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Adjusting Voltage Meter rpwillia at 6:53pm 04.17.11 Catalina 310 10/3836 My meter is reading at 15volts, but when I put my digital meter on it, I get 14.5volts. I suspect th
My 1st adventure on the MAC (1) doehunter at 6:50pm 04.17.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1632 This weekend I went out with my son on his 1st overnighter. Launched at Offats Bayou in Galveston T
Bleeding the fuel lines (1) rpwillia at 6:09pm 04.17.11 Catalina 310 15/7717 Although the Universal manual says that the M25XPB is self-bleeding that isn't necessarily so. So af
Anyone in Charleston SC going to check out the Velux 5 Ocean Scott B at 5:28pm 04.17.11 Ask All Sailors 4/2118 The Velux 5 Ocean race, Sprint 4, is ending in Charleston in 30 - 60 hours. Anyone in the area goin
A Lady J follow-up... (20) CharlieCobra at 5:18pm 04.17.11 Ask All Sailors 16/3983 Here's a long delayed follow-up on Lady J. The interior paint is done but we have some assembly of v
Hunter 37.5 cockpit bugsboat at 4:49pm 04.17.11 Big Boats 3/1427 Okay, I admit I do not have the name for the plastic buttons with shock cord attached to keep my lin
We just started another K-40... (7) CharlieCobra at 4:31pm 04.17.11 Ask All Sailors 6/2558 We just started work on this Kettenburg K-40. It's a quick and dirty structural job. Fifty one ribs,
electrical outlets on Beneteau 362 tadd5181 at 4:18pm 04.17.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/2198 I am chartering a Beneteau 362 (2000) soon and would like to know about the boat's electrical outlet
refridgeration Question ChuckH at 3:48pm 04.17.11 Mid-Size Boats 4/1722 Had a question on my 12 volt Adler Barbor unit. I'm getting the the boat ready for the first time an
H33.5 - What is behind the port settee? WestCoastMike at 2:35pm 04.17.11 Mid-Size Boats 1/1488 Without starting to pull the back off or drill holes does anyone know what is behind the port settee
exhaust repair Yanmar YSE 12 J Hunter at 1:06pm 04.17.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/3015 I have a '76 Hunter 30 with the subject motor repair required, I ordered the parts from Torrensen an
Haulout and storage in Caribbean wolfpack at 12:47pm 04.17.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1811 Where can I find a complete list of What to do and how to prepare my Hunter 49 for summer storage on
Battery Switches Beneteau 321 at 10:04am 04.17.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/2391 Is there any advantages / disadvantages removing the link between Battery bank # 1 and bank # 2 pos
Cockpit Floor Support on Oday 25 geehaw at 9:53am 04.17.11 Ask An Oday Owner 12/2690 In the process of moving things around and fixing things in the lazerette I noticed that it appears
Port window replacement brand? hobie61 at 9:08am 04.17.11 Ask All Sailors 5/2909 I need to replace a couple smaller opening port windows. Does one brand (Beekman, Gray, Lewmar) seem
Sailing Theme for Windows 7 FourPoints at 7:47am 04.17.11 Ask All Sailors 15/10567 thought I'd share this.... some nice high resolution sailing wallpapers for you computer http://wi
main sail removal iron horse at 7:23am 04.17.11 Big Boats 6/2148 I just bought a 40.5 and am going to store it on the hard in Fla summers using it in the winters onl
Main halyard replacement IanJ at 7:20am 04.17.11 Mid-Size Boats 6/3331 Anyone got any recommendations for a replacement main halyard for a 1984 H31? I reckon it needs to
companionway cover bhstech at 6:38am 04.17.11 Catalina 22 1/2043 My '77 22's companionway slide cover makes a terrible sound when I open it. It scrapes along the po
alcohol stove clementise at 6:29am 04.17.11 Catalina 30 7/2828 I have the 30 and it's got an alcohol stove .I don't even know where is the alcohol tank is !! I hea

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Hot water heater valcour at 1:54pm 08.29.22 You will actually need to cool the hot water instead of heating the hot water after running the engi
Practice?? Kings Gambit at 1:48pm 08.29.22 Lastly, practice bringing the boat head to wind to stop it in anticipation of dropping an anchor.
Why do we bother rant dlochner at 1:46pm 08.29.22 Grey Haired Old Goat?????? Excuse me! I resemble that remark. :biggrin::beer: I prefer curmudgeon.
How can I tell if an engine is frozen or worth trying salvage? Benny17441 at 1:46pm 08.29.22 You could always start disassembling it to determine the cause and at the same time clean up the spa
Capri 22 - Going up the mast? shemandr at 1:46pm 08.29.22 Look into using a gin pole This guy uses the main sheet instead of a winch. some people use the boo
Practice?? Kings Gambit at 1:41pm 08.29.22
Why do we bother rant john6206 at 1:32pm 08.29.22 Sailors, in general, are a pretty friendly bunch. When I was starting out there was always a grey ha
Why do we bother rant JamesG161 at 1:28pm 08.29.22 Allow me to present exhibit A Bfrom this very morning: This one is still in the oven. Hunter Hull
Why do we bother rant bigLakeSailor at 1:25pm 08.29.22 I function under the rule that what is simple for some can be complex for others. Everyone starts s
Hunter 170: Hull cracks repair, rudder mount rebuild, motor mount build, trolling motor electrical solution, inspection holes, hull painting (2) nmanoilov at 1:25pm 08.29.22 The mount is complete. Will try to mount it on a boat soon. I've used HDPE plastic 0.5 inch cutting
Capri 22 - Going up the mast? ambler at 1:22pm 08.29.22 I agree with AaronD's calculations. I came to the same conclusion. The 550lb keel at 5feet (average
GPS Antenna Removal H49 dlochner at 1:16pm 08.29.22 Most marine electronics manufacturers keep copies of old installation guides and manuals on their we
Cleaning the hull dlochner at 1:13pm 08.29.22 We've had good luck removing tannin stains from the ICW using a hydrochloric based toilet bowl clea
How can I tell if an engine is frozen or worth trying salvage? JamesG161 at 1:10pm 08.29.22 I'm thinking it may be a lost cause "Don't give up the ship!".... John Paul Jones There is a rebu
How can I tell if an engine is frozen or worth trying salvage? ConceptKreator at 1:07pm 08.29.22 Thanks all. I'm thinking it may be a lost cause. The flywheel doesn't move AT ALL, not even the fine
Cleaning the hull Roland5048 at 1:06pm 08.29.22 We've had good luck removing tannin stains from the ICW using a hydrochloric based toilet bowl clea
Why do we bother rant mermike at 12:58pm 08.29.22 I contribute because it helps ME learn. I figure I'd better know what I'm talking about so I don't g
Cleaning the hull shemandr at 12:53pm 08.29.22 On tannin stains I've used Oxalic acid successfully. Very little scrubbing. May have environmental
Help me... I don't have time to search, and I have some questions !!!! Thaniel at 12:50pm 08.29.22 That assumes the new question is exactly the same. Often there are so many variables involved that
Practice?? tfox2069 at 12:48pm 08.29.22 I think if we break this down simply its really about knowing how to trim sails to be the most effic

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