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37C Jib sheets caught on vents o0o0o0o0o at 8:08pm 07.15.22 The Cherubini Hunters 8/1405 I currently have my 37c sloop rigged with a 140. Sometimes when tacking my sheets get caught on the
Anchor capstan - winch Maxwell inoperative Clydo at 4:47pm 07.15.22 Catalina 310 10/1002 Never had to anchor before in and out marina same day.. Couple weeks ago wind blustery. 16- 25 d
Cable attachment to swing keel ChrisNY at 12:12pm 07.15.22 Sirius 21/22 4/1526 Hey all, The cable to my swing keel broke the last time I took the boat for a sail. She stays in t
Condensation pump recommendations SycloneDriver at 10:03am 07.15.22 Ask All Sailors 10/808 I need a new condensation pump for my AC unit. There are quite a few to choose from. I'm consideri
Universal 25 Overhaul ACarlstrom at 6:54am 07.15.22 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/1384 Can anyone provide insight into the cost of an overhaul for a Universal 25? Has anyone removed the
H460 bow roller removal (2) barunal at 11:32pm 07.14.22 Big Boats 6/562 Hi All I have rust running down from the bow roller. Has anyone removed the entire bow roller assemb
Vire 7 parts Wanted (2) Softy42 at 11:05pm 07.14.22 Engines and Propulsion 7/1858 Hi, need parts for the Vire 7 I recently accquired ! Water pump body, plate, impellor ' gaskets (may
Sailors awning fred1diver at 8:23pm 07.14.22 Ask All Sailors 10/1267
Propeller source and size for 1990 Beneteau 41S5 (1) georgetheleo at 6:48pm 07.14.22 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/600 I was just hauled for above referenced 1990 41S5 with a 50 perkins prima diesel engine. I want to
Air bnb for Dock Rental g sven at 6:40pm 07.14.22 Ask All Sailors 14/1073 Hi everyone. I had an idea to create an air bnb type platform where people can list their private do
New (to me) International FJ, drainage + repair questions (1) Qorgyle at 3:22pm 07.14.22 Trailer Sailors 13/1965 Hello! New member here, and new owner of an International FJ (aka Flying Dutchman Junior). Since it
Bombardier Rudder Gudgeon Bushings? Sixth Boat at 1:16pm 07.14.22 Parts Search 15/1233 I am guessing this is a 4.8, as the LOA listed for that boat most closely matches what is sitting in
Oil change pump Kanzaki gearbox flightlead404 at 11:50am 07.14.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/813 I'm looking for recommendations for a (hopefully) cheap dipstick oil change pump that can go down th
Javelin Replacement Recommendations mbushey at 11:50am 07.14.22 Day Sailers 2/1156 I have an Oday Javelin that has served me well for 20 plus years. But it is getting harder to find p
watch the fuel source scottscotty at 11:49am 07.14.22 Ask All Sailors 4/563 purchased my fuel for a short evening outing and had a wonderful time. splashed' the trailer sailer
Formal Nautical Education patagoniadave at 9:14am 07.14.22 Ask All Sailors 39/1982 tldr: I am curious about my options through university, tech schools, smaller programs or even appre
Rust-looking Stains on Hull Beneath Through-hulls and Drains jviss at 7:47am 07.14.22 Ask All Sailors 18/1216 For above the waterline outlets like holes for sea chests, scupper outlets, etc. - I have stains tha
Hard wiring an inverter YVRguy at 6:09am 07.14.22 Ask All Sailors 11/1018 I purchased a 500watt inverter for the boat a couple of years ago. I use it by plugging it into the
Is Climate Change Scientific, Political, or Religious? jviss at 4:48am 07.14.22 Sails Call Lounge 23/1780 A recent thread was closed by moderation with the note that it was too political. It was a climate
mast wieght gypsywind1980 at 4:47am 07.14.22 The Cherubini Hunters 2/512 any one know what the weight of a hunter 27 1980 model would wiegh im wanting to build a pole to at

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Small brass screw Joe at 4:45am 08.10.24 Plastic or metal medium with counter sunk hole. Possibly threaded, or maybe there's a nut and washer
Anchor light beneteau oceanis 37 Davidasailor26 at 3:38am 08.10.24 On newer hulls Beneteau switched to an LED from the factory. You can get the fixture they used from
Solar Voltage dlochner at 3:14am 08.10.24 Instead, the voltage of the panel becomes the battery voltage and its still limited to 5 amps. Ho
Stepping a mast on a Hunter 33 Jim Legere at 3:10am 08.10.24 Tape on the turnbuckle threads certainly works but an even more reliable method is to measure the di
Looking for Solar Panel Battery Charging Kits dlochner at 3:06am 08.10.24 The value of separating the house and start/reserve bank varies based on how much time on spends cru
Hunter 28.5 2GM20 exhaust soot in bilge FastOlson at 9:47pm 08.09.24 I see one little part of the situation that may (perhaps) play a large role in several other parts.
Get my engine running. (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:22pm 08.09.24 is the orientation of this photo how it is mounted, vertical? Yes, after looking at it, it does n
Get my engine running. Ralph Johnstone at 8:59pm 08.09.24 :biggrin: Perfect setup when the fuel tank is slightly higher than the injector pump.
Hunter 28.5 2GM20 exhaust soot in bilge Ralph Johnstone at 8:56pm 08.09.24 I'm here for a good time.......and for you to solve my problems. What if you're here for a good t
Hunter 28.5 2GM20 exhaust soot in bilge MikeHoncho at 8:09pm 08.09.24 Yes, somewhat like that nagging old battle-axe you had back in grade school. It's the only way I
Solar Voltage walt at 7:41pm 08.09.24 Davidsailor26 usually has the right answer.. I will just add a little. Check the spec on a solar
Alternator heat - how serious? Hello Below at 7:39pm 08.09.24 Maybe, as a trial, rewire the regulator as per the manual and then again try charging from your shor
Alternator heat - how serious? Scott T-Bird at 7:30pm 08.09.24
Alternator heat - how serious? (1) Scott T-Bird at 7:26pm 08.09.24 How is the alternator disconnect switch wired? Yes, even if the ignition wire is connected to an
Backstay Split Rigging? isaksp00 at 7:23pm 08.09.24 My H23 has a pair* of the triangular plates to tie the three backstay wires together, like a sandwi*
Solar Voltage Davidasailor26 at 7:09pm 08.09.24
Concerned about keel bolt of Siren 17 shaant01 at 6:59pm 08.09.24 You are right about using the wrong terminology. The Siren 17 has a centerboard, so has no keel bo
Get my engine running. rardiH36 at 6:58pm 08.09.24 I don't check in the forum very much anymore. But I did today. Reading down from the moncerosin's o
Solar Voltage Davidasailor26 at 6:31pm 08.09.24 2. Assume a 30A MPPT controller. The output is wired to the DC bus with 10AWG and within the distan
Solar Voltage mermike at 5:52pm 08.09.24 ABYC Standard E-11, as amended July 2023: 11.10.1.1.1 Overcurrent Protection Device Location - Un

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