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high thrust prop katana750 at 6:54pm 07.28.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 26/12281 I know this has been talked about before, but I cant seem to find it or maybe somebody can help me w
Jib sheet catching on base of shroud (1) WellerH at 6:35pm 07.28.13 Catalina 310 2/1431 I'm sure many of you have found solutions to the problem of the jib sheet catching at the base of th
Lost trailer 26 bmorr at 6:15pm 07.28.13 Smaller Boats 3/969 I have a friend who lost his H26 trailer (along with his house) in the Black Forest fire in Colorado
Victron BM working correctly? (2) Solstice at 4:52pm 07.28.13 Musings With Maine Sail 4/2215 I finally completed my rewire project and I have a question regarding the BM. I have digital Blue Se
Drain from under engine nestorph at 4:36pm 07.28.13 Islander 2/6146 I had some water accumulate in the basin that's under the engine. I vaguely recall on that on my pr
Aft Berth Storage Concerto at 4:26pm 07.28.13 Catalina 310 6/2008 The aft berth on the 310 is full width starboard to port. It seems to me that the mattress could be
Cruising from Maine to New York City Sailor Sue at 4:21pm 07.28.13 Ask All Sailors 19/2724 We're in the process of buying a boat in Northeast Harbor, Maine, which we will be sailing back to L
Mylar(?) sail repair?? (4) Roadking Larry at 4:20pm 07.28.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/2775 I've got some damage on my genoa. The sail is getting a little long in the tooth but otherwise still
1983 Mariner 5C wont start Skippy at 2:08pm 07.28.13 Engines and Propulsion 1/2709 Hi everyone. I have a 1983 Mariner 5hp (the C model to be exact). The recoil spring broke, so i rep
Keel guide Don Crowther at 11:55am 07.28.13 Big Boats 2/1031 Would any of you have the measurements for the keel guide? I'm working on a trailer and forgot to me
Recoring after unsuccesful "Drill and Fill" Monheganlover at 9:58am 07.28.13 Catalina 22 5/1653 I purchased a 1976 Catalina 22 last year. It is in good overall condition except for some rotted co
Hunter 45 Berth sheets gatch53 at 8:26am 07.28.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1149 Hello my dad just purchased a a hunter 45 and we were attempting to find sheets for the berths. Does
Number of Poles - Volvo Penta 2002B - Alternator JRacer at 8:18am 07.28.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1401 Does anyone know the number of poles that the stock alternator on a Volvo Penta 2002B diesel motor h
It Can Happen To You Sailgunner at 8:07am 07.28.13 Big Boats 15/2296 For the second time this year the boat I was on was hit by lightening. In May it was my boat outsid
Solar panel locations? LawyerBob at 6:48am 07.28.13 Islander 2/3835 Greetings all. Will be getting a '76 I28 shortly. Since she will live in a mooring (ie no shor
Foresail Cover sizing DAVA390 at 6:23am 07.28.13 Ask All Sailors 8/1681 In accordance with the latest Admiralty Decree, I`m researching and purchasing a cover bag for our j
Raymarine 2kW radar no returns w/in 0.860 nm - clues? (3) jviss at 6:20am 07.28.13 Ask All Sailors 0/2158 Greetings, I just installed a used Raymarine 18" 2kW radome. I have an R70 display, the green sc
SJ7.7 on FaceBook.. tsheie at 5:12am 07.28.13 San Juan Sailboats 0/10122 FYI--if you're on Facebook, there's a Group called "San Juan 7.7/26". Join us-- it's easy to share
Old Hickory Lake to Kentucky Lake zpeteman at 9:31pm 07.27.13 Ask All Sailors 6/5344 Wondering if anyone here has tried making the trip from Old Hickory Lake (Tennessee) to Kentucky Lak
were are my pictures going Lost Parent at 7:21pm 07.27.13 Forum Help (Site Talk) 4/11375 I posted pictures thre times and they show up on my end and later they are gone ????

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Circuit panel wiring question. Wm. Gill at 1:18pm 05.23.23 Don't know your panel, but to your last question: YES I also think you need a new panel with more
Plans for hurricane season 2023? Roland5048 at 1:18pm 05.23.23 To those who with sailboats over 35 ft, who feel their sailboat is vulnerable, what is your plan th
1980 Hunter 30: How is the folding table supposed to work? ggrizzard at 1:17pm 05.23.23 The support leg was made of teak by Hunter's wood shop 43 years ago. The newer Hunters used the pole
Circuit panel wiring question. Timm R Oday25 at 1:17pm 05.23.23 I deduct the switch function has been changed by a previous owners.Adding a second panel would also
Finding the right LED replacement bulbs. Timm R Oday25 at 1:13pm 05.23.23 I recently had the exact same issue . The replacement incandescent bulb was listed as being in stock
Finding the right LED replacement bulbs. Wm. Gill at 1:06pm 05.23.23 A bit confused over whether you need a spreader or a steaming light bulb. Different model boat here
Plans for hurricane season 2023? Don S/V ILLusion at 12:59pm 05.23.23 in the meantime I am in fact patiently waiting for Florida home port sailors thoughts.on the topi
Circuit panel wiring question. ggrizzard at 12:57pm 05.23.23 Don't know your panel, but to your last question: YES I also think you need a new panel with more a
Finding the right LED replacement bulbs. ggrizzard at 12:55pm 05.23.23 :plus:for marine beam. They don't mess up electronic's signals
The Great Bilge Pump Debate, 2023 Edition capta at 12:55pm 05.23.23 Since the day I began sailing boats with more than 1 battery, the 1-2-off switch was; 1= house batte
mast JamesG161 at 12:52pm 05.23.23 We had to trace down who built the boat, a few years ago. All are register in Belgium for World Wid
Plans for hurricane season 2023? capta at 12:46pm 05.23.23 If I'm going to be in an area for hurricane season, I will often take my dinghy out at several tides
mast Crazy Dave Condon at 12:31pm 05.23.23 @tuscan you want information but without the boat mfg., model and mast mfg ., you will not get any
Hunter 90 Crazy Dave Condon at 12:18pm 05.23.23 The boat info lists the hunter 90 but no sail deminsions. The brochure never had that info. Sailbo
H-466 Rudder post not centered in lower bushing JamesG161 at 12:05pm 05.23.23 it is faster if you call me by phone Check your privates Messages
Finding the right LED replacement bulbs. Terry Cox at 11:49am 05.23.23 A bit confused over whether you need a spreader or a steaming light bulb. Different model boat here,
H-466 Rudder post not centered in lower bushing rebelh2o at 11:45am 05.23.23 I would stay on this Topic or Post Will do. Close , but yes. Was the bushing fixed in place in
Plans for hurricane season 2023? JamesG161 at 11:20am 05.23.23 Put Simple forecasting is in the NHC's charter. We do our best for the Forecasting part at Weathe
H-466 Rudder post not centered in lower bushing JamesG161 at 11:13am 05.23.23 Was there a similar bushing that was installed with your replacement? Close , but yes. _____ Als
H-466 Rudder post not centered in lower bushing rebelh2o at 10:51am 05.23.23 Thanks for the response and welcome Jim. I'm not sure who made the replacement. I've read your entir

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