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SVTatia at 6:09pm 03.27.13
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Forum searches failed to get me an answer... thus a question about built-in control panel meters: I
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I was thinking of installing this chart plotter at the helm on my C30. I already have Ray instrument
JoeLena at 4:27pm 03.27.13
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Maybe a stretch, but thought I would check here for some info. I'm new to Atlanta and will be saili
windchime22 at 3:15pm 03.27.13
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Weekend project anyone?
JWH2050 at 1:36pm 03.27.13
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I have seen under the store heading about the companion way doors made of teak. I have a 98 Macgrego
Bad Obsession at 12:09pm 03.27.13
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Last year I was sailing single handed. I was struck by a sudden realization that I should be taking
Tim R. at 10:56am 03.27.13
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Just returned from our BVI trip and thought I would share some info for others. We spent 7 days on
Mac Bentley at 10:49am 03.27.13
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Getting a new headsail and want to take the old one off. Much too windy today. I'm wondering, will i
DougM at 10:32am 03.27.13
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My Bene 323 has a Goiot wheel with an annoying shaft squeak. The noise is definitely coming from the
centerline at 10:04am 03.27.13
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im want to install the correct wiring for 2 120w panels.... 20amps theoretical maximum?... 12v run o
Joe A at 9:50am 03.27.13
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Hi all, I would like to rebuild the fuel pump on my 1990 Johnson Sailmaster 9.9 outboard . How does
Scott T-Bird at 9:31am 03.27.13
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Well, I'm finally in the midst of my engine install. As I've said before, I'm replacing my 1GM with
Scott B at 9:02am 03.27.13
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Was up at the boat checking tarps over the weekend, getting anxious for the ice to melt. :cussing:
Pilotocopilot at 8:49am 03.27.13
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After owning this boat for a couple of years I can say that I'm very happy with it's sea keeping and
Bad Obsession at 7:52am 03.27.13
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Today West Marine is doing a special for $20 off any purchase over $100. I bought a Standard Hori
plugugly at 7:45am 03.27.13
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I'm seeking a 27 Catalina with/wing keel/tiller/ and preferably outboard, but will consider diesel,
tannaberton at 6:52am 03.27.13
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Winch will not move up or down so I am going to replace it with a small 12v winch I have hanging aro
Tom-in-Annapolis at 5:52am 03.27.13
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I'm in the process of replacing my gate valves and thru-hulls. The gate valves looked good on the o
Ajay73 at 3:54am 03.27.13
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I got tired of constantly sponging water out of my keel stub and so drilled a 5/16" hole through the
JeffThompson at 3:47am 03.27.13
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Wanting to install a battery monitor in our Hunter 38 and need some advice on two topics. We have t

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I need advice from sailors on keel
CaseyJohn2001 at 2:35pm 03.13.23
Looking back on your previous posts and doing some exploration on the web about the Merit 22, Her
Swim platform question/advice   (1)
Hollyberry at 2:20pm 03.13.23
If I understand you correctly these two mini platforms will be either side of your exisiting transom
Help replacing the sink faucet in the head on a Catalina 36
Hollyberry at 2:16pm 03.13.23
Probably be helpful to temporarily remove the drain hose .....
H260 Single Line Reefing, Stanchions & Used Parts
Crusty Ol Salt at 1:57pm 03.13.23
Link to the H260 Owners Manual https://sbo.sailboatowners.com/downloads/Hunter_260_90036430.pdf I th
I need advice from sailors on keel
jssailem at 1:51pm 03.13.23
Looking back on your previous posts and doing some exploration on the web about the Merit 22, agger
Help replacing the sink faucet in the head on a Catalina 36   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 1:22pm 03.13.23
With the molded-in sink, there is no way to get up to the fittings easily to replace it.
Need info on below deck Auto pilot installation
Richard19068 at 12:43pm 03.13.23
Do you know the sizes of the bushings/bearings, because I would hate to cut into one while attempt
Need info on below deck Auto pilot installation
dmax at 12:40pm 03.13.23
If you remove the emergency tiller cover, you might be able to see the top bushing.
On the water activities for a group of cruisers on the lake
CaptainStan at 12:34pm 03.13.23
In the old days before GPS navigation was by dead reckoning. Have crew down below with a chart and a
Dyneema for Boom Topping Lift, Thoughts?
jssailem at 11:46am 03.13.23
so I do not drop the boom on one of my kids or wife's head. Good move.:biggrin: You would be in bi
Need info on below deck Auto pilot installation   (1)
jssailem at 11:44am 03.13.23
No I do not. I would suspect (based on work with some Hunter owners), that you could make some educa
Can anyone tell me what this hole is?
h2o_snow at 11:43am 03.13.23
I concur - an inspection port for the top of the water ballast tank. But why? OP - does the hole e
Need info on below deck Auto pilot installation
Stargazer79 at 11:26am 03.13.23
Thank you jssailem, I had contacted Edson on their recommendation for Quadrant attachment and they c
On the water activities for a group of cruisers on the lake
Parsons at 11:25am 03.13.23
I've faced similar problems in yacht clubs, and somewhere one of the women on the planning committee
Dometic Refrigerator Update
h2o_snow at 11:23am 03.13.23
Looks awesome. How is it powered?
On the water activities for a group of cruisers on the lake
All U Get at 11:12am 03.13.23
Dinghy drift, bring along your drinks, snacks, and musical instruments. Raft together and start sha
Need info on below deck Auto pilot installation
jssailem at 11:09am 03.13.23
Welcome back to the forum @Stargazer79, it's been awhile. Your 1984 Oday 34 was the last year they
Help replacing the sink faucet in the head on a Catalina 36
Don S/V ILLusion at 11:08am 03.13.23
Basin wrench, a light and a mirror
On the water activities for a group of cruisers on the lake
Wyo George at 10:53am 03.13.23
Scavenger hunts (photo style) can be fun. Hand out a list of objects that can be found within reason
Swim platform question/advice
jssailem at 10:47am 03.13.23
Consider in your install design a way to remove the platform for storage in the cockpit.

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