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AGM Batteries - Making The Choice (2) Maine Sail at 8:38am 12.06.10 Musings With Maine Sail 54/67481 My observations and experiences over the last 23+ years have led me to some thoughts on AGM's and ho
Cruising Cell Phone Conundrum Roger Long at 8:28am 12.06.10 Ask All Sailors 27/4382
Lubing Ball Valves - Tip / Trick (5) Maine Sail at 8:13am 12.06.10 Musings With Maine Sail 9/5896 It just dawned on me, from a post on anther forum, that many boat owners don't know these tricks.
I'm published! PrincessoftheLake at 7:42am 12.06.10 Big Boats 4/1436 I wrote a story about our trip to Isle Royale on Lake Superior in 2008. It was published a few mont
Warring Bad Exhaust Design Paul F at 6:10am 12.06.10 The Cherubini Hunters 8/4459 As many of you know I have had my 1980 Hunter 33 for about 10 years now, running the 2QM15 Yanmar as
scuppers cat30 at 5:57am 12.06.10 Catalina 30 7/2134 Hey- as anyone drilled holes thru the toe rail near the aft stachions to install scuppers to drain t
Why I Dislike Like External Strainers (16) Maine Sail at 7:54pm 12.05.10 Musings With Maine Sail 13/15564 Over the years I have really grown to distrust and dislike external intake strainers of either the s
Need some winterization help - please? JBurans at 7:48pm 12.05.10 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1597 Hi all, My first winter trying to winterize my 1983 H37c - all has gone well with the water tanks a
Pearson 35 alcohol bottle Rayawl at 7:46pm 12.05.10 Pearson 1/1487 Does anyone know what they look like? It fits in a compartment next to the centerboard winch. Seem
Musings with Maine Sail Phil Herring at 7:45pm 12.05.10 Ask All Sailors 13/5831 For those who have enjoyed Maine Sails meticulous how-to articles and other posts, you'll be pleased
How do you view the various Forums Scott B at 6:58pm 12.05.10 Ask All Sailors 8/2191 We were having a discussion on how the forums are viewed and read. I typically hit the "Show posts
Information on a Hunter 44 copaplea at 6:41pm 12.05.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1308 Has anyone have any opinions on a Hunter 44. Is this a good boat or does it have many problems.
Lost my Windex rgranger at 5:59pm 12.05.10 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 0/1212 Hey All Lost my windex during a great day of sailing last week. If anyone has a wreak that has a w
cockpit enclosures RyLaCade at 4:44pm 12.05.10 Big Boats 3/1859 I am looking for ideas on cockpit enclosures for 2008 45' CC any drawings or photos would be appreci
O'Day 25 Bulkhead Alteration jdratlif at 3:41pm 12.05.10 Ask An Oday Owner 14/7030 Hi Everyone, I am new to the site and new to being a larger boat owner. I just recently bought an O'
Restoring a 1980 S2 8.5 texasprinter at 3:08pm 12.05.10 S2 4/2442 I just purchased this S2 1980 8.5. I have owned three previous sailboats but never an S 2. When I me
Swapping Wheels madmax at 2:53pm 12.05.10 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1245 I'm trying to swap my wheel for a smaller model. I have an Edson, and the person interested in trad
winterizing m 18 newboatowner at 2:51pm 12.05.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1303 Unfortunately, I waited a little too long to winterize a M18 engine in my catalina 30. I went out t
stern seat speaker wiring procedure riverrat4872 at 2:20pm 12.05.10 Mid-Size Boats 1/2271 Can someone describe a method for running speaker wires from the cabin electric panel area to Navpod
prop shaft knocking dutchy at 2:08pm 12.05.10 Big Boats 8/2376 Since I bought my '83 Hunter 34, I have had a knocking noise when I am motoring in rough seas. It u

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Simpson Lawrence Sprint 900 Windlass Issues Sgrmagnolia10 at 12:16pm 07.07.22 Nodak7, I got some parts from SL Spares in Scotland. Question, should there be a seal between the ge
A "green"dilemma. What would you do? dlochner at 12:08pm 07.07.22 I'd guess you could sell the Tohatsu for more than the price of a couple new Torqueedo batteries. S
Catalina -> True North Stu Jackson at 11:52am 07.07.22 but I've now found this news from multiple sources It might be a LOT more helpful if you posted a
A "green"dilemma. What would you do? DArcy at 11:36am 07.07.22 I have 1670 watts of solar aboard the boat :yikes: You could power my house on that! I have solar
A "green"dilemma. What would you do? Captain Larry-DH at 10:54am 07.07.22 A challenging question. I think I would use the Torqeedo as the primary motor and keep the Tohatsu
Another solar panel install question Juice6576 at 10:51am 07.07.22 That's what I thought. Just wanted to bounce that off with you guys. Thanks
Exhaust pipe bends.... Ralph Johnstone at 10:34am 07.07.22 I called centek and based on all components involved said there would be no issue. Famous last wo
Exhaust pipe bends.... NYSail at 10:33am 07.07.22 Any chance of using something like this: e the lowest frictional loss with two 45 deg. bends. Ye
Garmin UHD 73cv and Wind Vanes/Sensors Calif. Ted at 10:24am 07.07.22 I believe a Garmin wind sensor will connect direct to that plotter and probably most cost effective.
Catalina -> True North Tedd at 10:21am 07.07.22 I have no prediction. It's hard to believe that, with fuel prices and environmental concerns, powerb
boom attachment on mast (1) Tedd at 10:13am 07.07.22 It sounds like the pin that attaches the gooseneck to the mast fitting. On my Mac, I replaced it wit
Sailing with a depth finder thinwater at 9:58am 07.07.22 The draft on a hunter 280 with a wing keel has a draft of 3'6". That in itself is very cool. No (f
Another solar panel install question DArcy at 9:57am 07.07.22 My solar MPPT is connected to a battery bus bar, not directly to the battery. The fuse between the b
Worth a shot-- Tedd at 9:44am 07.07.22
Mast Strut Bolt Tedd at 9:32am 07.07.22 @travorgeron , Just had a closer look at your drawing. That's a terrible way to use a shoulder bolt
Replacement Parts ChinaCat373 at 9:31am 07.07.22 If you have the cover, just take it to a local plastics shop and have them cut a new one. It will b
10 guage to 16 guage? Scott T-Bird at 9:30am 07.07.22 Excellent post, Scott! I would only take exception to this: Most bilge pump wiring I've seen sk
Exhaust pipe bends.... (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:27am 07.07.22 Any chance of using something like this: flow numbers on the system, but pretty sure this would be
Garmin UHD 73cv and Wind Vanes/Sensors dlochner at 9:26am 07.07.22 My wife bought me a Garmin UHD 73CV Chart-plotter/fish finder last Christmas for a bay boat that I
Replacement Parts dlochner at 9:21am 07.07.22 Plexiglass cover over the ignition console in the cockpit, hatch for the deck over the head, and lo

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