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One battary terminal corrosion, seven not Seattle Scott at 1:26pm 07.12.11 Ask All Sailors 4/2017 I have 4 battaries in my house bank. 7 of the terminals are always corrosion free but the pos termin
Yanmar 4JH-2E using coolant Tim R. at 12:41pm 07.12.11 Ask All Sailors 6/2891 Here is what I know: - Engine runs very well with ample power at all rpms - I have to top off the o
What's comparable to a V2-22? spearfishlaketales at 11:47am 07.12.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 17/6447 I know this might not be exactly the right place to ask this, but I'm looking for a boat that might
Adding House Batteries Brad Hoff at 11:46am 07.12.11 Big Boats 13/4003 I am planning on adding two more 6v Trojans to my existing two 6v. I think I will get four new batte
How to not snap off manifold bolts? Stephen Trapani at 11:11am 07.12.11 Engines and Propulsion 3/2791 I'm not sure if it's a good idea to reproduce this question here as well as in Ask All Sailors. Some
Demographics Tim R. at 10:17am 07.12.11 Ask All Sailors 11/3382 How come you do not see many folks around here or SN or SA who own a Hinckley, Morris or other high
It's time to play "Coach the Newbie" (10) jfmid at 10:05am 07.12.11 Ask All Sailors 17/5283 Hello all, I am in the process of adding a steaming light to the front of my mast, swapping out th
Electrification oreana123 at 10:05am 07.12.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 22/5293 I am converting to an electric motor as my auxillary. I selected the largest motor that still uses 1
Why I don't trust boatyards Tim R. at 8:45am 07.12.11 Ask All Sailors 8/3444 I tend to do everything myself. I only use a boatyard for hauling and mast stepping/unstepping and
Checklist timebandit at 8:38am 07.12.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/2439 I found this list here in the info section and had not seen it before so I thought some might find i
VacuFlush options? FourPoints at 8:33am 07.12.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 15/10086 Peggy - I currently have a SaniPottie that I really would like to replace with something more pleasa
Serpentine Pulley Kit For M-25's - Any Interest? Maine Sail at 8:11am 07.12.11 Ask All Sailors 2/1801 Hi All, I am working with a company called Electromaax to try and source a serpentine belt kit for
Tiller Master dickrett at 8:11am 07.12.11 Ask All Sailors 1/1681 I need the electronics card or a complete unit for an old Tiller Master. Or failing that I am in the
transducer placement for H28.5 1986 mombojerry at 8:07am 07.12.11 Mid-Size Boats 3/1823 i bought a used lowrance 334i gps fishfinder to replace non-functioning depth and knot meters. wher
Wax options for older boat? slofut at 7:45am 07.12.11 Ask All Sailors 7/2535 My P26 is a '74 and the deck and hull isn't glossy but it's in remarkably good shape for such an old
Cruisair Carry-on 5000 gpd955 at 7:44am 07.12.11 Ask All Sailors 2/6822 Does anyone have the owners manual for the Cruisair Carry-on 5000? If so can you scan and send? It i
matching hunter gelcoat KennyH at 7:11am 07.12.11 The Cherubini Hunters 3/2300 I need to touch up the inside of my 1981 Hunter 25. It looks like the gelcoat is the same both insi
Lewmar folding steering extension ? (2) jezzb at 7:01am 07.12.11 Ask All Sailors 20/7428 Dear All, I am a new member of this forum. I have just converted from power to sailing. I am locat
1985 Catalina 30 broken alternator brkt. (5) blowinganddrifting at 6:50am 07.12.11 Ask All Sailors 13/7066 After our 2200 mile trip to florida from michigan aboard the Rubaiyat, her alternator bracket broke
Which Circuit for a GPS Charplotter? John rolka at 6:44am 07.12.11 Ask All Sailors 4/1508 I'm going to be installing a chartplotter and connecting it to my DSC radio. In the areas where thi

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Propane pressure gauge JamesG161 at 10:31am 09.02.22 Time to resume the fray Ok but first watch this video and note the scale to weigh the fill, plus g
Propane pressure gauge Richard19068 at 10:23am 09.02.22 But that's too simple a method. We seek process we can argue and debate until the cows return to r
Wire mesh size for A/C and engine seawater intake strainers 4Winds at 10:16am 09.02.22 hmm the shurflo screen is 1-1/2" diameter and 3-5/8" long. I think i have a solution but nothing tha
Wire mesh size for A/C and engine seawater intake strainers Rich Stidger at 10:11am 09.02.22 yes this is definitely larger ... i am guessing 20 also. curious, what is the length and diameter o
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my new blue seas add-a-battery combo StephenD at 9:55am 09.02.22 I think the difference is besides the acr the possibility of running both batteries down concurrentl
Propane pressure gauge smokey73 at 9:55am 09.02.22 Ok... You picked my interest. Grill Propane tank. Stored outside over night. Has not been used in
Mainsheet block (1) jssailem at 9:38am 09.02.22 That is a might perrty.... But man... $250? That is a lot of :beer:. Here is a New Harken Element 6
2006 Hunter 25 - Swim Platform Stress Cracks robm at 9:32am 09.02.22 Happy Friday before Labor Day. Update 1: Fri, 9/2, 3:30 PM EDT - Modified to reflect recommendation
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my new blue seas add-a-battery combo Don S/V ILLusion at 9:29am 09.02.22 It's a blue seas item, maybe $135-150: essentially a battery switch completely segregating the star
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my new blue seas add-a-battery combo jssailem at 9:23am 09.02.22 Good for you. It is wonderful to hear a happy boat owner.
Propane pressure gauge jssailem at 9:20am 09.02.22 Birds roost... Cows gather chewing their cud... and come milking time run to the gate with their udd
Sold my S28 jssailem at 9:17am 09.02.22 Congrats on the sale of your boat. Sounds like your heading to the East Coast to find a new one.
Propane pressure gauge Ralph Johnstone at 8:54am 09.02.22 I have observed in the past the chill zone and condensation on the side of the tank at the level of
Propane pressure gauge Ralph Johnstone at 8:48am 09.02.22 Sun still below the level of the treees and hidden behind the corner of the house so not a factor a
Wire mesh size for A/C and engine seawater intake strainers 4Winds at 8:38am 09.02.22 yes this is definitely larger ... i am guessing 20 also. curious, what is the length and diameter of
Propane pressure gauge jssailem at 8:36am 09.02.22 I have observed in the past the chill zone and condensation on the side of the tank at the level of
Propane pressure gauge Ralph Johnstone at 8:33am 09.02.22 Gas needs to be flowing to show the temperature difference @jssailem , turn the gas on full bore
Propane pressure gauge jssailem at 8:33am 09.02.22 No sun David. The tank had been covered all night and the sunrise 06:37. Sun still below the level o
ATTACHING SHEET CLUTCHES jssailem at 8:28am 09.02.22 If your halyard exits the base of your mast, you are forced to pull up on the halyard to raise the s
ATTACHING SHEET CLUTCHES jssailem at 8:25am 09.02.22 That is great. There are several ways to accomplish raising the sail. I learned old school. With t

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