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Looking for a captian's test book frankiedogs at 8:55am 03.01.13 Ask All Sailors 8/1640 I am looking for a copy of Get Your Captain's License, Fourth Edition for a relatively reasonable (r
How to start a C27 Atomic 4 gagabriele at 7:05am 03.01.13 Mid-Size Boats 17/8192 I've just acquired a '79 C27 which I will be taking ownership of this Wednesday. The boat has an inb
Shroud covers/rollers? Brian S at 6:47am 03.01.13 Day Sailers 1/2142 So, my 192 came with white tubular plastic covers on the upper and lower shrouds, only a foot or 18"
Renegade Owners KenHann1 at 6:09am 03.01.13 Pearson 0/1703 Greetings - as a new Renegade owner, 1966, hull no 86, looking around for other owners to chat with.
20' O'Day daysailer moored on sand psarocco at 6:02am 03.01.13 Ask An Oday Owner 10/3294 Hello, Can a 20' Oday with a retractable centerboard be moored in a bay where low tide will bring th
Reedville to Hampton Roger Long at 5:36am 03.01.13 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 7/4330 It was indeed a blustery night, even in what looked like it would make a good hurricane hole. I was
Furled 323 jib circumference wrbeglin at 5:19am 03.01.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 11/1616 I'm making a sleeve from a sailrite kit for my stock 116% jib. Unfortunately my boat is winterized s
H34 Cabin Facelift (5) Dave19957 at 3:57am 03.01.13 Big Boats 8/1603 I've had and loved my 1983 H34 for 14 years. This being her 30Th anniversary year, I wanted to give
a 30' boat with at least 6'2" headroom Hypobaric at 10:22pm 02.28.13 Ask All Sailors 11/3660 Good evening, It really didn't use to bother me much, but the older I get the more annoyed I get at
Anchor windlass Hunter 290 puppet at 9:31pm 02.28.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1861 Hunter 290 Help. My age and back demand a windlass! Anyone install one on a Hunter 290? Which one, h
how.to remove.hatch.board.rails tospappy at 8:00pm 02.28.13 Catalina 22 12/1861 How are the hatch board rails attached on a 1988 Cat 22? I see no screws or plugs. If screwed from
Tell me hummingbirdbassist at 6:44pm 02.28.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1840 While visiting old girl this week upon a more thorough look I found these little fractures on both s
Fuel cap for H336 Dmac336 at 6:08pm 02.28.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1501 I dropped my fuel cap overboard last season and was unable to find a proper replacement size that fi
MacG-25 tends to sink or float after swallowing water Fernando A. Guerra at 5:08pm 02.28.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 17/4449 I just acquired a MacGregor-25. Before I face strong winds, could an experienced (in McG-25) sailor
SEA 2250 SSB with Pactor Modem MJH at 5:01pm 02.28.13 Ask All Sailors 2/1955 My boat has a SEA 2250 SSB with a SEA 1635 Antenna Tuner that I would like to connect with a Pactor
Garboard drain Ajay73 at 3:23pm 02.28.13 Mid-Size Boats 1/1273 Just went to the boat after the driving rain we had a couple days ago. Bilge had 4 inches of water i
Catalina 27 Traveler Upgrade dvcjcoop at 3:18pm 02.28.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 10/7983 I'm upgrading the original traveler on my 1978 Catalina 27 (with the thumbscrews). I looked at Hark
H31 cockpit drain fittings replacement source? (1) boz86 at 2:34pm 02.28.13 Mid-Size Boats 6/1983 Hi, I have a leaking cockpit drain fitting. Previous owner(s) have tried silicone around the fitti
Bonding blues sailcruiser at 2:30pm 02.28.13 Musings With Maine Sail 25/10470 Is it possible to test a bonding system for unwanted electrical current while the boat is out of the
Just bought first boat!!! Cal 25 (1) Hjrhinehart at 12:51pm 02.28.13 Cal 8/2481 Hi , just bought my first sail boat! I am new to sailing . I paid $250.00 for my boat is that to m

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FET Battery Isolator and Different Charging Voltages dlochner at 7:50pm 04.04.23 A good solution might be to connect the alternator output to the LFP house bank and charge the star
FET Battery Isolator and Different Charging Voltages SycloneDriver at 7:27pm 04.04.23 A good solution might be to connect the alternator output to the LFP house bank and charge the start
Furling Line Options TimFromLI at 7:27pm 04.04.23 Too thick and it's going to jump the drum. I had that problem. I thinking I'm using 5/16 now maybe 3
FET Battery Isolator and Different Charging Voltages SycloneDriver at 7:20pm 04.04.23 That'll be fine for the next generation. :( I'm still waiting like everyone else too.
Shaft Alignment SycloneDriver at 7:18pm 04.04.23 I remember reading an article years ago that stated a lifting force equal half of the weight of the
Compression Post--1978 30 foot MikeHoncho at 7:16pm 04.04.23 feel free to reach out with any questions. You will notice that the compression post is not centered
Holding tank relocation? Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:14pm 04.04.23 That seems like a good plan. But before you commit to it... take a look at this Plan B: an "MSD"
Furling Line Options Sailfanatic at 7:11pm 04.04.23 A 1/2" is a crazy thick line to use on a furler, if you have the manual for the unit, check and see
Compression Post--1978 30 foot rdalessio at 7:06pm 04.04.23 Thanks, Mike. Will do. -R
AITA? Racing situation that came up Davidasailor26 at 7:03pm 04.04.23 It's all about learning. :plus: I like thinking through these types of situations and reading the
FET Battery Isolator and Different Charging Voltages dlochner at 6:58pm 04.04.23 Technology evolves. Eventually all the regulators, isolators, chargers & BMS will be networked tog
FET Battery Isolator and Different Charging Voltages SycloneDriver at 6:52pm 04.04.23 Technology evolves. Eventually all the regulators, isolators, chargers & BMS will be networked toge
Compression Post--1978 30 foot MikeHoncho at 6:52pm 04.04.23 Do a search of my posts. I replaced mine about 4 years ago with composite countertop material (Paper
Hello to the community (5) RSHunter27 at 6:40pm 04.04.23 Well I've gotten quite a bit done since the last time I posted I replaced the hatch in the salon are
AITA? Racing situation that came up PaulK at 6:32pm 04.04.23 Being able to do turns makes protests less necessary and less frequent. If there is contact and dam
AITA? Racing situation that came up Leeward Rail at 6:30pm 04.04.23 . The moment some cheap trophy becomes so important to me that I would get "all legal" with someone
FET Battery Isolator and Different Charging Voltages dlochner at 6:18pm 04.04.23 I installed a Balmar APM when they first came out last year. I have conservative settings for the
I'm a newbie fresh and green! Clay Smith at 5:57pm 04.04.23 were moving on to a little bit bigger boat
AITA? Racing situation that came up stickinthemud57 at 5:53pm 04.04.23 I read all these comments before my morning coffee, and wonder.. why would anyone race and deal wit
Seeking a Spinnaker Pole Car for a 1987 Beneteau Oceanis 381 rpwillia at 5:26pm 04.04.23 Unfortunately, after contacting them they responded "Yes the cars for this are no longer available.

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