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Companionway doors hwthomp at 4:38am 02.23.11 Big Boats 8/2274 Want to add companionway doors to my 35.5. I've searched the archives and while there are a number
white smoke when starting engine abinkc at 11:48pm 02.22.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1366 After getting fuel refill on my H336 it took a bit of grinding to get the diesel engine to start, es
Two and a Half Months Left (1) Time Out at 8:29pm 02.22.11 Ask All Sailors 8/2314 I visited the boat today to check up on her. The boat, cover and everything else looked pretty good.
Looking for a Pearson 26 rudder Sampilot at 7:01pm 02.22.11 Pearson 2/2126 I am looking for a used rudder or for the actual specs (measurements) for a rudder for a 1980 Pearso
Gelcoat repair 25MacAR at 6:39pm 02.22.11 Ask All Sailors 2/1782 Hi everyone! We have a Mac 25, 1978 model, and are trying to do repairs. The one we are having tro
Rudder control wear Commhank at 5:02pm 02.22.11 Pearson 0/1211 I have a 1989 Pearson 27 with wheel steering. There is excessive wear at the attachment points of th
Grundgy fenders problem Ivan at 4:55pm 02.22.11 Big Boats 14/3628 I am sure that my boat is not alone in seeing the fenders that we always have over the side while in
Depth Finder Sensor Terry Sparfel at 3:35pm 02.22.11 Ask All Sailors 2/2001 Owner of a Beneteau 305, I am looking to change the old depth finder by an AIRMAR DT800. This smart
routing wire through the deck, grommets... jdeatsch at 3:33pm 02.22.11 Ask All Sailors 32/5141 Good day folks and others, Today's query is about holes. Holes in decks. Holes in decks that have w
Fuse the Start Battery Steve_Catalina at 3:32pm 02.22.11 Ask All Sailors 1/1723 Maine and all others, From what I have read it appears there is safety in fusing our starter batter
Underwater Lights Licensetochill at 3:17pm 02.22.11 Ask All Sailors 12/4716 Anyone here tried to mount any sort of underwater lights on a sailboat? I see them all the time on p
C350 Folding or Feathering Prop Licensetochill at 3:08pm 02.22.11 Big Boats 5/2666 I am looking for anyone who has a Catalina 350 ' has installed a folding or feathering prop. I would
For those of you that get Good Old Boat magazine DannyS at 2:56pm 02.22.11 Ask All Sailors 16/2566 My wife got an article published in the latest issue of the magazine (March/April). The article is c
Bateries Beneteau 321 at 2:14pm 02.22.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1464 We are upgrading our house batteries.Has anyone used "North Star -AGM batteries? They are costly and
Anyone had contact with Yamaha Japan lately? Edhavana at 2:14pm 02.22.11 Yamaha 4/5455 Hello fellow Yamaholics: Anyone have success contacting Japan lately? I have tried several times
Boom adjustment Grumpy at 1:48pm 02.22.11 The Cherubini Hunters 5/2859 Y'all did so well with last thread, I thought I would throw aut another question. What is the rea
Several questions about old Macs and lightning protection Phyrexii at 1:31pm 02.22.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/2159
Replace main halyard Mayerdav at 1:15pm 02.22.11 Catalina 30 5/4032 Our main halyard rope line on our 1977 boat needs to be replaced. I read other forums they helped bu
Anyone looking for cockpit seat cushions? njmedic3306 at 12:56pm 02.22.11 Smaller Boats 6/2115 A little pricey at $275 in my opinion but they look to be in good condition. This seller has anothe
CG Foundation shemandr at 12:17pm 02.22.11 Ask All Sailors 1/1391 For the past few years I've been contributing to the GC Foundation. I figure its a good thing to su

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Alternator upgrade thoughts for Yanmar SycloneDriver at 12:56pm 05.15.22 I do understand how batteries and power systems work, it's my job. I work on the power crew for a l
Yanmar fuel problem: air leak? (1) jaysweet at 12:52pm 05.15.22 Regarding the stop lever. Not the problem:
Yanmar fuel problem: air leak? jaysweet at 12:50pm 05.15.22 I started reading your post and was about to suggest that you look for fuel leaks; as where fuel le
Edson brake install! ggrizzard at 12:27pm 05.15.22 The pedestal sits on the cockpit floor. The floor has holes in it to allow cables to pass through.
Alternator upgrade thoughts for Yanmar dlochner at 12:27pm 05.15.22 1. The REASON is your batteries are almost full because you've been plugged in. Battery acceptanc
Mystery bottom coating dlochner at 12:21pm 05.15.22 We Have a Winner! :clap: Assuming I'm correct, the solution is to ignore it. Clean it up all the
Mystery bottom coating ggrizzard at 12:17pm 05.15.22 We Have a Winner! :clap:
600 Watt Inverter Benny17441 at 12:17pm 05.15.22 #2AWG cables is an overkill unless you plan to place the inverter at the bow of the boat and batteri
Yanmar fuel problem: air leak? Benny17441 at 12:02pm 05.15.22 I started reading your post and was about to suggest that you look for fuel leaks; as where fuel lea
Santana 20 needs a motor maybe a trolling motor? Benny17441 at 11:44am 05.15.22 It would be adequate, but just in mild conditions. It should move a Santana at 1-2 knots but will
Bargain Genoa Benny17441 at 11:36am 05.15.22 The added square footage will add considerable forces to the rig; not a problem, but inspect all sta
Electric motors for sailboat Benny17441 at 11:29am 05.15.22 In protected waters try a Trolling motor with a 12V deep cycle battery which can double as a house b
600 Watt Inverter Fred at 11:20am 05.15.22 My estimate was based on 2 x #2AWG x 6ft cable @$4.36/ft = $52; 150A (Blue Sea) circuit breaker/swit
Alternator upgrade thoughts for Yanmar Stu Jackson at 11:15am 05.15.22 1. As a power guy I just hate seeing the charging rate of less than 5 amps, @ 13.4 volts when th
Alternator upgrade thoughts for Yanmar Ralph Johnstone at 10:39am 05.15.22 I thought about modifying the factory alternator for external regulation but I really hate to do th
Alternator upgrade thoughts for Yanmar Maine Sail at 10:15am 05.15.22 If you're on a budget a Balmar 6-series(YANMAR 3.15" saddle-mount). is your best option.. https://m
Tide App Fail WayneH at 9:40am 05.15.22 when I was typing too fast. This gets me in trouble ALL the time. An old work buddy used to comp
Alternator upgrade thoughts for Yanmar Davidasailor26 at 9:33am 05.15.22 David, Tell more about your Smart Shunt. It appears that you might have 2 shunts. All that data
Electric motors for sailboat jssailem at 9:29am 05.15.22 If you only care about short distance use, why not get a small electric outboard?
Can you identify this Throttle Controller? AJ23793 at 9:12am 05.15.22 Wow! Thank you so very much, @Calif. Ted! You guys are amazing!!

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