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mixing batteries and battery chargers syoun10 at 6:56pm 06.12.13 Mid-Size Boats 3/1344 I noticed to my great surprise today that the batteries in one bank of my boat are flooded lead-acid
Whisker pole sizing neoflyer at 6:52pm 06.12.13 Big Boats 2/1423 1984 Hunter 34. Would like to get a whisker pole. Just boat the boat and don't know the size of th
Topside paint neoflyer at 6:42pm 06.12.13 Big Boats 2/948 1984 Hunter 34. I don't know the term for the non-skid foot placement areas of the topsides and coc
New to sailing Finz08 at 6:33pm 06.12.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/988 Here's my question. I'm looking for a trailer able sail boat to go from long beach to Catalina and s
More on oil changing rfrye1 at 6:18pm 06.12.13 Big Boats 0/753 I just used my "new" Grey Beard oil pump to change my oil on my H376. I've been using the Tempo vacu
constructing new centerboard, pour foam in a mold (1) davisr at 6:09pm 06.12.13 Ask All Sailors 7/2320 There are many of us who are trying to maintain or refit an old boat that would otherwise be lost to
stanchion rebedding Mike4116 at 6:03pm 06.12.13 Ask An Oday Owner 14/3554 Haven't had a lot of luck getting advice from this forum but here goes: I have some stanchion leaks
Fastest C30 times? longterm at 4:11pm 06.12.13 Catalina 30 6/1573 What's the fastest you've gone in your C30? Just curious; we did 5.7 knots the other day, which is o
Windlass for Legend 37... ag123 at 4:00pm 06.12.13 Big Boats 2/837 Hi All, can anyone tell me what type of windlass do I need for my Legend 37?
Islander 34 Companionway Door RoboSol at 3:34pm 06.12.13 Ask All Sailors 2/868 Hi All, I'm a nubie to the forums and have read a few posts which I've enjoyed. I'm looking for plan
Fiberglass blisters canderson1867 at 2:48pm 06.12.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1295 I was wondering how blisters affect the structural strength of a boat if the are above the water lin
Air Conditioner Smell cooper at 2:47pm 06.12.13 Big Boats 6/1123 Hi, Our air conditioner unit in the fwd cabin has started to give a smell of ammonia/pee. I have emp
New boat christening Mikem at 12:10pm 06.12.13 HAPS (Hunter Assoc. of Puget Sound) 3/3789 Does anybody have a script or protocol for christening a boat? One of our HAPS members is bringing
cat 30 speedo registering "0" rgarrison@gmail.com at 12:05pm 06.12.13 Catalina 30 4/1425 I am a newbie to this boat, just bought it. The speedo is erratic and I suspect it relates to a foul
Placement of halyard winches on Yam 25 cabin top alturaam at 12:04pm 06.12.13 Yamaha 4/1870 Can any of you felow Yamaha 25 owners explain why the halyard winches on the cabin top (both port an
Skonvand johanssen at 11:49am 06.12.13 Smaller Boats 5/998 I am wondering how to avoid having the rudder hit the outboard motor prop when steering to the right
New guy on the dock Raven-n-Trisha at 11:01am 06.12.13 The Cherubini Hunters 11/2226 Good Afternoon, I have found my self a very nice 33 hunter 1983 cherubini that someone was trying
oil change jumpphx at 9:36am 06.12.13 Big Boats 4/1124 Just purchased 88 Legend and is time for oil change, do I need to access through the dip stick tube?
AC: ELCI vs. GFI outlets marchem at 9:31am 06.12.13 Musings With Maine Sail 17/10350 I'm looking at upgrading the double pole AC breaker on our 82 Catalina 27 with a real AC panel. I'v
Bilge pump switch choice MSter at 9:04am 06.12.13 Ask All Sailors 13/2093 I want/need to upgrade the Bilge pump and switch. Our 88 Sabre with CB, has a non functioning automa

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Fresh Water leak Roland5048 at 11:27am 05.17.23 I think my post, #2, has gotten mixed up with @fishman, OP #1, who's issue seems more urgent than m
How many have serviced your Winches thinwater at 11:26am 05.17.23 I think you can make a case for just lifting the drum and inspecting/lubing the pawls/springs. Easy
Installing Anemometer on Masthead - what should I expect? sailme88 at 10:45am 05.17.23 Do you unstep? If you have a lift available why not drop a weighted messenger.. Unstep the mast, a
Installing Anemometer on Masthead - what should I expect? capta at 10:34am 05.17.23 Perhaps it would be better to have a professional do that installation?
MH40 - Depth Transducer Offset Jim Beck at 10:31am 05.17.23 If you are worried about silt when you are trying to do the handline check, just tie something flat
Volvo MD22L Erratic temperature gauge problem (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:49am 05.17.23 Sometimes the ignition switch seems totally dead but most of the time, she starts right up. Sorry
Thoughts on rail mounted VHF antenna Leeward Rail at 8:55am 05.17.23 Yes ... as long as you don't plan on ever having an actual emergency. Why ? The handheld function
Volvo MD22L Erratic temperature gauge problem JoeWhite at 8:50am 05.17.23 I am with rgranger. Run a temporary wire externally from sender to the gauge and see what hsppens.
O'Day 302 Wheel Suri at 8:39am 05.17.23
Volvo MD22L Erratic temperature gauge problem JamesG161 at 8:32am 05.17.23 Part #15 is part of electrical groups, lights up the Small lights. Jim...
Volvo MD22L Erratic temperature gauge problem Rich Stidger at 8:30am 05.17.23 <snip>This anomaly is reported as first occuring when the engine was in operation. Have you checked
Volvo MD22L Erratic temperature gauge problem Rich Stidger at 8:25am 05.17.23 I have same engine and a more Deluxe Panel.:biggrin: There is a wiring harness with a screwed conn
Volvo MD22L Erratic temperature gauge problem jssailem at 8:24am 05.17.23 Temp issues are a bugger. Sounds like you went through the electrical system side. You checked the s
Volvo MD22L Erratic temperature gauge problem (1) JamesG161 at 8:22am 05.17.23 Here is a picture...
Volvo MD22L Erratic temperature gauge problem Rich Stidger at 8:21am 05.17.23 Don't know if I fit the prerequisite, but here goes. Many, may tides ago, I had a similar problem
Thoughts on rail mounted VHF antenna Gene Neill at 8:17am 05.17.23 That is a brilliant solution. :beer: Yes ... as long as you don't plan on ever having an actual e
Volvo MD22L Erratic temperature gauge problem JamesG161 at 8:14am 05.17.23 I have same engine and a more Deluxe Panel.:biggrin: There is a wiring harness with a screwed conne
Port Townsend, WA Anchorages jssailem at 8:13am 05.17.23 Are you looking for a slip? Availability is always interesting to know.
Fresh Water leak Rick at 8:11am 05.17.23 I had a similar problem. After cutting and plugging lines throughout the boat trying to isolate....
Volvo MD22L Erratic temperature gauge problem Ralph Johnstone at 7:47am 05.17.23 OK, wizards, Don't know if I fit the prerequisite, but here goes. Many, may tides ago, I had a s

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