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Wiring for Tach on Alternator (1) peoples1234 at 5:28pm 06.05.13 Musings With Maine Sail 7/9265 I have attached a pic below to see if it helps. I have a Perkins M30 that I have replaced the ins
1984 Johnson 6hp outboard help (1) dan8152 at 5:25pm 06.05.13 Engines and Propulsion 11/8247 I have a new to me Catalina 22 that came with a Johnson 1984 6hp sea horse that I am having issues w
Stuffing Box Fracture (1) hvbaker at 5:20pm 06.05.13 Catalina 30 1/951 65090.vB Well talking about a real problem. My stuffing box fractured on my 1989 C30 as it was bein
Hunter 23 Project Reefing at 5:16pm 06.05.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1530 Hello all, i am new to the site and joined to learn from the collective experience. I stumbled onto
Alternator wired to battery question..... brazenarticle at 4:54pm 06.05.13 Musings With Maine Sail 0/1206 When rewiring the engine harness on my Catalina 28 I ran the alternator output directly to Battery b
need input on custom keel cable for M25 jmczzz at 3:02pm 06.05.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 26/2006 this is a copy of emails I have exchanged with west marine rigging shop concerning my specs for a cu
hose clamp size marchem at 2:15pm 06.05.13 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/3398 Somewhat silly question, but what is the OD of 1-1/2" ID sanitation hose, like Trident 101/102? I w
Transom Scuppers - Catalina Direct Alternative Monheganlover at 2:11pm 06.05.13 Catalina 22 7/6988 I was going to go with the Catalina Direct kit until I saw the price. I recently got rid of the the
Bodette on the move. JerryA at 2:00pm 06.05.13 Ask All Sailors 10/1524 I followed this really sweet looking sailboat this morning on my way to work. Maybe someone's from o
ICOM Command Mic Cable Replacement (1) Neil McDonald at 1:02pm 06.05.13 Ask All Sailors 3/1825 The cover on the cable of some Icom Command mics are prone to premature failure. The cover just disi
Need Replacement Electrical and Other Parts New_Ranger20_Owner at 12:37pm 06.05.13 Ranger Boats (WA) 1/5005 Hello all. I just recently inherited a 20' Ranger. It was in great condition and has sails that are
1983 Hunter 30 Y/S Pedestal...guard needed maxsvredux at 12:34pm 06.05.13 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1498 I have a 1983 Hunter 30 with a Y/S Pedestal wheel and I am looking for accessories for it. Basically
What Can I Do To Prepare For a Larger Boat Caribbeanknight1 at 12:14pm 06.05.13 Big Boats 14/2194 I am two months into owning my H240 and my wife and I are just loving it. We had been dreaming of a
stern rail option - 26S (1) Justin_NSA at 11:31am 06.05.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1418 My wife really wants a stern rail on Cuivienen so we can have lifelines on either side. I don't like
2013 Newport Beach to Ensenada, Baja Mexico Race (3) Rick D at 11:08am 06.05.13 Racing 0/10505 Attitude Adjustment 2 participated once again in the Non-spin cruising class in the annual Ensenada
Older two wire Mast Light hotchki at 11:02am 06.05.13 Ask All Sailors 5/1331 Gang: I've recently aquired a 1981 Catalina 25. Found a two wire arrangement from the mast light
Racing Boats? dlewis812 at 10:16am 06.05.13 Ask All Sailors 0/825 http://www.duboiscup.com/competing-yachts/2013
Rub Rail Re-Bedding, Approp. Engine HP? Pdn4mnt at 9:51am 06.05.13 Smaller Boats 1/861 My wife bought a '89 Hunter 18.5 at auction. I know zip about it, except I've cleaned and rubbed and
Mooring line Chafe gear Swampyankee at 8:34am 06.05.13 S2 10/1647 I recently moved my S2 9.2a to a new marina. The owner mentioned chafe gear on the mooring line, whi
Adjustable Backstay hewebb at 6:09am 06.05.13 Smaller Boats 6/3573 I have a Catalina 25 with a 150 on a furler with a fixed back stay. Most of my sailing friends have

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Anchor light - battery operated and rechargeable Terry Cox at 9:31am 01.20.23 Thoughts? Fam gifted me Luci, an inflatable solar light. Works great for a cockpit light, anchor l
44ds rudder drop HarryvdMeer at 9:24am 01.20.23 I tried both ways. I also tried using a plastic wedge to separate the two halves, but no budging.
45' mast for Buchan 37 Ralph Johnstone at 8:34am 01.20.23 Have you talked to Pro-Tech in North Vancouver ? You don't want to buy a mast from them (very price
Sealing screws on fresh water tank cover Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:30am 01.20.23 A thick rubber gasket is the best choice, and you can buy rubber gasket material in a range of thick
H34 Insurance Company is Totalling the boat Allan12210 at 8:02am 01.20.23 Jon, I'm really sorry to hear about the loss of your H34. From your previous posts I know you put a
Sealing screws on fresh water tank cover FastOlson at 8:00am 01.20.23 Hunter used to use aluminum for all of their tanks, which was a testament to the efficacy of a vendo
Anchor light - battery operated and rechargeable Sailfanatic at 7:53am 01.20.23
44ds rudder drop Allan12210 at 7:52am 01.20.23 Is there any chance that pin is tapered and needs to come out from the opposite direction? Or separa
Missing boom stickinthemud57 at 7:23am 01.20.23 I agree with cost. 4 stroke is quiet. Just got it home, tire issues for a day or two, washing and i
Sealing screws on fresh water tank cover Leeward Rail at 7:05am 01.20.23 Try a thin sheet of neoprene. Also do not over tighten the screws, that can cause inspection ports
Anchor light - battery operated and rechargeable JBP-PA at 6:40am 01.20.23 I really like the Luminaid inflatable LED light. I use it as a backup anchor light, not as my primar
Anchor light - battery operated and rechargeable JBP-PA at 6:36am 01.20.23 A couple years ago Yachting did a review of portable and battery anchor lights https://www.yachtingm
H34 Insurance Company is Totalling the boat PGIJon at 6:15am 01.20.23 If you have any solid pieces of teak you can demo that would be worth something. You can sell it at
H34 Insurance Company is Totalling the boat PGIJon at 6:12am 01.20.23 Do you have a rigid vang on the boat ( Seldon or Haurhauer)? Sorry... not a rigid one...
Lifeline Replacement thinwater at 6:12am 01.20.23 Just to point out the obvious. The limiting factor in SS size is passing the swages through the sta
Sealing screws on fresh water tank cover dlochner at 6:06am 01.20.23 Try a thin sheet of neoprene. Also do not over tighten the screws, that can cause inspection ports t
What did he mean when he said this? shemandr at 4:38am 01.20.23 With all due respect to Mr. Perry I have to conclude he is not sailing on the Indian River Lagoon he
What did he mean when he said this? Timm R Oday25 at 4:10am 01.20.23 The above discussion is exactly why I'm so enamored with this site .A respectful variety of thoughts
What did he mean when he said this? jssailem at 2:38am 01.20.23 If you like your Capri 22 what do you care about the reviews. Not all see beauty or utility in the s
Macerator panel breaker cover Ward H at 2:02am 01.20.23 Ditto. I have two. Bilge and fridge.

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