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two VHF radios gettinthere at 2:59pm 05.23.13 Ask All Sailors 8/2246 I'm considering adding a new AIS VHF radio to the boat. I have room to install it next to the existi
Free 17' blujay (3) redhead78 at 2:43pm 05.23.13 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 0/1628 I have a 17' bluejay in my yard I had every intention of bringing up to a friends lake upstate, its
Too Much Money (2) capta at 2:31pm 05.23.13 Ask All Sailors 11/1612 I know most of us on here are sailors, but I feel that even motor yachts should have the tiniest bit
Am I having fun yet? (5) Roger Long at 1:37pm 05.23.13 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 5/4796 I said that I would start posting again when I was enjoying cruising. Well, there are few worries
external rudder steering arm boot BicyclingBob at 1:04pm 05.23.13 Parts Search 0/2962 I need a steering arm boot for the steering arm that goes through the stern hull on my brand new 198
Who can repair a keel attachment area ? AnchorDragger at 12:47pm 05.23.13 Ask All Sailors 1/883 My boat went aground on a solid rock bottom in stormy conditions and was pounded up and down on the
Standing rigging wire gauge? Lewmar winch size? on a H320 Vitger at 12:03pm 05.23.13 Mid-Size Boats 0/967 Could anybody help with the above sizes? I am trying to order standing rigging cable/wire covers and
Adding air con to a H33C MickP at 11:57am 05.23.13 The Cherubini Hunters 14/3177 Starting to get hot down here in Charleston, SC, so thoughts have turned towards getting an air-con
Would you hummingbirdbassist at 11:10am 05.23.13 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1166 If you could purchase a 16 person survival raft at a reasonable price would you? Consider: size of b
for you trailer sailors dlewis812 at 10:58am 05.23.13 Ask All Sailors 7/1261 (from sailing anarchy) http://www.20min.ch/community/leser_reporter/story/26701719#showid=72487'i
Shore Power Lucky Day at 10:49am 05.23.13 Smaller Boats 5/1118
AC/DC shore power question SaillavieBill at 10:14am 05.23.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1503 We just bought a 1998 411. Love the boat, but when we plug into shore power we cannot get the AC pa
Raritan PHII Hi-Boy? jduehmig at 9:49am 05.23.13 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1901 I am looking to replace the head on my Ericson 36C. The existing head is a Raritan PHE, and since I
Line extending across keel, Normal? (2) jelarrondo at 9:17am 05.23.13 The Cherubini Hunters 9/1930 I'm thinking about purchasing a Hunter 1978 33. I was wondering if this line extending across the k
3M 5200 Deal of the week (1) guidera48 at 9:14am 05.23.13 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1241 Was shopping at my local Lowes for some paint when deep in the caulk section I found this display of
Cleaning heat exchanger tubes - outside geoffschultz at 9:03am 05.23.13 Engines and Propulsion 1/2119 I have had a problem with my Yanmar 3JH2-TE (turbo) running hotter than I like. I have to run at 26
going offshore for the first time Jared1048 at 9:00am 05.23.13 Mid-Size Boats 11/2861 Doing a delivery from Portland to Seattle this long weekend. Friends 80's era tartan 41 he has refur
water system for a 1978 hunter 27 merman at 8:55am 05.23.13 Mid-Size Boats 2/955 I'm completely new to the sailing world, just bought my Hunter 27 primarily to liveaboard and none o
Outboard motor/450 miles Sailor 3269 at 8:34am 05.23.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/1337 Any thoughts out their. When I bought my boat the PO said he traveled with the outboard motor on the
Replacement Diesel Tank dj2210 at 8:00am 05.23.13 Catalina 30 3/1310 My aluminum tank has a pinhole. I know I could get it repaired but thinking it might be time to repl

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1985 Hunter 34 Holding Tank Question (2) kloudie1 at 12:00pm 04.30.23 here is a picture from another forum member showing the grid underneath the holding tank. The fore a
Waste Tank Level Indication Hunter 33 2004 Dalliance at 11:55am 04.30.23 SCAD tank monitors Scad Tank Monitors are top rated. They use sensors that attach to the outside
LiFePO4 Update - Any Experiences to Report? Johann at 11:47am 04.30.23 This video should give you pause about installing a system with a single external BMS. I understand
First Aid Training? jviss at 11:35am 04.30.23 I am a former wilderness emt, ranger and current Red Cross certified trainer for Basic Life Support
First Aid Training? jviss at 11:29am 04.30.23 The wilderness training mentioned above is excellent. It is based on not being able to get to a hos
First Aid Training? Penntrails1 at 10:45am 04.30.23 I am a former wilderness emt, ranger and current Red Cross certified trainer for Basic Life Support,
Mast raising ideas... Leeward Rail at 10:40am 04.30.23 I will attempt to get my brother in law to assist me the first time. Eek.. that might be the real
Mast raising ideas... JBP-PA at 10:38am 04.30.23 To prevent the shroud turnbuckles from jamming I use masking tape to tape the shrouds to the life li
Mast raising ideas... JBP-PA at 10:28am 04.30.23 I use my main halyard and spinnaker halyard as temporary shrouds. I'm guessing that is what people
Mast raising ideas... Salty Jack at 10:16am 04.30.23 Aaron: thanks for your explanation and all the detail. I will be sailing a lot alone. I'm retired a
Help With Bilge Pump Wire Connection - Solid Wire to Stranded Wire? Don S/V ILLusion at 10:02am 04.30.23 Heat shrink crimp connectors or heat shrink over crimp connectors would be the way to go in areas w
Mast raising ideas... Salty Jack at 10:02am 04.30.23 Thank you Joe. Jack
Alternative to bimini Straycat22296 at 10:01am 04.30.23 On my Catalina 36, I installed a fishing pole holer to the pedistal guard. I then purcahsed an inexp
A Good Commercial First Aid Kit for Boats? Kings Gambit at 9:54am 04.30.23 p.s. @Kings Gambit - a bonus is the MedAire folk track your supplies and will let you know what is
A Good Commercial First Aid Kit for Boats? dLj at 9:46am 04.30.23 I didn't see that on the web site. When you contact them, you get a representative to discuss your
1972 Pearson 30 Bow Chocks? ShalomOrchard at 9:26am 04.30.23 I see no need to mount them on the wooden blocks, that would just add more leverage on the bolts an
How to rig double sided main sheet to helm jviss at 9:20am 04.30.23 Good discussion here: https://www.practical-sailor.com/sails-rigging-deckgear/do-twin-sheets-better
A Good Commercial First Aid Kit for Boats? jviss at 9:17am 04.30.23 I got their smallest kit for 10 people. I didn't see that on the web site.
How to rig double sided main sheet to helm jssailem at 9:16am 04.30.23 Control of the main sheet and thus the sail is the critical point. Even more so than the convenience
Catalina 30 tall rig windlass installation (6) CaptnDean at 9:09am 04.30.23 I have a Catalina 30 MK3 and I recently installed a Maxwell RC8-8 windlass in my anchor locker. I c

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