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Anchor rode marking All U Get at 4:51am 01.08.13 Ask All Sailors 33/10118 Hi all, Yesterday while painting marks on my anchor chain I got into a discussion on what distance
Engine Hour (LCD) Meter Repair (1) NorthStar at 9:17pm 01.07.13 Engines and Propulsion 81/61691 I have finally had the time to troubleshoot and repair my Yanmar Tach-Hour meter. I believe wha
What's wrong with the 'trim' on this boat? (1) RichH at 8:18pm 01.07.13 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 53/24370 http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j449/svAquila/reef_zpsed162b23.jpg "photo" is from the Sail A
Beneteau Rubrail Lee Hadjiosif at 6:54pm 01.07.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 14/4086 I'm trying to select a suitable rubrail for my 381 but I'm having trouble. I prefer the solid vinyl
Waccamaw Morning Roger Long at 5:09pm 01.07.13 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 8/3249 I had the anchor aboard almost before there was enough light to see my way out of the creek as the t
Trolling for ideas... Phyrexii at 4:23pm 01.07.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 15/2649 Recently, I replied to a thread dealing with an issue common among Mac sailors ('Mac Bump'), where t
Autohelm ST4000+ dim display problem kwiggy at 1:43pm 01.07.13 Ask All Sailors 9/4323 Hi, I have searched through the various forums, but can't find this problem mentioned anywhere. My
used deck hatches redhead78 at 1:31pm 01.07.13 Ask All Sailors 5/1593 Anyone know where I might be able to buy a couple of used deck hatches, for ventilation, in the 10 o
Magazine slowdog at 1:14pm 01.07.13 Ask All Sailors 37/4871 What boating magazine do you subscribe to?
Basic Electrical Seminar Content Maine Sail at 12:05pm 01.07.13 Ask All Sailors 28/3155 If you were attending a Marine Basic Electrical Seminar (roughly 2 hours) what type of content would
Whose boat is this? (1) BrokeNotBroken at 11:27am 01.07.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/2036 I would love to see more pictures of the teak cockpit. I think it looks fantastic. http://sbo.sail
I need a rudder edefaria at 9:47am 01.07.13 Day Sailers 2/5562 Hi - I have a O'Day 12 here in Brazil. It's quite similar to the javelin model. I've lost its rudder
No Locker soldier1964 at 9:40am 01.07.13 Ask All Sailors 13/1891 Hello everyone, I have a small problem to contend with. My Helms25 doesn't have a rope locker in t
Attending Strictly Sail Chicago 2013 - any pointers? Igetit at 9:39am 01.07.13 Ask All Sailors 2/1272 This weekend I booked accomodations and bought show tickets online for Strictly Sail Chicago, which
40.5 keel bolts bustedrudder at 8:40am 01.07.13 Big Boats 2/1164 I was cleaning the bilge in our 40.5 and only saw 2 keel bolts on the centerline of the stub. Is th
New to me 1980 Oday 22 Hydro Therapy at 8:33am 01.07.13 Day Sailers 2/1308 Hello, I recently picked up an Oday 22, 1980 model. She is a bit rough but coming along. So far I ha
ODay 22 model designations kpgraci at 8:30am 01.07.13 Ask An Oday Owner 1/3231 I've run across several ODay 22 models while looking at sails, including: ODay 22 ODay 22 CB ODay
teak cabinet hardware wrylyone at 8:30am 01.07.13 Bigger Boats 3/1297 Does anyone know where I might find the teak pulls for the interior drawer and cabinet on a 1985 28'
New Rudder, where to buy? brentjen at 8:26am 01.07.13 Ask An Oday Owner 4/972 Has anyone ordered a new rudder for their boat off of this site? I have talked to Rudy and am incli
Propane Stove issues on 410 freedkj at 7:52am 01.07.13 Big Boats 6/1165 Our 2001 410 has stove/oven issues with the propane. Both tanks are full, however the out put of gas

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Longitudinal prop crack PK123 at 6:06pm 03.04.23 https://www.precisionpropeller.ca/repairs https://www.vicprop.com All the best gary Thanks Gary
MPPT controller location leo310 at 5:50pm 03.04.23 I've placed my controllers by the macerator pump and wired the output to the battery charger lines.
No Engine Alarm buzzer when key is on JoeWhite at 5:38pm 03.04.23 See posting #2, short the wires to see if you get alarm. If you do, then bad pressure switch, not un
H26 centerboard bracket (1) twalker H260 at 4:55pm 03.04.23 Drawing is correct. Top of bracket sandwiches the fibreglass tower between it and the plate on the
No Engine Alarm buzzer when key is on Hans Baart at 4:44pm 03.04.23 Ralph, I removed the pressure switch held my finger over the hole and oil squeezed out. I also check
No Engine Alarm buzzer when key is on Hans Baart at 4:34pm 03.04.23 That statement doesn't fit. If you have pressure at the switch, no alarm. Please explain. I F
First time Porta Potti owner/user : question David in Sandusky at 4:10pm 03.04.23 Agreed on skid marks. Weighing 24 seasons of 20-25 nights or more on the boat and no issues against
No Engine Alarm buzzer when key is on (1) Ralph Johnstone at 3:29pm 03.04.23 oil pressure at switch is good, That statement doesn't fit. If you have pressure at the switch,
Leveling a boat on land Sail22Capri22 at 3:27pm 03.04.23
POSITION DU COMPAS FLUXGATE SUR H 33 kappykaplan at 2:59pm 03.04.23 There may be a chance your fluxgate compass is close to where mine (1999 H-310) is located. If you
First time Porta Potti owner/user : question Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:14pm 03.04.23 I disagree with you, David, about no need for flush water...solids and TP need it to dissolve in the
M25xpb Dipstick 2 OLD PIRATES at 1:12pm 03.04.23 Catalina 310 with a M25XPB 16224-36410 - right Serial # 16224-36411 - wrong Serial # 15381-36410 -
MPPT controller location Tom J at 12:45pm 03.04.23 My MPPT controller had a screen to show power data, so I mounted it on the bulkhead above the batter
POSITION DU COMPAS FLUXGATE SUR H 33 (1) Ralph Johnstone at 12:31pm 03.04.23 The control computer is mounted there as well. Most unusual. This is the computer for the ST4000
Boat hook Terry Cox at 11:48am 03.04.23 Our boat has three Garelick brand boat hooks; two on deck and one spare below in a locker. Strong an
Hunter 356 in-mast sailing conversion to hanks/rope and halyard option dlochner at 11:43am 03.04.23 So I'll throw out an idea that isn't fully formed, and see whether it has any merit based on the ex
Looking to add NMEA2000 to Hunter 386 - cabling routing? flightlead404 at 11:43am 03.04.23 I added an additional seatalk 1 block to give me an additional seatalk connection point. Put this ri
POSITION DU COMPAS FLUXGATE SUR H 33 kbgunn at 10:53am 03.04.23 The fluxgate compass on my 2005 Hunter 33 is in the owners cabin mounted on the backside of the cove
Passage 42 salon/kitchen hatch gaskets replacement Terry Cox at 10:23am 03.04.23 We have the same model boat and the two hatches in question should accept the gasket material refere
Hunter 356 in-mast sailing conversion to hanks/rope and halyard option flightlead404 at 10:21am 03.04.23 I never had much jamming until my sail was 15 years old and many repairs from racing but got new sa

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