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Is it worth having a VHF radio in Northern Saskatchewan ? Tony E at 6:02pm 05.23.13 Ask All Sailors 12/3023 Hello. I am just setting up my MacGregor 26X and trying to figure out if I should put a VHF radio in
Yanmar Saildrive Advisory canuck at 5:50pm 05.23.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1522 For those of you with a Yanmar saildrive or contemplating buying a boat with one of these units, I s
Topping lift CzechMate at 5:32pm 05.23.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/807 Do you keep your topping lift attached to your boom when your mainsail is up, and when your sailing'
New sail vs cleaning Hydro Therapy at 4:19pm 05.23.13 Day Sailers 3/880 The mainsail on my 22 is original (1980). It seems crisp to my inexperienced eye. The sail does have
Need help what is marine gear oil Peter M at 3:59pm 05.23.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/2994 I have a Yanmar 3ym30 the owners manual states to change the Marine gear oil. The oil has to meet o
two VHF radios gettinthere at 2:59pm 05.23.13 Ask All Sailors 8/2315 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 0/1644 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 11/1627 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 5/4832 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 0/2973 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 1/892 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 0/978 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 14/3222 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 5/1177 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 7/1269 (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 5/1123
AC/DC shore power question SaillavieBill at 10:14am 05.23.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1511 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 3/1921 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 9/1972 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 6/1246 Was shopping at my local Lowes for some paint when deep in the caulk section I found this display of

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How to Reduce Mobile Data Usage dLj at 11:38am 05.14.23 Btw..are any of you old enough and/or have been online long enough to remember "newsgroups?" --Peg
Anchor chain corrosion - cause for concern? dLj at 11:34am 05.14.23 PS: What galvanization is left? Actually, there may be some left. The innermost layer of hot dip
Tachometer Trouble On Shore Power? dlochner at 11:07am 05.14.23 Don't you have a Yanmar? The Yanmar tachs do not work off the Alternator, unless the boat has been
Stuffing box- dumb question? dlochner at 11:01am 05.14.23 As others have noted, you have a PSS Shaft Seal. PYI recommends changing the bellows, the black rub
Tachometer Trouble On Shore Power? Leeward Rail at 10:56am 05.14.23 I can't count the number of "My tach isn't working when I'm plugged into shorepower!!!" questions t
Tachometer Trouble On Shore Power? Leeward Rail at 10:48am 05.14.23 This assumes that the tach signal is from the alternator and not a separate mechanical source. Mad
Stuffing box- dumb question? ggrizzard at 10:32am 05.14.23 Not to pile on but... The repair will require a haul out. Then, if you are of a mind to learn what
Non Skid; Black Spots colet at 10:10am 05.14.23 Try acetone. It works well removing carbon grease rubber types of marks.... such as shoe sole scu
Non Skid; Black Spots colet at 10:10am 05.14.23 I had the same issue, I think. I removed the black by using a good boat soap, a medium bristle brus
Non Skid; Black Spots colet at 10:09am 05.14.23
Stuffing box- dumb question? (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:02am 05.14.23 I don't even see how this is possible, but there it is : ssion is so bad, I don't see how the two c
Tachometer Trouble On Shore Power? Stu Jackson at 10:02am 05.14.23 and the alternator isn't 'generating,' hence no pulses to the tach? It's not a theory, it's a rea
How to Reduce Mobile Data Usage Leeward Rail at 10:01am 05.14.23 Btw..are any of you old enough and/or have been online long enough to remember "newsgroups?" Lol.
Hunter 18.5 and trailer opinions on this boat please bzano at 9:57am 05.14.23 Hi I'm a longtime H18.5 owner. I like the boat a lot, a small boat with a fixed keel makes it feel
How to Reduce Mobile Data Usage Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 9:36am 05.14.23 Thanks, Dave. This has been a very enlightening conversation. And I'll give my British marine engin
Stanchion bases jssailem at 9:18am 05.14.23 @Seahawk345 you may have misinterpreted @Crazy Dave Condon 's communication. His message; "send an
Stuffing box- dumb question? JamesG161 at 9:09am 05.14.23 That is not a Stuffing Box. It is an older version of one of these. PYI Inc. \| PSS Shaft Seal ____
Its funny Friday! (1) Kermit at 9:05am 05.14.23 @Meriachee and all my other drinking buddies
Anchor chain corrosion - cause for concern? (1) JamesG161 at 8:43am 05.14.23 Dang, I was going to take your argument to the bank and explain why I spent 125% of my account bala
Painting PVC Inflatable Dinghy MikeHoncho at 8:32am 05.14.23 Build chaps for it

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