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Has anyone else removed their voltmeter wiring? jrowan at 5:51pm 07.12.11 Catalina 30 5/2810 Good day, I like many other C-30 owners still have the original Ampmeter wiring run from the alterna
Catalina 30 measurements blackbear at 3:53pm 07.12.11 Catalina 30 3/1875 I am planning to purchase a Catalina 30. Probablly an earlier sailboat built between 1978 to 1980. I
Beating Problem alfine at 3:14pm 07.12.11 Day Sailers 3/1851 New to my Hunter 146. Frustrated by not being able to hold course beating in strong wind. Boat hea
What is this? Falconer at 2:43pm 07.12.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1564 I have a little sail in a bag that cam with my boat. It's called a "steadying sail" I think. What is
Sirocco C-13 lost masthead. LarsSkorge at 2:14pm 07.12.11 Parts Search 0/4193 I just purchased a Sirocco C-13 very inexpensively on ebay. It was made by Sirocco Boatworks and F
One battary terminal corrosion, seven not Seattle Scott at 1:26pm 07.12.11 Ask All Sailors 4/2018 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 6/2908 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 17/6462 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 13/4011 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 3/2815 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 11/3398 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 17/5288 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 22/5301 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 8/3447 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 5/2442 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 15/10117 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 2/1802 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 1/1683 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 7/2540 My P26 is a '74 and the deck and hull isn't glossy but it's in remarkably good shape for such an old

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Electric panel Davidasailor26 at 10:05am 09.09.22 There is no problem in putting a multimeter across these contacts as the meter is designed just for
Electric panel (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:59am 09.09.22
What am I looking at here (surveying a C30)? Qorgyle at 9:13am 09.09.22 When you quickly buy a boat, discover it is not up to the dream you envision, and requires more wor
To boot or not to boot...turnbuckles Don S/V ILLusion at 9:05am 09.09.22 Nope, that's exactly why I was thinking the boots are unnecessary. Good thinking! the only reason
What am I looking at here (surveying a C30)? markwbird at 8:47am 09.09.22 That is a poor attempt at fixing a leak. That said, it does not mean that the deck necessary has wa
To boot or not to boot...turnbuckles chriscampbell at 8:45am 09.09.22 does your headsail really sweep the deck that low as to contact the turnbuckles? Nope, that's exac
To boot or not to boot...turnbuckles Don S/V ILLusion at 8:39am 09.09.22 does your headsail really sweep the deck that low as to contact the turnbuckles?
The Last Naval Battle of WW2? JamesG161 at 8:29am 09.09.22 The Fight... Seven Americans and 20 Chinese guerrillas were manning the 2 ships. Swentzel and Pitt
What size Zinc for 2005 Hunter 33 Don S/V ILLusion at 8:27am 09.09.22
Electric panel capseaquel at 8:21am 09.09.22 Dave just identified the control unit just as I did! I'll suggest that the reference to a 15 Amp f
Electric panel jssailem at 8:20am 09.09.22 Belt and suspenders. Nothing wrong with keeping the pants up.
Electric panel dlochner at 8:17am 09.09.22 I suspect this unit has the manufacturer saying before the power source enters the control unit, to
Electric panel jssailem at 8:12am 09.09.22 The fuse (15Amps) should be between the power source and the control unit. I suspect this unit has
Electric panel (1) jssailem at 8:08am 09.09.22 Looking at images on line. al was found on the Westfalia site... https://westfaliat4.info/DanfossC
Its funny Friday! (1) Simon Sexton at 8:05am 09.09.22
Electric panel Scott T-Bird at 7:55am 09.09.22 Dave just identified the control unit just as I did! I'll suggest that the reference to a 15 Amp fu
Its funny Friday! rgranger at 7:55am 09.09.22 My dad sends me those... I just repost.
Its funny Friday! jssailem at 7:55am 09.09.22 You got too much free time at school @rgranger on a Friday. Shouldn't you be grading papers. Develo
Its funny Friday! (2) rgranger at 7:51am 09.09.22 209162 Also.... 209163
Electric panel capseaquel at 7:50am 09.09.22 Thanks. Helpful

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