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C&C 27 Mk3 Hull Depressions Mawingo at 2:10am 11.09.21 C&C 3/1116 Inspecting a C'C 27 with the intent to purchase today and noticed identical depressions on the hull
Profurl Spinex 5.0 & Hunter 460 (1) Scallywagger at 9:42pm 11.08.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 12/973 Hi people. I have the chance of a Profurl Spinex 5.0 for my Hunter 460 Casper which I would fly my
Searching for my 40 O'Day stolen from Sandusky Harbor Marina rdmerhar at 7:16pm 11.08.21 Ask All Sailors 96/9977 Looking for my Daystar, 40 O'Day stolen from Safe Harbor Marina in Sandusky, was named Sandusky Harb
Injector pump Pdb316 at 12:20pm 11.08.21 Engines and Propulsion 3/637 I have bled the fuel up through both bleeder valves of the injector pump. With cranking the engine t
Running Rigging Line Type (1) hunter0838 at 8:41am 11.08.21 Ask All Sailors 7/1140 We own a new to us Hunter 38 and want to replace some running rigging. In the Operator's Manual the
NEED EYEBROW FOR FONTAINE PAJOT ORANA 44 (2) patti decker at 8:37am 11.08.21 Parts Search 2/463 Starboard 'eyebrow' over windows in Orana 44 damaged in Hurricane Dorian. Looking for a replacement
Wiring for electric winch - 2002 386 Hamish_s at 8:26am 11.08.21 Big Boats 8/795 I have a 2002 386, and am planning to replace my inboard port side Lewmar 40 with an electric winch
Hunter 50 AC - Spare Rudder System (1) Gianni65 at 2:25am 11.08.21 Big Boats 3/827 Hello. Anyone knows what Spare Rudder System mentioned as optional equipment for the Hunter 50 is,
Catalina 250 water ballast swing keel Mike Shawen at 9:56pm 11.07.21 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1001 the pulley mounted in the centerboard trunk pulled out. As a result I cannot pull the board up highe
Replace windows questions (1) Trick at 9:05pm 11.07.21 Ask All Sailors 14/1257 I am doing frame less windows on my San Juan 21 I was concerned about the over lap area being white
Cradle Post Dimensions for 302 or 322 (1) Berk at 6:37pm 11.07.21 Bigger Boats 3/746 Hi, I found this couple who want to donate their cradle to me. The cradle is good for 11Klbs boats w
Pulling dead diesel from Cal 2-27 (3) ricksoth at 6:32pm 11.07.21 Engines and Propulsion 23/2243 Hello, I have an dead Westerbeke 13a which I'm determined to get out of the boat this winter. I wa
Jib halyard question. SailingLoto at 3:26pm 11.07.21 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/655 I recently ran my halyards to the cockpit on my c25. This is a grand improvement for getting the sai
Frostbiting on a grand scale? PaulK at 2:49pm 11.07.21 Racing 9/1652 The Transat Jacques Vabre started today. More than 70 boats sailing from LeHavre, France, to Martin
Raymarine C80 Chartplotter Charts - 2005 Hunter 36 drm1 at 2:28pm 11.07.21 Big Boats 27/3768 Hi. Now that we're up on Georgian Bay it just occurred to me that I'm not sure if the current memory
331 Oceanis wiring diagram ChrisMro at 1:17pm 11.07.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 14/1634 Has anyone laid his/her hands on a real wiring diagram for 2001 Bene 331 Oceanis made in NC for Nort
Alternator wiring (1) DArcy at 9:29am 11.07.21 Engines and Propulsion 5/1396 I'd like to rewire my alternator to be wired to the battery positive busbar. The B+ terminal is curr
Winterizing Yanmar 2QM15 Wm. Gill at 7:45am 11.07.21 Ask All Sailors 21/2354 I have a new to me 79' C'C 30 with a Yanmar 2QM15. I am winterizing her for the 1st time, but am use
ALWAYS A MESS!!! twodzusfittings at 7:15am 11.07.21 Ask All Sailors 20/1543 Every single time I change the oil and fuel filters on my engine, M-20, I end up with a mess. For th
Yanmar tachometers "calibration" DeniseO30 at 5:47am 11.07.21 Engines and Propulsion 3/1658 On my 3gm30 I have of course the flywheel mounted sensor for the tach I'm quite convinced it's is o

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LUCKGRIB a software package worth considering. MikeHoncho at 7:00pm 03.22.24 are you thinking the one time $29 cost is worth it?
Are golf cart batteries better than marine batteries Stu Jackson at 6:55pm 03.22.24 surely there is a middle ground .my choice is to work smart. Ask a trusted expert which batteries a
Venting 3 compartments at once Ted10028 at 6:48pm 03.22.24
Are golf cart batteries better than marine batteries Ted10028 at 6:45pm 03.22.24 You'd be surprised. The ones who don't enjoy working and maintaining their boats either have very d
Are golf cart batteries better than marine batteries dlochner at 6:40pm 03.22.24 Well I'm sure people have boats for many reasons, and relishing the homework is often not one of th
New to Wiring, Looking for Feedback on Improving Circuit Plan for a Mirage 5.5 dlochner at 6:36pm 03.22.24 Class T fuses and holders are expensive. Last spring there was a shortage and some people were payin
Venting 3 compartments at once Ted10028 at 6:27pm 03.22.24 But none of the places you're trying to ventilate (the head, the battery compartment, or the black
Asymmetrical Spinnaker hardware morbidfollower at 6:26pm 03.22.24 Thanks lakeshark, I actually use to have a symmetrical spinnaker on an older boat I had (Ericson 32-
Launching boats with an outback? Project_Mayhem at 6:21pm 03.22.24 I'm guessing that you'll be OK but I'm hoping someone with Outback experience can chime in. You need
Recomissioning fresh water system after 7 years? Tally Ho at 6:19pm 03.22.24
Venting 3 compartments at once Don S/V ILLusion at 6:17pm 03.22.24
Venting 3 compartments at once Davidasailor26 at 6:16pm 03.22.24 boats are inherently moist in are designed to handle it???? Marine Mold and Mildew Control: Guide
Replacing half moon blocks at base of mast JoeWhite at 6:06pm 03.22.24 Very good photos. I had not seen one like them before. It appears that you can remove a good one and
Venting 3 compartments at once Ted10028 at 6:06pm 03.22.24 Boats are not houses. Similar to your question about managing the "black stuff" in your bilges and
Venting 3 compartments at once Ted10028 at 6:05pm 03.22.24 I would add dorade or some other vents to the cabin top which constantly pull/exchange air from the
outboard hoisting chuckwayne at 5:57pm 03.22.24 It appears you've only been participating here for a few years so you have no idea how many garhau
Venting 3 compartments at once Don S/V ILLusion at 5:53pm 03.22.24 simplest solution for me is a two or 3 inch computer fan blowing air from the battery & holding tan
Venting 3 compartments at once Davidasailor26 at 5:47pm 03.22.24 building codes on land require a fan in a bathroom. On a boat it is even more necessary though not
outboard hoisting (2) Project_Mayhem at 5:46pm 03.22.24 awesome!! outboard is 15hp..... but I really like the concept and it's actually what I designed las
Assortment of cheap fixes on Cat 22 pclarksurf at 5:37pm 03.22.24 Legit !!! added bonus- sustainable and eco friendly.

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