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head sink faucet and hose Cat 28 Bill Greenberg at 11:31am 04.29.23 Mid-Size Boats 2/1123 Anyone with experience replacing faucet , handles and sink/shower nozzle hose for Cat 28 head ? Need
Bubbles in hot water JoeK at 10:34am 04.29.23 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 11/2043 After recommissioning my fresh water system this year, my hot water is filled with tiny bubbles. Not
Nova Scotia Cruising Guide P12nash at 9:16am 04.29.23 Ask All Sailors 2/677 As I launch this coming week I am starting to plan my annual cruise for this summer. Looking like we
First Aid Training? jviss at 9:07am 04.29.23 Ask All Sailors 14/1828 I would like to get some first aid training, with an emphasis on trauma and being alone. I know tha
A Good Commercial First Aid Kit for Boats? jviss at 8:55am 04.29.23 Ask All Sailors 39/4540 I'd like to purchase a really good, pre-packaged, commercial first aid kit for my boat, which even a
What jib is best for very light winds cousineddy at 5:17am 04.29.23 Ask All Sailors 13/2287 Forecast today is < 2 kts of wind. I am thinking that my giant 163% 3Di genoa will have a high winda
raymarine ev100 vs cpt autopilot skob1014 at 5:06am 04.29.23 Ask All Sailors 37/9652 I'm trying to decide between these two autopilot systems. CPT is considerably more expensive and se
Looking for a strut (1) Avi at 4:41am 04.29.23 Ask All Sailors 7/725 Does anybody know where can I find a strut for a 1979 S2 9.2C? Thanks
Mast raising ideas... Salty Jack at 7:03pm 04.28.23 Catalina 22 26/2906 I need your guidance. Just bought a nice condition 1981. C22. I haven't put the mast up yet and have
Tightening Engine Belt on Universal 5411 (1) shank at 1:43pm 04.28.23 Engines and Propulsion 47/5478 I have trouble tightening the engine belt on this engine. The belt is adjusted by the highlighted bo
The very best memories Lostgirl69 at 11:02am 04.28.23 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/822 Hello. I don't have any questions. I wanted to share my experience with you all. I have a story. Se
Will a Raritan fit? Hunter 31 (4) bonkle at 10:02am 04.28.23 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 17/2397 I'm getting around to fixing the head. I figure all the seals are shot and am not going to bother wi
DO YOU KNOW YOUR BOAT? jssailem at 9:35am 04.28.23 Ask All Sailors 39/3020 It is spring time. The sun is starting to cause the itch. We got to get the boat in the water. D
Solo Sailing ... for your enjoyment (or not) Joe at 11:59pm 04.27.23 Ask All Sailors 10/1160 HI folks, I stumbled across this Norwegian sailor (in a very cool boat, I might add) who has no qual
Help With Bilge Pump Wire Connection - Solid Wire to Stranded Wire? mcarter024 at 9:11pm 04.27.23 Ask All Sailors 18/2588 Hi All, Novice sailor here. I am working on installing a bilge pump for my Catalina 25. I bought
Waste Tank Level Indication Hunter 33 2004 MichaelStacy at 7:47pm 04.27.23 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1627 My waste tank level indicator has not worked for years. I rely on using a flashlight at top of tank
Refrigerator Insulation Upgrade? LouisMK at 7:46pm 04.27.23 Bigger Boats 14/4030
Advice on interior paneling repair (2) Monheganlover at 12:08pm 04.27.23 Catalina 310 8/1926 I am in the process of re-bedding all the chainplates and stanchion bases on my 2002 Catalina 310. I
St. Lucia brockangelo at 11:45am 04.27.23 Catalina 22 5/1108 Just snagged round trip tickets to St. Lucia for a crazy good price, so now we're considering doing
Glue to attach handle to hatch (1) sunlover at 9:06am 04.27.23 Ask A Beneteau Owner 9/4232 what would be the best glue to reattach the handle to the hatch? JD Weld epoxy lasted for a few d

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Electronics..... so many options moe_1200 at 1:10pm 08.14.25 The place to start is to determine how you will be using the boat and in what conditions. There is
B&G Auto pilot device not found dlochner at 12:55pm 08.14.25 Turns out, for my wiring, just turning the instruments off at the panel doesn't power cycle the NAC
Electronics..... so many options Stu Jackson at 12:50pm 08.14.25 Dave's right about the approach you should take and all the details. AIS without transmitting IS wo
What boat is this? capta at 12:43pm 08.14.25 I'm sorry, but I hope you aren't thinking of owning that boat? The saying, "there's no such thing as
Electronics..... so many options BarryL at 12:41pm 08.14.25 Hello, You can buy an AIS receiver for under $300. You will need either another antenna or a splitt
Sneaking up on a circumnavigation Stu Jackson at 12:40pm 08.14.25
Electronics..... so many options dlochner at 12:36pm 08.14.25 The place to start is to determine how you will be using the boat and in what conditions. There is a
Sneaking up on a circumnavigation (1) mermike at 12:13pm 08.14.25 I rounded Brooks Peninsula yesterday. It did not disappoint. The afternoon was going well until the
Which battery is my bilge pump connected to? Stu Jackson at 12:10pm 08.14.25 If you have a 1 2 both off battery switch you can try starting the engine and then switching to 'bo
B&G Auto pilot device not found kappykaplan at 11:45am 08.14.25 paralytic draw Uh, parasitic?
Electronics..... so many options BigEasy at 11:44am 08.14.25 Definitely stick with same manufacturer for Instruments, chart plotter, & auto pilot. All of that
Binini for 1982 Hunter 33 Cherubini???? BigEasy at 11:28am 08.14.25 Look around your marina for ideas & for features that you like. Then get your local canvas guy & sa
Thoughts BigEasy at 11:17am 08.14.25 By all means, check it out. Let us know your findings.
Electronics..... so many options moe_1200 at 11:01am 08.14.25 Hello,ut If you can install everything by yourself then I think $2500 is enough. I would buy all o
Which battery is my bilge pump connected to? BarryL at 11:00am 08.14.25 Hey, I don't believe the bilge pump is draining your start battery. You wrote that you have been l
Electronics..... so many options BarryL at 10:51am 08.14.25 Hello,ut If you can install everything by yourself then I think $2500 is enough. I would buy all o
Electronics..... so many options PaulK at 10:49am 08.14.25 Have to suggest going wireless where possible. Much simpler installation and opportunity to put scr
Genoa head not wrapping thinwater at 10:43am 08.14.25 Yes, new sails with a stiff head patch can be difficult. I had that problem with my cruising cat (14
Circumnavigating Vancouver Island (4) Michael Davis at 10:15am 08.14.25 We left Hootla-Kootla for a quick trip up Sydney Inlet to Bottleneck Cove. A couple of sunny days he
Which battery is my bilge pump connected to? Stu Jackson at 10:04am 08.14.25 do not think the benefit of periodically expelling incidental water compensates for the risk of hav

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