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Seal on Jabsco bigsick at 2:16pm 07.26.13 Mid-Size Boats 1/952 Just a quick question. My toilet will not pump water from lake, I can pump back to holding tank. I
New cabin passage design agprice22 at 1:51pm 07.26.13 Catalina 22 15/2566 I have been thinking about a new design for the cabin passage to replace the crib boards. They are s
wood finish bhinkel at 12:40pm 07.26.13 Catalina 30 3/1767 My new-to-me 1985 Catalina 30 has 2 finishes: the exterior is a yellow tinge, like oak; the interior
Cruising Again Downeast Roger Long at 12:27pm 07.26.13 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 2/4131 My oldest son, Mike, and his girlfriend showed up at the boat midmorning and we headed east on Wedne
Does 1991 Hunter 28 have problems? Robert Smart at 11:46am 07.26.13 Mid-Size Boats 7/4506 I am looking to buy a 1991 Hunter 28 and want to take it to Long Island Sound. I'm wondering if the
Why I don't race sailboats... (2) kpgraci at 10:24am 07.26.13 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1362 Because I have no idea which line to pull... 6950.vB Just organizing my pics and found these layin
1gm oil leak (3) jfschena at 9:47am 07.26.13 Engines and Propulsion 4/2222 After methodical replacement of various seals I've managed to eliminate the fuel leak. Thanks for yo
cleaning cockpit cushions kingsailor at 8:11am 07.26.13 Ask All Sailors 4/2130 Has anyone found a good product to clean cockpit cushions made out of Sunshure woven fabric?? Thank
web site for sea state newsailor72 at 7:58am 07.26.13 Ask All Sailors 6/1308 for weather, I use NOAA, and for wind conditions, I use iwindsurf.com. Is there a site that tells t
Pamlico Sound Nuese River marina suggestions? kito at 7:48am 07.26.13 Ask All Sailors 19/2770 I am going to look at a 1982 Cal 31 this weekend. It is located at a marina in the Oriental, NC area
how to wire this electrical panel (1) newsailor72 at 7:46am 07.26.13 Ask All Sailors 7/4125 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 3/105068 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 2/1058 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 17/3703 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 6/5661 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 1/711 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 16/3564 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 8/140991 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 11/2078 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 10/17312 In the past I have used a connecting link like in the first picture below. You peen over the four p

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RF Ground Don S/V ILLusion at 5:53am 05.26.23 People often conflate ground with counterpoise, the latter being essential to effective RF antenna b
Depth/shape of 2004 Hunter 36 diesel tank (1) JamesG161 at 5:51am 05.26.23 Check item L for the Level sender. the shop drawings for your Hunter Fuel tank. I forget where, so
RF Ground Davidasailor26 at 5:50am 05.26.23
RF Ground JamesG161 at 5:35am 05.26.23 I don't think VHF radios need a ground plane like HF radios do Sorry Dave, All RF's need a ground
RF Ground JamesG161 at 5:32am 05.26.23 If RF = Radio Frequency then check here SSB and Ham Operators Grounding does close a current loop.
Depth/shape of 2004 Hunter 36 diesel tank AndyL at 5:30am 05.26.23 We do monitor gph between fuel top-ups. But I still want to know the level in the tank.
RF Ground dlochner at 5:29am 05.26.23 I don't think VHF radios need a ground plane like HF radios do. If they did, handheld VHF radios wou
Hurricane Season 2023 JamesG161 at 5:23am 05.26.23 For more understanding about ENSO and its effects on the USA. The ENSO Climate affect on our Weathe
New Cat 22 Owner mbaker267 at 5:14am 05.26.23 Thank you for your help. Sounds like refurbishing the interior is definitely doable but will require
It followed me home (2) SailingLoto at 5:01am 05.26.23 Here it is after a pressure wash. Looks to be complete
Sidewall fabric upgrade LouisMK at 4:56am 05.26.23 On my Hunter the sidewall fabric was a dingy gray carpet that over the years got wet, held mold an
Hurricane Season 2023 (1) JamesG161 at 4:49am 05.26.23 ACE was developed at Colorado State University. Their forecast came out in April. I think they do
Mast raising ideas... LakeShark at 4:43am 05.26.23 The forestay is generally in the furler drum On most systems. Lower the sail using the small halyar
Hurricane Season 2023 (1) JamesG161 at 4:38am 05.26.23 Accumulated Cyclone Energy (ACE) index
Hurricane Season 2023 JamesG161 at 4:34am 05.26.23 The press release leaves a lot to be desired. I bet you got to that link via the Press Release;)
Do rust converters work on rusted keels? dlochner at 4:27am 05.26.23 Maybe. The rust converters stop the rust and provide a paintable surface. I don't think they will pr
What size headsail for a Hunter 386? shemandr at 4:13am 05.26.23 With the Hunters that have a B & R rig (No Backstay, Swept back spreaders) the standard jib is a 105
Hurricane Season 2023 Davidasailor26 at 3:36am 05.26.23 The press release leaves a lot to be desired. The actual Atlantic outlook discussion is slightly mor
Circuit panel wiring question. Apex at 3:35am 05.26.23 ... If you have any reference that contradict these definitions, I'd be happy to see them. just p
Hurricane Season 2023 Rick486 at 2:47am 05.26.23 Accumulated Cyclone Energy (ACE) index ....Google :banghead:knows all

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