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Fuel sloshing in flat tank druid at 10:59am 02.21.13 Ask All Sailors 8/1564 Hi I had a problem on my new-to-me Ontario 32 where the engine quit after the boat had been bounce
216 spinnaker pole and mounts mcpedersen at 10:31am 02.21.13 Smaller Boats 0/870 Can anyone help locate a spinnaker pole and mounts for the 216, I need it ASAP! Thanks
Dutchman flaking? agprice22 at 9:59am 02.21.13 Catalina 22 11/1516 Anyone use a dutchman flaking system on a C22? What was your experience with it? Was it good at reef
Pacific weather nohutii at 7:06am 02.21.13 Big Boats 4/893 Greetings, I am planing a trip going north from SanDiego to Juan de Fuca and Seattle. Is there som
Steer using rudder or outboard? paddy4699 at 6:43am 02.21.13 Ask All Sailors 11/10158 Does one steer with the rudder when outboard is running or should one raise the rudder and steer wit
External Bow Thruster cabayer at 4:29am 02.21.13 Big Boats 3/1205 I have a Hunter 426 aft cockpit 2003 sloop. My mooring space is extremely "tight." I am considering
Equalizing Energizer (Johnson Controls) batteries Jared1048 at 9:18pm 02.20.13 Ask All Sailors 2/1356 Reading on the web I've found a couple different pieces of info that conflict. I'm mainly trying to
new or used sails tkinler at 9:01pm 02.20.13 Lancer 1/1428 Hello all, Newly registered and a new owner of a Lancer 25 mkv. I am in desperate need of a new o
Inverter wiring Team118 at 7:43pm 02.20.13 Catalina 30 8/2883 While re-doing the batteries, I am going to install a few 12v recepticles for my computer and cell p
West Marine - New Price Matching Policy carboman at 6:15pm 02.20.13 Smaller Boats 11/3044 was at my local evil empire today looking at PLB's. a sales person told me that they are only going
C&C 29 owners Ted at 6:09pm 02.20.13 Ask All Sailors 2/1585 If there are any C'C 29 owners on this site, please send me a private message or e-mail. I would lik
1977 islander 37 bolt on keel? cheechako2 at 3:29pm 02.20.13 Islander 1/4079 are these a bolt on keel or encapsulated? thanks!
HAPS events for March, April and May Mikem at 3:17pm 02.20.13 HAPS (Hunter Assoc. of Puget Sound) 0/2087 Hi Folks, This is a reminder of three events and some info on each. The first is our annual Char
hey guys looking for some help or ideas rickdanger27 at 2:13pm 02.20.13 Trailer Sailors 31/7687 im thinking about buying a catalina 22 and it has no trailer. so im wondering if any one in the wil
Icom IC-7200 For Sale Forrest15112 at 11:24am 02.20.13 SSB and Ham Operators 1/19059 My amateur radio club is selling a brand new, in the box, full warranty, Icom Ic-7200. We had our an
Hunter 260 measurements needed dockeradz at 11:03am 02.20.13 Trailer Sailors 8/3304 Hello, I'm considering a Hunter 260 but need some measurements. Hopefully someone is trailered right
sailing in stronger winds newsailor72 at 10:42am 02.20.13 Ask All Sailors 20/4569 I want to get some sailing-in-stronger wind (say 15 knots ) experience under my belt. what are some
H-30 Mast Base / Boom Vang (1) newage1461 at 10:23am 02.20.13 The Cherubini Hunters 15/5414 Well, my first year with my 81 H-30 is officially done, and am hoping to have a second year but the
C34 Tabernacle Mast? SimiSAilor at 10:14am 02.20.13 Big Boats 2/1967 I found a 1988 C34, that I may make an offer on, that has a tabernacle mast. It appears to be a fact
Columbia 26 portlights willhamlin at 8:19am 02.20.13 Columbia 2/1751 Hello Everyone, I have acquired a 1964 Columbia 26 and am in the beginnings of a total refit. I

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No Engine Alarm buzzer when key is on Hans Baart at 7:26am 03.05.23 If I read you correctly, you had the switch in your hand and used a long needle to press against th
Second anchor question flightlead404 at 7:21am 03.05.23 You need to be able to deploy your secondary completely independently from your primary. That means
DIY leather steering wheel cover project (1) thinwater at 7:14am 03.05.23 @Caboteur how much cord did it take to cover a given distance of the wheel.. Say 1 meter. What kno
Second anchor question Davidasailor26 at 7:04am 03.05.23
Second anchor question Don S/V ILLusion at 7:04am 03.05.23 Not a fan of linking anchors. If something breaks, you lost everything including the boat possibly b
Engine oil drain hose adapter Ward H at 7:02am 03.05.23 The washers I used cost $0.61 each. Nice! How was the access to change the washers? Just reache
Salish Sea... Anchoring ideas Terry Cox at 6:55am 03.05.23 Nice.
Bene First 42 open sea? Tally Ho at 6:08am 03.05.23 You could have the boat surveyed, focusing on those critical components, and repair/replace whatever
MPPT controller location (1) Deleted member 117556 at 6:07am 03.05.23 On my 310 the solar MPPT controller and battery monitor are mounted on the port side in the compartm
Drinking water filter thinwater at 5:47am 03.05.23 We use an filter when filling the tanks and then use a Brita Filter pitcher for drinking and cookin
Drinking water filter RoyS at 5:38am 03.05.23 We shock treat according to Peggy's instructions in the Spring. We fill the tank by running through
Drinking water filter dlochner at 5:38am 03.05.23 My marina had good water so I don't pre-filter it going in, but I would where I don't know the wate
Boat hook All U Get at 5:36am 03.05.23
Boat hook dlochner at 5:35am 03.05.23 So far I haven't found that to be the case.... maybe in a few more years. The application might h
Drinking water filter JBP-PA at 5:31am 03.05.23 I have the standard 10 inch under sink cartridge filter with a good carbon filter. I have been usin
Drinking water filter Sailor Sue at 5:25am 03.05.23 Just like Dave, we use a filter on the hose when we're filling the tank. We also installed a filter
Boat hook Sailor Sue at 5:17am 03.05.23 I have tried a pop rivet, they don't last long. There is often some twisting force on the pole, thi
Drinking water filter dlochner at 4:57am 03.05.23 We use an filter when filling the tanks and then use a Brita Filter pitcher for drinking and cooking
Salish Sea... Anchoring ideas dlochner at 4:21am 03.05.23 An interesting article on anchoring the PNW. https://loosecannon.substack.com/p/the-cqr-aint-that-b
Boat hook dlochner at 4:19am 03.05.23 A pop rivet or two would also have worked. I have tried a pop rivet, they don't last long. There

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