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how to wire this electrical panel (1) newsailor72 at 7:46am 07.26.13 Ask All Sailors 7/4047 I got a seasense 6 switch electrical panel a while back and lost the instruction that came with it.
Border Crossing? Tedd at 7:26am 07.26.13 Pacific North West Cruisers 3/104854 I'm relatively new to sailing, especially in the pacific northwest, so forgive me if this is a reall
1GM oil leak (3) jfschena at 6:35am 07.26.13 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1025 After methodical replacement of various seals I've managed to eliminate the fuel leak. Thanks for yo
Fuel Tank question Alansails at 5:39am 07.26.13 Catalina 310 17/3519 After our trip on our 310, which had been flat sailed on an inland lake-engine had only 130 hrs on a
Maxwell Winch replacement letsgo at 5:31am 07.26.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/5486 1984 h34. My Maxwell Winches need repair/replacement. I don't race the boat. The price per unit can
1984 h34 with a Grunier compressor letsgo at 5:15am 07.26.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/695 l have a 1984 h34 with a Grunier compressor. Worked until this season. Fan runs but does not cool th
Matrix+ AIS GX2150 Ken13559 at 10:34pm 07.25.13 Ask All Sailors 16/3461 Anyone uses this Standard Horizon GX2150 vhf? Appreciate feedback on how good/bad the AIS perform? I
Introduction Tedd at 10:05pm 07.25.13 Sailing Motorcyclists 8/140824 I'm not sure I quite qualify for this forum, because I don't actually have a sailboat! But I am ser
Bottom paint ?? adamskeith at 9:14pm 07.25.13 Smaller Boats 11/1999 I recently purchased a Hunter 23 that I plan to sail in fresh water . There are so many bottom / ant
Connecting two chains for windlass use (2) Rich Stidger at 8:03pm 07.25.13 Ask All Sailors 10/16631 In the past I have used a connecting link like in the first picture below. You peen over the four p
Broken rudder hold down cable. Roadking Larry at 7:34pm 07.25.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1514 After having a fine afternoon on the boat doing a little maintenance and adding a tiller tamer, ever
Large hatch and top hatch (1) Jtbarker at 7:32pm 07.25.13 Catalina 22 8/1485 Hi, I wanted to see if there is a company that makes plexiglass hatches for my 1982 Catalina 22. The
Blew a diesel hose higgs at 6:23pm 07.25.13 Engines and Propulsion 10/4802 Blew a fitting and it sprayed diesel all over my bilge. Not gallons, but enough to smell. What do
Speed and Sail Trim. geehaw at 5:58pm 07.25.13 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 15/10563 Last weekend I was out in about 20 knot winds. I weas sailing with a reefed main and a genoa. Heel w
Powering A/C at anchor GeorgiaBII at 5:19pm 07.25.13 Ask All Sailors 21/4017 I've got a 5000 btu window A/C unit installed in my cabin into the lazerette. I'm thinking a 800/900
NMEA Mux (multiplexer) recommendation? jviss at 5:13pm 07.25.13 Ask All Sailors 10/4203 I need a NMEA 0183 Mux. I have been putting it off for years, toying with the idea of converting to
Added 235w Solar Panel to H33 (15) sea_casper at 3:32pm 07.25.13 Ask All Sailors 9/4530 Deciding to go Solar, I observed that the best buys in Solar Panels per watt are those in the 200-25
Help with identifying my old Jib Furler (1) jrowan at 2:59pm 07.25.13 Catalina 30 1/1134 Hello, I am trying to repair our jib furler which now has a broken lower drum plate. I cannot orde
Does anyone recognize this Brand & model of furler? (1) jrowan at 2:57pm 07.25.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1636 Hello, I am trying to repair our jib furler which now has a broken lower drum plate. I cannot or
Fixed A-Frame Mast Raising System (1) kpgraci at 2:16pm 07.25.13 Ask An Oday Owner 16/17987 Stepped the mast yesterday using a gin pole and wire bridle for baby stays...I'm still not happy wit

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Seeking a Spinnaker Pole Car for a 1987 Beneteau Oceanis 381 rpwillia at 3:14pm 04.12.23 Did you read the article I linked in my previous post? That should answer your question. But what
Hull/deck Leaks thwilson at 3:02pm 04.12.23 Are you describing leaks from rain or from sea water hitting the hull when you are heeled over? Sug
Paint Rollers (Covers) (1) dlochner at 3:00pm 04.12.23 I have gotten them from Defender and I have a few in stock. But this year I ordered Total Boat Sel
Paint Rollers (Covers) Davidasailor26 at 2:57pm 04.12.23 Run the roller over some blue masking tape to remove the lint. A tip from Andy at Boatworks Today.
Paint Rollers (Covers) sailcapt340 at 2:56pm 04.12.23 Thank you all for the recommendations and advice. My arms and back thank you more.
Paint Rollers (Covers) dlochner at 2:55pm 04.12.23
Paint Rollers (Covers) sailcapt340 at 2:55pm 04.12.23
Paint Rollers (Covers) Rich Stidger at 2:51pm 04.12.23
Paint Rollers (Covers) Davidasailor26 at 2:25pm 04.12.23
Paint Rollers (Covers) sailcapt340 at 1:55pm 04.12.23 Okay, I just woke up from my nap as recommended by Timm. I agree Rich, I paint each year for the sam
Found a 2003 C310 BigEasy at 1:32pm 04.12.23 So Abby and her boyfriend will crew at our first race this year and see if RoseLeigh can get some
Please critique my masthead antenna! DArcy at 1:30pm 04.12.23 New mounting spot. Whether or not it performs better, who knows, but I'm already sleeping better. :
Paint Rollers (Covers) Davidasailor26 at 1:13pm 04.12.23
Paint Rollers (Covers) Rich Stidger at 12:58pm 04.12.23 I stopped using 3/8" nap rollers 15+ years ago. They simply put too much paint on the bottom, and t
Anyone own a Hunter 22 swing keel from the early 80's? dlochner at 12:55pm 04.12.23 Take a look at the Small Boat Hunter Forum here on SBO. https://forums.sailboatowners.com/forums/sm
Found a 2003 C310 Ward H at 12:33pm 04.12.23
Paint Rollers (Covers) JamesG161 at 12:31pm 04.12.23 Answer is simple. Look on you paint can or go to the Seller's Site. They will give you thinning, br
Need seawater pump for Hunter 42 Kohler 9.5 KW generator JamesG161 at 12:16pm 04.12.23 Just for your info... Your boat and my H430 are all most identical on everything. Like AC, Refrig,
Lewmar Hatch Gasket Installation JamesG161 at 12:05pm 04.12.23 If my reglued seam fails Maybe this... Cut new gasket at seam. Cut an inch out of old gasket. Glu
Hull/deck Leaks DArcy at 11:47am 04.12.23 I am not familiar with the Catalina 30 hull to deck joint. If it was sealed with 5200 as Dave says i

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