12am 06.12.23 Are you aware of the size differences between the HBW50 and ZF 12M? Catalina Direct shows this: "Im
Balmar 150A Alternator with MC-615 Regulator Issue Maine Sail at 8:08am 06.12.23 How about a photo of the shunt wiring? Where is alt B- wired?
Transducer troubles dlochner at 7:39am 06.12.23 Sounds like a bad transducer.

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