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Anyone use an auger or screw-type anchor? caruthers at 4:48pm 03.27.11 Ask All Sailors 7/11875 Anyone ever use one of these? http://sandsharkanchor.com/features Since I plan on anchoring close
Merc 9.9 starting amp draw Gudenuph at 4:25pm 03.27.11 Day Sailers 0/1129 Hi all, can any one tell me how may amps the 9.9 Merc outboard draws when cranking for start up. I
Hello all... (2) Sailinnsc at 4:24pm 03.27.11 Catalina 22 4/1485 Guess i bungled the protocol thing when i posted the mast question the other day....? By way of int
New Catalina 22 Owner (2) Slanderscribe at 3:36pm 03.27.11 Catalina 22 3/1370 This seems like a common theme, but I just wanted to introduce myself and my recently purchased 1971
Spreader tip preparation woodrow 1 at 3:23pm 03.27.11 Ask All Sailors 5/13807 Thanks in advance for any advice that may be forthcoming. I just replaced the standing rigging on m
awlgrip maintenance richk at 3:11pm 03.27.11 Ask All Sailors 5/3481 How to I maintain the awlgrip finish on my hull?
clogged toliet ehelms7477 at 2:54pm 03.27.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/20930 A guest clogged my Jabsco manual toilet with too much toilet paper. Any suggestions on clearing othe
Small boat Battery Question DAVA390 at 2:52pm 03.27.11 Ask All Sailors 9/3075 I am in the process of restoring lights to the P18 I bought last summer. The P.O. either went dark o
rebed stanchions 89 33.5 Bruce_Rikli at 2:38pm 03.27.11 Mid-Size Boats 6/2422 I have an 89 33.5 that I would like to rebed stanchions. I have read other posts that suggest ac
O'Day 23 in Brazil Indysailor at 2:02pm 03.27.11 Day Sailers 4/2772 Hi all, I don't know if others have seen the Brazilian web site devoted to the Oday 23 (http://www.p
Off the shelf aft-rail for solar/ant, etc. tc0nn at 1:45pm 03.27.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1464 Does anyone have a source for pre-fab rail kits to fit a '96 26x? I'm trying to find 1. more shade 2
Verizon and Internet on cell phone????????? seadaddler at 1:14pm 03.27.11 Ask All Sailors 30/5418 We we are getting our H-36 ready for our big cruise up north along SW Florida's coast,leaving Charlo
How to detach mast base from mast on H-33? Bob Pullen HC-33 1981 at 12:17pm 03.27.11 The Cherubini Hunters 13/2522 I've pulled the mast from the deck on Seanorita, our 1981 H-33. The entire mast and pulpit came off
Is rental of Garmin Blue Charts possible? tadd5181 at 12:10pm 03.27.11 Ask All Sailors 7/2495 I am planning a sail in the Grenadines. I have a Garmin 76 Cx GPS. I believe it takes only Blue Ch
Ideas for refrigerator storage Sailm8 at 11:52am 03.27.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/2286 We have a 29.5 with a trapezoidal shaped fridge. There is a 1/2 inch lip around the perimeter that
Tapered Battens ? Stretch at 11:18am 03.27.11 Racing 0/3053 Wondered if you all are using these instead of ''Stock'' to pimp your full batten mainsail ? Is it t
Update on trailer tire search MABell at 11:09am 03.27.11 Trailer Sailors 36/13052 I posted a question earlier about replacing the tires on my H26 trailer. The tires were the original
Alan for Racing Moderator ? Stretch at 11:07am 03.27.11 Forum Help (Site Talk) 12/4672 Now that MaineSail is a most popular and infamous moderator/contributor and has lots of us asking hi
Cherubini Hunter (1) skipper_wannabe at 10:40am 03.27.11 The Cherubini Hunters 14/3028 I have been looking for the right H37C for about 2 years. I now have the opportunity to buy one for
7.6 KNOTS in the '91 H355 flat water Stretch at 10:25am 03.27.11 Racing 8/18436 Had a great day yesterday, took a new boater out and let him helm for a while. When the wind picked

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Solar Voltage Davidasailor26 at 12:00pm 08.01.22 If the controller has a malfunction there's a chance that the input or output side could short. I'm
Winch replacement Project_Mayhem at 11:55am 08.01.22 After TowBoatUS fed one of my Harken 32 winches to Lake Michigan I had the opportunity to install so
Sailing Dingy Questions (O'Day Widgeon) deander at 11:52am 08.01.22 You already got some good advice here. I own a Widgeon (1970). Its is light and very responsive to w
Barlow 19 Winch dlochner at 11:26am 08.01.22 Then I tried "tooth sharpener" and also got multiple hits... fortunately the sharpener was for chai
Intracoastal Waterway Trip dlochner at 11:25am 08.01.22 Planning a trip in the future. Been reading info about it of course. What is the best time to go he
Barlow 19 Winch fourwhitesocks at 10:35am 08.01.22 @rgranger OMgosh that is too funny! I just spoke to a nice fellow (lol) at Lewmar and he said those
Intracoastal Waterway Trip rgranger at 10:34am 08.01.22 We will need to know where you are starting and where you are going... But for starters, read up on
Barlow 19 Winch rgranger at 10:30am 08.01.22 I see they are pretty easy to get and I read that the Harken and Lewmar ones will work, just not un
Barlow 19 Winch fourwhitesocks at 10:09am 08.01.22 I see they are pretty easy to get and I read that the Harken and Lewmar ones will work, just not und
Any Hawaii Big Island sailboat owners here? patagoniadave at 9:59am 08.01.22 Yep...the currents in some areas are pretty darn strong. The other day we were sailing ~6.5 knots t
Solar Voltage Project_Mayhem at 9:54am 08.01.22
Any Hawaii Big Island sailboat owners here? Phil at 9:52am 08.01.22 Yep...the currents in some areas are pretty darn strong. The other day we were sailing ~6.5 knots th
Barlow 19 Winch rgranger at 9:50am 08.01.22 A machine shop might be able to make you a new one....
Tools (1) rgranger at 9:46am 08.01.22 I have had success using Corrosion Block Manufactured by Lear Chemical Research Company. Lear Chemi
Barlow 19 Winch dlochner at 9:43am 08.01.22 I think the lewmar pawls and springs will work. Check with Lewmar.
Barlow 19 Winch fourwhitesocks at 9:38am 08.01.22 Wonder how easy it is to get a new pawl...? Are those special size or easy to attain does anyone kn
Barlow 19 Winch fourwhitesocks at 9:29am 08.01.22 Yep I figured, just wondered if the 19 was ever came as a 2 speed winch.... Thank you! When I fin
Winch replacement FDL S2 at 9:28am 08.01.22 I replaced my sheet winches from Lewmar 7s with Lewmar 14 self tailing winches on my 24ft boat a few
Barlow 19 Winch dlochner at 9:24am 08.01.22 Probably a worn pawl(s) or broken pawl spring(s). You'll have to open it up and see.
Fuel Vacuum Gauge (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:23am 08.01.22 WOW ! You guys operate at a much higher level than my pay scale. I find the fuel flow rate is so l

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