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I'm considering adding a new AIS VHF radio to the boat. I have room to install it next to the existi
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I have a 17' bluejay in my yard I had every intention of bringing up to a friends lake upstate, its
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I know most of us on here are sailors, but I feel that even motor yachts should have the tiniest bit
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I said that I would start posting again when I was enjoying cruising. Well, there are few worries
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I need a steering arm boot for the steering arm that goes through the stern hull on my brand new 198
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My boat went aground on a solid rock bottom in stormy conditions and was pounded up and down on the
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Could anybody help with the above sizes? I am trying to order standing rigging cable/wire covers and
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Starting to get hot down here in Charleston, SC, so thoughts have turned towards getting an air-con
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If you could purchase a 16 person survival raft at a reasonable price would you? Consider: size of b
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We just bought a 1998 411. Love the boat, but when we plug into shore power we cannot get the AC pa
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I am looking to replace the head on my Ericson 36C. The existing head is a Raritan PHE, and since I
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I'm thinking about purchasing a Hunter 1978 33. I was wondering if this line extending across the k
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Was shopping at my local Lowes for some paint when deep in the caulk section I found this display of
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I have had a problem with my Yanmar 3JH2-TE (turbo) running hotter than I like. I have to run at 26
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Doing a delivery from Portland to Seattle this long weekend. Friends 80's era tartan 41 he has refur
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I'm completely new to the sailing world, just bought my Hunter 27 primarily to liveaboard and none o
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Any thoughts out their. When I bought my boat the PO said he traveled with the outboard motor on the
dj2210 at 8:00am 05.23.13
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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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