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Proof that preparation does count Timm R Oday25 at 8:33am 03.21.23 Ask All Sailors 7/927 https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2023/03/20/sailboat-hits-whale-pacific-rescue
Lewmar hatch parts Howard Miller at 8:01am 03.21.23 Big Boats 4/1057 I am in need of a gasket for the friction lever for the front hatch on a friends 2001 420 Passage. W
1989-94 Hunter 27-2 schematics or manual inkunzi at 6:32am 03.21.23 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1977 I am looking for the wiring diagrams , plumbing, head , water systems. Oh hell any and all info abo
H41 in mast furling glandry924 at 5:59pm 03.20.23 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/729 It looks like when I roll in my mainsail it gets really wrinkled. I'm worried about jams and if I'm
To all 23.5/240/26 & 260 Owners... Lift Line Replacement rgranger at 3:02pm 03.20.23 Smaller Boats 7/2090 Hello All: Back in 2018, @Crazy Dave Condon was kind enough to meet me and @Kermit at Pellican Poin
35s5 studs thetone at 11:40am 03.20.23 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1081 Does anyone have experience removing the rigging studs from the boat. Looking for the proper procedu
Diesel Motor Removal/Transmission/Oil Pan (2) Plymouth Sailor at 6:49am 03.20.23 Ask All Sailors 8/1110 Bought a Irwin 28 in 2021 with the understanding that there was an oil pan leaked on the diesel. I
Winch sizes nikkinancy at 9:57pm 03.19.23 Ask All Sailors 14/1994 Hi, We need to do a service on all our winches on a 1988 Hunter Legend Sailboat 37.5 and do not know
New Gages H280 (3) Crusty Ol Salt at 8:45pm 03.19.23 Ask All Sailors 24/1965 Installing new gages on the H280 above the companion way, I got the holes drilled this after noon.
Solo mast stepping/unstepping. jmczzz at 5:28pm 03.19.23 Day Sailers 0/10 I have done this several times on a 22, a 23, and a 25. footer. but as they say due to the fog of ti
Solo mast stepping/unstepping jmczzz at 5:22pm 03.19.23 Ask All Sailors 5/1041 I have done this several times on a 22, a 23, and a 25. footer. but as they say due to the fog of ti
Wiring solar and ACR's fred1diver at 3:48pm 03.19.23 Ask All Sailors 47/8699 Hello everyone, I just received my solar charge controler, still shopping for the panels, getting hy
Stanchions available (1) NYSail at 12:52pm 03.19.23 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 5/2092 Free to a good home. Just pay shipping. From my 36-2
Bulkhead WOOD Hunter 50' hunter bum at 12:19pm 03.19.23 Ask All Sailors 2/522 Does anyone knows what type of wood is on the bulkheads of a hunter 50'?. I have some damages part w
Electric head replacement help. Le Bon Temp 1 at 11:12am 03.19.23 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 0/8 I have a 2003 Catalina that I need to replace the current electric Wilcox-Crittenton head. Going ba
Bronze Prop coatings; Interlux (1) Blitz at 10:04am 03.19.23 Ask All Sailors 8/2682 Wondering if anyone has used the Interlux Interprotect 2000e on their propellers or underwater bronz
Beneteau 1993 First 35s5 Keel Separation (1) TButler at 7:23am 03.19.23 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1371 Hi - I have a small gap between the keel and hull (see pic though this is right after haul out befor
Reversing the Beneteau Oceanis 31 aft cabin door. (4) SycloneDriver at 8:04pm 03.18.23 Ask All Sailors 13/1664 I remember reading a how-to on this subject, made it seem easy. A few days ago I decided to try it.
Replacement head (toilet unit specifically) Le Bon Temp 1 at 3:56pm 03.18.23 Ask All Sailors 15/1829 Needing some help please. I have a 2003 Cat/350. Need to replace my electric head which is a Wilcox
Screwed Up Cetol Project SailMaster at 10:58am 03.18.23 Ask All Sailors 3/714 Hi guys, I've never worked with this product so I need a little advice. I hired someone to do our t

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LFP for AGM Battery Swap Davidasailor26 at 9:56am 09.05.25 Maybe I should revise that to say, ChatGPT is useful if you query it for information that it can ac
In search of a rudder transom mount for a Point Jude 16 LLoyd B at 9:34am 09.05.25 If you parked your rudder on a rock or into the sand you would want the longest pentel in the easies
LFP for AGM Battery Swap Phil Mac at 9:32am 09.05.25 Maybe I should revise that to say, ChatGPT is useful if you query it for information that it can acq
LFP for AGM Battery Swap Phil Mac at 9:28am 09.05.25
LFP for AGM Battery Swap Phil Mac at 9:16am 09.05.25 Let's to this yet again: 1. You size the wire based on the current and wire length (voltage drop)
P42 paralleling the buses on batteries CrispyCringle at 9:14am 09.05.25 I think Marcham is on the right path. Has to be some sort of switching protection for the legacy inv
P42 paralleling the buses on batteries JamesG161 at 9:11am 09.05.25 Any assistance would be appreciated. I can help you since my H430 is wired like yours. Jim...
LFP for AGM Battery Swap Davidasailor26 at 8:58am 09.05.25 1. You size the wire based on the current and wire length (voltage drop) 2. You then size the fuse
Is h260 forestay used without modification in jib furlers, usually? Crazy Dave Condon at 8:56am 09.05.25 @Rick Webb Although the 26 and 260 are the same hulls there were some changes. The drum on the 26
Sanitary hoses colemj at 8:55am 09.05.25
How to tie a reef line to boom with a track? 4lane at 8:51am 09.05.25 The third reef cringle will not reach the reef horn because the mainsail slugs stack up too much. I
P42 paralleling the buses on batteries sailor832 at 8:47am 09.05.25 Are you using the inverter selection switch on the panel for the inverter to supply power to the AC
LFP for AGM Battery Swap Stu Jackson at 8:29am 09.05.25 but I was afraid of putting too big a fuse on the circuit as well. Let's to this yet again: 1. Y
LFP for AGM Battery Swap (1) Phil Mac at 8:14am 09.05.25 Phil. What is the short circuit rating of each of the batteries? In Parallel configuration that rat
LFP for AGM Battery Swap Phil Mac at 8:04am 09.05.25 Doesn't the BMS prevent overcurrent? It is rated for 100 Amps. These are only 100Ah batteries but I
Cast iron keel has some decent corrosion. Should I address it now before a first sail? danooxnard at 8:01am 09.05.25 I vote for fix it now while it is out of the water. And definitely look at the keel bolts. This kind
How to tie a reef line to boom with a track? jssailem at 7:48am 09.05.25 I am unclear why the third reef cringle will not reach the reef horn. 1. Put your reef in early 2.
Vented loop necessary? Project_Mayhem at 7:46am 09.05.25 To reiterate, the question isn't is a loop necessary but is a vent necessary at the top of this loop
Mysterious Hole Under Bow Eye coldaddy at 7:25am 09.05.25 Hull Identifier: CTYH4491J788 ChatGPT gave me this info on that identifier: CTY = Manufacturer ID
How to tie a reef line to boom with a track? (1) 4lane at 7:18am 09.05.25 I'm excited to put this in place for the 2nd and 3rd reefs. Next obstacle is my 3rd reef's luff crin

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