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Fuseable link on solar charger... Squidd at 4:01pm 04.23.13 Ask All Sailors 6/1171 I understand the need for a fuse/fuseable link within 7" of battery positive for any "load" connecte
Using solar charge controller with AC battery charger weinie at 3:48pm 04.23.13 Ask All Sailors 11/11950 I have a solar charge controller and an AC shore powered charger that are both connected to my house
Main sheet block - blown (2) Ken Secor at 3:08pm 04.23.13 Catalina 22 9/3452 In checking stuff out, I see the traveler block is fine but connects to the main block - which is to
Connecting GPS power MickP at 2:19pm 04.23.13 Ask All Sailors 6/1478 Hello, I bought a Garmin Chartplotter recently and am trying to figure out how to connect it to powe
1990 Hunter 28' ruder post problem nautikal at 1:50pm 04.23.13 Ask All Sailors 2/1239 Hi Everyone, Does anyone have a diagram of how the rudder post is fixed in the Hunter 28. I have a
Any problems finding parts? ChessieSailor55 at 1:32pm 04.23.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 9/2051 We are looking at a very pretty (I think! Hubby's not too excited about the hull shape, but interio
Used Sails for mac 22 KennyHiggins at 1:07pm 04.23.13 Parts Search 1/5192 I need sails for the Mac 22 Venture. I am in Key Largo Fl. She is a 1977 even though I don't think
Sail Size for Mac 22 KennyHiggins at 12:55pm 04.23.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/993 I am new to the Mac 22. It is a fixer upper and came with no sails. Could some one with help me wit
stuffing box mikeone at 12:35pm 04.23.13 Bigger Boats 2/894 I have a 1989 (322) oday , and would like to know what size packing to use on the stuffing box . Tha
Transome problem on 26 S (1) Grizmaster7 at 12:20pm 04.23.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/918 I have an area on my transom that is deteriorating, see attachment. I just bought a new Tahatsu 9.8
Backstay Length Rhodes 19 JoeLena at 12:12pm 04.23.13 Ask An Oday Owner 4/3446 Hello all. Trying to find out what the original backstay length on my Rhodes 19 is. I guess I can ru
Shore Power/Genset breaker blowing andersonjames at 11:50am 04.23.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1579 I have Hunter 45CC with Panda Mini8 Genset. The Genset runs the power on the boat fine at sea but wh
Question about shorepower IH82BL8 at 11:47am 04.23.13 Ask All Sailors 7/1599 I will be installing A/C on our boat soon and have been advised that we will need a second 30A dock
Adding Drain Plug in Transom.... corbinstein at 11:22am 04.23.13 Ask All Sailors 1/1560 I've got a San Juan 21 that collects water.... new cockpit stuff, windows, hatch, etc.... I'd like t
Pre-purchase inspections Flyindiver at 10:19am 04.23.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 14/2878 I am new to the forum here and I have a question that I would like to pose to those more experienced
Splash! (2) jsalley at 9:46am 04.23.13 Ask All Sailors 2/891 First time back in since Sandy. Lousy weather , but at least she's floating again.
Pearson Packet Overnighter 18 SAILOR JOHNNY at 9:31am 04.23.13 Smaller Boats 1/4824 I WOULD LIKE TO CORRESPOND AS THERE WERE ONLY 16 OR MAYBE 20 MADE WITH CABINS........I HAVE MADE MY
Pearson Packet Overnighter 18 SAILOR JOHNNY at 9:23am 04.23.13 Smaller Boats 1/2653 i Would Like To Meet Other Owners That Have A Pearson Packet To Trade Ideas And Photos. i Have Made
YANMAR 1GM8hp NorthernCabana at 9:18am 04.23.13 Ask All Sailors 21/5361 1.) I have a Yanmar 1GH 8hp that has low compression but the valves are working fine (no water in th
1991 Hunter 23 rigging cramina at 8:35am 04.23.13 Ask All Sailors 9/5497 Good day. I am preparing for the next sailing season but I would like to see the general rigging di

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I need your Knowledge on Rudders Siamese at 6:39am 05.04.23 I too, would like to know how the rest of the boat surveyed. Without knowing that, and knowing the
Rigging- Has anybody seen this? jssailem at 6:37am 05.04.23 It could be a repair using shortened shrouds . It also could be an owner/rigger design improvement.
Sailing Movies? Kings Gambit at 6:06am 05.04.23
I need your Knowledge on Rudders shemandr at 6:03am 05.04.23 I'm curious about the plan to go forward if that is the decision. Will the boat be at that marina?
Bottom Chip Repair tailboom at 6:02am 05.04.23
Do You Recognize This Anchor? jviss at 5:59am 05.04.23 I wouldn't count on keeping any heavy anchor in the bow chain locker unless it is "divided" to keep
Bottom Chip Repair Project_Mayhem at 5:56am 05.04.23 Are you able to scrape off the white paint or is it adhered too well to do so?
What is a good Trailer Sailboat? Project_Mayhem at 5:50am 05.04.23 Full disclosure -- I've only worked on a 1984 Catalina 22 and owned a 1984 Starwind 19. The Starwin
Do You Recognize This Anchor? smokey73 at 5:42am 05.04.23 A spare I would try to keep in the bow chain locker, if it doesn't fit or work there, then in a co
Fortress anchor (1) tfox2069 at 5:41am 05.04.23 To reinforce @jssailem 's point above (not that any of us doubt its validity), and my earlier point
Do You Recognize This Anchor? jviss at 5:39am 05.04.23
Do You Recognize This Anchor? thinwater at 5:35am 05.04.23 Yes, a Manson Supreme. I had one for 10 years. Very good NG anchor. No one uses the slot and they'd
Sailing Movies? Kings Gambit at 5:33am 05.04.23
I need your Knowledge on Rudders High Current at 5:27am 05.04.23
Do You Recognize This Anchor? Bob S at 5:26am 05.04.23
I need your Knowledge on Rudders smokey73 at 5:23am 05.04.23 The rudder was made in by Foss Foam in Williston, Florida. (newrudders.com) They are really good peo
I need your Knowledge on Rudders dlochner at 5:20am 05.04.23
Do You Recognize This Anchor? jviss at 5:13am 05.04.23 Thank you, @Bob S it certainly does! So, what's your take on a Manson Supreme? I checked their web
Tohatsu 5HP SP Propane wont run... Captain Larry-DH at 5:08am 05.04.23 I have had my Mercury Propane Sailpro for about a year and a half. I have noticed that if I sail on
Do You Recognize This Anchor? (1) Bob S at 5:03am 05.04.23 Looks like a Manson supreme

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