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Radar on Laptop BananaToe at 9:17pm 01.09.11 Ask All Sailors 5/3094 I've seen threads on connecting almost every other sensor to a laptop but haven't found any data on
Outboard Motors Scooterbar at 8:37pm 01.09.11 Smaller Boats 9/2472 Im looking to replace my Johnson Sail Master 8hp two stroke with a Tohatsu 6 hp or the 9.8 hp and my
Ladder Robeon at 6:59pm 01.09.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/2638 Hello all. I am getting ready to purchase a ladder for the stern of my Mac 25. Any suggestions would
Seeking Advice on Self-Steering Devices arknoah at 6:35pm 01.09.11 Ask All Sailors 10/3966
sailboat rental in cozumel ocean5 at 5:17pm 01.09.11 Ask All Sailors 2/2394 anyone got refferal for sailboat rental in cozumel or grand cayman .We would like to rent a boat for
Electric trolling motor vs 7.5 hp outboard jrale at 5:12pm 01.09.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 16/18974 Gentlemen, Is there a possibility that I could use an electric trolling motor vs a 7.5 hp outboar
Need to Fix a Swring Keel Cable that Broke on a Mooring marko77 at 5:05pm 01.09.11 Catalina 22 6/2264 I have an older Catalina 22 on a mooring that I was going to bring it in for the winter before the s
Dimensions of 26S poptop? Cruiser1 at 4:44pm 01.09.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/2162 I am wondering if someone can supply me the dimensions of a 26S poptop (length, width and height wit
Chrysler 22 Galley Remodel Casual_Sailor at 3:52pm 01.09.11 Chrysler 2/5902 I am hoping to redo my galley this spring. Currently I am researching. If you use your galley, do
Ready to buy New Autopilot jdhohmann at 2:29pm 01.09.11 Big Boats 2/1267 We are just about to buy a new auto pilot for our 85' Hunter 40 Legend. The existing on, a st400 wit
any H27 owners trailer this boat? Bonzai at 2:18pm 01.09.11 Mid-Size Boats 11/2334 Hello ,I am stuck on the idea of buying a shoal draft (3'3") keel H27 to trailer to different places
Internet on the boat Weasel at 2:06pm 01.09.11 Ask All Sailors 64/16021 Our marina has a wi-fi hotspot about 3 docks away from us on the transient dock. It is free, but the
lighting experts, maine sail? led duality at 1:58pm 01.09.11 Ask All Sailors 1/2264 hello all, i just returned from a weekend at key west. did some schooner sailing (mainly drinking)
Wiring & Installing A Battery Monitor (24) Maine Sail at 1:45pm 01.09.11 Musings With Maine Sail 152/154026 The battery monitor is a very useful tool for a boat-owner who has to survive on battery power. Whe
My circumnavigation Rdonovan at 1:16pm 01.09.11 Big Boats 5/1645 Hey, Does anyone have any advice? Or can help me achieve this goal? Please email me. Yansvoyage@gma
Nervous, about to be owner Wayne Dengel at 12:47pm 01.09.11 Big Boats 23/3735 Just venting some of my nervous energy. This coming Friday, we are closing on a 1995 40.5. :dance:
D-4 sails captain chaos at 12:43pm 01.09.11 Racing 6/2985 Happy New year to all. I am ordering a new jib for the coming season. My sail maker is trying to tal
Yahama parts online? MABell at 12:22pm 01.09.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1437 Looking for a credible place to buy Yamaha outboard parts online. Have a favorite? How about parts l
SeaClearDownloads shemandr at 10:20am 01.09.11 Ask All Sailors 5/2427 I've downloaded a chart from the NOAA website. I have the calibration utility for Sea Clear. I can
Battery Moniter (1) thaeni at 9:50am 01.09.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1502 I have a 1992 33.5 Hunter and would like to install a battery moniter. The wiring diagram (attached

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Connecting two lines (or blocks) to the same D-ring in a backstay adjuster system dmax at 8:01am 07.28.22 Yes, you're right. Sorry, forgot the whole goal is to pull on the backstay.
Where to attach tack and how to sheet asymmetric cruising chute on H38? (1) Scott B at 7:55am 07.28.22 From the owners manual.
Connecting two lines (or blocks) to the same D-ring in a backstay adjuster system anastas at 7:54am 07.28.22 @dmax: The top block is NOT anchored! It attaches to the backstay ;-)
Connecting two lines (or blocks) to the same D-ring in a backstay adjuster system (1) dmax at 7:52am 07.28.22 That top block doubles the mechanical advantage ... eliminating it changes it from 24:1 to 12:1. I
Surveyor- Kemah Tx JRacer at 7:51am 07.28.22 See my PM for Seabrook contacts
hypalon vs pvc Brian D at 7:42am 07.28.22 I'm like RoyS. I have a Mercury 220 Rollup PVC that is about 8~9 years old, but I keep it in the bag
Surveyor- Kemah Tx sail sfbay at 7:22am 07.28.22 Interview both the marine and engine surveyors would be my next step. That is what I did on my last
Crazy Chicago Mac Race Scott T-Bird at 7:18am 07.28.22 Yes, Rich, the son was behind that effort. He also has an impressive racing resume, which can be se
We are back... Leeward Rail at 7:05am 07.28.22 Hmmmmm..... You gotta admit it would be much cheaper in all above examples.
Crazy Chicago Mac Race shemandr at 6:45am 07.28.22 Rich Sterns was behind the LS-10, I think. That was the Tartan 10 redux. I don't know if it was the
Connecting two lines (or blocks) to the same D-ring in a backstay adjuster system Scott T-Bird at 6:45am 07.28.22 I guess what I was trying to note in a roundabout way is that 12:1 on the Bene 31 should be more th
hypalon vs pvc jviss at 6:39am 07.28.22 hypalon ribs are in short supply or VERY expensive I'll say! Data point: AB 9VL at Defender: 2016
Connecting two lines (or blocks) to the same D-ring in a backstay adjuster system Captain Larry-DH at 6:07am 07.28.22
Opinions requested on engine work jviss at 6:06am 07.28.22 While the advice is sound, the reason is thecnically incorrect. Austenitic stainless steels, what w
Connecting two lines (or blocks) to the same D-ring in a backstay adjuster system DougM at 5:33am 07.28.22 That top block doubles the mechanical advantage ... eliminating it changes it from 24:1 to 12:1. I
hypalon vs pvc (1) RoyS at 5:20am 07.28.22 My PVC roll up is 14 years old. I am near Boston and my inflatable is always in the sun during the s
Opinions requested on engine work RoyS at 4:47am 07.28.22 Consider purchasing an HDI Marine stainless steel mixing elbow for a replacement. This small company
AC Wiring Question RoyS at 4:36am 07.28.22 Another consideration is control of circuits. It is convenient to be able to turn devices on or off
Opinions requested on engine work garymalmgren at 4:23am 07.28.22 You beat me to it Allan (12210). Steel studs with bronze or brass nuts.
engine hours jviss at 3:59am 07.28.22 My boat, similar size, likely more mature (older), also did not have an hour meter. Got a Hobbs met

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