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Double inverter question Jared20459 at 6:41pm 05.24.12 Ask All Sailors 6/1588 If I have an inverter on the boat to convert 12v to 120v and plug in my kids' DVD player that has an
Cleat Torn Out DaveS at 6:03pm 05.24.12 Smaller Boats 2/1226 The port stern cleat was ripped out during a storm on my Hunter 23.5. The fiberglass actually remai
Keel cracks hunter 460 (1) fearless.hunter at 6:03pm 05.24.12 Big Boats 2/1748 HI all I own a hunter 46 from 2000. has anyone else out there had problems with cracks in the keel
146 Chainplate Detachment algosdoc at 5:51pm 05.24.12 Day Sailers 8/2475 During a nice 15kt wind today, my 2006 Hunter 146 starboard shroud chainplate popped completely out
Opening queen berth port - 26S (5) holdech at 5:42pm 05.24.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1207 I posted this on TSBB, but for those who don't frequent that board - here are my opening port projec
New Sail (1) inarathree at 5:42pm 05.24.12 Smaller Boats 3/1338 New sail from Peak Sails. Awesome!
Finally got around to naming my boat (1) allen-deckard at 5:40pm 05.24.12 Catalina 22 4/1278 So since I never do things normal. :) Anyway what y'all think? Carved it out of a piece of cypress
Water manifold Graysailor at 5:18pm 05.24.12 Big Boats 3/1387 Regarding the water manifold on my Hunter41. Does anyone know who makes this unit? This is the manif
leak in the cabin top jackfromhicksville at 5:08pm 05.24.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/858 I have a H 25.5 with the pop top. I have noticed that I have a leak in the cabin top on the portside
Two more repairs completed (5) CaptGregg at 5:03pm 05.24.12 Catalina 22 10/1342 Replaced the old messed up switch/fuse panel but plan to re-route the wiring and panel and put up a
Exhaust Flap Replacement jrhamp at 4:32pm 05.24.12 Catalina 30 1/1267 New Catalina 30 owner/2706. I ordered the replacement stainless steel assembly Catalina direct) wit
Loose Connection Somewhere shogue1253 at 2:48pm 05.24.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/1774 Recently bought a 2000 26X. Everything worked when we picked the boat up, but when we got it home,
Cutting the Inner Liner? (1) RonRock at 2:25pm 05.24.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 14/3969 I am thinking of cutting my Inner Liner like this. Is there any reason why I would be better not too
Skydiver lands safely without parachute. justsomeguy at 1:55pm 05.24.12 Sails Call Lounge 3/3819 http://video.heraldsun.com.au/2238413965/Noparachute-man-lands-safely He was using a runway made up
West wight potter rudder? mike22115 at 1:08pm 05.24.12 Ask All Sailors 5/3132 New here an new to sailing recently got a wwp 15 and the rudder is just about shot is anyone familia
genny fairleads seabrooksailor at 12:30pm 05.24.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/919 Hello everyone, I just bought a %110 genny for my mac 222 that I am restoring and was wondering if
Interesting one today.. Maine Sail at 11:37am 05.24.12 Ask All Sailors 13/2168 So I get a call from a guy who owns a 24' center console and he's having charging issues. The boat i
It seems my engine is getting oxidation, solucions? sirocovzla at 10:53am 05.24.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1546 I have noted , lately, that my engine is getting some how oxidation or corrosion, more then normal.
How Am I Hurting My New Batteries? (1) GorillaToast at 10:35am 05.24.12 Musings With Maine Sail 8/5056 Info- 40w solar panel Genasun 4 controller 2-6v 235ah batteries in series No generator or alternato
wing keel vs fin question cheetahpilot at 10:34am 05.24.12 Catalina 310 4/2368 Brand new member. Tried searching the forum first with no luck. I am considering purchasing a used

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Stainless steel washers in electrical circuits CYQK at 10:14am 04.16.22 thks understand where they should not be used...thats an understood and common practise.. Is the wa
Tahatsu 6hp Sailpro for my Hunter 240 Dolphin55 at 10:12am 04.16.22 Thanks, guys! Great advice. My boat came with a Mercury 9.9 but I would like to upgrade the motor -
Boating Flares Disposal - My new pet peeve dreadpiratk at 10:11am 04.16.22 Every year in Henderson Harbor where we are moored they have a 'ring of fire' event around the 4th o
KISS Wind Generator Problem kappykaplan at 10:11am 04.16.22 Bent shaft?
Will you be ready for sailing? kappykaplan at 10:09am 04.16.22 Boat splashed yesterday afternoon - finally. Commissioning party (of 2) next weekend. Ready to get
Brass tube Stu Jackson at 10:04am 04.16.22 Paul, Welcome. Some of my best friends have a Catalina 36.:waycool: In addition to this fine foru
What anchor and rode will physically fit the bow and anchor locker? Josef508 at 9:56am 04.16.22 Where do you plan to anchor? I suggest purchasing an anchor to meet the needs of the typical bottom
A Technically Sophisticated Repair (1) DArcy at 9:51am 04.16.22 Dick Tracy was way ahead of his time. And then there was this https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi
Strut Replacement Arrigo666 at 9:48am 04.16.22 I know exactly what you mean... When I spoke with Tiara.. They said everyone connected with S2 is lo
Water Heater Discharge (2) DeniseO30 at 9:33am 04.16.22 204469 Well I found it it is a TCV model so you may want to check what you actually ordered. I didn'
Brass tube Paulam at 9:33am 04.16.22 Thanks John - I will take a picture today and post. paul
Strut Replacement jssailem at 9:32am 04.16.22 Maybe there is a more senior person in the shop that may remember. I'd probably call back and ask if
What do you think of this...... jssailem at 9:26am 04.16.22 Greg. Good for you being there to help a fellow boater with a bendy issue.
Strut Replacement Arrigo666 at 9:25am 04.16.22 Exactly... I spoke with Buck Algonquin.... Who are the original foundery for S2... They have been so
Brass tube jssailem at 9:20am 04.16.22 Welcome Paul to the SBO Forum. A picture of what you are seeing would help. Pipes sometimes are us
Strut Replacement jssailem at 9:14am 04.16.22 Not sure if the strut was uniquely made for the S2.. I think not. Most of our boats were built buy s
Stainless steel washers in electrical circuits Maine Sail at 9:13am 04.16.22 I think that's what I said. :) Sorry you are correct and I missed the word not...
Stainless steel washers in electrical circuits Maine Sail at 9:10am 04.16.22 I think that's what I said. :) I think the message here is not that stainless shouldn't be used
KISS Wind Generator Problem geoffschultz at 9:05am 04.16.22 is the magnet in the wrong orientation with North South poles causing resistance? similar to puttin
Binoculars jssailem at 8:59am 04.16.22 compass bearing from binoculars in anger Thinking about that. Perhaps. Racing. Avoiding a tug b

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