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where to mount balmar regulator? Jared1048 at 1:53am 05.11.13 Mid-Size Boats 3/927 got a smoking deal on a used high output alternator(balmar 7 series 80amp) and voltage regulator. Ju
81' C and C 36 spars DoraPearl09 at 12:06am 05.11.13 C&C 0/1486 I have an 81' C and C 36 and am interested in improving the existing reefing system by adding a boom
Bar Fridge + Inverter + Solar Panels Piratenorm at 10:20pm 05.10.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 15/6939 Can anyone give me a compelling reason why a bar fridge (cheap at Walmart) plus a good inverter plus
Installing A Fuel Tank Inspection Port Allan12210 at 9:57pm 05.10.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/2805 Having completed the installation of my 8" Seabuilt inspection port a few weeks ago I wrote it up an
Rubrail for hardshell dinghy David W at 9:37pm 05.10.13 Ask All Sailors 2/1617 We have a Davidson hardshell dinghy from www.boothboats.com which has a black vinyl rub rail. Even a
Leaking Stanchion Will This Repair Work geehaw at 9:34pm 05.10.13 Musings With Maine Sail 2/2171 One of my stanchions has a leak. I pulled it off and found it was bedded with sillycone by PO. I hav
Hurray! David W at 9:01pm 05.10.13 Ask All Sailors 2/1193 Our Crown 34 gets splashed tomorrow after new bottom paint, cutless bearing, zincs, and a hull polis
Prop glop Terry in Naples at 6:58pm 05.10.13 Ask All Sailors 17/5110 I ordered some of this because i am tired of diving on the prop and scraping barnacles. Here in fla
owner mods articles eianm at 5:32pm 05.10.13 Forum Help (Site Talk) 4/17522 I have tried to post 2 different owner mods articles and i have not had any reply at all - is it bec
Urgent Yanmar oil dipstick measurement question smokey73 at 5:02pm 05.10.13 Engines and Propulsion 7/7975 I have a Yanmar 4JH2(E) When I take the dipstick out in the morning to check the oil level, first
Rudder damage in Huricane Sandy (4) oceansail0 at 3:09pm 05.10.13 Ask All Sailors 15/1965 I have a Freedom 21 that was grounded during Hurricane Sandy. The outboard rudder was bent and the t
Diesel in the Bilge - need your help davidpackwood at 2:29pm 05.10.13 Big Boats 12/2903 So I finally got rid of the head smell...now their is a really strong smell of diesel in the boat. T
Batteries are very warm c130king at 2:25pm 05.10.13 Catalina 310 4/1294 Another question I hope some of you can provide some clarity on. I checked my voltmeter at the elec
Stay Sail Gooseneck (1) guidera48 at 2:20pm 05.10.13 The Cherubini Hunters 7/1774 The stay sail boom end fitting attaches to the gooseneck stay with a thru bolt and has lots of free
Used sails Christian Sailing at 2:09pm 05.10.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/721 I'm trying to negotiate a purchase of a 1984 25.5 that will definitely need a mainsail. Where are t
Canvas Recommnedation Fly4hire at 1:51pm 05.10.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/669 I was in need of some OEM replacement canvas replacement for my 02' 356 and the canvas shop here did
early 80,s johnson 6 hp on h23 gutsgolf at 1:17pm 05.10.13 Smaller Boats 16/1575 I need to know if an early 80's Johnson 6 hp will work on h23 with the oringnal motor mount
Pearson 34-2 Experience with self-tacking jib Ralph3001 at 12:24pm 05.10.13 Pearson 1/3056 Hi everyone, I would like to have opinions regarding the self-tacking-jib of the Pearson 34-2. Doe
sherwood seawater pump leak gettinthere at 11:54am 05.10.13 Engines and Propulsion 6/2179 My Sherwood seawater pump, model No. H5, started leaking. I replaced it with my spare. All good now.
New Beneteau 285 owner fuzzy at 11:43am 05.10.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1064 What is good source for replacements parts ' new items for my 1988 Beneteau First 285?

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Problems with early 310s john2 at 12:46am 05.09.23 Does anyone has photo's of the modification / heat shield? Thanks , john
Ducks in my backyard! RSHunter27 at 11:57pm 05.08.23
Self Tacking Jib Experience jon hansen at 10:25pm 05.08.23 opps, trying to show a photo, no joy
Self Tacking Jib Experience jon hansen at 10:10pm 05.08.23 i have 50 years with a self tacking jib on the alden. love having the option. i have no roller furl
Ducks in my backyard! Ralph Johnstone at 9:54pm 05.08.23
Electric terminal block Johann at 8:48pm 05.08.23 This may work as a cover. https://www.bluesea.com/products/2710/DualBus_100_BusBar_Cover_for_PN__270
Electric terminal block JamesG161 at 8:42pm 05.08.23 I suppose I could simply cover the top of the block with tape. I don't really like the original blo
Bulges on Keel on Hunter 376 JamesG161 at 8:23pm 05.08.23 I had a quick phone call with @duck21. He knows what he is doing about repairs to his keel. Most
Bulges on Keel on Hunter 376 Leeward Rail at 8:13pm 05.08.23 for the parent directory (I drilled down for the 376, which included schematics for the full keel
Refrigerator Insulation Upgrade? LouisMK at 7:53pm 05.08.23
Tightening Engine Belt on Universal 5411 Crusty Ol Salt at 7:50pm 05.08.23 There is always the option to go with a shorter belt. This may make adjusting easier.
Self Tacking Jib Experience Sailfanatic at 7:47pm 05.08.23 Harbor 20s have a self-tacking jib using a Hoyt boom, The setup makings sail handling very easy and
Solar panel/battery charger suggestions 1986 C22 morbidfollower at 7:18pm 05.08.23 Im running 2 Renogy 50W square panels and a Renogy charge controller. 2 group 27 gel batteries and h
Ducks in my backyard! Ward H at 7:15pm 05.08.23 Just idle blind curiosity on my part, but any reason why you didn't go with the usual arrangement o
Self Tacking Jib Experience PaulK at 7:13pm 05.08.23 Solings (27') use self-tacking jibs racing. They allow for very quick tacks; all the crew has to d
Electric terminal block Johnb at 6:47pm 05.08.23 I have measured the solenoid current on my 3QM30 and it is almost exactly 20 amps.
Universal M25 dosnt want to start. Cat30-007 at 6:40pm 05.08.23 There is always water in the lift muffler. You will get a bit of increase in back pressure as the
Head (toilet of course) plumbing help bonkle at 6:27pm 05.08.23 I've never seen an air vent with a ventilated loop. That almost certainly has to be the raw water
Tightening Engine Belt on Universal 5411 shank at 6:27pm 05.08.23 That's good to know that's not just my engine with the floppy belt. I'm not seeing any dust and I h
Electric terminal block dlochner at 6:26pm 05.08.23 Do you have a Yanmar? Is the wire to the solenoid outside of the wiring harness? There is a known is

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