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water system jmhenry at 7:39pm 07.16.13 Pearson 2/2291 I was putting my Pearson 31 in the water this spring and filled the water tanks with the intention o
H356 Jib Trim on Broad Reach Bob R. at 7:15pm 07.16.13 Big Boats 7/2037 We were out for our annual week-long sail on the Chesapeake a few weeks ago and was frustrated again
Solar Panel gary at 5:44pm 07.16.13 Smaller Boats 9/1801 Is there a simple "in line" meter which will tell me if my solar panel is actually sending current t
Looking for wise advice DaddysHopeFloats at 5:35pm 07.16.13 Ask All Sailors 26/3254 Good day, I am searching for my first wind powered vessel, and I am hoping for some sound advice as
WB Catalina 250 LRH at 5:30pm 07.16.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1055 Ahoy Mates, I'm considering the purchase of a late model (within 10 years) Catalina 250 with water
Hunter 28.5 jib Sheets get stuck SunsetSailor2 at 5:25pm 07.16.13 Mid-Size Boats 6/2140 Help I am a new to me Hunter 28.5 owner and love the boat so far. My problem is the Jib Sheets get h
Cq Cq Cq sullyj020 at 5:02pm 07.16.13 SSB and Ham Operators 7/9004 Ok guys, whats going on ???
expo 12.5 joel3b at 4:46pm 07.16.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/842 i just recieved a catalina expo 12.5 can someone please help me with the proper way to rig the th
1977 Tartan 37 sump pump tray ChrisBEdwards at 4:26pm 07.16.13 Other Sailboats 0/1414 Does anyone have a picture of an original sump pump tray for a 1977 Tartan 37?
New head paulj at 3:12pm 07.16.13 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 0/3344 Peggie Thanks for your advice as always, I just installed that electric Raritan Elegance slant back
question about two harbor, Catalina newsailor72 at 3:01pm 07.16.13 Ask All Sailors 16/4791 hope to do the trip this weekend. We went to Avalon this Jan. and the crossing was pretty smooth.
seafarer 31' rudder and post tripmorgan at 2:28pm 07.16.13 Seafarer 0/7660 i bought a 31' seafarer with the promise of a rudder that was being repaired, that was nearly a year
Cat 30 blower npettett at 2:02pm 07.16.13 Catalina 30 14/3913 Today I rewired the blower switch so I can run the blower without having the key on. Definitely a sa
I'll Sleep Better Now Roger Long at 1:57pm 07.16.13 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 1/1978 My new Mantus 25 from the SBO store: https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/1069938_4429700201
NADA and determining boat value robertsapp at 1:53pm 07.16.13 Ask All Sailors 36/10384 I'm bored and I thought I'd start a discussion to solicit opinions. We might be looking to buy a big
Fuel Fill Hose Question (PVC?) (1) rgranger at 1:50pm 07.16.13 Ask All Sailors 17/13552 I'm sure this has been asked and answered before... but I couldn't find what I needed using the sear
Finger Lakes Champ Percy at 1:41pm 07.16.13 Destinations 7/4725 Hi, Does anyone know how long it usually takes to sail the length of Cayuga Lake? Champ
Replacing partial bulkhead on Oday 23 Champ Percy at 1:17pm 07.16.13 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1092 Hi Folks, I'm curious if anyone would strongly advise against leaving the mast up while replacing
Jib sheet lead position adjustment - on fixed position leads Brian S at 12:52pm 07.16.13 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 5/8888 Hey, all, my little O'day has a 110% jib, with fixed jib sheet fairlead position. The original s
Smart Regulator -follow-up (1) GWG at 12:27pm 07.16.13 Musings With Maine Sail 3/7749 I am following up on the responses to my discussion topic regarding my concerns about the adequacy o

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Macgregor 26 dLj at 3:22pm 06.02.23 To reduce shipping costs, you can get a roof rack for you car (or truck - perhaps a bit more complic
New Alternator Regulator? dlochner at 3:18pm 06.02.23 The state of the art regulator is a Wakespeed. It uses the actually amperage generated to regulate t
New Alternator Regulator? jviss at 3:15pm 06.02.23 Sure it could. The alternator field current flows through the rotor and the brushes. A bad brush
Modification of a Catalina 320 for solo sailing Tally Ho at 3:14pm 06.02.23 +1 for AP I do have 2 cabin top winches for main halyard, reefing lines, spin halyard, vang, main s
New Alternator Regulator? Rich Stidger at 3:09pm 06.02.23 Thanks, Rich, I might just try that! But then, why wouldn't I see any field current? Could a bad
Advice before I buy C30 Hayden Watson at 3:06pm 06.02.23 correct. I was saying the deck/mast issue looks more serious than the "smile" If the smile is just
First Boat Purchase shemandr at 3:03pm 06.02.23 I don't know the Hunter 170 or Coronado 15 but in looking at designs like this it is good to conside
New Alternator Regulator? jviss at 2:50pm 06.02.23 Before you condemn the regulator, disconnect the regulator from the field connection of the alterna
New Alternator Regulator? Rich Stidger at 2:45pm 06.02.23 Before you condemn the regulator, disconnect the regulator from the field connection of the alternat
Addicted to Sailing Tally Ho at 2:45pm 06.02.23
dock line for Beneteau 323 1/2" or 5/8? LynnM at 2:31pm 06.02.23 Thank you, our 323 (9300lb) Beneteau is in a fairly protected marina so we should be OK
dock line for Beneteau 323 1/2" or 5/8? jssailem at 2:03pm 06.02.23 Moderate conditions, in a sheltered marina, at a normal displacement weight the 1/2" nylon double br
First Boat Purchase jssailem at 1:49pm 06.02.23 @amistret it is impossible to answer based on just the boat make and size. You will need to provide
First Boat Purchase amistret at 1:38pm 06.02.23
First Boat Purchase amistret at 1:37pm 06.02.23 A great question. First lets discuss how boats get built. Old - boats are referred to as being femi
SBO PacificNW Racing Crew Report (8) jssailem at 1:27pm 06.02.23 Part Three. The Sound, Ship Traffic and the Sprint to Half Way. Once across to the South side of
Marine diesel engine classes? xavpil at 1:26pm 06.02.23 The ONLY diesel engine course worth spending a penny on is the one that includes THE ENGINE THAT IS
Marine Toilet Question Captain Larry-DH at 1:18pm 06.02.23 snip (I have good aim.) snip I don't believe it. Let's hear it from your wife. ;)
Catalina 320 Diesel deck port danooxnard at 1:16pm 06.02.23 Picture?
Hunter 306 vertical play on Rudder Stock.......how to fix? (2) Brinky63 at 12:49pm 06.02.23 Hi all, quick update. I place a shim on the top after finding a "before" picture a mate of mine made

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