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lightning protection LordMorham at 5:41pm 05.31.13 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1226 what is the best defense agianst lightning while out on the water? Thanks. :)
Boom Attachment to Mast JRoser at 4:11pm 05.31.13 Catalina 30 17/7519 I have a 1980 Catalina 30 and I'm also a novice. I need to raise the boom a few inches to take pres
Do you empty the fuel line on your outboard foursail22701 at 1:47pm 05.31.13 Ask All Sailors 22/16404 In another thread, several posters mentioned disconnecting the fuel line from your outboard and empt
Through haul transducer frankwilliam at 12:00pm 05.31.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1246 Thru-hull transducer I will install the hummingbird 598 hd si fishfinder on my h240. What is the be
Whale Flipper Pump Rebuild grinder at 11:44am 05.31.13 Ask All Sailors 2/2017 When replacing the rubber parts on a Whale Flipper sink pump faucet what is the best lube to use on
old SR Mariner knotmeter: refurbish or replace? JonnyQuest at 10:16am 05.31.13 Ask All Sailors 11/11473 I'm looking for recommendations for where to best spend money on my knotmeter, as I have no idea abo
Apalachicola Fl. info sailaway78 at 8:49am 05.31.13 Destinations 1/3223 We were in Carrabelle, Fl, couple days ago. Wanted to go to Apalachicola via the ICW, and ended up
New to the forum 1973 (1) Johnny Sailboat at 8:26am 05.31.13 Day Sailers 10/2020 I am essentially new to sailing the admiral and i purchased a 1973 22 last year locally after sailin
Which is best VMG... weinie at 8:03am 05.31.13 Ask All Sailors 13/2849 Sailing close hauled, wind speed is increasing. Say you have only about 15 or 20 minutes to the mar
Mold on rub rail harv at 8:00am 05.31.13 Mid-Size Boats 7/5256 Is there a solution to taking off the black mold accumulating on the vinyl rub rail. Fiberglas clean
New Turnbuckles Andeleen at 7:55am 05.31.13 Catalina 22 5/1921 Greetings all! Andeleen is a 1974 swing-keel C22. I am starting to replace the old-stye closed sh
Hopefully a little help please? WCW87 at 7:47am 05.31.13 Day Sailers 4/2063 I haven't been sailing in about 10 years but I'm dieing to get back on the water. I don't have a lot
Best time to bareboat charter BVI? caprice at 7:17am 05.31.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 9/2320 Are the months of October/November good for sailing the BVI? When is the best time of year to visit/
Midnight Sun racing Blaise at 7:03am 05.31.13 The Cherubini Hunters 3/824 Just wanted to let you guys know that Midnight Sun finished first overall and first to fininsh in th
Do you use the in counter trash compartment for trash? zigracer at 6:49am 05.31.13 Big Boats 9/2081 On my H260, there was no in-counter trash option, so I had a small can near the companionway steps.
Installing an additional rope clucht - how to Phyxius at 6:10am 05.31.13 Bavaria 2/4576 I have a 2001 Bav 34. As you know, there is no access to below for through bolting additional rop
Can I change my Long Shaft to Extra Long? RonRock at 6:10am 05.31.13 Ask All Sailors 15/2757 That just sounds funny. But I have a Yamaha 9.9 Long Shaft, at least I think it is a LS. How to te
Finally brok the inlet (1) Hydro Therapy at 5:54am 05.31.13 Day Sailers 0/766 Finally broke the inlet Went out yesterday for a peaceful solo sail. I decided to sneak out the inl
Battery placement in c-22 Rschoolm at 5:25am 05.31.13 Catalina 22 9/5590 I am about to epoxy a new board to the bilge in my 22 to mount my battery hold down and had a though
Mainsheet bag Tessahartmut at 3:33am 05.31.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1332 On my Ben 36.7 I need to replace the main sheet bag which slides under the traveller. Does anyone kn

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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
Getting Closer to Launch Grudgeon upgraded and Ruddercraft Rudder is Hung Gene Neill at 7:44am 05.17.23 Do those of you that use the Ruddercraft Mast Crutch keep the bottom crutch bracket attached while
MH40 - Depth Transducer Offset smokey73 at 7:40am 05.17.23 If you are worried about silt when you are trying to do the handline check, just tie something flat
MH40 - Depth Transducer Offset smokey73 at 7:37am 05.17.23 Make sure you know exactly where the depth transducer is located on your "sample" MH40 that you are
Port Townsend, WA Anchorages rgranger at 7:36am 05.17.23 Can you sublet your current slip and take a slip up north? Are you looking for a slip?:biggrin::as
Volvo MD22L Erratic temperature gauge problem rgranger at 7:34am 05.17.23 Electric problems are the worst.:banghead: Sounds like an intermittent electric short. It could be
Port Townsend, WA Anchorages Mark Maulden at 7:25am 05.17.23 Can you sublet your current slip and take a slip up north?
MH40 - Depth Transducer Offset Jim Beck at 7:13am 05.17.23 Jim: A friend with a 2013 MH40 is currently out of the water in Deale, MD, and working on his boat
Port Townsend, WA Anchorages jssailem at 7:09am 05.17.23 The issue appears to be one of exposure. Anchoring at PT leaves you exposed on a lee shore for wind
Port Townsend, WA Anchorages MikeHoncho at 6:57am 05.17.23
Cleaning Shore Power Cord (1) kloudie1 at 6:44am 05.17.23 So, mine is not gooey after many years in the Louisiana sun.. but it is quite black. It is the black

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