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alternator regulator Mark Maulden at 9:37pm 02.25.13 Ask All Sailors 3/1622 Looking at upsizing my little 35a alternator. Probably to an 80a as I won't change the existing sin
Oday 322 in light air? Bluemoon27 at 7:12pm 02.25.13 Bigger Boats 3/1306 I'm thinking about at buying an Oday 322, but I often find myself cruising in light air 5-10 kts, or
Oday 322 history Bluemoon27 at 7:08pm 02.25.13 Bigger Boats 19/4488 I'm looking at a 1990 model 322, but why did Oday only make the 322 for 3 years? Were there problem
The Bob Barker didn't do well.. Chris Patterson at 6:37pm 02.25.13 Sails Call Lounge 14/9611 http://www.grindtv.com/outdoor/blog/51124/dramatic+collision+in+southern+ocean+leaves+anti-whaling+b
Bottom paint on the hill. How soon/late before I splash? Chris Patterson at 6:29pm 02.25.13 Ask All Sailors 11/3597 I've gotta end this debate once and for all. I'm getting too many conflicting theories on how soon,
Leak In Anchor Locker? MikeR4740 at 6:17pm 02.25.13 Big Boats 6/2594 I am looking at buying an H340 but I have a concern about water on the floor of the v-berth. I think
Do I need a barrier coat? McZube at 6:02pm 02.25.13 Ask All Sailors 8/7837 Hauling the boat next month to redo the bottom and a few other things. We will be taking it down to
Lewmar ports Old Sailor 2 at 5:42pm 02.25.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1286 I have a '92 Passage with LEWMAR ports in the main stateroom and the windows are crazed. I think it
Windlass selection for 340 Windsong II at 4:58pm 02.25.13 Big Boats 7/2978 Thinking of an electric windlass and was looking for a recommendation on a 1997 Hunter 340.
H27 water tank removal fnuttersny at 4:47pm 02.25.13 Mid-Size Boats 3/1055 Hi gang, thinking of removing the forward water tank by cutting the remainder out to allow for a lar
steering kailua at 4:06pm 02.25.13 Catalina 30 11/2530 my 30 ft 1977 catalina pulls to the starboard when i let go of the wheel? I just bought the boat . J
Furl Identification (2) Styx at 3:47pm 02.25.13 S2 15/1650 I have a new to me 1975 S2 8.0c. Can anyone identify the maker? Is it possible to still get foil sec
Protecting the Key! (1) EdWard3 at 3:01pm 02.25.13 The Cherubini Hunters 10/2286 :eek: Yes, the last time I was out on the river (South River heading towards the Chesapeake) in my
Legend Chain Plate dgabell at 2:54pm 02.25.13 Big Boats 1/989 I have a small leak at the chain plate on my Legend 35.5. I would like try to stop the leak. I'm l
Just "Check'n In" Islescape at 2:51pm 02.25.13 Pacific North West Cruisers 2/8591 Hey all, just checking as I'm the new kid on the block. I shouldn't say kid as I'm sixty two. Has th
Leaving this group... Thank you... abk at 2:44pm 02.25.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/990 Well, I sold my 1984 Macgregor M25... It is going to another owner and will still sail on... I a
Wife questions manual start outboard Kokanee at 2:31pm 02.25.13 Trailer Sailors 33/14872 I'm thinking of buying an extra long shaft 6hp Nissan Sail Pro for our Catalina 22. My wife is conc
29' Sailboat, sinks off Calif. Coast RubyJean at 2:16pm 02.25.13 Ask All Sailors 2/1188 Reports of a 29' sailboat sinking 65 nm west of Pillar Point Calif. with a husband and wife w/ 2 chi
raw water pump 3GM30F Bob 04 H260 at 1:21pm 02.25.13 Big Boats 24/2809 We bought our boat last Feb., it did not come with any kind of maintenance log. So I am doing som
whos got the most snow on your boat (1) topcat0399 at 1:18pm 02.25.13 Ask All Sailors 30/4719 Comeon I'm ready to be humbled. Please.

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Chainplates (1) Project_Mayhem at 8:37am 03.06.23 I just resealed mine this weekend without having to remove the chainplate. I agree that Bed-IT is th
Hunter 386 Salon Table (1) Ralph Johnstone at 8:32am 03.06.23 Quite the elaborate process when compared to my '99 H-310. From the date on the drawing : ave a co
First time Porta Potti owner/user : question Project_Mayhem at 8:19am 03.06.23 I've used some formaldehyde based garbage that stung the eyes when opened, Odorlos and West Marine E
Leveling a boat on land Project_Mayhem at 8:13am 03.06.23 As soon as you step on, or move about the boat, it will no longer be level. Tires and suspension com
Mast Light watertight connector (under the deck in dinette) - Oceanis 31 (1) Davidasailor26 at 8:02am 03.06.23
Synthetic standing rigging for a mac 25 whudatt at 7:56am 03.06.23 Thanks again for the reply ! in regards to the M22 & the M25 both masts are 28ft long so I suspect t
Bene First 42 open sea? (1) AndrejSail at 7:50am 03.06.23 Thank you all for quick replies! TallyHo, I tried to check the tightness of bolts, bur did not make
Drinking water filter jssailem at 7:40am 03.06.23 I was exploring the Guzzle H2O Stealth unit built here in Oregon. They were at the Boat show display
Mast Light watertight connector (under the deck in dinette) - Oceanis 31 Caboteur at 7:35am 03.06.23
Engine oil drain hose adapter jonelli at 7:30am 03.06.23 Nice! How was the access to change the washers? Just reached right in with a wrench? I can bare
Drinking water filter jssailem at 7:29am 03.06.23 Larry. Any issues with the ACUVA unit leaving the system off for periods of time? I saw there was a
Factory Head discharge plumbing diagram. Hans Baart at 7:11am 03.06.23 TWalker, Thanks for the diagram. Yes not much detail. I was hoping to find out how the toilet discha
Drinking water filter Captain Larry-DH at 7:07am 03.06.23 When you chlorinate shock treat your water tank (s), run your faucets until you can smell the chlor
Westerbeke idle adjustment Syversens at 7:04am 03.06.23 Have an update on this now that my HE is back together. The problem was the throttle cable would not
No Engine Alarm buzzer when key is on Hans Baart at 6:55am 03.06.23 Next
No Engine Alarm buzzer when key is on Hans Baart at 6:54am 03.06.23 The Test Switch only affects the engine temperature circuit to the buzzer which would otherwise not
No Engine Alarm buzzer when key is on Hans Baart at 6:50am 03.06.23 dose the buzzer even work? Mine failed. Leo, The buzzer works when I use the test switch on the ig
Synthetic standing rigging for a mac 25 rgranger at 6:49am 03.06.23
Synthetic standing rigging for a mac 25 stickinthemud57 at 6:48am 03.06.23 Thanks again for your suggestion about seeking the advice of a rigging company but there aren't any
Proper way to attach spare tire as working tongue wheel LloydB at 6:45am 03.06.23 You should look at Sumners modifications to his trailer they are not boat brand specific and well th

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