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Stargazing Stu Jackson at 8:36am 11.27.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1632 I've been looking for a cost effective star program, and just today stumbled upon this little gem:
So who's done the cockpit drainage refit? chumpy36 at 8:17am 11.27.10 Catalina 22 6/2036 My boat has the original plumbing and it sketches me out immensely and will be the first real projec
1990 Hunter 27 Mainsail Slugs (1) Steve Morris at 4:48am 11.27.10 Mid-Size Boats 2/2028 I just purchased a 1990 Hunter 27 located on Kerr Lake on the North Carolina/Virginia border. I live
Legend 35.5 - Contemplating purchase matoqui at 3:43am 11.27.10 Big Boats 5/3925 Hi! I am contemplating the purchase of a 1989 Hunter Legend 35.5. I would like to know more about
The Clock Is Ticking Ducati at 3:03am 11.27.10 Ask All Sailors 55/8143 Without a doubt this past year has given me every reason to quit my rat race job of over 25+ years a
Engine Replacement on 1983 H27 teaky2 at 2:34am 11.27.10 The Cherubini Hunters 12/2542 Can someone tell me what to expect when I swap my 1GM with a 2YM15 on my 1983 H27. Will I need to m
Batteries for C320 Brahmany at 1:46am 11.27.10 Mid-Size Boats 1/1683 Looking to replace one of our batteries on our C320 mk2. We have a 80w BP solar pannel wired to our
crank at Nav station chiefaponte at 10:11pm 11.26.10 S2 5/1933 Today I looked at a 1977 8.0C for sale in Orlando, I like the boat and alreay made an offer. this p
Help with Magma Gas Kettle A10-005 (1) Cruiser1 at 8:05pm 11.26.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/6193 I have recently aquired a Magma Gas Kettle that came along with my Mac 26S. Tried to run it yestered
Here's another one for our techies caguy at 7:42pm 11.26.10 Ask All Sailors 10/2341 I am trying to connect my Uniden VHS to my Garmin 398. I have the in wires connected to the out wir
1983 H25 / Water Bladder / Fresh Water Hand Pump Project (5) JBSailsSD at 6:58pm 11.26.10 The Cherubini Hunters 1/2051 I love a four day weekend. Boat projects to get 'er done So...I have my new Johnson 9.9 XLS diale
Holding tank deck opening mc2sail at 5:59pm 11.26.10 Ask All Sailors 16/2938 I recently purchased a 1997 Beneteau 461. The holding tank deck opening is frozen shut. I have tri
Autopilot Recommendation stephen Penny at 5:06pm 11.26.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/2332 I purchased a 1987 Hunter 31 a year ago with a belt-driven Autohelm 3000 and controller installed on
Universal M25 diesel AADIVER at 4:14pm 11.26.10 Catalina 30 8/4403 When a Universal M25 diesel cuts off underway but restarts a couple of minutes later, is the "culpri
P30 Wiring To Mast? SEMIJim at 2:30pm 11.26.10 Pearson 6/3378 Hi All, Looks like an active Pearson community here :) I've long thought about researching this, b
Solar Panel mount med2463 at 12:24pm 11.26.10 Ask All Sailors 2/1844 Anybody out there using the solar panel mount pole sold here on SBO? Sounds attractive, tilt and tu
Foreign objects Sandy Stone at 12:23pm 11.26.10 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/3220 I have a rather indelicate question (aren't they all?) Does anybody make/sell a disposal bag for fe
Safety netting jorgefife at 12:20pm 11.26.10 The Cherubini Hunters 10/3268 I have just bought 2 sets of 10 feet of safety nets The instructions are very poor: does anyone have
When to pull the battery? sinnettc at 12:05pm 11.26.10 Ask All Sailors 7/2422 We had a bit of cold weather this week which got me to thinking. . . The Willamette Valley here
26s--replacing center valve gasket assbly old guys sail at 9:58am 11.26.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/2449 1993--just purchased a replacement valve assembly. Now the question. How to I install it? The botto

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Oday 28 Centerboard rigging FireWarrior423 at 1:44pm 06.13.22 Thank you, I'll let you know what I have when they put in the slings.
Grounding two isolated battery banks Stu Jackson at 1:27pm 06.13.22 I covered most of this in post #6. Hayden, yes you did. cagreen75's post was more about NON LiFeP
Legend 40.5 Chainplates ben solomon at 1:27pm 06.13.22 I have been wondering the same thing. I have a 1990 legend 37.5. I certainly do not want to start
Oday 28 Centerboard rigging twodzusfittings at 1:27pm 06.13.22 I saw you read my posting. If there are any questions, where I can help, please pm me directly. Folk
Plastimo 16274 air pump for engine room - how is it controlled? Hollyberry at 1:18pm 06.13.22 On my Oceanis 37 the fan has an interlock on the feed so it will only run when the engine is runnin
Mast bend walmsleyc at 1:12pm 06.13.22 Hollyberry is right. Your rig is a masthead B&R. So, unlike my rig, the pre-bend you set it up wit
2 blade max vs 3 blade fixed for control SEMPERAVANTI41 at 1:03pm 06.13.22 I would go with the 3 blade for reasons you noted. Also be sure to carefully check the tide & curren
Seven Mile Bridge Marathon dlochner at 1:02pm 06.13.22 It all depends on how tall your mast is, over 65 no go. There is a draw bridge between Key Largo and
Seven Mile Bridge Marathon (1) Johann at 12:59pm 06.13.22
Grounding two isolated battery banks Hayden Watson at 12:55pm 06.13.22 Although I am not an expert in this subject, combining two battery chemistries in the same circuit
Seven Mile Bridge Marathon SEMPERAVANTI41 at 12:55pm 06.13.22 Don't know about 45cc, but I know my boat cannot get under. Do you know about Snake Creek Drawbridge
Grounding two isolated battery banks Hayden Watson at 12:41pm 06.13.22 I have not followed all the details (and think the OP understand this system much better than I wil
Cockpit table material (1) Hunter DS45 - Tony at 12:32pm 06.13.22 OK thanks This is what I meant - is this what they referred to as King Starboard?
COCKPIT LINE HOLDERS Len Ingalls at 12:29pm 06.13.22 https://www.google.com/search?q=boat+circular+line+holder&client=firefox-b-d&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx
COCKPIT LINE HOLDERS Len Ingalls at 12:25pm 06.13.22 https://pilingcaps.com/line-holders.html
Water Line Fitting Terry Cox at 12:23pm 06.13.22 Nope! Zurn Qest Pex fittings like shown by the OP have been out of production for several years. I h
Yanmar 2qm20 wet exhaust pipe Kingjus at 12:23pm 06.13.22 Thank you all for your help, I found a radiator hose that seems to be working for me, boats out of t
Grounding two isolated battery banks dlochner at 12:22pm 06.13.22 I have not followed all the details (and think the OP understand this system much better than I wil
Grounding two isolated battery banks walt at 12:18pm 06.13.22 I have not followed all the details (and think the OP understand this system much better than I will
Cracked hull Shorefun at 12:00pm 06.13.22 You really like to create a lot of work for yourself. What I did.... I tried the gorilla glue. Don

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