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Harness Upgrade installed, don't like it. Inter20sailor at 4:37pm 11.11.11 Catalina 30 16/5439 Having just did the install (engine side only) I can say that I don't like it. The term strip, and
H280 battery charger wiring ljcraigie at 4:00pm 11.11.11 Mid-Size Boats 2/1472 I am installing a battery charger in my '96 H280. It has never had one. Peering into the 110V swit
H34 - Keeping the drawers where they belong lnikl at 2:18pm 11.11.11 Big Boats 9/1779 When heeling to port, I find that the galley drawers in my 1983 H34, especially the heavier one with
Pin Stripe Tape brian3820 at 1:50pm 11.11.11 Big Boats 9/2374 As some of you know, we are completely re-doing a 1984 Hunter 34. The exterior was badly oxidized, s
"Shakedown" cruise without registration? CurtCarver1 at 1:47pm 11.11.11 Trailer Sailors 20/6973 Call me "cheap" - well, you will after you read this... I have every intention of registering my sm
Disappearing Zincs Harvey18667 at 1:33pm 11.11.11 Big Boats 9/2623 During the last year or so I have been searching for a cause that results in the erosion of the zinc
outboard shadowthecat at 1:23pm 11.11.11 Mid-Size Boats 0/986 need some opions on outboard auxilary motors, what weight or should I say maximum can be used on a 2
Fridge Drain 393 Gerard Betsch at 12:05pm 11.11.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/2739 I noticed the sound of antifreeze going into the bilge when I attempted to winterize the fridge drai
broken part needs replacement... (4) lalouche at 11:04am 11.11.11 Pearson 3/1653 Hi everyone! While getting prepared to winterize my boat,i found that a piece at the tip of the bo
Coosing a boat, need advice! dutch2004 at 10:56am 11.11.11 Ask All Sailors 33/5222 Hi Folks I need your expert opinions to help me select, or at least narrow the search for my next
Bottom painting. Mike H. at 10:26am 11.11.11 Big Boats 10/2399 The diver says "It's time for new bottom paint". It's been three years since the last bottom job.
Yes! - Reedville, VA (4) Roger Long at 10:22am 11.11.11 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 10/4571
Rub Rail Replacement GorillaToast at 10:02am 11.11.11 Catalina 22 13/8007 I have leakage around my rub rail that finds its way into the bilge. I need to remove the vinyl rub
Proper Head Procedure GScottG at 9:44am 11.11.11 Mid-Size Boats 1/1511 Hello. I just bought a 1977 Catalina 27 and was looking for help with the operation of the head. It
manual shadowthecat at 8:54am 11.11.11 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1960 Hello, just bought a 1977 hunter 27ft and I'm trying to track down as much info as possible. Does an
Duty Cycle for rubber Engine Mounts ? Stretch at 8:40am 11.11.11 Engines and Propulsion 4/3954 I am concern about vibration from my 3gm30f. Should I have the engine mounts replaced, they look lik
Question on Plumbing - 81 Catalina 27 tomlang63 at 7:59am 11.11.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/6628 I have a 81 Cat 27, and a quick question on head plumbing. I have a holding tank with the normal Y-
Attention Hunter 49 Owners re: Selden Mast Defect artboas at 7:08am 11.11.11 Big Boats 45/11225 To all Hunter 49 owners Selden has posted a tiny notice on their web site under the "news" section
Winter Special for SBOA members... CharlieCobra at 5:42am 11.11.11 Ask All Sailors 0/122 Phil, feel free to nuke this if you think it violates forum rules but I thought to help out local sa
Peel Away Advice rgranger at 4:54am 11.11.11 Ask All Sailors 22/4651 Hey All: I need some first hand advice. I'm restoring an old Rhodes 22 and it has the ablating (c

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Fuel pick location for a Diesel heater mermike at 7:35am 11.07.22 If the tank is magnetic, place a strong magnet alongside of the hole to capture the chips. Unfortu
Fuel pick location for a Diesel heater kloudie1 at 7:30am 11.07.22 I think a regular fuel line hose clamped to the fitting at the inspection plate would be easy to rem
Main sheet cleat options- running to rear jmce1587 at 7:30am 11.07.22 Check Garhauer marine for specialty blocks with cam cleats Use theirs for my roller furler line o
In-boom outhaul rigging. Could use some help... PaulK at 7:28am 11.07.22 From what people hear about MacGregor 26's, Dyneema could be overkill. Would still work, though.
Fuel pick location for a Diesel heater Rich Stidger at 7:26am 11.07.22 If the tank is magnetic, place a strong magnet alongside of the hole to capture the chips.
Fuel pick location for a Diesel heater mermike at 7:23am 11.07.22 Thanks for the suggestions. The entire installation is going to be a major PITA, so I'm looking to m
Bow Thruster retrofit H 420 2004/5 sailor420 at 7:22am 11.07.22 I haven't done it, but know people that have. It entails raising the head on a pedestal to accommoda
boom inserts jmce1587 at 7:20am 11.07.22 Also check rig rite. Rig-Rite Inc. - Masts, Booms, Spars, Rigging, and Hardware for Sailboats.
Fuel pick location for a Diesel heater dlochner at 7:17am 11.07.22 I wouldn't encumber the inspection port with a fitting. Use a new sharp bit, this will all the metal
Bow Thruster retrofit H 420 2004/5 DRhoads at 7:11am 11.07.22 I agree that the external thrusters have disadvantages. I would suggest looking at the water jet th
Fuel pick location for a Diesel heater Rich Stidger at 7:00am 11.07.22 I wouldn't mount it on the inspection port simply because it will make using the port cumbersome. I
Fuel pick location for a Diesel heater mermike at 6:52am 11.07.22 Thanks, John. The tank bottom slopes toward the bottom of the picture. Drilling the inspection port
Fuel pick location for a Diesel heater jssailem at 6:46am 11.07.22 No obvious reason not to. As long as the location lets you install the fuel line so it works with y
Folding prop Cederholm at 5:30am 11.07.22 Great advice all - thank you!
O'Day 39 mast step njlarry at 5:14am 11.07.22 The black casting at the base is your mast step and appears ok. While out of the boat it can be clea
"Dry" delamination from repeated load/flexing? dLj at 5:06am 11.07.22 Plywood is cheaper and lighter than glass and resin. I didn't realize it was lighter. I guess ch
Do you put your bimini down? RoyS at 5:03am 11.07.22 I was looking at a newish, maybe 45,' sailboat in a marina the other day while walking my dog. Almos
First time sailboat owner hatchclan at 4:48am 11.07.22 We have moved onto Hosanna and found that we still have too much stuff, lol. At least that is an eas
Bow Thruster retrofit H 420 2004/5 chuck anderika at 4:44am 11.07.22 I had an external thruster installed at Harrinton North on my 410. Could not be happier with it, saw
Any Guesses Captain Larry-DH at 4:03am 11.07.22

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